Chapter 285 Nirvana! The ultimate reward for global sensation! (Please ask for monthly tickets for additional updates)
(This chapter is two-in-one, including additional updates)
‘Excited and excited…’
‘It’s about to start…’
‘The hope of the whole village’
‘This is not only the hope of the whole village, but also the hope of the whole world, right? ’
‘Old thief, you must be watching too, right? Just asking are you panic? ’
‘Hahahahahaha, I passed six of the eight peak events in less than three weeks, I think the old thief’s face is turning green’
‘But having said that, the introduction said that once someone succeeds in the challenge, the eight peak events in this round will be fully unlocked and open to the public, and ordinary players can also play at will.’
‘This design is pretty good, it avoids wasting maps’
‘Just kidding, this is all money! Real scene construction! ’
‘Indeed, the production of these eight maps is really shocking’
‘Already looking forward to the next round of the eight peak events’
‘Whether this round can be successful or not is still a matter of opinion, don’t put too much pressure on the motivated boy’
‘Although I say so, it’s impossible without pressure’
‘Yes, after all, he is the only person in the world who has completed six challenges’
‘Phew—I’m nervous, really’
'I also…'
‘Catman bless you…’
‘…’
There was a lot of discussion!
Suddenly, the screen lights up.
Wearing a black coat with a golden cat face printed on the chest, Octane appeared in front of the camera:
“Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, everyone.”
Octane is very clear that its live broadcast today is for players around the world.
These 400,000 viewers come from all over the world.
Although everyone has different time differences, there is no doubt that at this moment, everyone is here for Cat Man and the ultimate reward of the eight peak items.
˜A massive game event attended by more than two million people around the world.
Unprecedented shocking unity.
At this moment, the announcement is about to come.
The pressure of octane can be imagined.
As the only player in the world who has passed six challenges.
Relying on his outstanding strength, the luck of Mingshu, and the help of countless players at the cost of death.
He came here.
Arrived at Angel Falls in Venezuela.
It is said that the first sport that Cat Man participated in the game at that time was extreme free climbing, and the last place he went to was the Alps.
And now.
In the dark, he seemed to be tracing back to his roots, following the path that Cat Man once walked, and all the way to the place where the dream began.
“First of all, thank you very much for your support all the way,”
Standing in front of the camera, Octan bowed deeply:
“Thank you to the players who contributed to helping me pass the level,”
“Secondly, I also take this opportunity to announce something in advance,”
"if,"
“I mean if,”
“Today we can take Cat Man to complete these eight pinnacle challenges,”
“Then I will not take any of the prize money I received in this eight-level challenge,”
“I will announce the specific usage method after completion,”
“Finally, wish me good luck and the blessings of Cat Man.”
Say it.
Octane raised his finger and made a signature cat salute in front of the camera.
Then, the somatosensory cabin behind him opened, and Octan, who was riding a carbon fiber prosthetic leg, sat in the somatosensory cabin without hesitation.
——
The somatosensory cabin is closed.
簌簌—
——
In total darkness.
The wind in the forest blows, bringing with it sweet water vapor and bursts of birdsong.
Open your eyes.
The lush mountain forests are dense and dense, and the wind blowing in the forest is quiet and refreshing.
簌拉.
As the octane parted the bushes, there was a loud rumble of water.
Hand in turn!
“wooooo—”
Octane could not help but let out a soft cry.
However, they saw that on the steep earth-yellow rock wall hundreds of meters high, a huge silver dragon with a height of a hundred feet seemed to descend from the nine heavens, penetrated the gauze-like clouds and mist, and smashed out vigorous water in the deep valley. fog.
Angel Falls.
On the cliff, which is more than 970 meters high, there are large and rugged cliffs.
Although it looks like there are many protrusions on the rocks from a distance, it seems that there are many places that can be grabbed and stepped on.
But if you look closer, you will find that the huge rocks that look like protrusions and ravines are actually quite smooth, making it difficult to find a point of contact.
Forget about barrage.
Seeing this scene, Shen Miaomiao, who was watching the live broadcast, couldn't help but take a breath:
“Hiss—this place—is it really possible to climb up?”
Over 900 meters!
This is also thanks to the game.
If it were in the real world, let alone climbing more than 900 meters, even cutting half of it might not be possible!
but!
Even in the game, free-handed rock climbing in this terrifying place seems to be an almost impossible task.
"able,"
Gu Sheng nodded, very confident:
“Games don’t do impossible tasks,”
“But this challenge…”
Speaking of this.
Gu Sheng shrugged and motioned for Little Nezha to continue reading.
…
eaten.
As Octane passes the first checkpoint, the challenge officially begins.
It is different from the avalanche descent in the Alps or the roaring surf in the Sea of Cortez.
Here, not only are there no natural disasters, the sun is shining brightly and the visibility is excellent.
Even, the production team did not even set up AI spectators to cheer for the contestants.
Just because!
This thousand-meter rock climbing requires absolute concentration and concentration from the challenger!
Any slightest disturbance may distract the challenger and cause him to fall off this steep cliff!
Shasha—
簌簌—
As Octane continues to climb, the sound of climbing shoes rubbing against the rock wall is heard along with the falling of anti-skid magnesium powder.
In the live broadcast room, the audience’s comments seemed to have been deliberately lowered—
‘Holy shit…the venue looks slippery…’
‘It seems like Octane keeps applying anti-slip powder’
‘There is a large waterfall next to it, and there must be enough water vapor...’
‘Let’s just say, does the game really need to be like this? Can’t it be slightly less difficult? As for making water vapor? ’
‘@Gu ShengSam, my eldest brother is asking me something...'
'Ha ha ha ha…'
‘It’s almost a quarter...’
‘Octane follows the strategy route, and there is a technical point ahead...'
‘…’
As the audience started talking, they saw that Octane was now a hundred meters away from the ground.
In front of him on the right side is a rocky protrusion.
In front of him on the left side is a stepping position within easy reach.
I don’t know how many players have been cheated by this place.
Because if you choose to be safe and choose the left side, then climb about 70 meters or so, and you will find an extremely complex technical section waiting for you. Once you choose to forcibly cross it, your physical strength will be exhausted quickly, and you will be completely unable to do so. Reach the top.
That is to say.
Want to complete the challenge—
Octane's eyes were fixed on the rocky protrusion.
Whoosh!
Leap lightly!
On the cliff of more than 200 meters straight up and down!
The unprotected octane is like a vigorous civet, stretching out its hand to cling to the solitary bump!
However, just when the audience was about to cheer!
吲楲—!
The smooth stone moss suddenly became angry. Octan's hand that had just grasped the rock slipped and he lost his grip instantly!
The fall happens in the blink of an eye!
Just heard a chirp!
The ominous sound of climbing shoes rubbing against the rock wall sounded. Octan's body dwarfed instantly, and he was about to fall off the cliff!
"ah!"
With a short exclamation, Shen Miaomiao even closed her eyes, her brows furrowed, and her whole body was excited!
A flash of lightning!
bang!
“Hu-hu-hu-”
Heavy gasps of panic sounded slightly.
Shen Miaomiao narrowed her eyes slightly.
As you can see in the picture, Octane fell two meters downwards. At the critical moment, he grabbed a stone crevice under him and quickly fixed his swinging body with his legs.
The rustling gravel rolled down the mountain stream, and it took a long time before it made a sound of falling to the ground.
“Oh my God—”
Like the audience in the live broadcast room, Shen Miaomiao also breathed a long sigh of relief when she saw this.
Then he took Gu Sheng's arm and wiped his sweaty little hands.
Gu Sheng:?
Shen Miaomiao: XD
“I’m so nervous that my palms are sweaty.”
Shen Miaomiao stuck out her tongue, indicating that she did not want to wipe his hands with him, but just to show him that she felt the same for the thrill just now.
Of course.
In fact, the little accident just now really made people break into cold sweats.
Even Octane, who has challenged six major peak events, could not help but feel his heart beat faster and sweat dripping down his back.
It took a little half a minute to slow down before starting to climb again.
Ten meters…twenty meters…
‘Oh my God, this angle is really outrageous’
‘How the **** can this get over? ’
‘It is said that it took at least several thousand people to find this place…’
Fifty meters…one hundred meters…
‘Holy shit, my heart rate has risen to 158’
‘It was nothing more than being chased by an avalanche’
‘Come on, come on, come on! It’s already halfway through…’
Two hundred meters…three hundred meters…
‘My physical strength has dropped a bit seriously’
‘There is no other way, and this is already the optimal path’
‘It’s almost there, there’s still a little more to go, the last bit…’
——
——
The sound of nervous exhalation sounded.
At the top of the majestic mountain, the cold wind is biting, and fine water mist forms light mist clouds around the mountain.
Through the clouds and mist, the rapid waterfall is like the Milky Way falling from the sky for nine days, or like the Emperor of Heaven floating in the mountain stream.
The flying mist gathered again and was blown by the west wind, passing over the cliff and making the black cat-eared woolen hat wet again.
The majestic mountains have stood here forever, just like the **** Titan Cronus, who has stood here forever.
Insignificant mortals, like tiny ants, possess the reckless courage of overestimating their abilities, yet they shine with the brilliance of humanity as dazzling as diamonds.
Scheme! brake! brake!
Another round of climbing!
At this moment, Octane is already approaching the peak, and is about to conquer this impossible mountain range!
However!
A semi-circular arc, like a vault-like boulder, lay across the top of his head.
“There’s still no way around it…”
The first time I climbed here, I looked up at the arching boulder like an umbrella and gritted my teeth.
Not bad, although no player has been able to climb that high before.
However, when the pioneers climbed to three-quarters of the way, they had already predicted this completely impossible ultimate problem—
How to cross this protruding arched boulder without the protection of any auxiliary tools.
You need to know!
This boulder is like a cover, protruding out of the overhanging wall for more than two meters, firmly holding the climber underneath.
The inside of its buttress is so smooth that there is no place to cling on.
As for both sides, there are also bare rock walls, which means there is no way around it.
And this!
This is also the reason why until now, no one has conquered [Lord of Fate], and there is not even a complete map guide.
For a time, the atmosphere of despair was overwhelming—
'no? Isn't this too outrageous? How to climb here? ’
‘No place to stay at all’
‘This boulder is like a cover, directly blocking the octane’
‘And it can’t be avoided’
‘Is there a mistake in the route? ’
‘It shouldn’t be so, other routes are either direct dead ends, or else you just don’t have enough physical strength’
‘No…Isn’t this place also a dead end? ’
‘Theoretically…actually not…’
'ah? ’
‘…’
Indeed not.
After some careful observation, Octan discovered the clues of this boulder.
Just at the edge of the boulder, at the farthest straight line distance from him, there was a very shallow groove on the edge of the boulder.
This groove is about seven or eight centimeters wide and is so inconspicuous that if it were not so close and the groove casts a slight shadow under the influence of light, no player would ever notice it.
This is **** crazy.
Octane felt his scalp numb and his heart beating faster.
Without a doubt!
This path is one of the correct codes to unlock the easter egg.
However, if he wants to get the password, he needs to completely abandon his fear and become the master of his destiny.
He needs to complete a wall jump from where he is now, fly backwards out of the cliff without protection, then accurately clamp the groove with both hands, and stop himself as quickly as possible. The pendulum of the body avoids being swayed down.
This is not rock climbing at all.
This is courting death.
The strength of the back jump, the inertia of the leap, the precision of grabbing the edge, the swing of the pendulum...
One slight mistake and he will fall away.
Furthermore, if he fell there, he would no longer be able to have the good luck he had just now and still be able to cling to the cliff and catch the bulge.
After all, the edge of the arch stone is two meters away from the cliff!
Once you make a mistake, you will be irreversible and your efforts will be completely ruined!
Thinking of this, Octane's breathing became even more rapid.
——
——
Slowly close your eyes.
Octane clearly saw that his physical strength was losing and he was about to bottom out.
At this moment, he seemed to feel the same as Cat Man's last moments of life.
There is only one kind of heroism in the world, which is to still love life after recognizing the truth of life.
When death is inevitable, some people are negative, some are pessimistic, some cry bitterly, and some are hysterical.
But Cat Man still maintains the most optimistic attitude.
Choose to be gentle and give the world one last hug. 【Come on, everyone】
The next moment.
The heroic leap.
——
The free wind of the mountain stream is coming, blowing the octane hat.
The two cat ears seemed to come alive at this moment, swaying slightly in the wind.
bang!
Phew! !
Hold your hands tightly to the groove where your life hangs by a thread!
The bright and blazing sunshine shines on Octane's cheek again, with a gentle and warm temperature!
The final checkpoint is right on top of the archstone!
However!
Even though he pulled his body with all his strength and pushed his overhand pull-ups to the limit, he was still just a hair away from that checkpoint!
what to do?
Just a little bit closer!
It’s just one finger’s distance away!
A moment!
The live broadcast room with nearly half a million viewers was completely silent!
Shen Miaomiao, who was watching the big screen attentively, also squeezed her blanket nervously!
Seeing that Octane’s stamina gauge is about to disappear!
And at this critical moment!
A shadow slowly stretched out over Octane's head.
They saw him clasping the groove tightly with one hand and pressing his forehead against the cliff wall.
The other hand, with great effort, was slowly raised above the head—
The fingers are like cat ears and slender, no more and no less, just pressing the final checkpoint.
【+230 Skill Score】
【The first global pass of "Master of Destiny" has been achieved! 】
At this moment!
Everything is still!
The wind no longer surges, the water no longer flows, the birds no longer fly, the clouds are no longer misty, and even the physical strength gauge is completely consumed at this moment and solidified.
Only one multiple-choice question appears on Octane’s UI interface—
【Will you conduct the "Ultimate Trust" challenge? 】
【Note: After this challenge, all proficiency, action stunts, trophies, records, etc. in this account will be cleared】
【whether】
Nirvana.
At this moment, all players finally understood why "Ultimate Trust" is the only fixed final challenge.
The so-called ultimate trust does not mean trusting anyone.
Rather, believe in yourself and believe that you can break the shackles of freedom and realize the nirvana of rebirth in this challenge of breaking through limits.
At this time!
“CountingStars” by Republic Band also played slowly—
【Lately, I\'vebeen, I\'vebeenlosingsleep…】
(I’ve been tossing and turning lately and have trouble falling asleep)
【Dreamingaboutthethingsthatwecouldbe…】
(Thinking about the vision we once had)
【Butbaby, I\'vebeenprayinghard…】
(But my dear, I have been praying deep in my heart)
【Saidnomorecountingdollars…】
(Pray that you will not lose yourself in money)
【We\'llbecountingstars—】
(Don’t forget your original intention, and look at the sky full of stars again—)
“The hymn of mankind is the hymn of courage.”
Hush—! !
A whisper as Octane closed his eyes!
Hands extended.
The man who conquered the eight peak challenges opened his arms at this moment, and with the theme song of counting stars, he even jumped into the thousand-meter cliff!
At this moment!
Players have also truly seen the amazing technology that Golden Wind has injected into this game!
Just then, along with the singing and falling, the live footage of Octane’s previous challenge was automatically edited out!
Every turn of Octane’s body is a presentation of a picture that once challenged—
The snowy Alps.
Octane is like a green arrow, soaring in the rolling avalanche. With a leap that is astonishing, he writes the ultimate opening chapter of turning around and flipping 1620 degrees!
Everest in the ice and snow.
Octane specially selected the red flag to open the umbrella to pay tribute to the fearless climbers of China. In the biting wind, when the umbrella was turned over, five golden stars flew up and down, painting a picture of a brave man!
Swallow Cave in Hell Jungle.
The octane entered the hole with precision like an arrow from the bow, opened the parachute with unparalleled courage, and landed at the bottom of the hole with the most perfect posture!
The huge waves of the Sea of Cortez.
Octane, who conquered the violent waves, became the master of the sea and rode the ocean amidst the violent storms, lightning and thunder!
The rapidly flying Tianmen Mountain.
The falcon-like octane flew past the cheering crowd with colorful smoke at a speed of hundreds of kilometers, accurately crossed the sky under the gaze of everyone, and opened the gate of heaven with his body!
The windswept Utah Ridge.
Octane rides a bright green chariot, flips and prances, and challenges the limit of falling down the mountain at a terrifying inclination!
Hush—! !
Falling and tumbling rapidly!
The bright sunshine spreads over the canyon, and the steaming water smoke of Angel Falls rises into the sky, forming a gorgeous and perfect rainbow.
The theme song of "CountingStars" has also come to its final conclusion—
【Takethatmoney】
ˆ (things outside the body)
【Andwatchitburn】
(all can be discarded)
【Sinkintheriver】
(Singing while boating)
【ThelessonsIlearnt】
ˆ (life geometry)
Plop—! !
As the cannonball-like octane plunges into the impact lake!
The splashing water also turned into golden powder, floating on the gradually darkening screen!
At the same time, the game for all players on the server was suspended, and the global announcement of Golden Wind also appeared on the UI interface -
【Congratulations to the player "Octane", who completed the eight peak challenges and won the only out-of-print title—】
【Nirvana·Peak King】
【The eight top challenges of this round have ended】
【Total number of participants: 2,137,889】
【Total peak bonus: 10,689,445 knives】
【The warm river formed by the confluence of countless good intentions will send Cat Man to a pure paradise, and at the same time, it will also inherit the enthusiasm and sincerity for life he left behind】
【With immediate effect, the "Golden Cat Charity Fund" jointly established by Golden Wind and Cat Man is officially unveiled】
【This public welfare fund aims to help more lives suffering from cancer regain a new lease of life and achieve nirvana again, with a total investment of $10,689,445 in the first phase】
【Thank you to all extreme charity ambassadors】
【The hymn of mankind is the hymn of courage】
【The brilliance of human nature is the brightest brilliance】
【—Golden Wind】
Ding! bite! bite! bite!
Announcement released!
The ultimate reward is revealed!
The next moment, every player who had participated in the Peak Eight Challenges received an out-of-print golden title—
【Golden Cat】
good!
After consultation by Gu Sheng, Shen Miaomiao and all senior executives.
The ultimate reward of "Apex Kingdom" is to jointly name Cat Man and establish a charity fund specifically to deal with cancer.
How many players participate in the bonus pool, they will allocate the amount for the first phase of capital injection.
At the same time, every player who has participated in the eight peak competitions will also receive a golden out-of-print title!
This is a charity that spans five continents, and it is the best tribute to Cat Man.
From now on, the sincerity and passion for life left by Cat Man will also work with the golden wind to bring new hope to more patients and help them achieve nirvana and rebirth!
The next second.
A global sensation! !
‘Hou-li-crab-! ! ’
‘Fuck! Out-of-print title! ’
‘The ultimate reward is actually this! Damn it! I have a share! ’
‘That’s so awesome, I’m so stupid! This is the most awesome ultimate reward I have ever seen! ’
‘They actually allocated exactly the same amount as the eight peak bonuses to set up a cancer fund! ’
‘Wow—I really can’t stand it anymore, I’m going to drop my little pearls’
‘Really, this is the best interpretation of human touch’
‘With the participation of two million players, everyone participated in this vigorous easter egg’
‘This is our easter egg! ’
‘Golden Cat Cat! Awesome! ’
‘The golden title is on the same level as the old king at the peak of Octane! ’
‘That’s really cool, this is the most awesome title I’ve ever received’
‘Old thief, he really knows too much’
‘Golden Wind! Awesome! ! ’
‘Ahhhhh, it’s open, brothers! The eight peak challenge venues are open! Free to play, no cool-down period, die as you please! ’
‘Hahahahahahaha…’
‘…’
Happiness and laughter! The players and audience were noisy and cheerful, and it was a blast!
Octane in the somatosensory cabin looked at his title and the ultimate reward prepared by Golden Wind.
While the smile bloomed, tears of emotion fell down.
Let’s see.
This is the golden wind.
They are as reliable as BT, as upright as Miles, and as determined as wolves.
Nowadays, the lighthouse named Anya that once stood on the creek is becoming more and more dazzling, illuminating more people with its gentle light.
Although they are just a game company.
But the game characters they created are so vivid.
because.
Like their own games, they are also full of the spirit of great romanticism.
A moment!
——
The somatosensory cabin slowly opened.
Octane wiped the corners of his eyes slightly and returned to the camera.
Looking at the words "Octane!" "Octane!" "King!" "King!" that filled the screen, tears welled up in my eyes again.
Eight major challenges! In the battle between life and death!
He and Cat Man are the final winners!
Together, we stand at the finish line of failure to conquer death!
Even though this is a game.
But the spirit conveyed in the game and the shining and passionate brilliance of humanity of the players are both real!
The admiration of countless players is also true!
Starting from Titanfall, to APEX, and then to Apex Kingdom.
Octane can be regarded as the top player of the Golden Wind series of games.
It can even be said that it was the golden wind that made him what he is now.
Without TTF, there would be no APEX, and there would be no Peak Nation.
He couldn't imagine what he would be like now.
Are you still sitting in a wheelchair, feeling downcast and feeling sorry for yourself?
Think of this.
Now that he can stand completely on his own, he can't help but feel excited about even simple running.
Taking a deep breath, he slowly spoke:
“Thank you so much to Golden Wind for making such an exciting game,”
“Before the final challenge started, I said that although the prize money from this pinnacle challenge is huge, I will not ask for a penny,”
“Originally, I wanted to donate them all to charity for free,”
“But the wind of gold…”
Speaking of this.
Octan smiled brightly and shrugged:
“They always give people warm surprises.”
Say it.
See Octane smile and say in a deep voice:
“I announce that all the prize money received from the eight peak challenges this time will be donated to the ‘Golden Cat Charity Foundation’ free of charge to help more people defeat death, complete life’s extreme challenges, and achieve Nirvana and regain a new life.”
Hum—! !
This time.
The live broadcast room, which was already extremely noisy, became even more sensational!
More than 20 million in total charity funds have been injected into the foundation!
This is the result of the joint efforts of all players!
'Oh shit! Worth it! ’
‘Hahahahahahaha, I still have a share of the final Angel Falls rock climb! ’
‘That’s great…’
‘As expected of my favorite manufacturer and my favorite anchor’
‘It’s really meaningful that Octane can complete the Peak Eight Events’
‘Indeed, from the beginning of a wheelchair to now, he is no different from ordinary people. Momentum Boy is really inspirational’
‘With a small needle prick, the emperor can pull’
‘Now I’m really an emperor’
‘Damn, why is he so awesome? He’s so good at every game’
‘No matter how powerful you are, you still can’t beat a big tree (dog head)’
‘Hahahahaha, the enemy of life…’
‘Octane: Damn, you can’t get over this, can you? ’
‘Master Zhanshu expressed his concern’
‘Tree means very sad’
‘Hahahahahahahahaha…’
‘…’
Happiness and laughter are today’s gaming circles.
From an unknown and extremely niche game genre.
To date, 20 million U.S. dollars have been raised, nearly 150 million yuan in donations to establish a foundation.
"Apex Kingdom" has become more famous after this battle, and Golden Wind has further enhanced its international influence.
Perhaps the only one who felt a little regretful was Shen Miaomiao.
emmmmm…
More than 10 million in matching donations.
Based on the current sales volume of 3.08 million copies of "Apex Kingdom", as of the end of this week, the total sales volume will be approximately 3.17 million copies.
After excluding commission, the final sales volume was 101.44 million U.S. dollars.
Excluding the 10 million charity fund injection, the sales volume was 91.44 million U.S. dollars.
The net loss was 9.56 million U.S. dollars, multiplied by ten times the rebate...
Hello, what a pity!
Shen Miaomiao pouted her lips.
Had I been firmer and stuck to my point of view, I would have received a huge rebate of more than 95 million U.S. dollars!
In the end, it was because of my lack of confidence that I increased the number of rebate days to +90 days.
The final rebate received is calculated as a public welfare rebate, and 1% of the total public welfare amount is harvested.
A total of 106,000 dollars.
but…
Look at the comments flooding the screen, and think about the people who are about to be helped by their foundation.
Shen Miaomiao also smiled, as bright as a flower.
No matter what, we have done a good deed after all and contributed our own meager strength!
Forget it, forget it! Those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters!
Anyway, I still have "Overwatch" to lose money on.
That guy can lose up to 18 billion in one loss!
Eighteen million, sprinkle it with water, don’t even want it!
Thinking of this, Shen Miaomiao looked at Gu Sheng beside her and raised her lips and smiled: "Mr. Gu, you are very humane."
And Gu Sheng also raised his eyebrows at her:
“Mr. Shen’s leadership is good.”
Say it.
The two of them looked at each other, put their hands on their waists, and made childish laughter.
soon.
The news of the "Golden Cat Charity Fund" spread to all media.
Among the people from all walks of life who saw such sensational and even breaking news reports.
There is only one, especially one that cannot be restrained...
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PS: This chapter is adapted from real events. I would like to use this chapter to commemorate the player of "The Peak": SuperCat Cat Man
(End of this chapter)