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Sword of the World in Online Games
墨書 Inktalez
In December, Guilin is often either damp and chilly or shrouded in cold rain, with weeks passing without a glimpse of the sun.
However, on this day, a rare sunny day graced the city! The sky was a brilliant blue, pure as a massive crystal, untainted by any impurities. The warm winter sun poured over every corner of the city, and as the wind blew, the leaves gently swayed, casting shimmering patches of light on the ground.
In the city center stood Liu Group Company.
Liu Group was one of the few major companies in Guilin, playing a crucial role in supporting the city's economic lifeblood. Its projects spanned a wide range of fields, particularly excelling in digital and electronic sectors with remarkable achievements that garnered national attention.
At the entrance, a brand-new white Benz was parked, beside which stood a young man named Yi Tianchen. In his prime, he left the marital status blank on forms. He worked at Liu Group Company in two capacities: as a personal driver and as a professional player for King's Studio.
In today's world, virtual competitions had deeply embedded themselves in the hearts of citizens. The advantages of the virtual market and various business opportunities attracted numerous corporations. Consequently, studios of all sizes sprang up like mushrooms after rain.
King's Studio was one such establishment.
Founded three years ago, it had grown rapidly thanks to its strong financial backing and the skills of two heavyweight players. From fewer than one hundred members at its inception, King's Studio had expanded to over two thousand official members and tens of thousands of registered members.
Behind the studio were Liu Group Company and its sibling enterprise, Zeng Group Company.
As an ordinary professional player at King's Studio for three years, Yi Tianchen could be considered one of the studio's veteran members. Two years ago, he had the fortune to become the personal driver for Liu Yuhan, the only daughter of Liu Group's president, allowing him to frequently accompany her and enjoy a carefree life.
Speaking of Liu Yuhan, she was not merely the heiress of Liu Group; she also boasted impressive accomplishments in virtual competitions. Five years ago, when Dream Game Company launched its first holographic online game, Conquest, Liu Yuhan became a well-known expert on its leaderboard.
A few minutes ago, Yi Tianchen received a message from Liu Yuhan indicating that she needed to go out for some errands. He had arrived early and was waiting at the entrance. This new Benz was actually a birthday gift from her father for her twenty-first birthday last month.
Since then, Yi Tianchen had been driving the Benz. Although it wasn't his own car, it still felt exhilarating to be behind its wheel.
Soon, a stunning figure emerged from the company building, graceful and charming, with eyes like autumn waters and a complexion as beautiful as a flower. She wore a light green woolen coat on top and a black short skirt below, her shapely legs covered in black stockings that glimmered enticingly, captivating anyone who looked.
Liu Yuhan smiled lightly. She was already accustomed to her driver Tianchen's frequent daydreaming and teased, "Tianchen, what are you staring at so intently?" As she spoke, she strolled over to the car and cast a playful glance at Yi Tianchen.
Yi Tianchen was momentarily stunned, feeling embarrassed as he fumbled for words. When he looked again, Liu Yuhan had already slipped into the car and called out, "Let's go!"
"Okay!"
Yi Tianchen took a deep breath, reminding himself to stay calm. He never expected that after three years of knowing each other, especially the last two years spent together, he would still find himself lost in thought around her. His immunity to her charm seemed nonexistent!
Without further delay, Yi Tianchen got into the car, started the engine, shifted gears, and drove out of the company gate. He asked, "Miss Liu, where are we headed?"
"To the Sea of Love Café!"
Liu Yuhan nodded slightly and then turned her head to say, "Haven't I told you many times? You don't need to call me 'Miss.' I don't like that title. Just call me Liu Yuhan."
Yi Tianchen paused for a moment. "Well..." He wished he could do that too but feared her father wouldn't approve!
Liu Yuhan frowned slightly. "What’s wrong? Is my name too unpleasant?"
"No, no! Absolutely not!" Yi Tianchen's heart raced as he hurriedly reassured her, emphasizing his words as if any delay would lead to catastrophe.
Liu Yuhan covered her mouth with a light laugh, her eyes sparkling with triumph. Then she spoke in an authoritative tone, "Since it's not unpleasant, just call me Liu Yuhan from now on!"
Yi Tianchen took a breath and nodded, saying, "I remember, Miss."
Liu Yuhan replied with a silent expression.
The car sped along, quickly entering the ring road and heading towards the southern district of the city.
Liu Yuhan seemed to drift off for a moment before turning to Yi Tianchen with a sudden smile. "Tianchen, did you know that a new game is about to launch?"
Yi Tianchen furrowed his brow and asked, "Are you talking about Zero Era?"
Five years ago, the first holographic online game, Conquest, was officially launched and unexpectedly created an unprecedented sensation. Now, five years later, Dream Game Company had gathered various elites once again to build upon the success of the previous game while incorporating more contemporary elements, releasing the second holographic online game—Zero Era!
It was said that its level of immersion reached an astonishing 98%.
Liu Yuhan nodded. "That's right. Zero Era will officially launch at twelve o'clock in five days. Moreover, once Zero Era starts, Conquest will cease operations!"
Yi Tianchen was taken aback; this was quite surprising news. Until now, Conquest had been the most popular game, with daily online players exceeding one hundred million. Once it stopped operating, over one hundred million gaming elites across the country would surely flock to Zero Era, creating yet another grand event.
Suddenly, Yi Tianchen realized, "No wonder studios have been busy exchanging coins lately; they must be preparing to transition to Zero Era!"
Liu Yuhan smiled. "Exactly. King's Studio is already working on entering Zero Era. However, the first batch of game helmets for Zero Era is limited—only five million will be available nationwide. The second batch will go on sale three days after the game's launch and will start implementing a point card charging system."
Yi Tianchen nodded, "Hmm, the point card charging system is a good idea; it benefits the studio. But... five million? Isn't that a bit too little?"
For the hundreds of millions of gamers across the country, five million seemed rather pitiful. Although the interval was only three days, for some large studios, the impact could be quite profound.
Suddenly, Yi Tianchen remembered that his role in the studio was that of a dispensable lifestyle player. While he could be considered a veteran player in the studio, did this mean that lifestyle players would be eliminated in front of the limited number of game helmets?
However, thinking back on his dismal performance over the past three years, Yi Tianchen found some peace. After all, he still held the title of "personal driver," which meant he wouldn't end up on the streets. Every time he recalled the scene from three years ago, his heart would twitch—living in parks, sleeping under bridges, and struggling to make ends meet.
It was during that time that Yi Tianchen unexpectedly met Liu Yuhan. To his surprise, Liu Yuhan not only decided to keep him in the studio but also appointed him as her personal driver a year later. Although he still didn't understand why Liu Yuhan had chosen to keep him back then, it no longer mattered to Yi Tianchen.
Because of this, Yi Tianchen had always held a genuine gratitude towards Liu Yuhan.
Liu Yuhan smiled sweetly, her sparkling eyes gazing at Yi Tianchen as if searching for something within him. "It is indeed quite little, but I've already arranged for five!"
"Five?"
Yi Tianchen looked at Liu Yuhan in confusion, unable to grasp her meaning. Currently, there were over two thousand people working at King's Studio, with online registered members exceeding ten thousand. What could five game helmets possibly accomplish?
"That's right, just five!" Liu Yuhan didn't elaborate further and asked, "Tianchen, do you want to play?"
"Me? I doubt I'll have that opportunity," Yi Tianchen replied with an awkward smile, though it would be a lie to say he wasn't interested.
However, his words weren't entirely false. Even if Liu Yuhan agreed, another person in charge of the studio wouldn't allow it. His name was Zeng Jian; he was the young master of Zeng Group and also the official President of King's Studio. He and Yi Tianchen had always been entangled in grievances and conflicts.
The origin of it all was this beautiful girl beside him!
In the entire King's Studio, it was well-known that Zeng Jian had feelings for Liu Yuhan. At the same time, it was equally known that Liu Yuhan had never shown Zeng Jian any kindness.
Because of this, Yi Tianchen, who was relatively close to Liu Yuhan, naturally became the target of Zeng Jian's hostility. Over the past three years, if it weren't for Liu Yuhan supporting him from behind, Yi Tianchen would have likely been dismissed by Zeng Jian countless times.
At this moment, listening to Yi Tianchen's words, Liu Yuhan was slightly taken aback, sensing a hint of meaning behind them. However, she did not elaborate further. Instead, her expression turned cold as she spoke in an irrefutable tone, "Stop with the nonsense. Just answer me: do you want to or not?"
"I want to!"
"Good! That's the answer I needed!"
"..."
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