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Bab 9: Chapter 9 - It's Not a Romantic Relationship

"Leon...?" Lily's voice called out from the kitchen. She stepped into the living room, wearing an apron. "Hey, I didn't expect you to get home so early."

"Ah, yes..." he replied, unsure how to explain the situation to her.

They lived with their uncle, who worked hard to support their education. Since starting high school, Leon had been working a part-time job to pay for his own studies. 

Now, in his second year of university, he continued to work to help cover their daily expenses, hoping to contribute to Lily's school fees as well. Naturally, the news of his sudden job loss would be a cause of concern for his little sister.

Leon and Lily were both students—Leon was in his second year of university, while Lily was in her second year of high school. Ever since their parents left when Leon was eight, they had leaned on each other and their uncle for support. 

The three of them shared a small, modest living space. Their uncle often had to travel for work, leaving Leon and Lily to look after themselves. With Leon's demanding schedule, juggling both work and school, he was rarely home, adding to the challenges they had to navigate.

"Are you okay?" Lily asked, sensing his unease.

Lily couldn't help but wonder why Leon was acting so strangely tonight. From playing video games longer than usual to coming home early from work.

She tried to piece it together, thinking maybe he was stressed and had gotten a bit too addicted to the game he was playing. Her classmates often talked about games, especially Immortal Legacy, so it didn't seem unusual for someone Leon's age to get hooked on one. 

For about a year, Leon had been spending more time at home ever since a pricey, cutting-edge virtual world capsule device arrived at his doorstep in an anonymous package. 

Although the sender of the mysterious gift remained unknown, the label addressed to him made it clear that the device was meant for Leon.

Their uncle was initially worried when the expensive package arrived, fearing that it might be a scam that could bring trouble to them, especially for Leon. However, after leaving it unused for a few weeks, Leon finally decided to accept it, thinking that it was indeed a gift meant for him. As to from whom? No one knew.

The capsule device was the only hardware that allowed full dives into the virtual game Immortal Legacy. Despite its high cost, many people were eager to own it due to the game's popularity and the various job opportunities it offered within the virtual world.

"Is Uncle coming home tonight, Lily? Did you cook for him?" Leon asked.

"I cooked for you! You haven't eaten since this afternoon, right? But it appears you'll have to wait a little bit. Is that alright?" she asked.

"Ah, okay, thanks," Leon replied, taking a look at the clock on the wall. "I'm certainly happy, but shouldn't you be getting ready for school tomorrow?"

Lily only smiled at his question and then shook her head. "It's okay," she replied. "I'm just in a good mood and wanted to do something in the kitchen. I had a sudden urge to cook."

"Do you need my help?"

"No, I'm okay," she shook her head. "I think you should return to your room and finish your game. Will you be out in a few minutes so we can have dinner together?"

However, Leon refused and immediately put down his bag and headed to the kitchen. "It's okay, I'll help with the cooking. I'll cut this one," he said.

Lily looked annoyed and tried to grab the knife from his hand. "Stop it. I said go to your room and play your game."

"Why? I want to help you. Wouldn't it be faster if we did it together?"

"No! You're just getting in my way. Let me handle it myself."

They ended up grappling over the knife, with Leon trying to ensure that it didn't harm his sister.

"What are we doing?" she said, giggling.

"I just want to help."

"No! Go to your room and play the game!" Lily insisted. "Someone is waiting for you, right? A girlfriend, perhaps?"

"Where did you get that idea, Lily?"

"What else could it be? You've been playing the game for over three hours, and you came home from work so quickly. It's not because you want to help me cook, is it? My classmate said that it's common for someone your age."

"I couldn't log out of the game because I met someone."

"A girl?"

"Uh, yes."

"So, it's a girlfriend. Tell me more about her… is she pretty? Do you have her picture?"

"No, it's not like that... um, how do I explain it? She was asleep, and that's why I couldn't log out. I had to wait for her to wake up because she said she'd give me something... special."

"Got it! So, you were staying with a girl while she slept, in the game..."

"It's not like that. It's not what you think," Leon said quickly.

"Then what is it like, Leon?"

Leon sighed, trying to find the right words. "She promised me something special but she suddenly fell asleep in front of me."

Lily giggled. "Oh, so it's all about the game, then. Well, you better go back to it and make sure you get that special thing."

Lily had clearly heard from her classmates that people could start families inside the game, even get married and have children, though the children were game characters. 

With this fact in mind, she also read that people could do "that thing" inside the game. Her face flushed as she tried to dismiss the thought from her head.

Leon was a young adult. It was natural for him to have a serious relationship with a woman, so it was understandable. Maybe soon, he would introduce a woman to her and their uncle. He had worked so hard until now; it was natural for him to have some fun with his own interests.

"So... Leon," she said hesitantly. "I'm glad you finally have a special relationship with a woman... so... please make sure it's a player, and not an NPC, okay?" she said, giggling.

"It's an NPC, but it's not as special as you think. It's not a romantic relationship."

Lily laughed. "Just go already. And don't forget to join me for dinner later."

"Okay then," Leon finally agreed. "I'll be out shortly to join you for dinner. Bye, Lily."

He then rushed back to his room, his eyes gleaming at the sight of the advanced capsule device.

"Here we go," he muttered with a smile before hopping back into the capsule and logging back into Immortal Legacy.


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Bab 10: Chapter 10 - The Challenge of Two Friends

Herolick and BuuBuu had been friends since they were young. Thirty years ago, they embarked on the ambitious project of creating the virtual world and the super AI that would ultimately become the foundation of the Yunatea virtual world. 

After extensive research and significant investments of both energy and money, they were able to bring their dream to life.

Immortal Legacy became an immersive game set in a virtual world called Yunatea, a place with a seemingly real and time-honored history spanning tens of thousands of years. The world's lifelike, accelerated progression was made possible by a remarkably advanced Artificial Intelligence. 

By the time the players started entering the virtual world after the game's release, Yunatea had already evolved into an independent realm with complex and intricate plots and a diverse cast of characters.

Upon its public grand opening, Yunatea transformed into an astonishingly realistic alternative world, evolving organically with minimal intervention from the game developers. The game's development was driven entirely by the actions and decisions of the players and the native inhabitants within the game.

As BuuBuu rose to become the most influential person in the Golden Age Company, taking on the role of CEO in charge of Immortal Legacy, Herolick had been missing for over a decade. He had vanished without a trace as if the earth had swallowed him, and his disappearance was largely concealed, especially since he had hidden his real identity from the public, even hiding information about his family.

Though Herolick left behind a huge ambition that he never saw come to realization, at least as BuuBuu understood. Herolick's vision had been realized, however, as Immortal Legacy grew into an international phenomenon with tremendous investment value, revolutionizing the lives and lifestyles of people around the world.

In a towering building in the heart of downtown West Lake, a 49-year-old man with salt-and-pepper hair sat in an office. His frame was draped in a long white coat, and a pair of glasses framed his focused eyes. 

Marco Flare, better known by his gamer name 'BuuBuu', was renowned for his contribution to the success of the popular game 'Immortal Legacy'.

As usual, Marco was sitting in front of his computer, carefully monitoring and preparing the best way to develop Immortal Legacy in the future. The task had been weighing heavily on him lately, particularly since one of the deities of sin had yet to choose their champion.

Suddenly, the pocket of his white coat vibrated. Without hesitation, Marco answered his ringing phone.

"Yes?"

"Mr. Marco, it's good news! Akidia, Goddess Akidia!"

"Yes, what about the Goddess?" Marco asked casually.

"She has chosen her Divine Champion!"

"Wait for me," he commanded. "I'll be right there; make sure you have all the information I need."

By evening, while the majority of the company's employees were required to work regular hours, a select few were assigned the night shift. 

In a spacious control room, a large screen on one wall and several smaller ones on the other displayed critical events that had just transpired within Immortal Legacy and a group had gathered to monitor these significant events.

Hurrying over, Marco adjusted his glasses as he gazed at the screen. Upon seeing Akidia conversing with a player none of them were familiar with.

"Akidia? What made her decide to go with this player? Could you show me the status of that player?"

"What?!" he exclaimed aloud. "A level 25 player? How is that possible?"

"Broken..." Marco murmured under his breath, referring to the player's online gamer name.

The woman beside him responded, "Mr. Marco, I am not sure what Goddess Akidia thought when she chose that player, but according to the data we found, it seems he has only been online for an hour each day over the past year. 

Despite this, he has accomplished a remarkable feat, completing a lot of the side quests available at his level, as well as the hidden quests and a few other tasks that only a few players manage to complete. Even though he wasn't focused on leveling up, he still reached level 25 within a year of playing Immortal Legacy."

She added, "This occurred when the player named Broken was completing a hidden quest to find a spirit companion, and Akidia suddenly appeared before him."

"What kind of reward did the system give him for this encounter?"

Marco then reviewed the details of the reward, paying particular attention to the two titles the player had received.

"The boost in stats is quite significant, but the real game changer here is the Ethereal Form. This skill could prove to be very troublesome for many players, and if used by the right person, he could become untouchable," he said.

Marco remained silent, lost in thought. "I'm still trying to wrap my head around how Goddess Akidia made this decision," he said. "She has always gone her own way, and this time seems no exception. But she must have chosen wisely... this person is certainly hardworking."

"Yes, Mr. Marco," the woman replied, "even though he doesn't log into the game very often. I wonder if this honor will encourage him to play more frequently?"

"Good, then," he said with a nod and a smile. "We will work even harder after this. All the deities of sin have chosen their champions, and there are sure to be countless exciting adventures ahead."

"But, Mr. Marco."

"Yes?"

"There is one pressing matter that needs to be addressed," she said hesitantly. "If I may, I would like to show you..."

The large screen in front of them again displayed the data about the blessings and all the bonus rewards Akidia had given to her Divine Champion.

"She gave the Transcendence Blessing to him? And five passive skills?!" Marco exclaimed.

"Not only that, but she also gave him spirit contract tickets. Oh my goodness!" He added, his breaths quickening. "This... this is far too much, too unfair for the other players or even the other Divine Champions."

"Does she understand the risks of her actions, Mr. Marco?"

"By choosing only one champion, she risks everything. Without any backups, if her champion encounters trouble due to all the blessings she has bestowed upon him, she might be the first deity to lose the chance to have a champion. She could become an outcast deity or even lose her deity status entirely."

The room fell into silence.

"Does this mean bad news, Mr. Marco?"

"This is bad because she's placing too much responsibility on a single player. Are you sure she really understands how this champion system works?" 

Marco turned to his assistant, his eyebrows furrowed in thought. He then took a deep breath and exhaled, a hint of despair in his voice. "It looks like we can't expect too much from the Goddess of Sloth."

Marco massaged his forehead, feeling dizzy with the current situation. "Please keep a close eye on the upcoming developments," he instructed. "And since this is going to be a very big phenomenon, make sure Leon also gets enough security."

With that, Marco walked away from the large room, leaving his assistants puzzled and frowning in confusion.

"Leon?" one of them asked. "Who is Leon?"

"Leon is the player behind the username Broken," another replied.

"But, how did the director know that name? We haven't mentioned that to him yet?"

"I don't know," the other responded, "maybe he is also monitoring the same situation from his room?"

Meanwhile, Marco returned to his office. He walked over to his desk, and his eyes landed on a small frame containing a picture of two men in long white coats, both smiling cheerfully.

"Arthur…," he whispered softly. "Please tell me this is just a coincidence."


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