T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 117, Section 116: I Won't Lose

After sharing the double-skin milk pudding and ginger milk curd, our taste buds were once again awakened by the wonderful milky and sweet flavors.

The prison guard's recommendation is truly trustworthy. Once you've tasted it, it's easy to understand why this alley is so popular.

The walk made some room in our stomachs, and with a glance, the laminated menu was passed from hand to hand.

The jailer's comment, "There's basically nothing to worry about," kicked off the ordering process.

Water chestnut dessert, mango pomelo sago, black sesame paste, caramel custard...

Whether you know them or not, you have to try it out, otherwise you'll have wasted your trip.

On a hot summer day, a bite of icy-cold dessert or sweet soup can instantly dispel the heat.

“Speaking of which…” the blanket scooped a spoonful from the orange tea snack’s iced water chestnut salad, “Brother Jailer, are you a virtual foot fetishist, or the real one?”

The discussion about dessert flavors was interrupted by a new topic that sparked our divergent thinking while we were in bed.

But, you know what, people are actually quite curious.

Zhong Zemo joked, "He just hasn't experienced the process of disillusionment yet."

If someone else said that, the jailer could usually put up a defiant argument.

But Zhong Zemo... he really was married.

"It's just a twisted desire caused by repression." Plain Fries stabbed the jailer in the heart with a blank expression. "In the end, it'll all be like Lord Ye who loved dragons but was terrified of them."

This is a questioning of his beliefs as a prison guard.

The jailer began to launch into a long, rambling monologue about his "jailer's bible," his serious and earnest demeanor resembling that of a gurus preaching orthodox doctrines...

Orange Tea tugged at the jailer's sleeve: "Keep your voice down, the people at the table behind us are already peeking over."

The jailer tilted his head, his gaze passing over Orange Tea's shoulder and landing on the man sitting alone at the table.

The other person wasn't watching secretly at all; the man who had been sitting sideways moved his chair and was staring straight at their table.

He sighed in bed: "Sigh, it's all because you always talk about perverted topics. Now you've attracted other perverts."

The jailer gritted his teeth and said, "The person who started this conversation certainly has the right to say that."

Whistling from under the covers: "You don't have to answer~~~"

Okay, let the people who enjoy themselves be the ones to deal with it.

It's time for everyone on the boundary between reality and virtuality to see what kind of fun the prison guard is having.

"Hey, hey, he's coming over," Zhong Zemo reminded him.

As he approached behind the original flavor fries, Jiang Heyi stood up.

Before he could say anything, the other person spoke first.

"Excuse me, I just heard them call you 'Jailer Brother'?"

The man's gaze fell on the prison guard, his hesitation and indecision about striking up a conversation were obvious.

The jailer paused in confusion for a few seconds before remembering he should nod.

The man's gaze then fell on the clothes in the quilt.

As the first anime costume to cross the line between the virtual and real worlds, it's no surprise that it's eye-catching.

"Could he be an expert in appreciating the boundary between reality and illusion?"

The jailer nodded again: "It really is me. You're not a fan of the guild, are you?"

Jiang Heyi was considering whether to extend a warm invitation to the fans to have some food and drinks together, but the other party shook their head.

"I am a starfish can."

The people on the boundary between reality and illusion blinked, staring blankly at the man in the gray and white checkered shirt and brown shorts.

Is the world really that small?
On the eve of the official start of the holiday, Luo, the president of the bottled water company, and Haixing Canned Food unexpectedly encountered the boundary between reality and illusion at a dessert shop in an alley.

Hai Xing Guan Tou is not from Guangdong, but from the Suzhou and Hangzhou area. He is here for tourism and relaxation.

Seeing the seven people from the virtual and real boundaries chatting and laughing happily, Starfish Canned Food smiled and asked to "borrow" a few minutes of Jiang Heyi's time.

Jiang Heyi and he sat at a separate table and ordered two servings of refreshing water chestnut shaved ice.

"Congratulations on advancing to the World Championship," said Starfish Can. "I hope you don't mind the belated congratulations."

"You're not bad either."

Jiang Heyi wanted to say "just one step away", but he had a vague feeling that this was a topic that could cause PTSD.

Almost six days have passed since the World Championship spots were finalized, and Barrel Water God Luo, like the four guilds that advanced, is still being hotly discussed by players.

The guilds that advance will represent the Chinese server on the world stage in the future. Therefore, as they enter the preparation stage for the world championship, whether the four guilds of the Chinese server can compete with the strong players from other servers around the world has naturally become a new topic.

Khorne's Chosen and the Wicked Tree both passed the test.

After the final round, Jiang Heyi's incredible performance dispelled many people's doubts about the boundary between reality and illusion.

Jiang Heyi received praise such as "Potato God" and "God of Responsibility" after the competition.

In addition, the guild's overall reputation was already quite good, so there were very few mindless, bandwagon-style negative comments during the selection process.

But there has to be a Lich King.

Throughout the World Championship stage, the Orange Sky strategy team faced numerous setbacks and relied on others' results to qualify for the World Championship, naturally becoming the focus of debate.

In contrast, bottled water brand Shenluo, which has already been eliminated from the market, is being repeatedly brought up for review.

When reviewing the game, many people start by saying, "What if Shinra's final decision-making hadn't been problematic?"

This is a pointless topic. The decision-making error of the bottled water company was the key factor that affected who would ultimately qualify. If you're assuming there were no mistakes, what else is there to discuss?
From the perspective of a contestant, Jiang Heyi genuinely felt that if Haixing Guantou hadn't called out the command to trigger the wand repeatedly and had played it safe, he would have inevitably advanced.

However, athletes have to consider many things every minute on the field, and it is not uncommon for their brains to be overloaded when processing information and make wrong judgments in various competitive sports.

There are no "what ifs," everything is already set in stone.

But this particular post has been flooded with irrelevant comments for six days straight, with two factions locked in a fierce battle, resembling a repeat of the earlier clash between those who supported and opposed the virtual-real boundary.

The reason for such intense competition lies in the fact that the performance of Chinese players in various esports titles has been less than ideal in recent years. Players are extremely eager to see Chinese players prove themselves.

Their demands have become so humble that they just want to fight with grit and not lose in a cowardly manner.

As a new project, the Proof of the Stars has no obvious tactical barriers or technological gaps, and everyone has the potential to create miracles.

The four guilds are now gaining a huge following and are receiving a lot of attention. Behind the benefits they are enjoying is the most fervent expectation of countless players.

The constant review of the game is actually a reflection of the players' anxiety.

They were terrified that Orange Sky would underperform on the world stage.

Jiang Heyi understood this, and so did the starfish can.

But their feelings were different.

"Our guild... is missing two people."

He pursed his lips, and the smile on Haixingguan's face was bitter.

"Seven people in the competition?"

The starfish can nodded.

"what happened?"

"Dividing them into separate pots, they exploded."

The starfish canned food let out a deep sigh.

Although he took full responsibility after the match, but...

When you win, big problems become small problems; when you make a mistake, everyone rushes to reflect on themselves, and everyone is happy to do so.

When you lose, even small problems become big problems, and even if someone is willing to take the blame, it's hard to break the stagnant atmosphere.

When you're just one step away from achieving success and even financial freedom, but you miss the opportunity, the huge gap can be overwhelming, and not everyone can maintain a calm mindset.

Seeing the benefits received by the four guilds that advanced, some members of the Bottled Water God Luo were mentally broken.

"I have to consider whether this is the only opportunity I will ever have in my life."

The person who utters these words may also be in a state of utter desolation.

Sea Star Can tried to resolve the conflict between the two, but the conflict only escalated, and he couldn't persuade either of them.

If it's a fight to the death, I'll leave tonight.

After the competition ended and an announcement was made using the guild account, Starfish Canned Food never opened the community again.

He wasn't a coward or an irresponsible person, but thinking back to how everyone was laughing and talking about the future not long ago, and how things had suddenly turned sour today...

The broken team seems to perfectly reflect the guild's name.

That shattered empire.

Jiang Heyi recalled a Dota player in the gaming group. This middle-aged man's online life was like that of a steel giant, standing firm against wind and rain. In the eyes of his family, he was a true tough guy.

However, such a tough guy would never dare to watch the recordings of the major tournaments after TI6, nor watch the documentaries that documented other people's path to victory, nor watch the dazzling victory fireworks.

Wearing armor that cannot be harmed by any attack, yet with a heart so soft it could break at the slightest touch.

"Only two people left, which proves that everyone in the guild supports you. You can fight back later."

Sea Starfish Can said, "Thank you, I will. This is also my motivation to continue serving as president... for the members who still believe in me."

He thought for a moment and said, "I feel like I've gone off-topic."

"It's not too late to turn back now."

Starfish Can looked at the six people at the opposite table, laughing and chatting on the boundary between reality and illusion, with a look of envy.

“When you were about to be eliminated in the first round of the main tournament, you told the Chosen of Khorne, ‘Take our points and keep winning.’” Starfish Can laughed. “Now that we’ve met in real life, it’s my turn to say that.”

"Potato, keep winning, don't have any regrets..."

"At my age, I have enough regrets. You are still young. Try to reach the top, leave a lasting mark, and make sure that no one can forget you."

Haixing Can gently patted Jiang Heyi's shoulder and breathed a sigh of relief.

Like a runner in a relay race who has given their all and then passes the baton to the next person.

Jiang Heyi glanced at everyone who was collectively mocking the prison guard, and a smile crept onto his face.

“My guild is not as fragile as you think,” he said confidently.

Sea Starfish Can smiled and said, "How did you manage to find such a compatible group of friends?"

Jiang Heyi immediately replied: "Fate."

The starfish can was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

"In that case, let's toast to fate. By the way, I'm sorry to have spoiled your interest by bringing up these topics; I'll pay the bill later."

“No need. With Brother Fu around, he’s burning through his money. Besides, I’ve actually thought about what you’re talking about.” Jiang Heyi’s eyes were firm. “That’s why I won’t lose.”

Definitely not.

After briefly saying goodbye to everyone, and asking the jailer for advice on where to find good food, the starfish canned food departed.

"What did you guys just say?" Plain Fries asked casually.

Everyone pricked up their ears.

"Oh, he told us not to leave any regrets and to try our best to win the world championship."

"anything else?"

Jiang Heyi said, "We also exchanged ideas on how to find like-minded companions so he can rebuild Shinra when he gets back."

"Rebuild Shinra... Greenra?" The jailer easily uttered words that would enrage Starfish Can.

(End of this chapter)