T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 290, page 289: Fairies once existed in your world.
As night deepened, Chen Shaoyu returned to his rented apartment, yawning.

As work became increasingly busy, Zhu Huo converted two floors of the company into dormitories. Having gotten used to eating and living at the company, Chen Shaoyu rarely returned to his rented apartment.

The reason I don't want to retire is simply because I want some private space and time.

A seafood fried rice, a braised duck leg, some cold dishes, and a little bit of raw vegetables cooked over a fire—the midnight snack is complete.

I straightened my laptop, opened the community forum, and started browsing posts while eating.

With his phone set up on the stand, the Stars of Proof app became his window for monitoring game data.

What players want is to obtain game information without actually playing the game, which has long been standard practice for Starfire administrators.

The scene where the Dragon Knight gets his head pounded by the boundary between reality and illusion is very popular, and everyone loves watching the scene of beating a drowning dog.

The fun-loving guys were all eager to get started, each deciding to become a human scout, determined to make the two sides fight fiercely tonight!

Posts that blur the lines between reality and fiction are bound to generate discussion, and their inherent popularity is enough to make any veteran gaming content creator envious.

"If one of the seven people at the boundary between the virtual and real worlds were to be replaced, who do you think it should be, and why?"

The post, fresh off the press this afternoon, sparked a lively discussion among nearly ten thousand people, which piqued Chen Shaoyu's interest.

[Ma Zhong Lü Bu]: "If I had to choose one, I'd say the jailer. It seems like he's always the one causing trouble in the team. He's good at livening up the atmosphere, but who says others can't?"

【Greenland Seal Fist】: "The master of classic team atmosphere is the first to be expelled from the team."

[Ma Zhong Lü Bu]: "In terms of actual combat ability, he should indeed be eliminated, isn't that a fact?"

[Run away immediately after containment failure]: "Then I need to name someone whose actual combat level is probably the worst in the whole team."

Without him saying it, almost all the players in the posts understood the name—Orange Tea.

Compared to his cluelessness and being a complete burden when the game first launched, Tea God's skills have improved significantly now.

Her ability to consistently deliver blessings in time during the challenging "Clarity" dungeon demonstrates her progress.

However, if judged by the standards of the World Championship, her abilities seem somewhat awkward compared to the support roles of other major guilds.

The Tea Goddess's lucky charm attribute is so dazzling that even though Chinese players are well aware of this, they are still willing to tolerantly believe in her "promising future" before she makes any mistakes.

Chen Shaoyu took a sip of milk tea and couldn't help but laugh.

The news of the World Championship being postponed is expected to be released in the next day or two.

This morning, the enamel mug sounded very muffled when communicating with the candle flame, clearly indicating that it had been giving me quite a headache.

However, to Chen Shaoyu's surprise, although the World Championship was not held, the candlelight revenue was still distributed, and it continued according to the pre-determined standards.

Two days later, the shortlisted guilds, including those on the boundary between virtual and real worlds, will receive their second payment.

The number of players who obtained game qualifications in the second batch was enormous, far exceeding the number of players who obtained qualifications in the first batch.

The skilled players in the game have now completed their growth and accumulation period since the game's launch, and are beginning to be able to use the [custom materials] sold in the store to efficiently create DIY works that better suit their own needs.

The combination of these two factors led to a surge in in-game spending in the game "Proof of the Stars" this month.

Chen Shaoyu did a rough calculation and figured that one person should have at least 200 to 300 million.
Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.

There's no need to participate in the competition, the reputation remains the same, and the profit sharing continues.

In the truest sense, it's about making money while lying down.

"I promised a match, but it never materialized."

"I pitched them the opportunity to move into the future and gain glory through gaming, but I failed to deliver."

"It is only right to pay for the expectations that have already been sold."

When the candlelight was mentioned, he remained calm, as if he was wondering why Chen Shaoyu would ask such a stupid question.

Chen Shaoyu is being narrow-minded.

Perhaps, the distant homeland of the candlelight is paradise.

After a moment of distraction, Chen Shaoyu continued eating and browsing the posts.

[Guangfu Little Elf]: "If we're talking about strength, Tea God is no problem, but the current Virtual Reality Boundary is like a group debut. If we were to adopt a last-place elimination system, it would be the person with the lowest popularity and the least discussion who would graduate."

【Thank you, Taro】: "Oh no, now that you mention it, I really can't think of any jokes about the Four Primals."

"Oh right, the tetra-primates are too transparent."

“If you hadn’t mentioned it, I really wouldn’t have remembered him; even his name was unfamiliar to me.”

Those who have long focused on the boundary between reality and illusion can speak of the extraordinary predictive ability of the Four Primitives, but those who have only recently started following the topic will only be full of question marks.

In the long underground temple dungeon of the Clarity, from the Great Snow Mountain to the Fallen Star Royal Court, does he, as the team's secondary DPS, have any outstanding performances?
It seems there is something there, but if you ask them to immediately point out what makes it stand out, most people would probably be speechless.

He was like a classmate in school who had a weak presence and above-average grades, with nothing memorable about him. Even years later, when you take out your graduation photo and glance at it, a gloomy fog will rise in your mind, obscuring the past associated with him.

No fans, no followers, no memes, no unique features.

Among the most sought-after T0 guilds, only the Four Primal Bodies seemed untouched by this immense fortune.

After scrolling through dozens more posts, the frequency of the name "Four Primitives" far exceeded that of "Jailer Brother".

Chen Shaoyu couldn't help but wonder what the outside world's reaction would be if these people knew that Potato and French Fries had been living together for a long time, and that Bed and Zhong Zemo had been paired up.

I had previously seen posts in the community from students at the school where the fries and blankets were located.

French Fries rarely lingers at school, preferring to live in a rented apartment off-campus, which makes it difficult for many potential suitors to find an opportunity to strike up a conversation.

She was unlucky. Although she was a little rich, she lived in a dormitory, so when she was out on campus, she was often approached by strange people.

From a bystander's perspective, Chen Shaoyu thinks the two couples are quite well-matched.

As he pondered, he became somewhat dazed.

Just over three months ago, they were complete strangers from all corners of the country.

Three months later, some lived together and relied on each other, while others pursued and won over their partners.

So fast……

It felt like a whole year had passed.

He rubbed his temples, soothing his tired face.

As a game administrator, he also found it difficult to distinguish between reality and virtuality.

I work day and night shifts, and sometimes I have to stay in the game for several days at a time.

Whenever I wake up, those vivid memories settle like rock layers, only to rise again from the depths of my mind when I fall asleep, repeating the cycle over and over.

Some people in the community say that playing the Proof of the Stars will grant you double the life rewards.

That certainly seems to be the case, but what is the cost?

Chen Shaoyu felt that he was becoming less sensitive to the passage of time.

When he occasionally talks to his parents, they are always surprised by his forgetfulness.

It was clearly something that happened yesterday, but he said it was a few days ago, a week ago.

My colleagues all started using memos and writing diaries.

Only in this way can they strictly distinguish the extra life that the Proof of the Stars has given them.

In a daze, he had already finished his late-night snack, packed up the trash, and cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks.

I can't tell if I'm just feeling drowsy or if my perception of real time is slightly off again.

I took a can of Coke out of the refrigerator, and before I even opened it, a chill ran down my spine like a snake, up my neck, and up to the top of my head.

Chen Shaoyu shuddered and his gaze fell on the glass in the refrigerator.

A corner of a familiar face appeared there.

He slowly turned around; the candlelight floated quietly in the corner of the house, leaning against the wall.

Expressionless, like an iceberg, radiating a chilling aura that keeps strangers at bay.

Chen Shaoyu swallowed.

here we go again……

After Candlelight returned from the other world, he could feel a strange unease emanating from her from time to time.

As if being watched by a wild beast, Chen Shaoyu felt a chill run down his spine.

He offered her a can of cola: "Why did you come over? Want some?" Candlelight didn't speak, her eyes slowly shifting, her gaze gradually settling on... the ring?
That was a gift she gave me today; the carving style was so unique that it made me wonder if it was a cultural artifact from her hometown.

"show me."

Chen Shaoyu was taken aback. He instinctively felt that something was wrong, but out of trust in the candlelight, he still took it off.

As he played with the ring by candlelight, he carefully examined the person in front of him, his doubts growing stronger.

Her eyes were very red, like precious jade stained with blood, reflecting a sea of ​​blood under the light.

It's like a ravenous snake hiding inside, with ever-rising black trying to fight against the boundless red light. It devours the blood, eroding away patches of empty color, but is quickly replaced by crimson.

Back and forth.

For some reason, Chen Shaoyu recalled the daily routine of laughing and dining with candlelight.

An inexplicable impulse made him reach out his hand.

Completely bewildered, Candlelight never expected Chen Shaoyu to do this. The ring slipped from his hand and returned to Chen Shaoyu's grasp.

Anger surged between her brows, and her cold, piercing gaze was like a knife or a sword, aimed directly at Chen Shaoyu.

Chen Shaoyu was breathing rapidly. He clutched the ring in his palm, instinctively stepped back, and bumped into the refrigerator.

"You are not a candle flame."

"Candlelight" laughed, a mixture of mockery and disdain appearing on his face, which usually only showed a gentle smile.

Her mouth looked as if a craftsman had carved a slit in it, stretching in an unbelievable way all the way to her ears.

The eye sockets and eyes expanded rapidly, taking up two-thirds of the face, making it look like a demon.

Instead of Chen Shaoyu's scream of psychological collapse, she saw a pair of calm and composed eyes.

Surprisingly, the surreal unfolding did not break down his psychological defenses.

The candle flame was restored to its original state.

Did you like the joke?

The sudden change in atmosphere instantly relaxed Chen Shaoyu's tense nerves, leaving him somewhat at a loss and stammering.

"Playing, playing... a joke?"

"The unchanging routine is boring, isn't it more interesting to have a little surprise?"

As he spoke, the candlelight chuckled to itself.

Chen Shaoyu felt completely bewildered. He subconsciously wiped his sweat with the back of his hand, and the ring in his palm flipped over.

Bodily fluids flowed, eroding the green, vine-like patterns on the ring's surface.

A strange, faint light flickered, and an indescribable power flowed slowly within it.

Candlelight suddenly froze, its outstretched hand toward Chen Shaoyu hanging in mid-air, trembling uncontrollably.

She stared incredulously at the arm, watching it twist and contort in ways no human could possibly achieve.

A faint golden hue appeared in his dark red eyes.

"Drip blood onto the ring."

It was the sound of candlelight, resonating in his mind?
The candle flame in front of him had its arms rotated 90 degrees, as if being manipulated by a tremendous force. Its arms suddenly crossed and twisted together like a pretzel.

Her legs shattered instantly, and she knelt directly in front of Chen Shaoyu.

"Drip blood!"

After a brief moment of hesitation, Chen Shaoyu chose to believe.

He grabbed the knife from the table and slashed his index finger, the scalding blood staining his dark green ring.

Sweat that swam through the cracks and crevices was swallowed up by the surging red torrent.

Chen Shaoyu had a splitting headache.

The forest I had dreamt of when the candlelight was used to present the ring reappeared before my eyes.

The perspective was strange, fixed on the treetops, motionless.

Sunrise and sunset, spring comes and autumn goes.

Time changes in the blink of an eye.

The viewpoint remained fixed, only occasionally shifting slightly to gaze at the squirrels leaping among the treetops and the birds resting there.

"what……"

He heard "him" sigh.

A thousand years in an instant.

Consciousness returned to his body, and Chen Shaoyu staggered backward, the feeling of weightlessness making it difficult for him to find his balance.

It's as if the soul and body have been separated for too long, and they have become somewhat unfamiliar with each other.

He lowered his head, the ring flashing on and off, its vibrant emerald green filling his palm.

"Uh...ah!!!"

The candle's scream was trapped in its throat.

"you……"

"What exactly did you give him?!"

The voice inside the candle flame roared.

"The Fairy's Legacy".

“For no reason…” The candle’s body was still struggling, its limbs breaking off one by one. “You came to this world with nothing… The rules do not allow it.”

“I didn’t bring it, so the ring on his hand was made by the fairies of this world.”

"Impossible, there is no magic in this world..."

Candlelight lost interest in explaining and commanded, "Place the ring against my heart."

Chen Shaoyu dared not delay and immediately did as instructed.

The misty green gradually expanded, enveloping the two like bubbles.

The chirping of thousands of birds returning to the forest, the flapping of their outstretched wings.

A gentle breeze rustled through the treetops, creating a soft, rustling sound as the leaves danced in the wind.

The squirrel leaps between branches, making a soft, trembling sound.

The rustling of animals trampling fallen leaves.

Countless sounds flooded into Chen Shaoyu's ears, reaching the depths of his soul.

The feeling came quickly and went quickly.

In an instant, the green light faded, and he noticed, covered in sweat, the candle flame that was reassembling its broken limbs and restoring them to their original state.

"I...uh, you..." He was speechless, his mind a jumbled mess.

The candlelight handed him a glass of water, which he drank in one gulp. It took him a while to recover.

"Do fairies exist in our world?"

Candlelight was stunned.

She stared intently at Chen Shaoyu and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"You're really interesting."

"After experiencing such a bizarre event, your first reaction wasn't to ask what happened, but to be concerned about the fairy?"

"This is the real you, clearly bursting with curiosity, yet able to restrain yourself with willpower."

After showering the candlelight with praise, his smile gradually faded.

"Yes, fairies once existed in this world."

"The only fairy in the world."

(End of this chapter)