Tokyo Video Game Tycoon.

At this point, the 'uncle' became somewhat downcast again.

He initially chose to stay in this shop because of his love for video games.

However, he also had a premonition that this offline sales model might be eliminated sooner or later.

This is where he has worked for more than 20 years. Thinking back to the moment when he was first hired as a shop assistant more than 20 years ago, he is really quite emotional.

Young people are clearly indifferent to the possibility of losing their jobs.

"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Let's focus on our work. Today is going to be a special day, so let's cheer up."

"Hmm? A special day? What special day?"

"The release date of Final Fantasy XIII Versus".

The man's eyes shone as he spoke, clearly recalling some past events.

"Oh, I know this game. I was planning to play it, but we're a bit stingy. We have to wait for the official release before we can sell the game. As far as I know, some third-party stores are quietly selling the game in advance and making a lot of money."

The 'uncle' said in a serious tone, "This behavior is unethical, it's a sneaky act, and we are an official store, we absolutely cannot participate in this kind of thing."

"Okay, okay, I understand."

The young man muttered to himself, and soon it was time for the release of Final Fantasy XIII Versus.

At this point, customers finally began to enter the store.

The 'uncle' immediately stepped forward to serve these customers with great enthusiasm.

The young people, on the other hand, were slacking off, idling around and blowing bubbles while the older man introduced the latest games.

Looking to buy the latest Final Fantasy XIII Versus? Our store is definitely your best choice. Are you looking for a limited edition or a retail version?

"One limited edition and one boxed edition, okay, I'll pack them up for you now. By the way, if you buy the limited edition from our store, you'll also receive an exclusive little prize: a Final Fantasy collectible coin. We hope you'll visit our store more often in the future. This is a paradise for gamers, and we are dedicated to serving every gamer!"

The young people watched the 'uncle' energetically hawking his wares, almost like spectators at a play.

The customers seemed quite interested.

However, the young shop assistant seemed a bit bored.

When it comes to buying things, one person buys and the other sells, so why bother empathizing with the customer?

This 'uncle' clearly doesn't limit his identity to just being a shop assistant; he also considers himself a gamer and is happy to share his opinions on games with others.

"Welcome to visit us again next time. Our shop will be happy to serve you."

The 'uncle' waved enthusiastically to the satisfied customer before returning to the young shop assistant.

"Hey sir, I don't think many people will be willing to come all this way to buy games today. How about we close down? You want to play the latest Final Fantasy, and so do I. Anyway, managing this shop won't make a difference if we close down for one more day."

The 'uncle' shook his head: 'No, that's immoral. I am a gamer, that's true. I love playing games, and I really want to play Final Fantasy XIII Versus right now. But I also have my duty, which is to be a shop clerk.'

The young shop assistant was speechless; he really couldn't accept this very traditional concept.

The two of them are currently guarding the shop, but hardly any customers come all day. Why not skip work early and go play games?

Anyway, no one would know. As far as he knew, many retail store employees of Yuxing Electronic Entertainment were doing similar things.

As Youxing Electronic Entertainment grows larger, its management will inevitably face more challenges.

And there are quite a few people who share similar thoughts with this young shop assistant.

They are people who don't care much about work; they just want to relax as much as possible.

The 'uncle' said, 'No, I still hope that players who want to play this game can play it today. Have you ever thought that if we close the store, some players might not be able to play this game right away?'

"Hmm... okay."

The 'uncle' didn't say anything more.

As he grew older, he realized that there was a generation gap between him and young people. Even though they had similar interests, their views and ideas were very different.

A passionate gamer, he also hopes to share the joy of these games with more people; the 'uncle' is not content with enjoying the fun of games alone.

Sharing is also part of the fun of video games.

A few minutes later, several more customers entered the shop. As usual, the "uncle" went over to greet them warmly, handed them the game with both hands, sincerely thanked them for their patronage, and welcomed them to come again in the future.

The customers happily agreed and even exchanged contact information with the man, hoping to have the opportunity to exchange game tips in the future.

Meanwhile, the young shop assistant seemed hesitant to speak.

He didn't quite agree with some of the older man's ideas.

But seeing how quickly the 'uncle' made some friends and even made plans to play games together, he felt an inexplicable envy.

"Alright, if you're bored, you can go home and play Final Fantasy. Tell me about the game tomorrow."

The older man clearly realized that the young clerk's mind was no longer on the shop, so he simply let him go home.

The young shop assistant hesitated for a moment.

He really wants to go back and play the Final Fantasy series right now.

He came to this shop because he liked playing video games and couldn't find a job, even though the pay wasn't high, but he could get access to the latest games right away.

If it weren't for the fact that this was a game store, he wouldn't even look at that meager salary.

"Alright, let's go back now. Share your fun experiences in the game with me tomorrow."

The older man urged the young man on.

He should be able to handle things on his own here.

The internet has created many new jobs, but at the same time, many other jobs are quietly disappearing.

According to recent rumors, Yuxing Electronics Entertainment may close some stores, with game console stores like his, which are not located in downtown areas, likely to be the first to be shut down.

It would be a lie to say that this employee, who has worked at this entertainment store for over 20 years, wasn't sad.

He earns a modest income, but enough to live on. It's close to home, and it's a job he loves. He's very satisfied with this job.

After learning that the shop might not last much longer, he cherished every day he spent there even more, and he had developed a deep affection for the shop.

He originally had the opportunity to become the store manager. After all, he had worked for more than 20 years. Even if the store closed down, he should still have the opportunity to go to other stores as the store manager.

But he prefers the job of a shop assistant.

So he worked as a shop assistant for over twenty years.

For over twenty years, he has maintained this dedication, even remembering clearly how many cracks there are on the walls of the shop.

"Then... I'm leaving? Uncle, you won't dock my pay, will you?"

The uncle laughed heartily: "You may not know this, but there's always been a perk at Youxing Electronic Entertainment: every employee gets a gaming vacation every year. Even though you've just joined, you're still entitled to this perk. Going home with a salary to play games is the best thing about Youxing Electronic Entertainment."

The young man's eyes lit up; he hadn't known about this before, which made him feel even more at ease.

So he happily took a box of physical Final Fantasy game cartridges and prepared to go home, saying goodbye to the shopkeeper before driving away.

The middle-aged man watched the young man leave from the doorway before returning to the shop.

A few minutes later, more people came into the shop to inquire about the latest games. The uncle continued to faithfully perform his duties, doing his best to answer every customer's questions about video games and recommending the most suitable games for them.

Time flew by and it was already afternoon. The uncle served each customer in turn, always maintaining the utmost enthusiasm towards each one.

Ninety percent of the contacts in his address book are these customers' phone numbers, which is also a valuable asset to him.

He served customers sporadically until about 7 p.m., when the uncle glanced at his watch.

It should be closed by now at most.

But today is a special day, so the uncle decided to wait a little longer and not rush.

What if someone else wants to buy the game? It would be a shame to let them miss out on the launch of Final Fantasy.

He waited and waited until after eight o'clock, by which time no customers had come in.

He figured no one would come back, but just looking at the shop's interior, he was still reluctant to go home.

He really wanted to play the latest Final Fantasy game, but he also cherished his current shop.

"Uncle! Uncle!"

In a daze, the uncle felt as if someone was calling him, and he quickly put on a warm smile again and looked towards the door.

"Hello, excuse me... um? What are you doing here...?"

The uncle originally intended to warmly welcome the next customer, but he discovered that it was a dozen or so customers and players he had met in the morning and a few days ago.

"Hey, Uncle, didn't you say that video games are more fun when shared? Well, here we are! We saw you alone in the shop this morning and thought you looked kind of lonely, so we came. How about we play Final Fantasy together?"

The middle-aged man blinked: "You guys..."

"I don't think Yuxing Electronic Entertainment would mind if we customers used some of the store's electricity bill, right?"

"Of course we won't mind. Yuxing Electronic Entertainment isn't that stingy."

The middle-aged man smiled again: "Welcome everyone, please come in and have fun, you can stay as long as you like."

In a daze, the uncle felt as if he had returned to the golden age of video games, when they, as store employees, served every gamer around the clock.

Although they were tired, they were also very satisfied.

The same is true now.

Chapter 1166 The Story of the Prince and the Princess

In the new Crystal Mythology, the Kingdom of Lucis is one of the four ancient kingdoms with a long history.

This kingdom also has one factor that allows it to continue to prosper: the immense power possessed by the royal family.

Part of this power comes from the power left behind by each ancestor, allowing members of the royal family to use the power of their ancestors to fight against hostile forces.

Another portion comes from the crystals within the kingdom.

The story of Final Fantasy XIII Versus begins in the era of the dying Kingdom of Lucis.

King Lucius ordered his son to fetch his bride, who had been the young prince's childhood playmate, a relationship akin to childhood sweethearts. Their marriage was something many citizens were very optimistic about.

This is a fairly standard classic story, which surprised many loyal Final Fantasy players.

With the rise of Final Fantasy VII, the prince and princess story gradually fell out of favor, replaced by stories of ordinary people saving the world amidst the upheavals of a great era set in a particular context.

Simple princess and prince stories are no longer enough to move the average player.