Anime Crossover: Post-Apocalyptic Survival, My Stand is the World

This time, the gaming master finally broke down.

"A ghost...a phantom?! No! What is this? Hey! Bai! Come and see, what's the principle behind this?"

"Unable to calculate, beyond the scope of comprehension..."

Another slightly naive girl's voice also rang out intermittently. It was Bai's voice, and she was now filled with confusion and doubt.

The fact that there is no JoJo in this world means that these two anime fans don't know about Stands, which is quite a shame for them.

obviously.

Su Chen's unreasonable "new way of playing" has completely exceeded the comprehension of the genius gaming siblings.

The arm of [World] precisely parted the layers of plush toys inside the claw machine.

Then, as easily as taking something out of a bag, he grasped the key doll.

Then, it slowly pulled its arm out.

It was still completely unimpeded.

It was as if that solid piece of glass was really just a layer of empty air.

"Hey, hey, hey, my lovely little sister. Could this humanoid thing of hers be something with a ghost-like spiritual attribute?" Sora looked like she had seen a ghost.

"But if it's spiritual energy, then why can it carry matter and travel through time? That doesn't make sense." Bai stared blankly at the void, looking completely bewildered.

Su Chen opened his eyes.

The key that had left the three genius girls stumped for nearly ten minutes was now lying quietly in his palm.

He glanced at the top of the claw machine, where the countdown was still ticking.

【00: 08】

"Ah."

He chuckled and casually tossed the key to Yui Yuigahama, who was still in a daze.

"—Game over."

Then, he looked up at the red-glowing camera on the ceiling and gave it a cunning smile.

"Hey, who's behind the screen?"

"see it?"

The so-called 'rules'

"—That's something prepared only for 'weaklings' like you."

"The strong never eat beef."

Chapter 43 Punishment from the "GM"

Game over.

When Su Chen's nonchalant announcement echoed through the deathly silent hall.

The entire SEGA game center seemed to be caught in an awkward silence.

The voice of that self-important "GM" was no longer heard on the radio.

It's like the other person suddenly dropped the connection due to a bad signal.

Yui Yuigahama held the key doll in her hands, her mouth slightly open, still in a sleepwalking state, wondering "Who am I? Where am I? What just happened?"

Meanwhile, Yukino Yukinoshita and Utaha Kasumigaoka were looking at Su Chen.

Looking at his relaxed demeanor, as if he had just casually grabbed a bottle of Coke from his own refrigerator.

Their eyes were filled with shock and lingering worry.

Although, he won in a very cool way.

He's so handsome, almost excessively so.

but…

Kasumigaoka Utaha's gaze swept across the ceiling, where the ubiquitous surveillance cameras were flashing.

Will the people behind the scenes approve?

……

The silence lasted for a full half minute.

So much time passed that even Yui began to sense that something was off about the atmosphere.

Just when everyone thought that "GM" had gone bankrupt and run away with his sister-in-law.

Zila——!

In the lobby, the screens of hundreds of arcade machines suddenly started flashing wildly, as if they had been infected with a virus!

The previous phrase, "First level, now begins," has been replaced by a completely new line of striking, scathing crimson text, radiating an aura of "furious rage"!

【warn! 】

[Player detected using an 'undefined' external program; this behavior is severely disrupting the game's balance!]

[Punishment mechanism activated immediately!]

[Urgent rule addition...]

[Article 3: Any abnormal interaction with the 'gaming device', whether physical or non-physical, is prohibited!]

A barrage of warnings flooded the screens like a storm!

That voice, belonging to emptiness, rang out from the broadcast again!

"Hey! You bastard! You have no sportsmanship!"

His voice was distorted with anger.

"If you're going to play a game, then play it properly! If you're so capable, then play it fair and square, and use your skills and brains to beat it!"

"What kind of hero uses this kind of damned 'wall-penetrating hanging' technique!"

"You're cheating! You're exploiting a bug! I'm reporting you to the 'God of Games'!"

"..."

Hearing the other party's incoherent ramblings, even using the word "report," he was already furious.

Su Chen simply picked at his ear with a blank expression.

He looked up at the nearest security camera with a disdainful expression.

"In e-sports, food is the original sin."

"If you can't afford to play, then don't play."

"If you're so tough, come and hit me through the internet cable, you loser."

This classic taunt, brimming with the flavor of "Zu'an" (a derogatory term for a certain type of online community), made Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was standing next to her, burst out laughing.

Kasumigaoka Utaha, upon hearing Sora's impotent rage, retorted...

"'Ha, this guy really is a hopeless 'homebody gamer'."

"—Who are you calling a shut-in?!"

On the radio came an even more furious roar from Kong.

Clearly, every word they said was heard by the other party.

"cut."

It seems he knew that he was no match for Su Chen, the "troll," in the "trash talk" segment.

Kong snorted coldly, forcibly bringing the topic back on track.

"You guys are lucky!"

He spoke in a tone that seemed to be trying to save face for himself.

"The 'reward' for the first round is yours!"

"But don't get too excited!"

"The real game has only just begun!"

The words have not yet fallen.

The golden key doll in Yui Yuigahama's hand suddenly transformed into a dazzling golden light!

Whoosh!

A golden light shot out from his hand, like a meteor, towards the very center of the hall!

Rumble…

A slight tremor followed.

The floor in the center of the hall slowly cracked open to both sides.

A circular, futuristic-looking lifting platform slowly rose from beneath the floor!

The elevator leading to the second floor has been forcibly activated!

Come on, you cowards!

The voice of emptiness rang out again, this time with a hint of provocation.

"If you still dare!"

"—Welcome to the second floor!"

Before Su Chen could say anything more...

The elevator platform suddenly shone brightly!

A powerful and irresistible suction force emanated from the platform, instantly enveloping the four people!

A slight feeling of weightlessness came over me.

When they could see their surroundings again, they were on a completely new floor.

Chapter Forty-Four: The Stairway to the Upper Level

The lifting platform slowly came to a stop.

The surrounding light gradually faded away.

Su Chen and his three companions officially stepped onto the second floor of the SEGA building.

Unlike the retro-style "arcade" on the first floor.

This is a paradise for "music games".

The walls around the room were covered with posters featuring collaborations between various popular idols and virtual singers.

The air was filled with the dynamic beats of J-POP.

The colorful neon lights are dazzling.

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA, Love Live!, The Idolmaster...

Various familiar yet unfamiliar rhythm game arcade machines are neatly arranged on both sides.

Wow...that's amazing.

Looking at the scene before her, Yui Yuigahama's beautiful eyes instantly sparkled with excitement.

This place is simply the "paradise" she has always dreamed of!

however.

next second.

The emotionless system notification ruthlessly shattered her illusions.

Welcome to the second level.