Pokémon, but cultural invasion.

However, all of this was destroyed by the Padian League.

Qi Shu raised his hand to check the time. Even though he rushed back as fast as he could, more than an hour had already passed since the game's release.

I landed as fast as I could and returned to my home in Niangguang City, to the computer chair in the live broadcast room.

The computer case lights up, and the fans start to speed up.

"In just one hour, the players have already given my voice acting rave reviews, right?"

Qi Shu had considered the possibility of being questioned for his lack of professionalism in voice acting, but he hadn't considered the possibility of the game becoming a surprise hit.

If she had previously harbored doubts about Izumi, who had only ever made one game, she understood after witnessing "The Little Mermaid" and his marketing strategies.

Quanshu is definitely a genius at generating traffic.

His second game is unlikely to have any problems; if there are any, it's most likely due to his own actions.

Upon logging into the live streaming platform, before even starting her broadcast, Qi Shu was surprised to find that her live stream was already on the popularity chart.

Colorful bullet comments floated in the empty live stream room, creating a lively atmosphere.

This situation occurred during the last live stream using "Zhiyou".

"I knew you could do this, Izumi!"

If he had a bottle of champagne in his hand, Qi Shu would definitely open it, raise his hands, and wave them wildly in the air.

"It's already on the popularity charts before it even starts streaming, just how popular must this game be?"

Qi Shu didn't rush to go online; she observed the most frequently appearing comments on the screen.

[Pilgrimage to Holy Sites], [Visiting Famous Scenes], [The One True God], [The End of Thousands of Paths]...

The compliments made her scratch her head, feeling a little shy.

Hehe, it's not that outstanding, is it?

But some of the following comments were incomprehensible to Qishu.

"When will the streamer start broadcasting? I want to hear her say a few words, I'm in a hurry, waiting online!"

"【Starting over is harder than starting over】I'd be willing to give her ten Master Balls to say this in her live stream. I really want a GIF of her saying this."

"Am I the only one who's so angry that I'm causing trouble for the streamer?"

"Report: The battle zone has fallen. No one is playing battles tonight."

A few comments caught Qi Shu's attention, and she briefly browsed through the live stream of the battle zone.

Without exception, they were all livestreaming the same game.

Not only in the battle zone, but also in the singing zone, dancing zone, and even the living zone, there were many live-streamed game scenes.

"What do you mean?"

Qi Shu felt confused.

I woke up to find the whole world playing "Saltstone Treasure" while I remained unchanged?

Chapter 54: Upon waking up, the world's friendliness level had increased ten thousandfold.

Qi Shu glanced at the changing game screens in the other live streams, but couldn't discern anything for the time being.

She found it unbelievable.

Even if she gained a lot of traffic and fans with "Planting Ghosts" last time, and many streamers want to imitate her, it doesn't have to be this exaggerated, right?

Many viewers in the battle zone are already game enthusiasts, so it's somewhat understandable that they would watch the game live.

What's the deal with these livestreamers who mainly sing, dance, and share their lives?

What's even stranger is that those top streamers in the battle zone used to be the ones who tormented their opponents with their unique skills, all while smiling broadly.

But now each of them has an indescribable expression, their faces contorted, looking like they're both crying and laughing, as if they've been possessed.

And the person who laughs the worst will rank higher in the live stream's popularity ranking.

Especially those livestreamers who cry and laugh in turns, and can shout "Gaia~~" completely let loose, dominate in terms of popularity.

What exactly did Izumi do to turn everyone into this?

She felt a chill run down her spine.

Will I end up joining these streamers in their fanatical pursuit of enlightenment later on?

Although Qishu desperately wanted to find out what had happened, the agreed-upon live stream time had already arrived.

In order to attend the meeting organized by Ye Ci, she specially posted an update to ask her fans for leave.

Not going live on time would be a huge disservice to the fans who tune in right away.

So Qishu gritted his teeth and turned on the camera on the screen.

The black live stream received a signal, and a beautiful girl with pink and blue hair appeared in front of the camera.

Facing the surging sea of ​​bullet comments, she has grown up and can calmly deliver the opening remarks she had prepared long ago.

Good morning, good afternoon, and good night, Ciallo~

"Capture your eye with an electric grid! Who's narrating this strange tale? It's me, Qishu!"

Kiki smiled and said, "It's a real shame that I can't meet everyone as soon as the game is released because of work."

"Fans of Saltstone may have already noticed that I also participated in the development of this game."

"Although it's just a minor role voice acting, I'll be satisfied if it can bring you a warm and healing gaming experience."

A perfectly adequate opening statement; while speaking, Qishu was also observing the reactions of the comments.

There was neither elation nor any expression of negative emotion.

She raised an eyebrow. Why were the viewers in the live chat trying not to laugh?

"Did the streamer say that on purpose? I get what you mean."

"Correction: Warmth → Frustration, Healing → Depression."

"Still saying the opposite of what you mean, perfectly fulfilling all my fantasies about radio voiceovers, as expected of you."

Not understanding why the comments were laughing, Qi Shu's heart was pounding, but he kept his facial expressions perfectly in control.

"Then without further ado, let's begin today's topic."

She double-clicked the downloaded game icon on her desktop.

After the opening animation, Saltstone appears at the bottom of Froststone Mountain.

Qishu was still looking at the operation guide that appeared, and before he could do anything, the comments section was already going crazy.

"The save point has been anchored, and we expect to return here countless times."

"Returning here again, climbing feels as easy as breathing."

"Is it really possible for anyone to beat this game?"

Amidst the chaotic barrage of comments, the most frequently appearing phrase was still, "Starting over is harder than starting at all."

Kiki remembers this line; it was one of the lines she voiced.

Is there something wrong with this statement? She thinks it's quite philosophical.

But if it's mentioned repeatedly by the audience, there must be something special about it.

The game continued, and she soon found out.

Suddenly struck by a competitive hairy crab, Saltstone was knocked off the cliff and fell back to its starting point.

Familiar lines and familiar voices came from the radio.

What I know...

Qi Shu's hand suddenly stopped. Was she recording a radio?

In a game featuring Saltstone as the main character, she thought she deserved to have Kirlia, Mawile, and other Pokémon.

It turned out to be a broken radio that had been found.

"An important character who accompanies the player from the beginning to the end of the game."

She remembered what Izumi had said; indeed, she had found the radio at the very beginning of the game, making it an important item in a game with only one stone, one pickaxe, and one radio.

But for some reason, her fist hardened.

The actual product is seriously different from the advertised product!

On the surface, everything seemed calm, but Izumi's stiff expression, which made viewers think he was injured, was actually a sign that he was secretly grumbling to himself.

"Hey streamer, it's actually quite normal to make a mistake when you encounter a trap that you don't have time to react to."

"Too bad, try again soon, we're all waiting for you to beat the game!"

"You were just a hair's breadth away from dodging it. You can definitely do it again if you try one more time."

Qi Shu, having regained her senses, was puzzled by the reactions of the comments section.

Why did the discussion among the audience suddenly become so harmonious and friendly, with such a high level of tolerance that it was as if they were treating a toddler taking his first steps?

'Does the audience want me to continue playing this game?'

Qi Shu had a guess in his mind, but why?

If you just want to watch game streams, there are 10,000 streamers out there for you to choose from.

She didn't think she was that charming.

Filled with doubt, the strange tree continued to climb upwards.

The competitive hairy crab that makes a surprise return, the stone bird that suddenly moves away a key support, the cable car that tricks people into taking a detour...

The game features one after another hellish design, unexpected traps, and radio broadcasts that make you blush.

Qishu gradually understood why all the streamers who broadcast this game had a pained expression on their faces.

Whenever she makes a mistake, the viewers in the live chat share how many times they've died on that spot, how ingenious the trap design was, and then encourage her to keep going.

As the game progressed, Qishu's gameplay became increasingly irritable, and the gentle voice on the radio grew more and more grating.

It's clearly my own voice, so why does it sound so repulsive?

I really want to punch myself on the radio.

A moment later, Qishu suddenly realized, "Wait, these lines were all instigated by someone to say them."

It should be that he punched the spring tree.

Qi Shu also understood the psychology behind those encouraging comments on the screen—

Having suffered in the game, I hope this guy "living" in the radio will receive the same punishment.

Putting yourself in her shoes, watching the guy on the radio suffer the torments she so casually mentioned is indeed very satisfying.

When all previous efforts are wasted due to an ingeniously designed trap, and you have to start all over again, even the best facial expressions will crumble.

The moment when Qi Shu's expression was at its worst was precisely when the viewers in the live chat were happiest.

According to the law of conservation of happiness, smiles don't disappear; they simply transfer to other people's faces.

The streamer suffered, but the audience was naturally happy.

Towards the end of the live stream, Qi Shu had already realized something.

This may not be the best game, but it is certainly the most entertaining game to date.

You don't need to play the game yourself; you can experience the fun of the game just by watching others play it.

What a twisted way to play.

The person who came up with this idea is practically a born devil; he's no longer human.

No wonder so many streamers in the gaming section have switched careers. Even the most clueless person can create entertaining content with this kind of live streaming. Who can resist the temptation?

In this carnival attended by hundreds and thousands of streamers, countless viewers came from their own rooms to gather in the DianDian live streaming room.

Even someone who doesn't understand the game will find it hard to stay calm when they see the competitive hairy crab charge around and then roll back.

The more he explored the strange tree, the more worried he became.