Dong!
The moment the raging flames ignited, the last shred of hope for Sanren was extinguished.
"Cough... Woo woo woo..."
He let out a soft sob, removed his headphones, and rubbed his face vigorously, forcing himself to stay awake.
"Woo woo woo!!"
"Seriously, really..."
Sanren choked back tears, "I can't accept this, I can't accept any of this!"
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
As he spoke, he slammed the desk, venting his pent-up frustration.
No matter how difficult the level, how gripping the plot, he had never lost composure in front of the camera.
But this time,
The instant Ghost was shot down by Sheffield, his tear ducts seemed to lose control, and two streams of hot tears gushed out uncontrollably.
Seeing their bodies burned, Sanren's anger could no longer be contained.
"Can I kill Sheffield?"
"Can I kill him?"
"I want to kill Sheffield!"
"Sheffield must die tonight!!"
Everyone expresses their extreme sadness or anger differently. Mòzhī chose to lick his wounds alone in a corner.
Sanren, on the other hand, transformed his grief and indignation into the power of revenge. He believed in settling scores promptly. Ghost's death was a foregone conclusion, and he wanted to strike while Sheffield's head was still hot, to offer a sacrifice to Ghost and Xiao Qiang.
This was also a way to divert his grief.
A light rain began to fall outside. The night was exceptionally bleak, and the world seemed to be weeping.
As time passed, the faster-progressing top players gradually unlocked the 'If It Ends' mission for the sixth day.
And then they received a gift package that made them cry profusely.
Suddenly, late at night, major forums and websites were filled with cries of anguish.
"wdn/"
"Girlfriend: You don't know betrayal! You don't understand! Me: (Recalling Ghost's death) No... I understand... (lifeless face)"
"When I was thrown into the pit, I was still expecting Ghost to stand up and counter-kill. Seeing Ghost motionless, I was completely despairing. I was too naive."
...
If players and viewers felt this way, how could the streamers who played the protagonist 'Xiao Qiang' fare any better?
PDD watched Ghost's fallen figure and lit a pack of cigarettes before calming down: "That was too intense, this scene was too intense. Ordinary people really couldn't handle it. I can't continue playing. You know how suffocated I feel right now?"
Teacher Ma (removing his glasses and wiping his tears): "Ah, this... I apologize, students. I've lost my composure a bit today. Ghost was truly a charismatic character, and the designer portrayed him too perfectly. It's easy to get emotionally invested, so I'll end today's stream here. My state is too poor to continue playing."
Sister Zhou (straining to save Bai Gong): "Eh? Why are you all mourning in the comments? Let me tell you, Zhou Zhou isn't dead yet, so don't curse Zhou Zhou."
Jie Hou (revealing his primal ape form, transforming into Gaia): "In all my years of gaming, this is the first time an NPC has backstabbed me! I curse your monkey! I thought you were a good person! Do you know how much effort I put into passing this level? You don't! You only know how to backstab me!!"
Liu Liu (rational analysis): "To be honest, the buildup and plot twists in this segment were amazing. It's evident the old thief put a lot of effort into it. Being rescued from near death by Ghost, seeing the helicopter and feeling the dawn of hope, and then... I can only say that it strongly invoked the players' emotions."
Liu Pei Qie (transforming into a berserk sniper): "Damn it, killing my teammate! I swear, Sheffield, you won't live to see tonight!!!"
...
Outside the game.
Su Han is a student at Huaxia Jiaotong University.
At this moment, he was staring blankly at the ground.
Beside him lay the shattered remains of his phone.
His roommates had all gone home for the holidays.
He stayed alone at school, doing odd jobs to save money for a computer.
He had recently become addicted to the newly released Call of Duty, but his pockets were too shallow to afford a computer.
As a hardcore gamer and military enthusiast.
Even though he couldn't experience the game firsthand.
He had been following the streamers' perspectives and virtually completing the game after its release.
Because of this, he was deeply impressed by Ghost's mysterious appearance and reliable work style. He didn't just see Ghost as an NPC, but as a spiritual companion, a comrade from another world, a brother!
Today, as usual.
He followed Mòzhī's perspective to experience the latest levels and content.
Like Mòzhī, Su Han had no idea the giant knife was coming.
The moment Ghost fell, his body trembled, his breathing became rapid, and all sorts of emotions erupted within him in an instant! Tears flowed uncontrollably.
The moment the flames ignited, his anger reached its peak, and he even threw his phone!
He couldn't bear to see that scene.
Late at night, he didn't turn on the lights.
He swept up the shattered phone remains by the faint moonlight.
He murmured to himself, "It's fine, it's fine. May shattered things bring peace. My phone shattered, in exchange for their peace."
"Peace..."
"As long as they are safe..."
"As long as... woo woo woo~~~"
Su Han sat on the ground powerlessly, burying his head deeply into his knees, letting his tears drip onto the cement floor along his knees.
As a "five-poison youth" of the new century, almost nothing could break his defenses except for his immediate family.
Tonight, a game had completely shattered his defenses.
Regret...
He hadn't even fought alongside Ghost, yet he witnessed his swift demise.
Reluctance...
Even just playing the game virtually, he remained deeply immersed and unable to extricate himself.
Feeling wronged...
How could the designer be so heartless as to butcher such a loyal and brave warrior?
Pity...
He was clearly so outstanding, yet he sacrificed himself with great regret. This fleeting, ephemeral feeling was truly regrettable.
Heavy emotions filled his heart, refusing to dissipate.
Su Han sat quietly curled on the ground, releasing the endless sorrow within him.
Silent,
And desolate.
...
The same scene,
Was unfolding across the country.
This collective breaking of defenses, this scene of people crying until tissues were depleted, was unprecedented.
The reason for this was that Ghost, in his limited screen time, had left a deep impression on every player and viewer.
Initially, everyone was attracted by his mysterious and handsome attire.
Always wearing a pair of dark red tactical polarized sunglasses, a headset, and a mask with a white skull painted on it. He wore a long-sleeved combat uniform, exuding an aura of mystery.
It made people curious about what kind of physique was hidden beneath that mysterious attire.
In such a serious battlefield, this outfit was extremely eye-catching.
It made one wonder if he was a badass protagonist from some story who had wandered onto the wrong set.
As a result, no matter what mission they were on, players would unconsciously focus on him.
Gradually, a deep bond was formed, and with the encouragement of Xiao Qiang's injuries, this camaraderie reached its peak.
Therefore, no one was prepared for Ghost's sudden departure.
Tonight, this protagonist who had wandered onto the wrong set returned to his rightful stage.
Leaving indelible wounds in the hearts of everyone who liked him.
The next day.
Lu Li sprinkled salt on their wounds, adding a bit of chili powder—the comic "The Past and Present Life of Simon Riley" was released!
Whoosh!!!
...
ps: Prepare to welcome the storm!