T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 8.8. Even teleportation can go awry.

I can't help but refresh that post about [Watermelon Shumai].

Within a day, this post describing the stress and loss of belongings was spreading rapidly through various social media channels.

Players of Proof of the Stars who resonated with the story shared these three frustrating experiences they had while playing the game through her social media posts.

Those outside the industry who did not receive a spot were indignant at the "injustice" she suffered.

Proof of the Stars is a groundbreaking game that offers unprecedented opportunities to all game streamers. Everyone who is lucky enough to qualify in the first batch is eager to occupy the vacant niche as soon as possible.

The number of fans of watermelon shumai has skyrocketed at an astonishing rate, from only 10 a day ago to now exceeding 20.

Without editing any game-related videos, just one post made her a well-known figure in the gaming world.

When the wind is strong enough, even a pig can fly.

Now, the wind is blowing.

Before other streamers had even generated any buzz, she took the first step towards becoming a viral sensation.

Countless people poured into the penguin colony.

Some players come to her to team up and play together, while others are outsiders eager to get firsthand information about the game from her.

Among these people, there are probably countless pairs of bloodshot eyes watching her, envious and jealous of this unexpected wealth.

Today alone, she heard several rumors that she orchestrated the whole thing.

Fortunately, the majority of people were still willing to believe her, and the voices of doubt were instantly drowned out.

Watermelon Shumai just posted another update, intending to ask everyone to "forgive" [Cyber ​​Potato] and not to retaliate with violence.

However, the criticism of Cyber ​​Potato grew even louder in the comments section of this post.

Kindness, gentleness, and tolerance appeared in each line of replies.

For her sake, the players decided to launch a campaign to wipe out Cyber ​​Potato.

If Cyber ​​Potato dares to enter the conflict zone, a hunting operation will be launched immediately.

System penalty?

Each person takes one turn, incurring only a minor punishment. Offering sacrifices to the statue of the Goddess of the Night will remove the negative effects.

There are ways to avoid stepping into conflict zones.

As soon as his trail was discovered, everyone immediately transformed into locusts and swept away the monsters in the surrounding area.

In the lifestyle category, the self-organized promotional team prevented him from selling his earnings.

In order to create a clean gaming environment, it is essential to drive out these malicious players.

As she stared at the screen, she saw double images of things.

On a sweltering summer noon, the watermelon shumai made my back feel cold and I couldn't help but shiver.

Things are worse than she orchestrated them herself... She's spreading slander and rumors.

Being robbed after falling from the building, she angrily typed out those words in a fit of resentment.

What started as a rant has spiraled out of her control, with different people expressing different opinions in her posts.

Now, she can no longer delete the post.

She was indifferent to Cyber ​​Potato's fate; her only fear at that moment was that the lie would be exposed.

The game recording feature for Proof of the Stars can only be accessed through the official website or mobile app after unlocking the Homestead system.

Watermelon Shumai had originally complained to her friends that this was a ridiculous and illogical game design, but now, this design has become her lifeline.

As long as CyberPotato hasn't unlocked the home and interacted with the doll, the recordings, which are limited to two game sessions, cannot be exported and can only be restored by applying to the game company.

Each day felt like an eternity; only I knew the torment I was enduring.

I kept refreshing the latest comments section just to make sure Cyber ​​Potato hadn't appeared.

"Perhaps the online discussion hasn't yet reached the game, and he's unaware of it yet?" she thought hopefully.

If we just get through today, everything will be over.

Amidst her anxiety, the rapidly growing number of followers made her grin silently. She then adopted a cheerful tone and approachable manner to cultivate and solidify the relationships with her fans who were spending money on her.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that we must not miss.

As messages were being sent, a series of business orders also caught the eye of Xigua Shaomai.

The unease and fear that arose from Cyber ​​Potato gradually turned into hatred.

This is a trending topic unique to her. After today, "Justice Trials Cyber ​​Potato" will become her first viral video on Proof of the Stars.

……

……

On her job search, Jiang Heyi took out her phone and glanced at the number of followers of Xigua Shaomai, then scrolled through her comment section.

Then he opened his alternate account, uploaded a pre-edited video that was already on his phone, and thoughtfully tagged Watermelon Shaomai.

Storms need to brew, and fine wine needs to ferment.

On his way home that night, Jiang Heyi's phone kept vibrating, with one private message after another from the prison guard.

After learning that he had evidence that he could kill someone with one blow, this guy immediately infiltrated the fan group of Watermelon Shumai.

"Happy happy happy!"

Even through the screen, Jiang Heyi could imagine the prison guard's progressively escalating tone.

From his description, Jiang Heyi also learned more details about the crash of the watermelon shumai plane right after takeoff.

Shortly after the video was released, someone posted the link in a group chat, questioning the watermelon shumai.

Then they happily received the "retraction and kicking out" gift package. Since it was lunch break, many people noticed the anomaly, and frantically covering their mouths not only had no effect, but also led to people in the group relentlessly challenging the dog-like admin.

Amidst the uproar, all of Xigua Shaomai's chat groups entered a state of complete silence, with all members muted.

To the outside world, she claimed that this was misleading editing, AI-generated smear campaign, and malicious competition from her peers.

In an internal group chat, she tearfully recounted how she had suffered unprecedented cyberbullying.

However, these words failed to quell people's doubts, and the once lively team-building activity on [Cyber ​​Potato] was forced to be shut down.

"Did you know that Xigua Shaomai just received several orders today? Many people have their eyes on the opportunity presented by the sudden popularity of her 'Proof of Stars' and are planning to be the first to capitalize on this trend."

"Your 'hold back and then strike' move is too ruthless; she'll have to spit out everything she's eating."

"Originally a typical victim of persecution, the roles were suddenly reversed. Today, even platforms discussing Proof of the Stars are talking about this. It's truly the fastest-falling legend."

Jiang Heyi hadn't expected the timing to be so perfect, managing to snatch up the watermelon shumai order at just the right moment.

He felt no sympathy whatsoever for the watermelon shumai's plight; in fact, he wanted to laugh.

If the person she falsely accused was an ordinary player who was not tech-savvy and had not unlocked the function to export game recordings at that time, how would he fight against this overwhelming malice?

Should he perform a cesarean section to prove his innocence?

What a joke! Who cares how many bowls of noodles Liu Zi actually ate?

Now that the watermelon shumai has backfired, all he wants to say is...

"Great, let's pop the champagne!"

The food tasted delicious today too.

"By the way, you and Xigua Shaomai both went to that woodland that day. Could she have also marked it with the Starry Sky Jade?"

“Very likely, and she can probably guess that I want to go back to that area to explore again, and might do something that harms others without benefiting herself,” Jiang Heyi said. “We need to speed things up.”

Jiang Heyi slept very well and logged into the game promptly at midnight.

After the prison guard, original flavor fries, and orange tea were launched, Jiang Heyi immediately invited them to his home.

"What about all of humanity flying into the sky?" Orange Tea wasn't quite used to Zhong Zemo's nickname "Cuttlefish" and still pronounced it by its full name.

"Probably something to do at home again. You'll get used to it," the jailer sighed and explained.

After waiting for a while, Zhong Zemo appeared in front of everyone, scratching the back of his head with an apologetic look on his face.

Everyone tacitly refrained from asking why he was late again today; only Orange Tea was concerned about Zhong Zemo's sleep problems.

It's clearly not a sleep problem.

"Everyone's here, so let's go."

Jiang Heyi took out the Starry Sky Jade, and everyone immediately placed their hands on it.

A dazzling starry sky floated, its starlight projecting onto each person's body and soaking them in.

"Thorn."

The space in front of Jiang Heyi shattered with a roar, and a long, narrow passage spanning the galaxy suddenly took shape.

In an instant, the passage became ethereal and elusive, and the starry sky extending outwards on both sides of the passage dimmed.

"What's going on?" The original French fries' voice remained indifferent.

"It feels like the energy injected couldn't support so many people crossing over."

Originally thinking they could save the magic stones, they took them all out. The moment the energy injection was completed, the passage solidified again, but the unstable aura and the cracks spreading around the space were still clearly visible.

Jiang Heyi dared not delay and led everyone to quickly rush through the starry sky passage.

The starry sky passage behind them collapsed, and the faint light source dissipated.

It was pitch black, so dark that if it weren't for the rustling sound of the wind blowing by, they would have thought they had been swallowed by the void.

The jailer set off a low-grade light ball.

Although it's described as a sphere of light, it's actually presented as a miniature jellyfish.

Jiang Heyi and his group did not appear at the marked location; they were in a cave.

"This forest is made of rock."

Zhong Zemo raised his head and stared at the dense "stalagmites," which were thick stalactites. If they all fell down at once, it would be a spectacular sight.

"Is the coordinate system off-center due to insufficient energy injection?"

No one could answer the question about the original flavor fries; they had arrived in a special area far removed from the exploration areas of most players at this stage.

Even teleportation can go awry.

The large map cannot display their current location; the small map can only help record the current data.

It seems we'll have to gather the information ourselves and complete the map data.

"They won't even give us this much information?" the jailer complained. "But, it's kind of interesting."

“After all, it’s a second life; we can’t have omniscient vision in real life,” Zhong Zemo said.

"Games aren't necessarily more fun the more realistic they are."

The original-flavor fries were also complaining, but the long knife in their hand had already materialized. They were in a very active state of preparation, looking excited, which didn't match their indifferent tone at all. They didn't seem like they were complaining that the game wasn't fun.

Jiang Heyi took a deep breath, and her brain entered an active state.

It's time to start.

He wanted to see what else was here besides the eerie girl with the lantern and the ghostly nun.

(End of this chapter)