Chapter 89 - 88

On deck. Old Yang and Luocha stood here together. A gentle breeze rustled their clothing. "Apologies for any offense earlier," Old Yang began. "Don't worry too much about it, Mr. Welt." "Sometimes, I myself question who I should strive to become." Luocha gazed at the sea, a brief hint of uncertainty flickering in his eyes. Old Yang took out his phone and said, "It's natural for young people to have doubts. Let me send you a book; perhaps it will be helpful." "Thank you, sir. Your guidance is appreciated." Luocha also retrieved his phone. They initiated a quick file transfer between devices. Luocha opened the received document. The book was titled On the Significance of Environment—No One Is Born Evil. Taken aback, Luocha smiled. "Thanks." Just then, March 7th approached outside the cabin, excitedly tugging at Old Yang's sleeve. "Uncle Yang, there's a new character PV release—you'll never guess who it is!" Old Yang glanced at Luocha. "Could it be this very Mr. Luocha?" "Nope, Silver Wolf debuts first!" "Hurry up, let's watch together!" Inside the cabin, Silver Wolf stood up and suggested, "Since everyone's interested, let's project the video on a holographic screen and watch it together. "I'm curious to see how Feathered Spirit has crafted my PV. Feel free to roast it if you like." Everyone shared knowing smiles. Everyone turned towards the central holographic screen. March 7th called out to Yanqing near the window, "Hey! Come join us!" Yanqing shook his head, "The General is dealing with three extremely dangerous individuals. I have no mood for watching videos." "Dan Heng isn't dangerous at all," March 7th defended him. Silver Wolf, somewhat impatient, said, "Never mind if he doesn't join, let's get started quickly." He pressed play. As electronic music began, hands swiftly operating controls appeared on the screen. Immediately following that, the game interface was revealed. A character resembling Silver Wolf engaged in fierce combat with a mecha! This avatar sported decorative rabbit-like ears atop its head and wielded a laser gun alongside drones. Upon seeing this, Silver Wolf couldn't help but pause, bewildered. "What game is this?" "I don't think I've ever played this before?" "And who is the character inside? Is it based on me?" The others also looked puzzled! How could Silver Wolf not recognize a game she herself played? However, Old Yang's expression instantly changed! He recognized it at once. In the video game Silver Wolf was playing, the mecha wasn't just any—it was unmistakably Entropy's Titan Mecha! What's going on?! Content related to her homeland appeared unexpectedly in the game Silver Wolf was playing! Yet judging by her reaction, it seemed she had never encountered this before! So then! Could this scene be a... hidden Easter egg specifically created by the developer Feathered Spirit? Did Feathered Spirit perhaps visit Earth as well? And maybe even her hometown? Old Yang's heart surged with waves of astonishment. For a moment, he felt an urgent need to contact Feathered Spirit! To ask what exactly was happening here? "Forget it..." Old Yang understood well. March 7th and others had repeatedly messaged Feathered Spirit privately, but there were no responses. This developer seemed to be treading on an unprecedented path. Initially, Old Yang speculated that Feathered Spirit might have connections with the Aeon of Erudition. Later, he felt that the game's development also required the Aeon of Remembrance. Moreover, the spirit conveyed within included elements of Trailblaze... And even more intriguingly, Old Yang began suspecting if a new Aeon called "Game" had emerged in this universe! Finding Feathered Spirit appeared to be incredibly difficult, almost impossible! As his thoughts swirled, the video reached its climax! Colorful cubes materialized out of thin air. With a dismissive gesture and accompanying graffiti emoji, the vibrant cubes descended from the sky. Their explosive impact effects showcased classic arcade-style visuals! "Yes! Yes!" "Feathered Spirit, have you been to Punklore? This video really captures the Punklore vibe!" Suddenly, a Voidranger Trampler descended from the sky. An arrow charged with power aimed for Silver Wolf's back. But as it neared, it transformed into countless pixelated blocks. With a bored tone, Silver Wolf remarked, "The less skilled you are, the louder you boast." With swift gestures on her screen, the Voidranger instantly turned into a boss within a video game interface. As her fingertips rapidly tapped, waves of electronic elemental attacks piled onto it. "Thinking you can defeat me..." "You're at least a hundred years too early!" "Hmph..." "Done." The video concluded with triumphant chiptune music symbolizing victory. Silver Wolf could no longer suppress the smile spreading across her face. It was evident that she absolutely loved this promotional video! The music! The style! The composed and taunting demeanor! It perfectly captured her essence to the extreme! She opened the comment stream, eager to see how other players were reacting! "Silver Wolf, you're my internet spokesperson!" "This young player has such fierce aggression!" "No matter how powerful in-game, it feels real!" "What game is Silver Wolf playing? Seems pretty intriguing!" "If you're really like this, I'll go all-in on microtransactions, deal!" "Must try Stellaron Hunters!" "The background music! It's a shame Feathered Spirit isn't developing a rhythm game!" Silver Wolf placed one hand on his hip. Though internally ecstatic and highly satisfied, he maintained a nonchalant demeanor, acting as if this reaction was expected. Turning to address everyone in the cabin, he asked, "So, what do you all think of the PV?" Kafka chimed in first, "No need to ask, darling. Feathered Spirit perfectly captured your rule-breaking, defiant spirit—it's spot-on." "I'm almost tempted to believe they secretly filmed you and added some edits and effects afterward," she continued. "Who asked for your opinion?" Silver Wolf rolled his eyes. Luocha lightly clapped. "As expected from the Stellaron Hunter," she said. "Even facing the Antimatter Legion, it seems like child's play for you, turning combat into a game. Your skills are truly astonishing." March 7th, however, expressed her discontent with a sigh. "Why does her music and style have to be so cool?!" "Feathered Spirit, you're playing favorites!" "Hurry up and create similar videos for each member of the Astral Express Crew!" "And Uncle Yang, don't you agree?" Old Yang sat by the window, casually opening it. "I need a moment to compose myself." "Huh?" "What's wrong, Uncle Yang?" "I admit, the video is indeed intriguing! But there's no need to get so excited, right?" Meanwhile, Silver Wolf turned away, feigning indifference but secretly smiling to himself! Hmph! Just as I'd expect from my ship! The new card pool was about to go live. A six-star soul awaits! And its exclusive Light Cone is called... "Rainy Day Gaming"? The Light Cone depicted me playing games on a rainy day. "Perfect." "Feathered Spirit understands!" "Nothing beats gaming on a rainy day!" "I need at least five—no, ten of these Light Cones!"