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Game Community.
At this time, "Journey of Elves" has become a phenomenal ACG game.
It is not only popular in traditional ACG circles.
It has continuously expanded its reach, attracting more and more players.
The game's influence has even permeated all aspects of pop culture.
At various anime exhibitions, you can see young people in cosplay costumes. They are role-playing as Tao Yao, H, and Little White Lotus from the game, participating in all sorts of activities.
On major social platforms.
Topics related to the game continue to dominate the trending lists, with discussions showing no signs of cooling down.
Even some well-known companies have collaborated with "Journey of Elves" to launch co-branded products, further expanding the game's influence.
The game's success is not only reflected in the number of players but also in its astonishing revenue figures.
With the update of version 1.3.
After the highly anticipated "Little White Lotus" banner was launched, the game set a record for the highest single-day revenue.
Little White Lotus, with her loli attributes and the game's only crowd-controlling mechanism, instantly became the only must-have character in the game.
Players' enthusiasm for the game is growing daily.
And every time a new version is about to be released, major forums are flooded with discussion threads.
Players eagerly share their expectations and speculations, with some even taking time off work just to experience the new version content as soon as possible.
In Sakura Fubuki's small group chat.
A group of old members are enthusiastically discussing the upcoming version 1.4.
Pure Widow: "Why isn't it 10 o'clock yet!! I don't want to stay in version 1.3 for another second. Let me go to 1.4!!"
Gundam Pilot Amuro: "By the way, have you guys seen the preview PV for version 1.4? What do you think?"
Moe is Justice: "Saw it. Didn't get much useful information. No Tao Yao anyway, Sad.JPG..."
Lin Xi Cao: "The new PV preview looks like it's going to be a big deal! Even though it's short, I felt heartbroken after watching it, sob, my maid!"
At this very moment.
Sakura Fubuki, as the group owner, is silently lurking, observing her group members' discussions.
She is not live-streaming at the moment.
This is her most relaxing time.
No need to deal with abstract bullet comments and all sorts of trolls and spammers in the live stream.
The daily live streams have already exhausted her.
Now, she just wants to quietly enjoy this brief respite.
With several hours left until the game update, Sakura Fubuki opened a video website and clicked on the version 1.4 preview PV released not long ago, preparing to watch it again.
As the video begins, the screen is black.
Bullet comments float across the top of the screen:
"One more time!"
"One more billion times!"
As the bullet comments scroll, Shilo's familiar voice slowly emanates, carrying a hint of imperceptible sadness:
"My god has abandoned me."
"She said she shouldn't be my only one. There are too many beautiful things in this world worth witnessing."
"But she never thought that she was the beauty in my eyes."
"I once thought our bond was eternal, as brilliant as that sea of flowers."
"But now, that sea of flowers has vanished, leaving only ruins."
"Does my existence still have meaning?"
"The world has lost that touch of pink. How can it be called beautiful?"
The scene shifts, and Shilo is seen walking alone on scorched earth.
Her maid outfit is tattered, with a large portion of the hem clearly burned away by flames.
Her steps are unsteady yet firm, as if searching for something, or perhaps fleeing from something.
Shilo's voice rings out again, filled with deep despair:
"Flames have burned down the sea of flowers, leaving not a single familiar petal behind."
"My god! Where are you?"
Shilo continues to walk forward, her figure gradually merging into the darkness.
The screen goes black again.
The video ends here. Although the PV is short.
It leaves a deep impression.
Especially when released before version 1.4, it undoubtedly suggests a significant turning point that may occur next.
After watching the video, Sakura Fubuki opened the comment section.
The first comment clearly reads:
"Wild guess: Shilo is probably the villain later!"
A string of replies follows:
"Prophet, stab them!"
"Just finished version 2.0, I can confirm, Shilo killed H in anger!"
"Shilo: Since you abandoned me, then I'll destroy this world!"
"Shilo has definitely gone dark. This version is going to be heartbreaking for us..."
"I'll bet five毛 that Shilo becomes the new final boss!"
"No! How can my maid become a villain? Ah! My favorite maid..."
"It's over. Villains never have good endings..."
Sakura Fubuki falls into thought as she reads these comments.
She knows that this short preview has successfully piqued players' interest and filled them with anticipation and speculation about the upcoming version 1.4.
Just as Sakura Fubuki continues to browse the comments, a message suddenly appears in the group chat:
"Game updated!"
Seeing this message, Sakura Fubuki can't help but let out a wry smile.
As expected, this version's update is still not on time.
However, this has already become a tradition for "Journey of Elves," and players are accustomed to it.
Sakura Fubuki takes a deep breath, adjusts her mindset, and opens her live-streaming software.
"Hello everyone! I'm your Little Snow, and it's another energetic day!"
She says in a cheerful tone, "I see the game has been updated. Are you all as excited as I am? Let's explore the new version content together!"
As soon as she finishes speaking, the bullet comments in the live stream pour in like an avalanche.
"Ah! Snow Dog is finally live!"
"Your forced tone makes me sick."
"Snow Dog is late again!"
"As everyone knows, although Tao Yao lost Little Snow Fox, she gained Little Snow Dog. Not a loss!"
"No, what are some of these bullet comments thinking? Is Snow Dog even qualified to be compared to Snow Fox?"
"Anchor, why don't you bark a couple of times? Pets should act like pets!"
"Turn on the camera! I won't cause trouble if I can't see the dog's face!!"
"Eat keyboard! Eat keyboard! Eat keyboard!"
Looking at these increasingly obnoxious bullet comments, Sakura Fubuki feels a wave of helplessness.
She can't help but recall when she first started live-streaming. Her audience back then was so pure and lovely.
But now, every time she sees these bullet comments, she wishes she could travel back in time and slap her past self, telling her not to say certain things.
But it's too late to say anything now. She can only force a smile and continue her live stream.
"Everyone, don't rush. I'll open the game now."
Sakura Fubuki says as she clicks on the game icon on her desktop:
"Everyone, don't worry, let's see what new content version 1.4 has in store!"
The game screen slowly loads, and the familiar music plays.
Accompanied by the music, she enters the world of Journey of Elves.