Chapter 545 Peach Blossom's Thoughts
Chapter 545 Peach Blossom's Thoughts
Sakura Fubuki stared blankly at the cold system notification on the screen. She clicked the interaction button again, but the text on the screen remained unchanged.
"what does it mean?"
Sakura Fubuki's voice was filled with disbelief and confusion. She tapped a few more times, as if she couldn't believe her eyes.
"Why is this door... still closed?"
The chat room comments also started laughing.
"Hahaha! I'm dying of laughter! The snow dog is now completely powerless and furious!"
"You can't even get into the door of the god's room, which is a treasure chest! That's the most ridiculous thing!"
"The planner knows how to torture people! This is practically killing someone by breaking their spirit!"
"Snow Dog: I'm cracked! I'm really cracked!"
Sakura Fubuki ignored the mocking comments in the live stream. She slammed her hand on the table, her delicate face filled with frustration.
"What is this?!" she roared at the air, pointing at the closed door on the screen. "Logically speaking, I've already been here in the main storyline! Now that I've finished the main story, this place should be open for free exploration!"
She grew angrier as she spoke, and her pride as a top player was once again severely challenged.
"This is like putting a treasure chest in front of me and telling me I can't open it!" Sakura Fubuki gasped in anger. "It's like tickling my heart!"
The frustration of knowing there was treasure but being unable to reach it because of an invisible wall drove her crazy. She even began to suspect that the game was using some kind of mechanism she couldn't understand to target her.
"Alright, Xiaoxue." Huayu, who was standing to the side, finally spoke up when she saw Xiaoxue about to explode.
Hana's voice was soothing as she gently patted Sakura Fubuki's shoulder.
“That’s normal.” She pointed to the system notification on the screen. “The Eternal Fairy is seriously injured, so it’s only reasonable for Tao Yao to set up a restriction to prevent others from disturbing her.”
Hua Yu's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable logic.
“This also shows how much Tao Yao values the Eternal Fairy,” she continued, trying to divert Ying Fubuki’s attention from the closed door.
"The Eternal Fairy is currently recuperating inside, and Tao Yao has set up a restriction. From this perspective, it makes perfect sense."
She paused, then said in a more relaxed tone, "Since we can't explore this room, there's no need to keep dwelling on it. We can go look at other places too."
Although Sakura Fubuki was still extremely dissatisfied, Hana's words calmed her restless heart somewhat. She reluctantly hummed and finally silently withdrew the cursor.
"Alright, alright," she muttered, controlling her game character as she left Tao Yao's room and began to wander around the Origin God Kingdom.
Her movements seemed somewhat aimless, but soon, the exploratory desire of a seasoned player took over. She began to consciously look for side quests on the map, or scenic spots hidden in corners.
Hua Yu watched silently from the sidelines, her fingers tapping lightly on the keyboard, recording various details of the new version's map. She needed to gather enough material for her subsequent research videos. Sakura Fubuki's livestream also shifted from intense battles to relaxed map exploration. The discussion in the chat also changed from complaining about the boss mechanics to praising the scenery of the new map.
……
As the cherry blossom snowflakes pushed forward the main storyline of Fairy Journey 4.0, deep within the Origin God Kingdom, in an elegant room.
Tao Yao sat on the sofa by the window, her slender fingers swiping lightly, and the live broadcast image projected in the air in front of her vanished instantly. A faint smile played on her lips, a smile that was subtle yet carried an indescribable complexity.
The new version update naturally brought her a massive increase in popularity. Even now, for her, who is gradually moving closer to becoming a goddess, the system's popularity points are no longer as essential for her survival as they were at the beginning. But every little bit helps, and they still have some value.
"Master, Master!" The system sprite's excited voice echoed in Tao Yao's ears, carrying its own unique joy and elation.
[Even after the game version ended, your popularity remains as high as ever! Many players even said your outfits and skins were the most beautiful they'd ever seen because they were so stunning!]
They all say you're like a true deity—noble, elegant, and with just the right touch of mystery! So many people are talking about you, cheering for your appearance!
The small words were full of congratulations, and the tone was brimming with pride.
Tao Yao simply gave a soft "hmm," her reaction indifferent, showing neither surprise nor disappointment. She merely turned her gaze to the starry sky outside the window, a sky that appeared exceptionally tranquil in the divine realm.
[What's wrong, Master?] Xiao Xiao quickly noticed Tao Yao's emotions, her voice carrying a hint of doubt.
You seem very unhappy?
Tao Yao sighed softly, her divine gentleness now tinged with weariness.
"Happy?" she asked softly, a self-deprecating tone in her voice. "My retirement plans have fallen through, how can I be happy?"
She originally thought that becoming a god would mean escaping the endless strife and troubles, and truly enjoying a peace of her own. However, reality was quite different from her imagination.
"Oh, Master. Don't think like that," Xiao Xiao gently comforted her.
At least Little Scarlet Cherry and those little fairies need you. You yourself can't bear to leave them, can you?
Tao Yao gently stroked the sofa armrest with her fingertips, falling into a brief silence.
“But it’s very troublesome.” She sighed again, her tone full of helplessness.
"Xiaoxiao, what do you think the goddesses of the past were thinking?" Taoyao withdrew her gaze and looked down at her palm, as if it held a heavy secret.
“You’ve left me with a mess.” Her voice was low, carrying a barely perceptible resentment.
"Now I'm even starting to wonder if she, like me, also faked her death because she found these little devils troublesome."
A complex emotion appeared on Tao Yao's face, a mixture of suspicion, resentment, and a touch of helplessness at being toyed with by fate.
"In fact, He did not perish at all."
She spoke slowly, as if talking to herself, or perhaps confiding in Xiao Xiao.
"Maybe it'll be like before, when I hid in the shadows and watched those little devils."
"He was also hiding in some corner, watching me."
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