Chapter Ninety-One: You Actually Used a Gun?

“Some of the stronger enemies can block bullets with their bare hands. My guns are all maxed out in terms of power, and when I fire a whole magazine, not a drop of blood is lost. Why am I bringing up this issue? Because…”

On the rooftop of the tower, Luo Chen paused halfway through his commentary, as the story dialogue was about to begin. Whenever the characters in the story spoke, Luo Chen would refrain from commentating, so as not to disrupt the viewing experience.

This was a good approach, and many fans watching with a blockbuster mindset wholeheartedly supported it. But couldn’t he finish the sentence here? The story dialogue would take a while—at least finish the thought! Why exactly?

Many were waiting for Luo Chen’s explanation, but he stopped at the crucial moment. It was enough to drive anyone with obsessive tendencies crazy.

Just tell us why, then stop speaking!

When will this damned dialogue end? I need to know the answer!

Couldn’t you just finish your sentence first?

Obsessive fans simply can’t wait!

He’s not going to leave it hanging forever, is he?

…

This kind of deliberate suspense naturally displeased the audience, but they couldn’t really blame him—it seemed to be pure coincidence. Just as Luo Chen was about to reveal the answer, the story dialogue began. It was frustrating, but there was nothing to be done.

The highly anticipated story confrontation suddenly became less important. Those who had played the game started guessing what Luo Chen meant, and those who hadn’t kept asking in the chat.

Obsessive tendencies are an illness—they need to be cured!

Luo Chen, who inherited a certain host’s philosophy about curing obsessions, refused to answer. He endured the pressure of fans’ questions and held out until the long dialogue ended. Only when the showdown between the protagonist, Eve, and Lucy began did he finally explain.

“Because she can’t block bullets!”

Can’t block bullets?

Fans waiting for Luo Chen’s explanation were stunned, not yet understanding what he meant. But Huang Ying, who was also watching, felt uneasy—this stage’s perfect synchronization condition was to counter all of Lucy’s attacks without being hurt by her. When Huang Ying cleared this stage, she had to put in her absolute best to achieve synchronization.

But it seemed this streamer wasn’t planning to rely on skillful defense?

So, before tens of millions of viewers, Lucy, the boss of this stage, drew her dagger, entering a guarded stance, ready to attack at any moment. Meanwhile, Eve, the protagonist, put away her weapon and pulled out… a pistol?

Yes, a pistol. Amidst everyone’s astonishment, before Lucy could rush in for close combat, Eve calmly raised her pistol and fired.

Bang! Bang… bang… bang… bang bang!

Lucy, who was about to stab, was stunned by the hail of bullets. In just two or three seconds, the newly appeared boss was left critically wounded and collapsed.

System prompt: Perfect Synchronization Complete!

What is this?

Where was the promised exciting duel? Where was the promised perfect counterattack? The perfect synchronization condition is already fulfilled?

Absolutely shameless! Lucy was ready for a real duel with cold weapons, and you used a gun? Isn’t that cheating?

Of course, these were just complaints. After all, perfect synchronization was achieved. The task was to counter all of Lucy’s attacks, but Lucy didn’t manage a single attack before being taken down—naturally, it was a perfect pass.

The audience, hoping for a grand spectacle, didn’t know how to react. They didn’t see what they wanted, yet there was a strange sense of satisfaction.

You cheeky devil!

Hahaha… Stunned, aren’t you? I have a gun!

Welcome to the age of firearms!

I spent ages trying to clear this stage, and it can be done like this?

You draw your sword, I draw my gun!

…

Huang Ying, waiting off-screen for Luo Chen to make a mistake, nearly choked in disbelief. That was pathetic—Lucy was taken out in a few shots! Couldn’t the designers be more thoughtful?

Clearly, given the perfect synchronization objective, the game designers never intended for players to simply fire a few bullets and clear the stage. Otherwise, the task wouldn’t be to counter all of Lucy’s attacks. But Lucy didn’t even have time to attack—she just collapsed. Far too easy.

No matter how dissatisfied Huang Ying was with the designers, she couldn’t change the outcome. The other streamer’s broadcast was a resounding success. Seeing the viewer count surpass thirty million at the top right corner of the stream, Huang Ying wanted to smash the screen.

After tonight, she feared that her status as the pillar of Stardust Platform would be relegated to “former.” Thirty million viewers and a single flawless broadcast—just one night, and the rival’s influence and fan base would surpass hers. All that awaited Huang Ying was ridicule.

Still, no matter how furious she became, Huang Ying maintained enough rationality. If she really smashed her computer, she’d be the one at a loss. No need for such pointless venting.

With the final task completed, the stream was about to end. Luo Chen wasn’t about to waste the opportunity of millions of viewers; his long-planned strategy could finally begin.

“This is where today’s broadcast ends. Thank you all for watching and supporting me. I’ll record the remaining chapters and upload them to my personal website. The URL is…”

With millions tuning in, Luo Chen wasn’t about to miss the chance to promote his site. He even planned to capitalize on fans’ anticipation for upcoming content to boost its popularity. In fact, due to contract limitations, he’d post videos on both his new site and the Stardust Platform. But Luo Chen intentionally only mentioned his personal site, hoping to capitalize on the traffic.

Thirty million viewers! If not for his contract with Stardust and unfinished preparations, he’d have gone independent already.

Most viewers were intrigued by Luo Chen’s mention of his personal website—especially when he said that future story chapters would be published there. Many ignored the late hour and immediately searched for the URL.

Huang Ying was among them, but unlike the eager fans, she just wanted to figure out what this rising streamer was up to. After being outmaneuvered once, Huang Ying wasn’t about to miss any clues.

With trembling hands, Huang Ying entered the site and was stunned by the page before her, so different from what she had imagined. For the first time, a look of wild joy appeared on her face…

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