Xu Ge complained. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Meanwhile, the girl habitually entered the smartphone password, speaking without turning her head:

"Then just make do with you. After all, besides me, no one bothers with this seemingly sunny but actually introverted homebody like you."

Xu Ge: ...

Can we not do this?

He glanced at the girl’s actions, then widened his eyes:

"Wait, when did you find out my password?"

The girl continued, still not looking back:

"With you setting all your passwords the same, does it really take a guess from me?"

Xu Ge: ...

It’s time to consider changing my password; can’t keep using my birthday...

Watching the girl log into the "Elf Kingdom" official website, concentrating on filling out the information to register an account, he curiously asked:

"Miss Zhao, I remember you swore you’d never touch this game after your ’Chivalry’ friends got lured away by ’Elf Kingdom’. What changed your mind today?"

The girl’s shoulders paused slightly, and her fingers scrolling the screen came to a stop.

She chuckled awkwardly a couple of times:

"Because the essence of humanity is to eat one’s words."

Then, she continued to register the account.

After a brief silence, under Xu Ge’s peculiar gaze, Zhao Linqian finally revealed the truth:

"A while back, I went to a convention intending to buy some art books from a few ’Chivalry’ artists, but ended up seeing an elf cosplay group that amazed me, then when I asked for a photo together, I found out they were ’Elf Kingdom’ players."

"Initially, I planned to walk away, but accidentally ended up watching a game movie they made in ’Elf Kingdom’, and then just got hooked..."

"You can’t understand just by not knowing; this game is truly addictive... It’s such a draw! Just watching the videos makes one itch to play."

Xu Ge: ...

And you call me a homebody, didn’t you also go to conventions?!

But shortly, the boy realized:

"Wait a minute... You actually went to the convention without inviting me!"

Zhao Linqian glanced at him:

"Are you sure you want to go with me?"

Upon hearing the girl’s retort, Xu Ge suddenly remembered her peculiar interests, quickly cupped his hands in surrender:

"Understood, I take my leave."

He is a homebody, but not a fujoshi.

But shortly after, as if recalling something, Xu Ge had a thought:

"Wait... again..."

"What now? I’m in the middle of registering!"

Zhao Linqian pouted.

She swiped on her tablet phone, her big, distinct eyes suddenly widening:

Darn... nearly fifteen million, are these people crazy? Registering at this hour?!"

"After all, the announcement was made half a month in advance, and the registration period is only today, with number selection updates tomorrow."

Xu Ge shook his head.

However, he no longer interrupted the girl’s casting spell.

Three minutes later...

The satisfied girl returned the phone, stretching with relish:

"Done, here’s your phone back!"

Having said that, she clapped her hands and said with shimmering eyes:

"Oh right, the new desktop wallpaper is nice. Send me an original copy later!"

Xu Ge subconsciously glanced at his phone’s desktop...

It was a concept art from "Elf Kingdom".

The picture featured a beautiful elf girl.

She had silver hair and purple eyes, her appearance stunning, wearing a crown, holding a scepter, donned in a noble and gorgeous divine dress, fighting a fierce and terrifying demon...

The well-placed lighting effect made her appear holy and noble, strongly contrasting with the dark, bloodthirsty demon beneath her. Her calm expression, slightly lifted chin, and eyes as deep as the starry sky, bestowed her with dignity and mystery.

Beautiful, cool, dazzling.

This image brings precisely such a feeling.

As for the identity of the girl in the picture, although Xu Ge had never truly played "Elf Kingdom", he knew her well.

No, or to say, anyone who knows "Elf Kingdom", even many who don’t, know her.

Perhaps you can’t call her name, but you’ve surely seen her images, her memes, even her... ahem, doujinshi on various parts of the internet.

She is the faction leader of "Elf Kingdom", the embodiment of the World Tree, the life goddess, Mother Nature, and the elf ruler—Eve Yggdrasil.

Simultaneously, she is also players’ most beloved NPC, the most popular existence throughout the entire game, even within certain pink apps.

This image, reportedly captured during a battlefield mission in the game some time ago, when players were experiencing the story.

Perfect angle, perfect effects, chosen by Xu Ge after careful selection as his phone desktop.

"Seems you’re quite fond of the Goddess."

Xu Ge raised his eyebrows, smiling.

Zhao Linqian vigorously nodded:

"Absolutely amazing! I saw a cosplay of the Goddess at the convention, it was breathtaking, a heavenly beauty! But...after I watched the game videos, I suddenly realized that no cosplayer captured even a fraction of the Goddess’s charm."

"Exactly, exactly! The Goddess herself is incredibly beautiful, with added effects, I don’t think anyone can capture the essence of the Goddess, not even half, I’ve searched for many cosplays of the Goddess, not one satisfied me, although many cosplays are actually beautiful, they ultimately fall far short..."

Xu Ge nodded continuously, fully agreeing with Zhao Linqian’s words.

Then, he made an "OK" gesture, and added:

"No problem with the picture, I’ll send the original to you on QQ later, along with a batch of my latest collection, all great pictures from ’Elf Kingdom’, including those stunning big scene images from the recent Harvest Festival!"