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Chapter 83 - 51: Strange NPC? My Little Brother is Missing! (Please Subscribe!)_3

Chapter 83: Chapter 51: Strange NPC? My Little Brother is Missing! (Please Subscribe!)_3

Even when flying, the well-managed zoom of the camera, the sensation of the red robes swaying in the wind, and the delicate, authentic sound effects.

Gave the players an instant sense of immersion, as if they were truly birds soaring through the air.

But the most amazing part didn’t stop there.

When the two little red robes on the screen finally learned to rely on each other, using the energy emitted by one another to dance high and low through the sky.

More and more red satin ribbons burst from the desert below, as if infused with life, and began rising one after another into the sky.

The strength of a single red satin ribbon was insignificant, easily swayed by the wind.

But when they began to cooperate, imitating the two little red robes.

More and more red satin ribbons came together to form large red kites!

Closely following beside the two little red robes.

Escorting them in flight!

When countless kites flew alongside him, Yin felt his heart tremble, as if something in his softest place was touched.

The music then shifted from soft to cheerful, the melody interspersed with the vibrant life force that surged upward!

It was a symbol of beauty.

Afterward, Yin tried and found he could actually step on these little kites.

When on top of them, there was no need to consume energy, and the speed of flight was even faster!

At that moment, the camera appropriately pulled back slowly, beneath the warm sky, the two little red robes each stood on a kite.

Above the pink sea of flowing sand, they flew and flipped through the air in utter contentment.

All was silent.

The scenery was tranquil, the melody melodious.

Watching the scene unfold before the camera.

An indescribable emotion surged in Yin’s heart.

"It’s so healing..." Yin whispered softly.

In this moment, he felt all the fatigue and pressure within him quietly dissipating.

Yin realized what he needed wasn’t a game that was merely fun to play.

But precisely such a healing game that could cleanse the soul.

It could be mediocre in gameplay, it could have a vague plot, it just had to be beautiful enough, gentle enough.

Players were inherently lonely, but at the end of loneliness, there happened to be a traveler accompanying them.

Everything was just right.

"Designer Ke has such an accurate grasp of the player’s psyche, whether it was the previous Iwanna, the subsequent Goose Duck Kill, or this Wind Traveler, he has really nailed it from different angles," Yin praised. "He’s too good at blending."

The comments also began to surge.

"That’s on point! Right now, the two little red robes are dancing in the wind, journeying together. This is what Wind Traveler is all about!"

"Wuwuwu, amazing!"

"This game is really only 79? Each frame is wallpaper-grade art!"

"I can’t take it anymore! I’m going to buy it too, just as a wallpaper launcher!"

"You might not believe me, but I just refunded this game... I couldn’t get through the first level, but I didn’t expect there to be an NPC companion in the second level. With these visuals and music, it’s really comfortable. I’m buying it back!"

As a portion of the comments showed gradual interest.

The previously plummeting sales of Wind Traveler slowly began to rebound.

Of course, if it were just that, it wouldn’t be enough to turn the situation around.

Enjoying beautiful things is a common trait among people.

But such enjoyment, after watching it once on Yin’s side, was enough.

Playing it oneself would inevitably feel a bit too repetitive.

Therefore, the sales of Wind Traveler, after Yin showcased the second level,

Sold no more than 1,000 copies.

And the game continued.

As the wind gradually died down.

The two little red robes could no longer soar on the kites.

Yin began to lend strength, relying on each other with the NPC companion, spiraling upward with left foot on right foot into the heavens, arriving at the end of the second level, in front of a monolith.

Sitting cross-legged in front of the monolith, the slightly longer scarves emanated specks of light, permeating the stone.

Soon, the light flickered and a white glow seeped out.

The two red robes that had traveled together now became the one controlled by Yin.

Still the same scene as before, the little red robe looked up at the tall white robe in front of him, who had been gazing at the distant mountain.

But after a moment’s pause, it turned slowly, looking at the little red robe.

A pale face, in sharp contrast to the dark cheeks of the little red-robed figure, seemed to reveal a faint smile.

At the same time, behind the white robe.

From the crack in the distant mountain, a meteor burst forth, tearing through the skyline.

Then, the hazy image came to an end, and a mural connected followed.

"This mural seems to suggest that the red scarves can absorb the energy from the QR codes, which is then utilized by the inhabitants of this world. Many grand layered towers began to densely appear, signifying that the inhabitants had entered an era of rapidly developing civilization..." Yin interpreted the mural briefly and recalled the ruins he had encountered along the way.

Many damaged, weathered towers were buried under the flowing sand.

"From the mural, it appears the original inhabitants were white-robed, but our protagonist is in a red robe... It seems like a series of events must have taken place among the inhabitants here," Yin said.

The bullet comments also joined in sharing their thoughts.

"Isn’t this making for a coherent story? But it’s hidden too subtly. Ordinary players might find it hard to understand, unlike the boss who plays a lot of these games, right?"

"I just checked, and this game hasn’t even sold 2000 copies yet. What a pity. If the storyline were more straightforward, it might sell better."

"Right, does this count as a misstep by Designer Ke?"

While the bullet comments were discussing, Yin had already started bursting through to the third level.

The color composition of the level had changed once again.

From the original pink flowing sand, it transformed into glittering, flowing gold.

The distant sunlight seemed to have turned into a sunset as well.

At the end of the horizon, the distant mountain flashed once more, shooting out a meteor that tore through the skyline and then vanished.

Yin, not understanding what the mountain and the meteor signified, set off once again.

What gave him an inexplicable peace of mind was that the foolish NPC was still following behind him, like a little brother, never leaving his side.

The gameplay of the third level remained unchanged, with no copy, no dialogue, and no mission.

It seemed the designer wanted to carry the original vision through to the end.

Compared to the cheerful tune of the second level.

The theme of the third level started to become more intense, and as he collected QR codes to extend his scarf while moving forward, Yin realized that the path of this level was almost a continuous descent.

It also meant he could continuously enjoy the thrill of sliding down the sand.

The two little red robes once again entered a quantum entangled state.

However, unlike the soaring posture of the second level.

In the third level, the two little red robes slid through the entire course.

The most memorable scene for the audience was when they slid into a castle, and the originally 3D perspective switched to a fixed side view, with the camera continuously locked onto the little red robe.

On the open-air corridor, huge castle columns and arches split the setting sun into sections.

The light danced like a sprite upon the golden sand grains, which were also coated in a shimmering golden light.

The setting sun also quietly climbed atop the Sacred Mountain, resembling a golden halo, while the gap in the mountain tirelessly shot out meteors.

Yin didn’t know what the meteors were or the significance of reaching the mountain’s peak.

But all he knew was that he was incredibly happy at this moment.

This happiness was special.

It was different from the sense of advancement gained from leveling up by defeating monsters.

And unlike the satisfaction of cracking a tough puzzle after racking one’s brain.

It was an unprecedented, tranquil satisfaction deep within.

Just like how one feels satisfied and at peace after drinking water when thirsty or eating when hungry.

It wasn’t extraordinary, yet it transcended all other sensations, a peace that welled up from the depths of the soul.

Especially since on this journey, he also had a little brother accompanying him, which added to Yin’s contentment.

But the good times didn’t last.

At the next moment.

After gliding down a long downward slope, the two little red robes suddenly faced a deep pit!

Caught completely off guard, Yin and the NPC plunged into the pit together.

The camera angle plummeted as well.

The stirring background music came to an abrupt halt!

The once vivid and saturated composition grew dim.

All around was deathly silent, and as Hei, controlled by Yin, shook off the dust and got up from the ground.

Yet Yin realized a serious issue.

"Damn it! I’ve lost my little brother!"

The once silent NPC who had followed him from the second level, faithfully trailing behind him, had now disappeared!