Chapter 250: The Truth of the Game
For several days, Yuliya had been glued to Isaac’s side.
She was there during meetings, during work hours, and especially at mealtimes.
As for sleeping… well, that was a no-go.
When Yuliya logged off to sleep, who knew what kind of chaos was unleashed? Isaac had absolutely no idea.
This “offline time” was basically Isaac’s rare relaxation gig.
But of course, humans sometimes have a knack for being ungrateful. Yuliya would normally drive anyone up the wall, and now that she was finally quiet, Isaac found himself feeling strangely uneasy.
Every night, he would sneak a peek at Yuliya’s status.
“Seriously, she’s so hyper during the day, but when it’s sleep mode, she turns into a high-spec rock.”
Yuliya was so still when she was “offline,” you’d assume she was a statue.
If it weren’t for that rhythmic breathing, you’d doubt she was even alive.
Of course, this was because she was logged off—like a “disconnected” mode, drifting into a deep sleep state.
Otherwise, with Yuliya’s senses, she’d wake up long before anyone got close.
But this comatose state while logged off? You can guess—Isaac decided to take full advantage of it!
He… carefully tucked in the blanket, then tiptoed away like a thief in the night.
On this particular day, Xu Xiaoya logged off and opened her eyes.
In the darkness, she spotted a figure sitting beside her.
“Hmm? Little Moon?”
“Yep! Good morning, Your Highness the Princess!”
“Why are you back?”
“Your Highness, you really do forget things easily! The school’s on holiday, and how could I not return?”
“Uh… why do you sound so sassy?”
Xu Xiaoya sat up and pointed to the switch in the air, turning on the lights.
The room lit up, and she could see Xu Xiaoyue’s expression.
Oh boy, not only was she being sassy, but her face was also serving some serious sassiness!
“What’s wrong, Little Moon?”
“It’s you!”
Xu Xiaoyue raised her hand to slap but halted milliseconds before impact, ending up just resting it gently on Xu Xiaoya’s head.
“Sigh, it’s been ages since I last saw you! Finally on holiday, and I expected a big, warm hug from you, but instead, I end up waiting around here like an abandoned puppy!”
“What in the world is a ‘warm hug’? I’ve never done that!”
Hearing this did make Xu Xiaoya realize she had been neglecting her sister big time.
They used to be inseparable twins, but one had to board at school while the other stayed home, so they could only meet in-game.
And lately, they hadn’t even managed that!
There was no helping it; Yuliya had been swamped.
Even though she was just a little princess trying to mind her own business, tons of people came to visit her.
In fact, half of Isaac’s visitors only showed up to see Yuliya, while those looking for Isaac were just the ones who had business matters to discuss.
“Alright, alright, Little Moon, let’s hug it out.”
Xu Xiaoya opened her arms wide.
And then… suddenly she felt warm air beneath her arms, her feet lifted off the ground, and she started spinning.
“…”
Xu Xiaoya’s eye twitched. “Little Moon, that’s not how you hug!”
“Hug upgrade! Higher is better!”
“Ugh, do what you want.”
“Great! Time to recharge my energy!”
After a few dizzying spins, Xu Xiaoyue finally set Xu Xiaoya back down, collecting her in a gentle embrace from behind. She rested her chin on Xu Xiaoya’s head. “So, is there something you forgot to tell me?”
Xu Xiaoya swayed lightly in her sister’s arms. “What’s forgotten? I have too many things, you’ll need to be more specific.”
“Geez, tough sister! I just wanted to show appreciation for your hard work, Your Highness.”
No sass this time! Just genuine respect for her sister’s efforts.
“It’s about this whole princess situation.”
This, in fact, was Xu Xiaoyue’s main reason for coming over.
They couldn’t find each other online, and messages were just brief exchanges that took ages to reply to. So Little Moon seized the opportunity for an offline “gank.”
“Well… that’s kind of complicated.”
Yuliya pondered for a moment, needing to sort through her thoughts and craft the explanation.
Originally, when she first mentioned it to Little Moon, her plan was simple enough: NPCs, character settings, and just lay out Yuliya’s backstory.
But not long ago, she got a new lead from Teacher Edward that made things way more complicated.
How much should she explain to Little Moon? And how to explain it? Major headache material here!
Finally, Xu Xiaoya spoke up, trying to keep her voice steady: “So, Little Moon, what do you think ‘Otherworld’ is?”
“Otherworld? You mean the game?”
“Is it really just a game?”
“Well… like, my dear elder sister previously hinted, it’s not just any game. The company’s attitude is fishy, plus our bizarre powers. There’s clearly something secretive going on.”
“Exactly! There are many illogical and completely unexplainable things, and my situation is the most complex and perplexing of all.”
Xu Xiaoyue nodded.
Her brother turned sister? And to add “loli sister” to the mix? Totally cool, but genuinely mind-bending!
“Alright, let me clarify the answer for you right now.” Xu Xiaoya suddenly looked up, meeting Xu Xiaoyue’s eyes with seriousness.
“The Otherworld is not just a game—it’s a link to the real world. A fantasy universe imbued with swords, magic, and supernatural elements.”
“…”
Xu Xiaoyue fell silent.
She stared into Xu Xiaoya’s eyes, where the seriousness and caution told her—the girl wasn’t joking.
But this was just too hard to wrap her head around.
“But… it is a game! The interface, the equipment, the login/logout buttons, and so much more…”
“Yes, indeed! So, what I’m saying is that ‘Otherworld’ is a game, but the connected world isn’t. Our world is linked to the Jade Emperor Kingdom through the game.”
“…”
“Little Moon, you just never thought of it that way. Once I said it, I bet you’ve already put a lot of pieces in place. The company’s announcements, the source of our powers—everything clicks.”
Well, duh! The announcements stressed the reality of the world and the real NPCs.
Leveling up in the game translates to real-world strength.
And sister turned into her game persona.
Xu Xiaoyue nodded slowly, a bit dazed. “I see…”
“Let’s take a breather, Little Moon. Once you fully grasp what I’ve been saying, we’ll discuss my situation further.”
Xu Xiaoya waved, and a cup of water floated over to hover by Xu Xiaoyue’s side.
“Thanks.”
After taking a sip, Xu Xiaoyue closed her eyes and pondered.
A moment later, she opened her eyes and let out a deep sigh.
“Sister, I get it now. Please, go on.”
“Alright then!”
