"Ah... Finally done,"
Renji leaned back in his chair as the game he had been playing for many years reached 100% cleranse, with all achievement and none of his waifus or people dying.
"Hm... there is still one final scene left. Is it my victory ccg or smt like that!?"
"I'll check that later,"
He stretched, feeling his stiff muscles craking. and shut down his computer.
"Guess I should go get some snaks ... Or at least a drink."
Without changing out of his t-shirt and sweatpants, Renji headed out. He slipped on his sneakers and stepped into the evening air.
The setting sun caught him by surprise. 
"... Wait... how long did i play this time!? Sigh... i need to stop playing that hard or my death will be on that chair." 
Renji walked towards the convenience store while his mind was still half in the game world. Halfway there, he noticed a woman standing on the sidewalk. Something about her made him stop and stare for a long time. Her golden hair seemed to shimmer in the fading light, and her eyes... there was something familiar about them... 'Heh!? is that elves ears!?'
The Woman came closer to him and before passing him, she said in a sweet voice, *Good luck Ash...*
Renji: "?_?"
Before Renji could process what was happening, she was gone. He blinked and rubbed his eyes
"Am I seeing things?" he mumbled to himself. "Ah... they say gaming for too long drives you crazy... i need to lessen them..."
After sighing helplessly, he continued to the store. In the brightly lit store, Renji grabbed an energy drink and paid without a word.
As he walked back to his apartment, he couldn't shake the strange encounter from his mind. 
Back in his room, Renji paused. His computer screen was still on, and the game was still running.
"That's weird," he said. "I thought I closed it."
*Thanks for Playing!*
As Renji looked at the screen showing a "congrats" message with fireworks, and a side note near the inbox, icon, 
"Hmm!? a gift for finishing the game!?"
[Congratulations, You have fulfilled the requirements to unlock *******  Would you like to proceed?]
Renji: "?_?"
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-Holy Kingdom, Michelle, Blackhole Plains


"According to the treasure map, we should reach Dad's tomb soon!"


In the dark Relic Cave, holding a torch, a seven or eight year old demi human girl encouraged her companion behind her in an energetic voice.


The little girl wore simple casual clothes. Although her face was a bit dirty from the trek, stained with some dust, it did not hinder her cuteness and beauty. Especially her chiseled facial contours made it clear at a glance that she would definitely grow up to be a stunning beauty.


Of course, in addition, the girl's fiery red hair was also particularly eye-catching. In a sense, it was a symbol of identity.


However, at the moment, the red hair was tied by the girl into a neat single ponytail behind her head, making the nobility and oppressiveness brought by the original red hair thinner, and more spirited!


Chapter 419 - Chapter 419: Birthday Present part 1