Fantasy Online.
A large-scale collaboration server running for two weeks, Fantasy Online offered a variety of rich content.
From a random gacha system to obtain higher-tier items, to an RPG system where players could select professions and learn flashy special skills, to active farming systems like agriculture, mining, and fishing, and even the ability to construct unique, personalized homes—this server had it all.
The wealth of content in Fantasy Online kept streamers hooked on broadcasting their activities within the server. Not only was the gameplay itself entertaining, but the interactions and collaborations with other streamers in the server provided countless “YouTube-worthy” moments.
This large-scale server also attracted a significant influx of new viewers. On top of that, various hilarious scenarios that unfolded within the server frequently trended in YouTube’s popular video rankings.
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“...Found it.”
The recent “Diah's prank on Hida’s house” incident was, in essence, a kind of roleplay. Now, as Hida located Diah’s house and prepared to exact her revenge, this too could be seen as an extension of their playful antics.
Both Diah and Hida’s Fantasy Online playthroughs had been racking up views on their respective channels, and the audience responses were overwhelmingly positive. Hida’s upcoming revenge arc was expected to become another hit piece of YouTube content, but—
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤♡♡!“Huh? Huh?!”
“W-Where is that coming from?!”
Of course, Da-yeon wasn’t the type to back down easily. There was no way she could tolerate being outdone by the person who had vandalized her house with “nursing home” graffiti.
Hida’s avatar, with only a sliver of HP left, made a desperate dash to a nearby field. She planned to dump lava over a patch of delicious-looking potatoes to retaliate.
“You dare deface the house of this witch—!”
[ LUX_Hida has been slain by LUX_Diah. ]
[ Hida’s Minecraft skills are laughable. RIP. ]
“AAAAAAAHHH!!!”
“J-just you wait! Someday, I’ll teach you a lesson, Senpai!”
[ “People who say that only end up watching from the sidelines~. Hehehe~.” ]
“Grrrr...!”
Hida’s avatar lay sprawled on the ground in utter defeat, while Diah’s avatar mockingly crouched up and down in front of her.
This relentless mental assault by Diah was uploaded to her YouTube channel under the title “Putting a 6XX-Year-Old Grandma in Her Place.” In other words, Hida’s humiliating defeat was immortalized for all to see.
As expected, Diah’s virtual avatar sported an amused expression, clearly laughing at how sloppy Hida’s attempts appeared from her perspective.
“Ugh... So embarrassing....”
Hida flailed wildly, trying to land a hit on Diah’s avatar, but she never succeeded. It was as if Diah was toying with her the whole time.
It was only after watching Diah’s channel video that Hida realized just how much of an equipment and item disadvantage she had. Determined to improve, she began participating more actively in Fantasy Online’s core content, such as “weapon enhancement.”
Unfortunately—
“...Huh?”
In a cruel twist of fate, Hida became the first streamer in Fantasy Online to display the dreaded “item destruction” message—a feat no one else had accomplished.
A clip of the moment Hida’s equipment disintegrated quickly became the most-viewed clip from Fantasy Online, driving significant growth for her channel. However, the person herself wandered aimlessly around the map, utterly broken.
“Ants...go march, march...working hard...to get the orb...march, march....”
“What kind of festival is happening here?”
[ Diah has donated $10,000! ]
“This isn’t a festival, it’s a funeral.”
[ Diah has donated $10,000! ]
“May the Black Dragon’s Orb rest in peace.”
The only person who completely ignored Hida’s fragile state was Diah. The familiar donor name alone elicited a bloodcurdling scream from Hida.
“AAAAAHHHH!! SENPAI!!!”
[ LUX_Diah: You can do it. ]
Moments later, Diah’s avatar disappeared without another word. Dumbfounded, Hida stared at the gifted +8 orb, letting out a hollow laugh into her mic.
“...Giving me both the poison and the antidote, huh....”
By the time Fantasy Online reached its mid-run, Ha-eun found herself momentarily distracted as she scrolled through Diah’s latest video upload on her channel. The familiar voice that interrupted her thoughts prompted her to put her phone down.
“Just to be clear, Ha-eun, if any of the questions hint at potential spoilers, you can just toss them to Seo Jin-tae,” Ju Jung-yoon advised.
“Oh, got it,” Ha-eun replied with a nod.
Ha-eun was currently preparing for the press conference of Veterans. She was dressed in a pristine white-toned dress, paired with understated and elegant makeup that exuded a sophisticated charm.
As expected, the soft click of a camera followed. Ju Jung-yoon, ever the professional, snapped several photos of Ha-eun and uploaded them to her Instagram, contributing to the promotional efforts for Veterans.
Ha-eun had long since grown accustomed to this routine. The photos not only showcased her preparation for the press conference but also served as subtle promotional content for the movie. As such, she didn’t mind being photographed.
‘Come to think of it, I heard there’ll be stage greetings and other promotional events after the premiere.’
According to what Ha-eun knew, several promotional activities were planned to follow Veterans’ release, meaning her schedule would remain packed for the next few weeks. The press conference, which was set to begin soon, marked the starting point of it all.
Feeling the weight of her role as the film’s lead actress, Ha-eun moved forward with measured steps.
A little later, she joined Seo Jin-tae, Yoo Sung-jae, and the rest of the cast. When the familiar voices complimented her outfit, Ha-eun smiled and nodded politely, offering her thanks.
Before long, the group made their way to the press conference venue inside Apgujeong’s OGV.
Seeing the venue for the first time in over ten years since her time in The Guy Next Door brought on a wave of mixed emotions. The only constant was the blinding camera flashes from the reporters—something that had always been a bit overwhelming for her.
In an attempt to shield herself, Ha-eun ducked slightly behind Yoo Sung-jae, who was a head taller than her. Having opted to wear heels—something she rarely did—she needed a clear view of the path to walk steadily.
“I actually considered wearing sunglasses, but I thought that might come off as too arrogant,” she admitted quietly.
“I get where you’re coming from, but...” Yoo Sung-jae replied, a hint of pain in his voice.
“You just stepped on my foot.”
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Without changing her expression, he pointed out the discomfort, prompting Ha-eun to hastily lift her foot.
“Ah! I’m so sorry! Really, I didn’t mean to—”
“Phew. My foot almost got a hole in it.”
“...I’m not that heavy, you know?”
Yoo Sung-jae only gave her a half-smirk, teasing her as they continued toward the flashing cameras.