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Villain Ch 202. What Kind Of Bikini Gives Defense + 20 Status?!
Confusion washed over him like a tidal wave as he scrolled through countless forum posts, desperately seeking answers or some semblance of explanation. But alas, his efforts were in vain. It seemed as though the enigma surrounding his character persisted, refusing to be unraveled.
His logical mind struggled to make sense of it all. How could he, a mere player in a virtual world, become the center of attention? The dynamics of the game baffled him. While the boys fixated on defeating him, an odd phenomenon emerged. The girls, instead of harboring animosity, seemed to develop a strange infatuation with his character’s brutality. It was an unexpected turn of events, defying all rationality.
Perplexed, he pondered the possible reasons behind this peculiar phenomenon. Perhaps it was the allure of the “bad guy” persona, a trend that had permeated stories and dramas in recent times. Villains had become strangely appealing, and he unwittingly found himself embodying this archetype within the game. It was a role that effortlessly drew attention, capturing the fascination of those who sought something different, something edgier.
He couldn’t believe his eyes as he delved further into the depths of the gaming community. The Hell’s Gate forum was not the only place abuzz with chatter about his character. Other gaming communities were also rife with discussions, each thread more intriguing than the last. With a mix of trepidation and excitement, he clicked open the Hell’s Gate website, eager to see the impact his character had made.
And there it was, displayed prominently in bold numbers: the player count. His jaw dropped in sheer astonishment. The numbers had skyrocketed, doubling since the previous day. It was an explosion of popularity, a wave of attention crashing onto the virtual shores of the gaming world.
“Holy cow!” he exclaimed, unable to contain his amazement. A wide grin spread across his face, transforming his features into a portrait of sheer delight. The success of the event exceeded his wildest expectations, surpassing the boundaries of his imagination.
A sense of triumph and excitement coursed through his veins as he reflected on the success of his character’s bloodlust. “Well, well, well, turns out that bloodlust wasn’t a bad thing,” he mused, a smirk playing at the corners of his lips. It seemed his daring choice had paid off, capturing the attention and fascination of players across the virtual realm.
His fingers reached for his phone, swiftly navigating through the multitude of apps until he found what he was looking for—the group chat. He could already imagine the flood of notifications awaiting him. With a quick flick of his thumb, he unlocked the screen and was instantly greeted by a sea of messages.
But just as he was about to immerse himself in the frenzy of the group chat, a new email notification popped up on his screen, momentarily stealing his attention. Curiosity piqued, he clicked on the email and eagerly scanned its contents. It was a message from the game developer—an unexpected summons to an online meeting scheduled to take place in half an hour.
A mixture of intrigue and anticipation welled up within him. The company wanted to discuss what had transpired, to delve into the unanticipated impact his character had made. With a quick confirmation of his attendance, he shifted the application back to the group chat.
Vivian: I thought they would be talking more about us. I mean, my armor almost makes my character look naked. Can’t they give me a better one? What kind of demoness fights naked? *Crying emoji*
Alice: Vivian, you are a succubus, remember? You should fight naked. So, you can make the male players concentrate on your boobs and kill them easily.
Zoe: I agree with Vivian. My character even only wears a bikini. What kind of bikini gives Defense + 20 and AGI + 10 status? Even that can’t protect my character’s body from sunlight! I’m going to be a grilled octopus if I stay too long in the Gorroc Desert.
Bella: But that AGI+10 is kind of right. You can move freely in a bikini as long as they don’t suddenly fall off. That gives agility. *Laughing emoji*
Zoe: *Flat face emoji*
Larissa: Grilled octopus sounds delicious *Drool emoji*
Vivian: Hahaha, Larissa, you always have food on your mind! But seriously, I wish they would design more practical and stylish armor for female characters. I mean, come on, we’re fierce warriors, not eye candy for male players!
Alice: Demoness not warrior.
Vivian: Same things.
Shea: The idea of minimum armor for the female villains like us, that’s because the game developer intends to attract more male players. You know Hell’s Gate is a grim dark game, so they thought the players would be dominated by males who were looking for the thrill rather than females. That’s why other games introduce at least one sexy female character so they can use it to promote the game.
Larissa: So, we are some kind of their sales promotion girls?
Alice: Online sales promotion girl. I don’t see any problem with that though. None of the players know us after all. And think again, you know some game companies even make their character based on some actresses or actors. With their permission, of course.
Bella: Simply they want to use their face and act without using the real person. A cheaper option. 𝚘𝚟𝚕．ｔ
Alice: We are also a cheaper option for advanced A.I. *Smirking emoji*
Bella: Indeed. At least they pay us a good share.
Jane: Targeting male players sounds like a good idea. But it looks like the game company’s predictions were wrong. Female gamers are getting more and more lately. They also spent a lot just like male gamers.
Shea: That’s right! That’s why Allen’s devil emperor character has different selling points.
Allen decided to join the conversation.
Allen: I should be happy about it even though it makes me sound like an object.
Bella: Don’t think about it too much. Just enjoy your in-game famous reputation. *Grinning emoji*
Alice: Famous mean moneh!!!
Larissa: I wonder if our reputation will get us on TV?
Zoe: It’s possible. But only our characters, of course. It will be dangerous if we reveal ourselves publicly.