"Sobbing...?"

"Check your mailbox, the long-lost system announcement just came half an hour ago," he said. With a puzzled look, Qingyu checked the email titled 'Void is Reality,' which was more like an official message to all players currently in the game.

"Dear players, good morning. We have survived the first night in the 'Void Realm,' how do you feel? Regardless, it can be considered a beautiful start! However, I regret to inform you of two pieces of news."

"First, currently there is no way to leave the game before reaching level 100, except by following the game rules. Please accept this fact as soon as possible, as it will help you better enjoy the enchanting world of the 'Void Realm'."

"Second, as of now, the number of deceased players is 1299. This number is indeed unexpected. Normally, the death rate near the main city would not be this high. It seems that the majority of these deceased players mistakenly believed that death would allow them to exit the game, don't you think?"

"Unfortunately, although I hate to say it, these 1299 players have permanently left us and the real world."

"If you ask why we did this... of course, it is to allow you to better enjoy this beautiful second world, to escape the noise of the mundane, and to live in a completely new world with a new identity and posture."

"So, good luck."

The message was not long, but the information revealed became the last straw that overwhelmed many players.

Now Qingyu finally understood why most players were probably sobbing, just as Yunyou had said.

After all, regardless of how beautiful the other world was, it still could not compare to the taste of home.

Qingyu did not burst into tears or make a scene upon receiving this news. However, her expression was far from happy. After all, this young girl had suddenly been separated from familiar family and friends in the real world and now found herself alone in a strange world. This feeling was definitely not something an ordinary person could calmly enjoy.

"This is outrageous..."

"Hmm?"

After a long pause, Qingyu, still fixated on the email, managed to squeeze out a difficult sentence. She then shifted her gaze away from the system email, leaving Yunyou puzzled.

"To forcefully lock people in this so-called 'beautiful second world' without any prior notice or consent is simply outrageous."

Contrary to despair and sadness, a hint of anger gradually crept into Qingyu's tone. Yunyou didn't mind it, but the next sentence almost caused him to crash into a tree in front of him.

"It seems I have one more reason to stick by your side. I will level up to 100 with you, and then return to the real world to question 'The Fate' company for their actions!"

"Are you serious? Please... please calm down."

Yunyou laughed bitterly, why did things turn out like this?

"Considering the efficiency of normal level grinding, reaching level 100 may take at least two or three years. Have you really thought it through?"

"What is there to consider?"

"Leaving aside the difficulty and efficiency of reaching level 100, isn't it completely misguided for you to follow me with such a goal? If you truly want to return to the real world, the right thing to do now is to find a larger and safer team, let them guide you in leveling efficiently with a plan."

Yunyou appealed to her emotions and reason. He was genuinely concerned that this persistent young girl might actually stick to him for two or three years.

This was supposed to be a good opportunity for her to leave his side, but why did she suddenly want to stay by his side for no reason?

Regardless, he had to smother this possibility in its cradle!

However, the baby in the cradle obviously wouldn't obediently listen.

"I don't like being in crowded environments. No matter where I go, there will always be strange men bothering me, which often delays what I really want to do. Besides, I don't think following you would affect my normal leveling. After all, you're so capable."

"Put aside whether I'm capable or not for now, but I am alone, and I have a red name. I've already mentioned the consequences of having a red name to you yesterday. In the future, I will likely encounter trouble from people who like to 'uphold justice' more often. It's not only dangerous for you to follow me, but it will definitely delay your normal leveling. You might even be mistaken as my accomplice. You need to think it through.""I have thought it through, and it is precisely because you have a red label that I cannot leave you. You are not a bad person. If in the future you are forced to do something wrong because of this red label, then I have a responsibility to take care of you, as indirectly causing your red label makes me culpable! Besides, if I am by your side, I can help explain the reasons for your red label, so there won't be as many people causing trouble for you."

"...Sister, can you really explain things clearly to everyone who comes looking for trouble? Some people won't even listen to your explanation. And speaking logically, even if you are taking care of me, it doesn't change anything..."

Yunyou couldn't help but feel frustrated by Qingyu's naive personality. If talking alone could solve problems, the world would have been peaceful long ago. Some people are driven by the immense profits from killing players with red labels. Furthermore, dying at level 12 or higher only results in resetting the level, which encourages even more people to kill those with red labels without any reservations.

Furthermore, there is a clear rule in the game: killing a player allows the killer to obtain a portion of the player's experience points. If someone wants to level up quickly to level 100, killing others is definitely a shortcut. It remains to be seen how many players will take this path in the future.

"You promised yesterday that you wouldn't run away, why did you change your mind today?"

"I haven't changed my mind, I just want to tell you that following me is not a good choice for you. Whether you want to level up or seek safety and shelter, joining a powerful guild team is the normal choice."

"I don't understand guilds or anything like that. All I know is that since you haven't changed your mind, don't stop me from following you."

"Oh my god, why can't I persuade you at all! What do you see in me? Can't I change?"

Yunyou had never thought he had any appeal to women before. He never would have expected to meet a super beautiful girl on the first day of entering the "Void Realm" that he couldn't shake off.

Is this a stroke of luck or a stroke of misfortune?

"...It sounds like the voices are coming from this direction. I shouldn't have gotten it wrong."

Just as Yunyou and Qingyu were arguing over this strange topic, voices suddenly came from the other side of the forest.

Before long, three ordinary-looking male players emerged from the woods and soon noticed the man and woman standing face to face not far away.