COSG - Chapter 65: Resurgence of Fear

October 26, Saturday, Earth time.

College sophomore Zheng Qingyue didn't immediately immerse herself in gaming on her day off. Instead, she started her morning by preparing a bowl of instant sour spicy noodles before sitting in front of her computer and browsing the forum.

The daily playtime limit for the game "OtherWorld" was set at 12 hours. In theory, this duration should have been sufficient for most players. However, this game was unique in that it could be played even while sleeping.

Many players would put on their helmets and neck supports before bed, intending to play for just a few hours before logging out. Yet, they often ended up playing through the entire night, losing themselves for eight or nine hours in the process.

In the remaining three to four hours, players would have to strategically time their logins—perhaps during a lunch break or a short session after dinner. They would then eagerly await midnight for the daily playtime counter to reset.

Zheng Qingyue found herself unable to resist the temptation and ended up playing for more than six hours straight. It was only when the game marked an entire in-game day that she realized her precious Saturday game time was dwindling, prompting her to hastily log out.

There was a significant reason why a disciplined and academically accomplished student like Zheng Qingyue broke her established routine—she had finally succeeded in her job advancement.

She was one of the game's prominent top-tier big-shot players, yet she had surprisingly taken this long to complete her first job advancement. The game's uneven class balance was evident right from the start.

Nevertheless, all her efforts had been worthwhile. In Zheng Qingyue's own opinion, the completion of her job advancement and the acquisition of four new skills left her genuinely satisfied.

Upon entering the forum, Zheng Qingyue wasn't surprised to find an experience-sharing (or rather, show-off) post from Blossoming Strokes, who had completed the job advancement alongside her the previous night:

"Hello, eve

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