Sakura Fubuki quickly clicked to accept the mission.
She looked forward to finding more clues about Tao Yao.
As the prompt sound for accepting the mission sounded, a new item appeared in her backpack.
[Dusty Copper Key]
Sakura Fubuki curiously checked the description of the key:
"This is an ancient key that appears weathered and worn, with its copper surface covered in mottled green rust. Its unique shape seems to suggest it can open a certain special lock, but what lock it is remains unknown. The handle of the key is engraved with a faint peach blossom, adding a sense of mystery to this old key."
Elena watched as Sakura Fubuki took the key and softly said:
"This is something that Miss Tao Yao left behind when she came to discuss choreography with me."
"I intended to return it to her, but she seemed too busy, and I never saw her again after that."
"This item looks quite aged; I don't know how important it is to her, but since it belongs to her, please make sure to take it to her."
Sakura Fubuki nodded and carefully stowed the key away.
Hope ignited in her heart as she thought that perhaps this task could lead her to some clues related to Tao Yao.
This was not just a game mission.
It was also her chance to atone for her past misunderstanding of Tao Yao.
However.
Just as she was about to start executing this task.
An unexpected event occurred.
Suddenly, the system popped up a message:
[Mission Completed]
Sakura Fubuki was stunned, unable to believe her eyes.
She hadn't even had time to move her character.
The mission was already marked as complete? How could this be?
Immediately afterward, an achievement notification appeared:
[Achievement Unlocked: Immeasurable Longing]
Description: Some missions are destined to be unfulfilled, and some people are destined not to meet. But longing will forever flow in the heart, like an unending spring.
Sakura Fubuki stared blankly at the screen, her mind blank.
She murmured, "What... what does this mean?"
The barrage of comments was filled with despair and sorrow:
"It's over, it's confirmed…"
"Tao Yao really has…"
"Streamer, my condolences…"
"It looks like Tao Yao really won't be coming back…"
"This game is too cruel, reminding us in this way…"
Sakura Fubuki's heartbeat gradually accelerated, and she felt her breath become difficult.
The spark of hope that had ignited moments ago was now completely extinguished.
In its place was endless sadness and regret.
Yet, the cold system notification and the relentless barrage of comments cruelly declared a harsh fact: Tao Yao had truly left this world forever.
Sakura Fubuki's thoughts were in chaos.
She recalled every interaction with Tao Yao.
Those actions that she had once misinterpreted as provocations:
Now appeared so simple and beautiful.
Regret surged over her like a tide, almost drowning her.
Her previously calmed emotions were inexplicably triggered once again.
"I'm sorry... I'm sorry..."
She murmured in her heart.
The viewers in the livestream also fell silent, the atmosphere becoming exceptionally heavy.
Sakura Fubuki took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions.
She realized that her current state was no longer suitable for continuing the livestream.
"Everyone... I'm sorry, I might not be fit to continue the livestream right now. Let's end today's broadcast here. Thank you all for your company."
After saying this, Sakura Fubuki hurriedly closed the livestream.
She needed some time to digest this sudden blow and to think carefully about how she would face this game and her past.
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In another livestream, the neighboring streamer Hua Yu was tearfully bidding farewell to her audience.
"Alright, I still have some things to handle, so today's livestream ends here. I may release a video later, so remember to follow."
Hua Yu forced a smile, "Well then, see you next time, bye~"
After closing the livestream.
Hua Yu sighed deeply.
She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and organized her emotions.
Although her heart remained submerged in the sadness of learning about Tao Yao's passing.
After all, this was just a game.
She had already invested enough feelings into "Fairy Journey," and continuing to invest more would only affect her own life in reality.
And right now, she knew she had more important things to do.
Hua Yu quickly tidied up her streaming equipment.
Then she stepped out of her home.
She first went to a nearby market, carefully selecting some fresh vegetables and fruits.
Then, she returned home and began to earnestly prepare dinner.
She skillfully chopped vegetables and stir-fried, quickly making two dishes that were visually appealing and fragrant.
One dish was a light and tasty vegetable porridge.
The other was a fragrant braised pork.
Hua Yu carefully packaged both dishes.
Then she packed them in a thermal box.
After completing all this, Hua Yu went out again.
Her destination was a hospital not far from her home.
Hua Yu had a younger sister named Lei, who was a few years younger than her.
Unfortunately, Lei had been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia six months ago.
The disease was aggressive, and despite active treatment.
Lei's condition remained grave.
Since her sister was hospitalized, Hua Yu had been doing her best to care for her.
Recently.
She made time to visit the hospital regularly, bringing delicious meals and warm comfort to her sister.
Today was no exception; Hua Yu brought the carefully prepared dinner to the hospital.
Gently pushing open the door to the ward, she was met with a heartbreaking scene.
Lei was holding her phone, tears streaming down her face as she looked at the screen.
Hearing the door open, she looked up and asked with a choked voice:
"Sis, did Tao Yao really die?"
Only then did Hua Yu notice that the game interface of "Fairy Journey" was displayed on her sister's phone.
"How did you come to play Fairy Journey too?"
Hua Yu felt somewhat frustrated.
But her sister Lei responded as if it were natural, "I saw you had it on your phone before, so I played it. Sis, Tao Yao is so good, but why is it like this…"
Hua Yu suppressed her own sadness, sitting down beside her sister's bed and gently hugging her.
"Lei Lei, don't cry, Tao Yao... she's just temporarily left us; she definitely hasn't died."
To comfort her sister, Hua Yu fabricated a reason that she herself wasn't sure was true or not.
"But... but in the game…"
Lei was about to say something, but her sister interrupted her.
Hua Yu gently wiped away her sister's tears and softly said:
"Lei Lei, Tao Yao is a fairy; how could a fairy possibly die so easily? Don't you think so?"
Lei nodded, and the tears in her eyes began to subside.
"How did sis know that Tao Yao is a fairy?" Lei asked curiously.
"I figured it out, don't worry; Tao Yao will definitely appear again later!" Hua Yu explained.
She paid more attention to details in the game than many others.
Although it was just a preliminary guess.
More details were needed to determine the fact that Tao Yao was a fairy.
But if she wasn't wrong.
There would certainly be more stories about Tao Yao to come!