Night falls.
The atmosphere in the room becomes gentle and serene.
Tao Yao hops onto the bed excitedly, bouncing a few times like a cheerful little bunny.
Her laughter is as clear as silver bells, dissipating the lingering tension in the room.
"Come on, come on!" Tao Yao pats the spot beside her, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, "This is a rare opportunity; tonight, I want to rest between the two of you!"
Present Hiyakura and Past Hiyakura exchange glances and simultaneously reveal a helpless yet indulgent smile.
They know that they can't possibly refuse Tao Yao's request.
Past Hiyakura lies down first, elegantly positioning herself on Tao Yao's left side.
Present Hiyakura hesitates for a moment but ultimately climbs up carefully to lie on Tao Yao's right side.
Tao Yao is nestled in the middle.
A happy smile spreads across her face, as if she possesses the world's most precious treasure.
"Hey hey, this is perfect!"
And so, in this warm scene, the three gradually drift off to sleep.
However, this moment is not known only to the three of them.
Through the game streamers Hua Yu sisters' first-person perspective.
This warm scene has also been captured in a simple standing picture, serving as a transition image presented to the viewers in the livestream.
After seeing this picture.
Various comments naturally arise:
"Ahhhh! So sweet, so sweet!"
"This is the famed left embrace and right embrace? Tao Yao is too happy!"
"Hiyakura: I'm jealous, but I'm jealous of myself."
"Hey hey, it's cuddling, my favorite kind of cuddling."
"Tao Yao squeezed between the two Hiyakuras, what a divine official benefit!"
"Why do I feel like this is just teasing? It can't be that there'll be suffering later, right?"
"Some comments shouldn't get too confident too early; this is just a little sweet treat for you all, like a headless feast, it's bound to turn bloody later!!"
Along with the viewers in the livestream room.
The streaming Hua Yu sisters are also deeply captivated by this scene.
Among them, the younger sister Hua Lei suddenly grabs the older sister Hua Yu's arm, sensing the tension in the storyline as she speaks in an obviously strained voice:
"Sis... Hiyakura won't be..."
Hua Lei's words are left unfinished.
But Hua Yu seems to understand her sister's concern.
She gently pats Hua Lei's hand, trying to comfort her:
"Don't worry, Tao Yao won't give up on Hiyakura; otherwise, Hiyakura wouldn't be alive and well right now, right?"
Although Hua Yu's tone sounds very certain.
A hint of uncertainty flickers in her eyes.
She doesn't know how to fully comfort her sister, so she continues to focus on the game's progress.
Hua Yu takes a deep breath, continues to click the mouse, pushing the game forward.
Needless to say.
Compared to the last version, this version's content from the past is obviously much richer.
Not only is the storyline more abundant, but the past's map settings are also more intricate, making one feel as if they are truly immersed in the game world of "Fairy Journey."
As the game progresses, the screen shifts again.
The next morning, sunlight streams into the room through the curtains.
Hiyakura slowly opens her eyes and stretches.
Instinctively, she looks for the figures of Tao Yao and Past Hiyakura but finds the space beside her empty.
Hiyakura rubs her sleepy eyes and quietly walks out of the bedroom.
In the living room, the sound of the television reaches her ears. Following the sound, she sees Tao Yao comfortably snuggled on the sofa, staring intently at the screen, seemingly watching an anime.
The kitchen is filled with the clattering of pots and pans, and when Hiyakura peeks in, she finds Past Hiyakura busy inside.
A delicious aroma wafts through the air, making her gulp.
Just then, Tao Yao notices Hiyakura's presence.
She instantly jumps up, her face blossoming with a radiant smile:
"Awake? Come try your own cooking in a bit!" Tao Yao excitedly says, "After breakfast, let's go somewhere fun. I've been wanting to go for a long time, I've been looking forward to it!"
Hiyakura is influenced by Tao Yao's enthusiasm.
She nods and agrees to Tao Yao's invitation.
Before long, breakfast is ready.
The three sit around the dining table, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.
The breakfast prepared by Past Hiyakura is rich and exquisite.
Hiyakura increasingly suspects that the other person is really herself.
However, just as the warm atmosphere envelops them, a piercing alarm suddenly rings out, shattering the tranquility.
"Alarm! Alarm! Disaster Beast incoming! All residents please proceed to the shelter immediately! Repeat, Disaster Beast incoming! All residents please proceed to the shelter!"
Soon.
The guard who had previously come to report.
Rushes over again to provide the relevant information.
"I understand; we will head over immediately."
After responding to the guard's report, a look of distress instantly covers Tao Yao's face.
She puts down her utensils, frowning as she says:
"Why does it have to happen right now…"
Hearing Tao Yao's complaint, Past Hiyakura shows a gentle smile, her tone filled with indulgence:
"Alright, Tao Yao. As the only remaining extraordinary warriors stationed in this city, we cannot be absent in the face of the Disaster Beast's assault. This is our responsibility and our mission. Besides, with you by our side, I believe we can handle it easily."
Her words are like a spring breeze, soft yet firm.
After hearing that, Tao Yao's brows slowly relax, and a smile blooms on her face again.
"That's right; having Hiyakura by my side, every problem becomes no problem at all."
Tao Yao stands up, her eyes shining with determination, "Let's go! Let those annoying Disaster Beasts see how powerful we are!"
The three quickly gear up and rush toward the city wall.
Along the way, they see many residents orderly evacuating to the shelters.
The city's air is filled with the sound of the piercing alarm, and a tense atmosphere hangs in the air.
Before long, they arrive at the city wall.
In the distance along the horizon, a large group of gray-black shadows is rapidly approaching.
It is a massive swarm of Disaster Beasts, their fierce faces and sharp claws glinting in the sunlight.
The battle lasts nearly an hour.
Despite the overwhelming number of Disaster Beasts.
With the three's tacit cooperation, they are eventually successfully repelled.
The city regains its calm, and residents begin returning home from the shelters one after another.
This is the second wave of Disaster Beasts that Present Hiyakura has dealt with here.
Compared to yesterday, she distinctly feels that her strength has improved, and her control over battle has become more adept.
Just as the three prepare to return and rest, Past Hiyakura suddenly receives an emergency distress signal.
The signal source is located in the nearby outskirts.
Through a brief exchange, it becomes clear that the owner of the distress signal seems to be a little girl who is surrounded by a pack of Disaster Beasts.
At the same time.
Relevant mission prompts.
Also appear in the players' field of vision.
[Emergency Mission: Rescue the Trapped Survivor]
Objective: A distress signal has been sent from an abandoned factory about 5 kilometers northwest of the city. According to the content revealed by the distress signal, a small number of Disaster Beasts appear in that area. Please rush to rescue and ensure the target's safety.
Reward: Adventure Experience ×1000
After reaching this point, Hua Yu quickly accepts the mission and heads to the designated location.
She skillfully maneuvers Hiyakura, following the map, and quickly finds the abandoned factory.
There are indeed a few wandering Disaster Beasts around the factory.
After a series of monster-fighting and a simple storyline.
She finally discovers the little girl curled up in a corner of a room filled with abandoned machinery.
At this point, the game transitions into an animation.
On screen, Tao Yao gently approaches and soothes her in a warm voice:
"Don't be afraid, little sister. We are here to rescue you. You are safe now."
The little girl slowly raises her head, revealing her true appearance.
She is a petite little girl. Her blue shoulder-length hair extends into two slender waist-length ponytails, big bright eyes, a cute round face, and a small nose along with cherry-like lips give her an adorable look.
She is wearing a slightly tattered white dress.
With some dust on it.
But it does not detract from her cuteness at all.
When the little girl confirms that the people in front of her are there to save her.
A timid smile finally appears on her face.