Chapter 60: Chapter 60 – New Friend [1]

After three clips were played, their pictures covered the whole screen.

In the center were the first pair, StoneSword and LilyPixel! On their right were Flexy and Breeze. Lastly, on their left were RoninKnight and Madlad.

The reporters clapped their hands after the introduction was over, thinking that the video ended. However... The screen once again changed.

"We have written a new history to the gaming world!"

A bold statement was written in fiery letters, floating on a white background. Everyone noticed what that background was. It was the first area of the synchronization test.

"For the first time after 5 years!"

Another sentence appeared.

Following that, the scene changed, showing golden letters floating above a blurry figure's head.

"One of our participants..."

[Final time: 00:13:51]

[Final Time Worldwide Ranking: 1]

"... Have broken the record!"

Shock! Without any exception, all reporters gasped. Someone among the participants had set a new record in the synchronization test, something that had stood for over 5 years.

No one knew who broke the record because the figure was blurred and hidden.

"Who is he? How high is his synchronization rate?!"

A provoking sentence, inducing curiosity that couldn't be itched, showed up on the screen. A burst of laughter could also be heard in the background.

"Find out in 3 days, April 13th, at our channel!"

With that, the screen turned blank, and Mr. Taka walked to the podium. With a confident smile on his face, he held the edge of the wood and leaned forward.

"That's our announcement. We will enter the question-and-answer segment now. Please raise your hand if you have a question."

Hearing that sentence, all reporters raised their hands at once.

***

"It's really rowdy," Max commented as he watched the question-and-answer segment going on from a back room together with the other streamers. "These reporters are really energetic, reminding me of someone."

Only one person would call his real name in this place.

Turning around, Max saw the only pair of siblings walking out of the building toward him. He smiled at them and greeted her back.

"Hello. Are you guys about to take the Sky Rail to return, too?" Then he turned to StoneSword as they stopped before him.

"We are about to return, but not with Sky Rail." StoneSword replied on Lily's behalf, "And I heard from Lily that you lived around Lime City?"

"That's right." Max nodded at him.

There was no need to deny it. He met Lily for the first and second time in a park near his apartment.

"Perfect." StoneSword smiled at him, "How about you return with us? It will be faster than Sky Rail."

"Come with us." Lily added with a nod, "We will fly."

'Fly?' Max thought as he looked at them, confused by the sudden invitation.

But once again, he was interested in what they meant by flying. Going back alone would be lonely. And Flexy, his friend, had another plan with his sponsor, so he left early.

If he accepted StoneSword's invitation, he could also talk and ask for tips to stream from him, which was a rare chance. The guy seemed to change how he viewed him too, and became more friendly.

There might be a chance he would tell him a secret or two about the industry.

'I can also ask for an online game recommendation from him. That will be better than trying to research and save me from a headache.'

So...

"If it doesn't bother you... I will be in your care."

He accepted the invitation.

Lily smiled when she heard his answer. StoneSword also nodded.

"I will also be in your care. Let's prepare for the arrival of our vehicle then."

They turned around and walked inside the building once again, much to Max's confusion. But then, he realized something.

'Fly... Are they using a helicopter to return to Lime City?'

Max quickly followed them so he wasn't left behind.

Unfortunately, that thinking was naïve and originated from Earth and a poor boy living in a government apartment. He greatly underestimated the technology and the power of money in this world and soon would be forced to understand it.