Chapter 24: Viral

"A new game that came out a few weeks ago is becoming an internet phenomenon. Thousands of players are trying it out and at least 9 out of 10 people say they've never played something this fun."

"But because of this unknown game, many influential people are starting to say that this could be a danger, as so far they don't have any information about the company that developed the game."

"Today we're going to interview the biggest influencer of this game. According to him, he was the first person to buy Minecraft, and according to the thousands of viewers who watch his livestreams on the internet, this really is a true fact. game item in real life."

"Ned Leeds, or better known as NedTheKing, thank you for agreeing to be interviewed on our channel." The reporter said with a smile as she looked at Ned.

"Hi guys!" Ned said with a smile as he looked into the camera.

If it was the Ned from a few weeks ago, he'd probably be too excited, or too shy to say anything, but after livestreaming to tens of thousands of people, he's gotten used to having so many people watching him.

"Is that the one you got for killing the Dragon in the game?" The reporter asked curiously.

Hearing this, Ned smiled and stood up to show his cloak better. "Yes, I got this cloak for being the first to kill the Dragon, with my friend Peter. It's pretty, isn't it?"

The reporter looked at Ned and the cover, and even though Ned isn't a pretty teenager, but wearing that black cover with purple he really became more elegant, it's like taking a normal boy and putting him in a designer suit, definitely it looks more beautiful.

"Absolutely, but I have a question. How did you get this cover?" She asked.

"That... for those who don't know, when you start playing Minecraft you just sit in your chair and it's like your conscience goes to another world. And after I left the game, the cover was in my hands, as if had gone out with me when I left the world." Ned said as he gripped the cloak with emotion.

"It really looks like something magical. Do you happen to have any clue who the creator of Minecraft is?" The reporter asked.

"Initially I thought about the possibility of it being Stark Industries, but the more I played, the more I realized that this technology was still way ahead of the Stark technology, so I started thinking a lot and discovered a person who might be the creator of match." Ned said confidently.

"And who would that person be? Maybe it's Hummer Industries? Or Oscorp?"

"Neither is actually a person with unknown real identity, the only thing I know is his Minecraft nickname." Ned said as he sighed. "And this may not even be the real creator of the game."

"And why do you think this person is the creator of Minecraft?" The reporter asked.

"When all the players were lost, he always seemed to be someone who knows the answer, when someone asks something that no one knows, he's the person who knows. " Ned said sincerely.

"I see, and what would his name be?" The reporter asked.

"Notch." Ned said with a smile.

"Hey guys, is Notch really the creator of Minecraft?" Kurt asked his friends, who were also wearing a black cape with purple.

"I think it's possible, at least in the few interactions I've had with him, he's always seemed to know more than the others...just like..." Scott was finishing explaining when he was interrupted.

"Like who? If I may ask the question." Professor Xavier came into the living room where they were talking with a smile on his face.

But what shocked the students was that both Professor Xavier, Mrs Munroe and Hank were wearing the cape on their backs with smiles on their faces, plus Logan was apparently using his cape as a rag to open a beer, not even wearing that on the back.

"Professors, did you also kill Ender Dragon?!" Kitty asked shocked.

"Hahaha, yes, we decided to use Minecraft to be able to train unarmed and powerless combat, and I have to say, it's really refreshing! It's been a while since I needed to hold a sword." Ororo replied with a smile.

"Humph... those bad swords, if I had my claws we would have killed that lizard a lot faster." Logan snorted before drinking the beer he was holding.

"That...I didn't expect you guys to be playing Minecraft too." Jean said still surprised.

"Initially we started playing to see if the game was dangerous or not, but it turned out that we started having fun there and decided to get this cover too." Xavier responded with a smile. "We even think that Minecraft can be recommended for all students to train unarmed combat, so they don't become dependent on their own powers. Especially in Hunger Games mode, which pushes a person to the limit."

"Humph, that's just a child's game." Logan said as he pulled out a clear bottle of red liquid and handed it to Hank. "Take it here, I got the Strength Potion this week, try studying it and see if it's safe." He said before turning around and heading to the kitchen for more beer.

"He was in the top 20 at the Hunger Games?" Kurt asked incredulously.

"Yeah, he actually came in second because of his instincts, only losing to one person." Xavier replied.

"For whom?" Scott asked surprised to learn that Logan had lost to someone.

"You guys already know this person... Sabertooth." Xavier replied.

"What?! Is he playing that too?!" The students screamed in amazement.