Chapter 1
Yoren stared at the group chat, his eye twitching as he glared at the image on his phone screen. His fingers flew across the keyboard.
[Jacob Dumas: It's not useful. I suggest you uninstall the game.]
His mood plummeted like a rock in water. The screenshot from the group member made his stomach churn. That damn little sheep. He had spent three full 648-yuan charges trying to pull her. Three. And what did he get? Not even a single strand of wool.
Now, not only was he broke, but he had also blown through his next two months' living expenses.
Yoren turned off his phone, shut his eyes, and leaned back on the school rooftop, letting out a long, weary sigh.
The world has gone mad.
Early May had brought a new obsession to the gaming world—a tactical strategy mobile game called Arknights.
Natural disasters, Originium, Infected, the Reunion Movement. The game's apocalyptic aesthetic, intricate lore, and stunning illustrations captivated players instantly.
The internet was flooded with images of a certain girl with long ears and a loose coat. The community had affectionately dubbed her "Ami...Ma...Hu...ahem, Amiya-chan!"
"If the footprints of life are destined to be buried by the dust of time, then we can never stop moving forward."
Amiya reached out her delicate hand. "Blade Master, will you still stand by my side?"