The Ruined World Was Mistaken for a Game-Chapter 59.2: Episode 1 (4)
Translator: Dreamscribe
The emotional impact of Episode 1 did not fade over time. 'Arsilan Worlds' was abuzz with the story and dominated the best posts. Many of Arsilan Worlds’ top posts were even exported overseas.
Among them, the Hero known as “PhotoShot” became quite famous.
The photos and videos he took while progressing through Episode 1 took over not only 'Arsilan Worlds' but also sites abroad. They were that artistic and striking.
‘You could hold an exhibition with this.’
‘These photos are insane.’
‘Leon nim’s beauty is maxed out....’
‘I framed it and hung it on the wall.’
PhotoShot had cried a lot and was deeply moved while experiencing Episode 1. Being able to capture it all in photos was a great honor for him.
He originally ran a photo studio, but then made a full transition into this line of work. He officially registered on 'Arsilan Worlds' and sold or took photos for others, earning a considerable income from it.
"The scenery is killer."
Photoshot was adventuring with companions he met in Arsilan Saga.
The reclaimed land was incredibly vast. And it was breathtakingly beautiful.
Rocks that jutted out like the ribs of a giant monster, plants with mystical colors, and even small Spirits that occasionally appeared.
No matter how he took the photos, every shot looked like a masterpiece.
PhotoShot used a paid photo app he subscribed to through 'Arsilan Worlds' to take pictures. Though the app was expensive, its excellent features made it well worth the money.
As he was taking photos, his companion beside him chuckled.
“The overseas crowd is going wild, right?”
“Of course. It was truly a life-changing experience. My whole worldview has shifted.”
“Same here. If I couldn’t experience something like that, I’d be going crazy too.”
When the companion struck a pose after replying, PhotoShot gave a small laugh and took the shot. Having graduated from a university in the U.S., PhotoShot had many friends there.
Ever since the launch of Arsilan Saga, he had received daily messages. After seeing the ending of Episode 1, some sent him long, emotional messages, and even a professor who once taught him called him via video chat. The conversations ended up being many times longer than any they’d had while in the U.S.
Naturally, his social media and other messaging platforms were overflowing with messages.
‘What, we didn’t get to experience any of it! Uwaah!’
‘Damn it! I want to be there too! Let me in, please!’
‘All we can do is recite the Arsilan summoning prayer... We’re doomed....’
‘We’re happy that Arsilan is safe, but devastated that we couldn’t join... It’s like crying while laughing.’
Such messages kept piling up.
And when the date for the Creator God's visit to the U.S. was set, it caused an uproar.
[NYC: “Creator God descends upon America. Believers, gather!”]
[WPN: “A chance to communicate with the Creator of Arsilan! Will His words become scripture?”]
Even these exaggerated headlines came out.
The Creator God even left an interview saying - He would personally communicate with the American fans!
“Do you think the Americans will complain to the Creator God?”
“Who knows. What can they even do, anyway?”
In response to PhotoShot’s remark, his companion gave a small laugh and answered.
Arsilan was a world being built by the Heroes. Repeating a once-lived experience was a foolish act. So among overseas fans waiting for Soul Link, many opinions were exchanged.
PhotoShot passed a rocky hill and arrived at ruins that looked like a temple. There, he saw a Hero’s Flower.
When he touched the Hero’s Flower, a light enveloped his body, and the place was registered as a teleportation point. By consuming Magic Power at a Hero’s Flower, he could teleport to any other Hero’s Flower at any time.
“So peaceful.”
"Right."
After Episode 1, Arsilan had become incredibly peaceful.
Many Heroes were disappointed that all the Erosion monsters had vanished. PhotoShot somewhat agreed with that opinion.
“Oh! A Spirit. So cute. Quick, take the shot!”
“Where? Ooh!”
A Spirit in the form of a young girl flew among the flowers, then stared intently at PhotoShot.
“Uh..., Spirit nim, sorry but could you strike a pose?”
The Spirit blinked, then flew right up to his face. She tugged his hair and pointed somewhere.
The place the Spirit pointed to held a ruinous gate, and from within, black currents of energy were flowing out.
“Huh?”
“What is that..., Erosion?”
PhotoShot approached the gate with his companion.
Inside the gate, the space rippled with darkness. PhotoShot exchanged glances with his companion and stepped inside.
"Heok!"
"Cr-crazy!"
It was a black space. A swamp of Erosion spread across the ground, and the area was filled with bizarrely shaped trees.
At its center stood a massive Twin-Head Ogre, accompanied by Goblins.
[You have discovered an Erosion Gate for the first time!]
*You can receive additional rewards.
[Remnants of Erosion have formed a monster gate and are targeting Arsilan.]
[If the Erosion Gauge fills up, Corrupted Monsters may emerge from the gate.]
*Erosion Gauge: 32%
Graaaaaah!
The Twin-Head Ogre roared as it raised a massive club.
“Ah....”
“Uh....”
As the Twin-Head Ogre swung its club, the earth flipped over, sweeping up PhotoShot and his companion in an instant.
Thankfully, Ella’s radiant blessing period was still in effect, allowing them to resurrect immediately at the Hero’s Flower. The two lay sprawled around the Hero’s Flower.
“Uwaaaah!”
“Whoa!”
Suddenly shouting with joy, they shot up to their feet, startling the Spirit nearby, who flew away in surprise.
“This game is freaking insane!”
“A Gate? Ha! There’s no way we’re skipping this!”
“Creator God nim..., when do you even rest?”
“Wow..., to just drop content of this scale out of nowhere.”
The two of them respectfully gazed up at the sky and offered up a prayer.
“Did you get the photo?”
“Yup!”
“Upload it quick!”
PhotoShot posted on Arsilan Worlds.
Title: Breaking News!
Guys! Discovered a monster gate while traveling.
There was a Twin-Head Ogre and Goblins inside.
(Attached: Exterior photo of the gate)
(Attached: Interior photo of the gate)
If we don’t clear it, they’ll break out! I’ll share the coordinates.
Hurry gogo
Anonymous1: ㅋㅋㅋ a gate?!
Anonymous2: I’m on my way.
Jam-sik: Our guild just found one too. Are there a bunch of these?
Anonymous4: Who was whining about no way to level up?
└Anonymous5: Creator God nim..., I’m sorry... You had it all planned, didn’t You!
ForRiceMoney: Wow! Can we harvest everything in there? Please let there be some supply! My farm's about to fail!
GukbapVendor: Hey overseas folks! We’re going in first ㅋㅋ
Set sail!
Just before the launch of overseas service, a new era of grand adventures opened in Arsilan.
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Chapter 59.2: Episode 1 (4)
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