Desolate World

"Hello, it is Emily. Your favorite anchor in Linkv. It's already 3 days of waiting time. And I have really missed you guys," A girl with beginner's clothes was talking in front of a floating bug, that was a camera. 

She had a guitar on her back, a white-colored scarf, and a pair of small blue pendants of earrings that were worn on her ear lobes. She was in a room that seemed to be a training ground that Ace used to train before entering the desolate world months ago.

Seeing her viewers' number rising from below 10 to more than 200 hundred in a few seconds made her proud. In the small transparent window in front of her then appeared some texts that seemed to be comments.

Zzzz01: Hello, girl. Like usual. I'm here to support you.

Don'tLook: On!!!

Papazila: Here is our girl. She comes back.

….

Emily smiled when looking at the comment section, which was beginning to be active.

She then said, "Let's wait until more guys come, before we are starting. For those who haven't known what is going on, let me explain why I'm here.

Following your votes a week ago. I decided to delete my character in that 'cruel' town and start over. Yes, We have left the clutch of the evil Vermilion Guild. Like you guys, I also hate those snobbish guys.

So, I once again chose a bard as my job, like last time. And with your donation of more than 25,000 credits, I was lucky enough to get a pair of pretty rare earrings and this scarf." 

Emily then showed her earrings and scarf.

[Beating tears]

Rarity: A (100/100) (bound)

MP +50%

Effect: 

Heaven beats: As long as allies hear the user's song, their health's regeneration will be increased by 5 health per second. Mana consumption: 1 per 5 second.

Durability: 500/500

Requirements: Bard

[Snow's cry]

Rarity: C (7534/10,000)

Effect:

Louder: The user's voice volume could be adjusted, becoming louder personally. Mana consumption: 0,1 - 1 mana per 5 seconds.

Durability: 400/400

Requirements: Bards, Orator

Xaxer: Wow, those are pretty cool. They are worth the money.

Zuco12: @Xaxer, what do you know? She spent 30k to get them three days ago. It meant she dug the rest from her own pocket.

Papazila: So, how about more donations?

…

Reading the comments, Emily then said, "No, don't worry everyone. I have some in my savings. And they are worn by me. In fact, I thank you all for helping me buy them. 25,000 credits is a lot of money.

The viewers have reached 2,000. Let's wait a few minutes again. Oh! How about a song? Let's try my new beginner guitar."

ColZapyr: Oh…!!!

Sideburn: This is what I have waited for

…

Emily then took her guitar and said, "It's my favorite song from the past century. 'My Song', from Angel beat."

She then started playing her guitar and sang.

There's no curtain call

And there's no point in life at all

If each day ends and this bent heart of mine cannot heal

I can't see a darn thing but could it be

That the gray clouds that I loved completely blinded me

…

Zzz01: It's also my favorite

$uny: @Zzz01, me too

Copl8: @Zzz01, same here

Sideburn: Silent guys!

DontLook: @Sideburn, Lol

…

[Papazila donated 30 credits]

[Cyayon09 donated 5 credits]

[Ponzo donated 15 credits]

...

The viewers started to donate to her. Yet, Emily who was so absorbed in the song didn't even look. She continued to sing until the song ended. 

As she opened her eyes, she found out that she got a total of 310 credits from her viewers.

"Thanks, guys for your donation. Let's see... The total number of viewers has already reached 8,000. So, let's enter the game. I can not wait, in what village, we will be summoned. Let's hope no bullies are there," Emily said while smiling at the camera.

She then operated her character panel and chose to enter the game.

[Doing so will disable the shop. The shop can only be accessed again by resetting the account. Are you sure you want to enter the game?]

"Yes," Emily answered.

[Next, you will watch the prologue of Desolate World. After that, you will be transferred to your starting point directly. Have a nice game!]

She then looked at the camera and said, "Next, we will watch the prologue. As we can not skip it, let's enjoy the show."

After that, Emily watched the prologue cinematic video. After finishing watching the 15 minutes show, she then appeared in a big room.

[Welcome to Desolate World]

[For being summoned directly to the the settlement, you get access to basic facilities in this settlement]

Seeing the floating text, Emily smiled. She knew that to start over again would be difficult and troublesome. But it also made her anticipate a new adventure.

Moreover, she could give her viewers a full journey of a newbie to become a high-level player. It would give her show a plus from another streamer. Although she must find suitable teammates to carry her to that height. Being a bard was not easy.

She then looked at the ceiling of the room. A stone ceiling that was supported by stone pillars greeted her. It was painted with beautiful murals. She could see them clearly. It was because the room was not dark at all, as there were many windows on top of the wall. So sunlight could enter it. 

She then looked around. And found that, besides her, there was a slender girl. What was unusual for her was, the girl's ear was a little different. It was somewhat pointy. 

The girl seemed to realize her presence as well. She then looked at Emily curiously. Then she widened her eyes.

She then shouted, "Human? How can you be here?"

'Huh? What did she say?' Emily frowned.

However, as she checked the girl's information, she was surprised.

[Cody]

Race: Elf (Ranger)

Level: 1

"Elf? How so?" Emily exclaimed.

Then she heard from behind her, a male's voice, "Human? Elf? What's going on here?"

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