“How is that possible?! I’m still fighting rabbits at the village entrance, and someone’s already killed a BOSS?!”
“Ying Ye? Isn’t that the famous assassin goddess? I’ve heard her name in another MMO.”
“Priest Hero? That sounds like a default system name. Could it be someone from Fate’s dev team?”
“A priest getting the first kill? I’m calling it—she’s gotta be using pay-to-win tactics!”
“Pay-to-win? That’s something only the gaming world’s top sugar mommy, Jin Litui, would pull off.”
Most players just watched the spectacle for a moment before returning to their own tasks.
After all, a World First Kill achievement felt far too distant for ordinary players.
But for the major guilds, this World Announcement carried a completely different weight.
***
In a grand and magnificent imperial capital, a young woman in a white dress paused mid-step as the World Announcement echoed.
She stared at the announcement, her golden eyes showing little emotion, though a faint glimmer flickered within them.
“What’s wrong?”
Asked a woman beside her, wearing a crown and a luxurious gown.
“Nothing, just an announcement among otherworld travelers,” the girl replied coolly.
“Your Majesty, thank you for your earlier invitation, but I don’t have time right now.”
The woman called the Queen nodded.
“Oh… right, it’s your first day in this world. You must have a lot to do.”
“Yes, I’m about to start my own guild.”
“What’s the guild called? I can have my people look out for you.”
“Kneel Before the Queen.”
***
Deep in a shadowy cave, a group of players was frantically attacking a fire-breathing lizard.
Not far behind them, a woman in plain cloth armor waved a wine bottle and shouted,
“Thanks for coming out, sisters! Whether we snag the World First Kill or not, all your drinks at the tavern tonight are on Toast and Song!”
Her words sparked excitement, and the group swung their weapons even faster.
Just then, the World Announcement blared.
Seeing the news of Priest Hero securing the BOSS’s first kill, then glancing at their own BOSS with only 20% health left, the cloth-armored woman’s face darkened.
They were just one step too slow…
She chugged a gulp of wine, let out a satisfied sigh, and burst into laughter.
“Everyone, look at this! The announcement says someone named Priest Hero! Who picks such a dumb name, hahaha…”
***
In a secluded alley in the royal city, a red-haired woman pinned a passerby down with her knee, gripping a dagger’s hilt and relentlessly striking their stomach.
Thud!
The red-haired woman kicked the person into a trash bin and said coldly,
“Trash, I’m warning you—if you steal Blood Era’s mobs again, I’ll make sure you never hit Level 10.”
“Cough… I’m sorry, I was wrong…” the person sobbed.
“I won’t do it again, please spare me!”
“Stay away from me, or I’ll kill you every time I see your pathetic face!”
Xueyu yanked their hair and tossed them out of the alley. “Scram!”
The person didn’t even have time to wipe the blood from their mouth before stumbling away.
But just a few steps out, an arrow pierced their skull, and they dissolved into white light.
“Big Sis,” an archer emerged from the shadows.
“Did you see the World Announcement? Someone already got the World First Kill.”
“Who cares?” Xueyu didn’t look back as she walked off.
“The rewards for a World First Kill are peanuts. I’d rather spend my time beating up more shameless trash who keep getting in my way.”
“Heh, Big Sis, you’re so right.”
***
In World of Fate, the time ratio with the real world was 1:1. When the in-game sun shone brightly, it was nearing noon in reality.
Inside a towering building named “Sky Treader,” a massive screen displayed various World of Fate updates.
A dozen office workers gathered around, intently watching the feed—valuable insights compiled by Sky Treader Guild members over the morning.
Before World of Fate even launched, Sky Treader had invested heavily in the game, aiming to dominate and solidify their status in the MMO world.
One worker said excitedly,
“The Vice President sent word earlier—they’re tackling a Slime BOSS. It’s super easy!”
“If we secure the World First Kill, the World Announcement will draw tons of players to join us!”
“Sky Treader Guild is destined to be this game’s No. 1!”
“This year’s bonuses are gonna be huge!”
Imagining a bright future, they burst into laughter.
Just then, the World Announcement flashed across the giant screen—
[World Announcement: Congratulations to players “Priest Hero” and “Ying Ye” for defeating the beginner BOSS “Avatar of the Slime Queen,” securing the World First Kill!]
Seeing the announcement, the previously ecstatic workers froze, dumbfounded.
“How is that possible…?”
“Who’s this Priest Hero?”
“Wasn’t the Vice President leading the Slime BOSS raid?”
At that moment, a cold voice echoed through the building’s intercom:
“Xue Zhongxun Mei… come to my office later and explain yourself.”
***
Who was Priest Hero?
As the World Announcement spread, major guilds began investigating this mysterious player.
Forums buzzed with posts about her, with players curious about the self-proclaimed heroic priest.
Meanwhile, Priest Hero herself was blissfully unaware, lost in a sweet dream—
In her dream, she was still being pampered by a big-sister maid.
The setting had shifted from a throne to a field, where she happily rode the maid like a horse.
“Ha! Big sisters are just trash. So what if you’re taller and older? You’re still beneath me!”
But as soon as she spoke, the gentle maid transformed into a horse girl, galloping wildly with Bai Yue Ling on her back.
“Tch… too fast, big sister, slow down… I won’t trash-talk you anymore…”
Bai Yue Ling felt dizzy, her vision spinning as she jolted out of the dream—
“Wah!”
She opened her eyes and yelped instinctively.
She was cradled in Ying Ye’s arms in a princess carry, as Ying Ye sprinted through the forest.
No wonder her dream was so shaky—Ying Ye was running!
Ying Ye leaned down to Bai Yue Ling’s ear, her voice full of concern.
“Why’d you scream like that? Bad dream?”
“Ugh, no…”
Still groggy from waking, Bai Yue Ling instinctively wrapped her arms around Ying Ye, shifting to a more comfortable position.
After the motion, Bai Yue Ling didn’t think much of it, but Ying Ye froze, her face turning as red as a ripe apple.
“L-Little White…”
“Hm? What’s up?”
Bai Yue Ling just found Ying Ye’s embrace cozy.
The rocking motion from her running felt like an amusement park ride, soothing and pleasant.
She didn’t notice anything amiss and even curled up, tempted to nap again.
Until she vaguely heard heavy breathing by her ear, like a bellows at work.
Something felt… off.
Wait…
If this kept up, was she about to get herself into trouble tonight?