Giving Interstellar Players a Horror Ghost Game Shock - Chapter 15

Liver Bro, who was sitting firmly on the toilet, immovable as a mountain, froze when he saw the comment.

“First clear? Impossible, absolutely impossible! How could someone clear the game before me, a pro streamer?”

The chat was flooded with merciless laughter.

[Seriously, are we here to watch you show off your skills? Nah, we’re here for your dolphin screams!]

After all, when he played the classic zombie game Before Dawn, his high-pitched dolphin-like screams while firing a laser gun had been turned into countless hilarious remixes.

Meanwhile, some proactive viewers who were genuinely intrigued by the game quickly rolled out of Liver Bro’s stream to check out the link to the real first-clear gamer’s stream.

Among them was Miss Ye Yuxi, who was about to become a collective nightmare for these players. She quietly followed the link and entered the other stream.

“Huh?” Upon seeing the first-clear streamer’s face, Ye Yuxi let out a startled gasp, leaning so close to her holo-screen that her face was nearly pressed against it.

A short-haired, glasses-wearing woman in a sleek outfit—it was none other than Liu Yuling, the same senior she’d sent the demo data to earlier!

When Ye Yuxi had delivered the demo package to Senior Liu, she had also informed her of her current publishing platform.

Doudou, her platform rep, had promptly replied, saying Ye Yuxi could distribute the demo however she wanted. Once the full version was released, they’d consider offering Senior Liu a discount as a favor to Ye Yuxi, as long as the data stayed within a small circle and didn’t impact overall sales.

Reassured, Ye Yuxi had sent over the demo and even promised to cover future updates if Liu liked it.

But Ye Yuxi had not expected that the normally academic and reserved Senior Liu turned out to be a somewhat well-known gaming streamer!

It was clear not everyone liked to broadcast their private hobbies. With gaming streamers as common as stars in the Eight Galactic Systems, it wasn’t surprising that Ye Yuxi only now uncovered Liu Yuling’s alias.

“Popular gaming streamer ‘Jade Willow,’ with fans affectionately calling her ‘Yu Yu’ or ‘Yu Yu Jie’…” Ye Yuxi muttered, stroking her chin. Somewhere in her distant memories, the term ‘Yu Yu’¹ triggered a faint recollection of some… less-than-flattering meanings online.

Thankfully, this interstellar era seemed to prioritize adrenaline-fueled entertainment over complex internet slang, which hadn’t evolved into the chaotic, multifaceted wordplay of her previous life.

“A blessing, I suppose. At least I don’t have to worry about accidentally blurting out a word that’s also the latest meme or insult.”

Cough cough, back to the main point.

By the time Ye Yuxi finally made it into the first-clear gamer’s stream, the screen was already displaying the message: 

“Congratulations on clearing the demo. Thank you for playing!”

A wave of latecomers grumbled in disappointment before promptly clicking into the stream’s replay.

Among them was Liver Bro himself, who had rage-quit his own stream to investigate this so-called first-clear player’s skills.

“Let’s see what makes them worthy of the title ‘First Clear Player’!”

The replay began in the eerie campus setting, featuring Liu Yuling’s tall and striking figure.

In the interstellar era, most women admired athletic beauty, and Liu Yuling was no exception. Her physique wasn’t slim but rather radiated strength and grace. The virtual space, designed to replicate reality with 1:1 accuracy, clearly displayed her smooth, defined muscle tone.

What made Liu Yuling’s explosive power truly evident was during the chase sequence—

Liu’s approach to the early part of the demo was almost identical to Liver Bro’s.

But when the blue-clad doll dropped from the tree, she didn’t hesitate for even a moment. She immediately turned and sprinted at an astonishing speed. Upon noticing the white ghost slowly floating down from above, she didn’t even pause to think, instantly veering into a hidden side path to the left.

What did this indicate? It meant she had been observing the environment right from the start and had already spotted this concealed route!

And her explosive speed was remarkable. The ghost couldn’t even graze her clothes as she bolted far ahead in an instant.

The chat exploded with admiration for her keen observation and athletic prowess.

With just a couple of smooth, calculated moves, she left the doll far behind.

Unfortunately, the doll’s AI wasn’t designed to let players off that easily. Its speed adjusted dynamically based on the player’s performance.

For hesitant players like Liver Bro, the ghost deliberately slowed down, tormenting them with a sense of impending doom. But for a “rabbit” like Liu Yuling who shot off into the distance, the doll wasted no time, teleporting almost instantly to a spot just behind her.

Thankfully, before it could catch her, Liu Yuling slipped into a nearby restroom.

Liver Bro straightened his back at this scene, feeling as if his pride had been subtly restored.

“See? I told you, in this game, the restroom is always the safest—”

Before he could finish, Liu Yuling, seeing the doll turn away, decisively opened the restroom door and dashed down another eerie pathway.

On the left-side path, the doll quickly detected her footsteps—don’t ask how a wooden doll could hear footsteps—and immediately turned to chase her.

But thoughtful Miss Ye Yuxi had placed plenty of restrooms along the route for players. Soon, Liu spotted another blue cubicle at a corner and ducked in.

This time, the restroom door had no gaps, leaving her unable to see outside. She had to rely on the ghostly wails to determine the doll’s position.

As the screams grew distant and finally ceased, Liu Yuling wasted no time and opened the door again.

“What?! What if the doll is camping outside? What if she gets ambushed? That’s way too reckless!” 

Liver Bro shook his head. Soon, the viewers would understand that caution was the hallmark of a great player!

Then he watched as Liu Yuling effortlessly exited the labyrinth path and returned to the main avenue leading to the school’s inner gates.

“…”

[Wait… that’s it? The chase is over?]

Ye Yuxi smirked. Of course. This was just a demo—did they really think she’d design an overly intricate chase sequence?

She wasn’t a sadist, nor was her goal to frustrate or terrify players to tears. She just wanted everyone to enjoy the game!

“The game’s been live for less than an hour, and Senior Liu already cleared it. See? I told you my game isn’t that hard.”

“But there’s still a little surprise left. I wonder how Senior Liu will react?”

Anticipation bubbled in Ye Yuxi’s heart.