Chapter 269: Truths and Theories
Reading these comments, Master PungPong silently thought to himself.
No, there's definitely something wrong here.
It's impossible for a game that has always emphasized detail and the realism of its holographic gameplay to suddenly become traditional.
There's definitely something fishy about this.
Hanjun's smile had stiffened; it was clear that the players still didn't believe his words.
So, Hanjun decided not to focus on this matter anymore.
Even if the players misunderstood, so what?
Him being the Holy Son wasn't some grand secret that couldn't be known; if they guessed it, so be it.
He waved his hand and told them, "Alright, since there's nothing else, you can all head back."
Even though they were being shooed away, Master PungPong stubbornly lingered in place and asked Hanjun, "Hanjun, the demon army is coming soon."
Master PungPong and his teammates were expelled, but they weren't upset at all; instead, they were even more excited because they had gained a wealth of information.
This time, they not only learned why the God of Darkness wanted to destroy the world but also uncovered a clue that cast doubt on Hanjun's identity.
This was significant news, worth discussing in detail.
Perhaps by the time he finished livestreaming the story, footage of his stream would already be posted on the forum, and discussions about Hanjun's identity would have begun.
In the eyes of the players, this segment of the storyline served to enrich the game's character background.
They clarified the God of Darkness's intentions and unexpectedly discovered inconsistencies surrounding Hanjun.
Hanjun's identity was like an onion, layered with various disguises from the very beginning.
Players who entered the game during the early beta testing phase remarked that Hanjun was just an ordinary NPC.
He didn't seem different from the others, except for being somewhat attractive, and sometimes he assisted them with quests.
So, aside from Father Barry, who was the NPC that guided them in the early stage of the game, Hanjun was the NPC that left the deepest impression on them.
It wasn't until the plot progressed step by step that they realized Hanjun's true identity was actually the Holy Son of the God of Light.
This meant that his strength was likely greater than that of the players, making him potentially the last person capable of maintaining order in this world.
However, because Hanjun had never revealed his true power, they couldn't gauge his real capabilities.
Having spent so much time with Hanjun, they never expected that his identity would still be shrouded in doubt.
This issue quickly sparked curiosity and debate among many analytical players.
They began to organize their thoughts and post on forums to share their speculations.
One particular post was especially bold, directly predicting that Hanjun was the God of Light.
The evidence presented was that the Holy Son of the God of Light is the one who walks the world on behalf of the God.
This implied that if the Holy Son were indeed the God of Light, it wouldn't raise any issues.
Moreover, Hanjun's straightforward mention of the relationship between the God of Light and the God of Darkness fueled significant suspicion regarding his identity.
Although this post gained recognition from many, there were still plenty of dissenting opinions.
In a previous promotional video, the God of Light appeared briefly, depicted as a grown adult man with white hair and golden eyes, while Hanjun looked like just a teenager with blond hair and blue eyes, making it clear that they were not the same person.
Furthermore, how could the God of Light lower himself to interact with players?
They suspected that at that moment, it was merely the God of Light possessing Hanjun, which meant that the being speaking to Master PungPong and the others was simply the God of Light.
This explanation wasn't too far-fetched and seemed reasonable.
However, not many supported it.
Players preferred unexpected, astonishing twists; if Hanjun were the God of Light, that would be big news.
Having worked alongside the God of Light, he would surely favor them, granting them more rewards and magic.
Meanwhile, others discussed how to deal with the God of Darkness boss.
The God of Darkness was a God, and their average level was only around sixty or seventy.
They doubted they could even deplete the health bar of a boss like the Creator God, so how would they defeat the God of Darkness and save the world?
Since the game had provided them with storylines about the God of Darkness, it must be useful.
Most players were analyzing whether this plot would affect the final battle and if it would lead them to a crucial judgment.
Of course, many people who lacked the analytical ability and only focused on the final summary.
[ BaconSlayer reply: What? Is the final battle coming up? ]
[ PotatoAimGod reply: No way, the game is just about to enter public testing; how does it seem like it's ending already? ]
[ PandaPanic reply: Seriously? Is the main storyline ending so soon? ]
[ BroccoliBrawler reply: Maybe just the main quest for saving the world is finishing? There's still a lot of content to be explored in the game; the entire World of Eorera hasn't been fully explored yet. How could it end this quickly? ]
[ NoobSmasher9000 reply: That's true, but from the perspective of a holographic game, the storyline is actually the least important aspect. The most crucial parts are the experience and immersion; those are the elements we should gradually savor later on. ]
[ SassySpcks reply: The plot still has many developments! The demon race won't be wiped out anytime soon, and from a national level, this continent has many countries, so there will definitely be political conflicts in the future. ]
The players talked so much, but Hanjun didn't actually consider all that much.
When he created this game, he simply hoped to bring some helpers from Earth to save the World of Eorera.
However, when it came to what their next goal would be after the rescue, he felt a bit lost.