Chap 8: Victory and unexpected news

After catching their breath, the five champions stood side by side, their tired yet proud eyes locked together.

As the monstrous foe finally met its defeat, the entire crowd erupted in joy. Hugs were exchanged, tears flowed freely, and the atmosphere was electric with celebration.

Bake, unable to contain his excitement, couldn't help but give Hitono a hearty pat on the back. "We couldn't have done it without you, Hitono!" he exclaimed, beaming with pride.

Blushing with happiness, Hitono playfully wiggled her body and modestly replied, "Aw, you're giving me way too much credit, Bake!"

Adrein chimed in, giving Hitono an approving nod. "No, seriously, he's right. You're a truly exceptional player," he acknowledged.

Grinning from ear to ear, Hitono thanked her teammates, saying, "You guys are making me blush, but I really appreciate it!"

Just as the champions reveled in their triumph, a sudden surprise appeared before them—a large screen displaying an adorable anime girl with blue hair and hauntingly soulless orange eyes.

"Hey there, amazing players! We want to extend a big congratulations to all of you for successfully completing our game. We're absolutely thrilled that our game has brought so much joy to each and every one of you. However, we have some unfortunate news to share. Our lead editor recently found themselves entangled in a rather unfair scandal involving another company. It's an unjust contract that we're determined to help them get out of.

Now, here's where we need your help, if you're up for it! We kindly request you to visit our page and join us in taking action against this company that's causing harm to our lead editor. Together, we can bring them down and restore justice. We believe in the power of our community, and your support can make a real difference in this situation.

As a result of this unexpected turn of events, we have to bid farewell to our beloved game, Quest of Barbados. It's truly disheartening, and we understand that it might come as a shock. We apologize for any confusion or disappointment this may cause."

Upon hearing the announcement, the little anime girl left the crowd momentarily puzzled. However, it didn't take long for the crowd to react. The air filled with cries of anger and pain from the players, expressing their frustration at the unfortunate circumstances. It was a powerful display of emotion, as they had invested their time and passion into the game just to hear it ending.