Vampire Princess Guide in Progress - Volume 1 Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Login! Virtual Reality Game

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“Brother! I got into a prestigious university!”

As the door opened, the young girl’s slender feet in white socks stepped lightly on the wooden floor. With a clear voice tinged with joy, Jiang Yueli held up the corners of her acceptance letter and presented it in front of Jiang Yuxuan.

Sitting at his computer desk, Jiang Yuxuan turned to face his sister, meeting her eyes that were curved like crescent moons with happiness.

Watching her solemnly present the acceptance letter before him, looking as dutiful as if she were completing some sacred mission, Jiang Yuxuan’s gaze softened. He let his eyes fall to the page of the envelope, seeing that line of congratulatory text printed with his sister’s name.

“Now, big brother can finally stop worrying, right?”

“After I finish university, I’ll be able to find a good job, then earn a good salary, help my brother share the burden of life, earn money together to support our family, and my brother won’t have to work so hard anymore!”

Taking the stiff paper letter, the young man sitting in front of the glowing computer screen looked up, “Congratulations. Then Yueli’s living expenses should also increase somewhat from now on, not just for university supplies and miscellaneous fees, but also… necessary funds for dating?”

“Huh?” Jiang Yueli suddenly furrowed her brows adorably, her chest slightly swaying as she straightened up. “What are you talking about? I don’t want to date anyone for now. Besides, if I did… who would take care of you, brother? Do you want to be mercilessly abandoned by your sister?”

“Yueli would never abandon me.”

“Hmph, of course not, you’re my real brother after all. Anyway, thank you brother for raising me all this time, just reporting some good news to you~”

As she spoke, that little face pretending to be angry quickly melted like snow in sunshine, revealing a bright smile.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yuxuan could hear Jiang Yueli chattering about more of her plans for the future, one moment saying “Let’s travel together when we have money,” and the next thinking about “buying a massage chair for brother” and similar ideas.

Looking at this clever and sensible sister before him, Jiang Yuxuan couldn’t help but feel emotional.

A car accident two years ago had plunged Jiang Yuxuan’s life into darkness. Though that surgery had saved his legs, he still could never stand again, becoming disabled.

That accident was almost a devastating blow to this once extremely proud young man.

During his most despondent times, he was depressed and often lost emotional control with his sister. Whenever that happened, Jiang Yueli would be frightened into a corner, wide-eyed and panicking, but after her brother’s emotions subsided, she would find the right moment to carefully place meals on Jiang Yuxuan’s desk.

In the darkest moment of his life, his sister’s silent care accompanied him successfully through that low point.

Later, he earned money by writing web novels at home, and even though physically disabled, he could work from home, contributing to household expenses while still having some extra. His mindset gradually became more accepting, no longer so disgusted with himself or with going outside. Not long ago, for his sister’s coming-of-age ceremony, she had even pushed his wheelchair to attend at school together.

Now his sister, having graduated from high school, had finally grown up into a beautiful, vibrant young woman.

Her future life path wouldn’t be like his own, but would be broader, and after she left home for university, as a brother, Jiang Yuxuan thought all he could do was teach her the correct values and try his best to provide living expenses for his sister.

As someone who depended on his sister for survival, those four words “elder brother as father,” he didn’t know if he had fulfilled them well, but in his heart he finally had a sense of relief.

“Hehe, you can praise me more, I’ve worked really hard too — Oh right, brother, have you seen the news on various network platforms today?” Jiang Yueli, who was acting coquettish with her brother, suddenly seemed to remember something.

“What?”

“The one being promoted everywhere on the front page news, all talking about some next-generation significance, completely changing the era… a game? I suddenly remembered, is it the same one you played before?”

“Oh, yes.” Jiang Yuxuan nodded, gradually turning his gaze toward the computer screen on the desk, where he could clearly see the screen was currently on the game’s official website page.

The game his sister mentioned, or rather a game that even someone like his sister who didn’t like electronic games knew about, was something he, as a stay-at-home veteran game enthusiast, could not possibly miss out on this heavyweight news.

After all, today was the official public beta release date. As the world’s first holographic immersive VR, not just as a game but as a technological leap, it was understandable that it had become a hot cross-cutting topic of discussion.

“So, I remember brother really likes this game, right? You used to tell me every day how real and amazing the game world is, making me quite curious. Would you like your sister to buy one as a gift for you? I’ve saved some money…”

“Where did you save money from… The allowance I give you isn’t meant to be saved like that.”

“What can I do! I can’t spend it all, so I might as well save it, and it’s several thousand yuan too.”

Jiang Yueli pouted, but Jiang Yuxuan had no intention of blaming her.

He appreciated his sister’s goodwill.

However, the virtual reality game itself didn’t require payment; what was more important was the game helmet, similar to a launcher, which he had already purchased.

“I’ve already bought the equipment in advance, so there’s no need for my sister to spend money. Would Yueli like to experience it together?” Jiang Yuxuan asked.

“Alright then~ Ah, I don’t know how to play games, so forget it.” Jiang Yueli gently waved her two small hands in front of her, smiling in a yielding manner. “I’m about to meet with my friends, we’re discussing where to go for our graduation trip. By the way, brother, remember not to play too long, eat dinner on time, I might not be back until after 9 o’clock.”

“Mm, I understand,” Jiang Yuxuan responded.

“Great, then bye-bye, brother~” After chatting for a few more sentences, Jiang Yuxuan watched as his sister’s figure, casually swinging a cute ponytail, left the room, and then he let out a gentle sigh.

“Since that’s the case, I should enjoy my vacation properly too.”

Returning his gaze to the computer screen, having already finished reading the game-related news, Jiang Yuxuan picked up the deep blue VR game helmet that was placed nearby.

Yes, a vacation that he, as a VR game enthusiast, had been looking forward to for a long time.

And it wasn’t just a game.

As mentioned earlier, he had once fallen into mental confusion due to his physical disability, but by accidentally coming into contact with virtual reality (VR) games, his spiritual world had once again become enriched.

It had once again given him the feeling of being alive.

After all, in virtual reality games, not only did he have access to various interesting content and social interactions, more importantly, he could stand and run properly within them, enjoying the privilege of a normal person as if reborn.

Therefore, for him, it could also be said to be another world belonging to him outside the flawed real world.

And this fantasy world filled with 「swords and magic」 had, after a long closed beta test.

— Finally welcomed its public beta opening today.