Chapter 14

Chapter 14: Trending? Viral?

Emil woke up from his bed feeling refreshed after a much-needed rest. The morning sunlight streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow across his room. He stretched and yawned before heading to the kitchen to prepare a simple breakfast of toast, eggs, and coffee. As he ate, he thought about the incredible battles he had faced in the game: the Flame Elemental, the Red Snake, and Khetar, the Mummy Blader.

After finishing his meal, Emil decided to exercise a bit to clear his mind and keep himself in shape. He performed a series of push-ups, sit-ups, and jogging in place. The physical activity helped him feel more energized and ready for the day.

With his morning routine complete, Emil sat down at his computer and opened his NewTube account. He saw that his first video had garnered over 300 views and a few comments. Most of the comments were thanking him for the tips and information he had shared.

"300 views, not bad for a start," Emil muttered to himself, a small smile forming on his lips. He felt satisfied with the modest interaction and the positive feedback he had received.

Determined to share his recent battles with a wider audience, Emil spent the next several hours editing the footage of his fights. He meticulously went through each clip, adding effects and commentary to enhance the viewing experience. The fight with the Flame Elemental took the longest, followed by the Red Snake, and finally, his epic showdown with Khetar, the Mummy Blader. Each video took him about four hours to edit, but he was confident that the effort would pay off.

After uploading the videos to NewTube, Emil leaned back in his chair, stretching his tired muscles. He hoped that viewers would be amazed by the fight scenes and the high-quality graphics. With a sense of accomplishment, he decided to take a break and handle some real-life errands.

Emil left his apartment and headed to a branch of Nexus Company, where players could exchange in-game gold coins for real money. Upon entering the building, he was greeted by a friendly receptionist named Mia.

"Good afternoon! How can I assist you today?" Mia asked with a warm smile.

"Hi, I'd like to exchange some of my gold coins for real money," Emil replied, returning her smile.

"Of course! Please follow me to the counter," Mia said, leading him to a nearby station.

Emil provided his account details, and Mia brought up the contents of his account on the screen.

"Alright, you have quite a substantial amount of gold coins here. How much would you like to exchange?" Mia inquired.

"I'd like to exchange half of my gold coins, please," Emil answered.

Mia nodded and processed the transaction. Within a few minutes, the exchange was complete, and Emil received the equivalent amount in cash.

"Thank you, Mia. Have a great day!" Emil said as he pocketed the money.

"You're welcome! Have a wonderful day as well!" Mia replied, waving goodbye.

With cash in hand, Emil went to a nearby grocery store to buy some essentials. He focused on practical items and also treated himself to some new clothes. By the time he finished his shopping, nearly half the day had passed.

Returning home, Emil put away his groceries and new clothes. He decided to have dinner before logging back into the game. He cooked a simple yet satisfying meal and savored every bite. After dinner, he felt ready to check his NewTube account once more.

As soon as he logged in, Emil was stunned by the flood of notifications, comments, and likes. His heart raced as he opened the notification tab to see the overwhelming response his videos had received.

Comments on ShadowBlade's Videos:

DarkestUser123: "Wow, ShadowBlade is so strong! How did he defeat that Flame Elemental?"

GamerGirl45689982: "This fight with the Red Snake is insane! I can't believe you managed to beat it!"

EpicBattlesFan: "Khetar, the Mummy Blader... This battle is epic! You have amazing skills, ShadowBlade!"

RedDragonSlayer98: "How did you even get past Khetar's fear aura? That was incredible!"

ProGamer20: "Your edits and commentary are top-notch. Keep up the great work!"

KnightRider77: "I've never seen such intense battles before. You're a true warrior!"

ShadowHunterXxX: "ShadowBlade, you're my new favorite gamer! These videos are lit!"

TechSavvy24: "The graphics and your skills combined make these videos so captivating. Well done!"

WarriorOkamaQueen: "You make it look so easy, but I know it's not. Respect!"

BlazeMaster: "That Death Cross move against Khetar... Just wow. I'm speechless!"

Emil's eyes widened in disbelief as he saw the view counts. Each of his videos had reached over 100k views within half a day, with the battle against Khetar nearing 600k views.

"I can't believe this is happening," Emil whispered to himself, feeling a mix of shock and excitement.

He scrolled through more comments, each one praising his skills and the intensity of the battles. The sheer number of likes and shares was overwhelming. Emil felt a surge of pride and validation. All his hard work was finally paying off, and his journey as ShadowBlade was resonating with thousands of people.

Emil took a moment to breathe, letting the reality of his newfound success sink in. He had always dreamed of reaching a wide audience, but he hadn't expected it to happen so quickly. The battle with Khetar, in particular, seemed to have captured the imagination of many viewers.

He decided to reply to some of the comments, thanking his new fans for their support and promising more exciting content in the future. Emil's heart swelled with pride and determination as he typed out his responses.

As he continued to interact with his viewers, Emil couldn't help but reflect on his journey so far. From his humble beginnings with just a few hundred views to now reaching hundreds of thousands, he felt a sense of accomplishment that was both exhilarating and humbling.

"Alright, time to keep this momentum going," Emil said to himself, feeling more motivated than ever. He knew that this was just the beginning, and he was ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead, both in the game and in his journey as a content creator.

Emil staring at his computer screen, a smile of determination on his face. His heart was full of hope and excitement for the future.