Chapter 122: Why is the shameful role mine?

With the grand orchestral music, light slowly blooms on the blacked-out screen.

The softly spreading light gathers one by one, drawing the outline of a tree.

A World Tree soaring so high its height cannot be gauged.

Upon its massive branches, an elf stood with her feet planted.

Translucent wings, embedded with particles of light, fluttered gracefully in the gentle breeze.

At that moment, the screen instantly zooms out.

The viewpoint rapidly recedes, revealing the full panorama of Jinro World.

A vast grassland stretching as far as the eye can see.

White clouds flowing softly like cotton candy.

The beautiful sight of elves gliding through them, chattering like they’re singing.

[In this vast world, don’t you want to see your favorite streamers live, breathe, and thrive?]

A narration in a languid yet mystical voice echoes.

It is none other than Jina’s voice.

Along with her pleasant voice, the scenes on the screen dynamically interchange.

Next, a thrillingly edited scene of the beta test raid party fighting against the floor boss, Giant Orc, is shown.

On one side, a warrior wielding a shield parries the giant orc’s attack and deftly swings a sword.

On another side, a mage thrusts a staff forward, sending out a bolt of lightning.

The scene transitions again.

Unlike the fierce battlefield, this time, a village with fireworks adorning the night sky is shown.

Two women are seen rushing through the empty streets.

Summer was pulling the priestess’s hand, running towards the center of the market.

The moment the diverse scenes unfolding in a short time completely captivated everyone’s attention.

[One week from now, Jinro World will officially open.]

Jina’s voice made it official.

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The tempo of the music quickens.

The video also flows even faster.

The beta testers’ grand boss battle is shown on screen again.

As the elves entering battle take a step, it close-ups, and simultaneously.

Kung-!!

The Giant Orc’s massive club slams the ground, and dust explodes upwards.

A muscular elf raises a greatsword diagonally, absorbing the shockwave.

Then, throwing the sword to the ground, he takes out the bow slung on his back and nocks an arrow.

[In Jinro World, classes are not separately defined.]

[Only proficiency levels for each equipment and skill exist.]

Shhhk- Pak!

As the orc loses its balance from the arrow accurately piercing its knee, another elf drags a hammer on the ground, flying at a low altitude.

Soon, he arches his back upwards and simultaneously raises his altitude rapidly, striking the orc’s head with the hammer with all his might.

With a dull thud, as the orc’s body stumbles kiwoottung-.

He throws down the hammer, draws the sword from his waist, and slashes horizontally at the orc’s neck with all his strength.

[If you wish, you can raise the proficiency of all weapons to the maximum and become a Weapon Master.]

The following scene is a peaceful forest village bathed in bright sunlight.

Elves gathered in the market are laughing and chatting energetically.

Standing in the center of those dancing and singing is none other than Summer.

After Summer’s short performance, NPCs offer her gifts along with applause.

Summer takes a bite of the apple she received and casually offers it to the priestess standing next to her, telling her to have a taste too.

Then, this priestess-nim blushes slightly as if embarrassed.

Among the elves here, the only player is Summer.

All the others were NPCs, but at a glance, they were indistinguishable from players.

[NPCs are not simply beings living within the game’s system, but individual personalities.]

[If you treat NPCs with kindness, they too will open their hearts to you and sincerely help you.]

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Soon, the music changes to a majestic tone.

The video transitions to show elves freely flying through the vast world.

Kero, gliding over the blue meadow, opens a wooden chest next to a stream and then frowns outright.

To think this large chest contains only a single coin. There’s no troll like this troll.

But after solving a riddle in a cave beyond a waterfall and finding a shining blueprint in a golden chest.

[Jackpot!!]

He let out a cheer just like that.

[Kuuuh… This is dopamine!!]

It’s not just anyone, but Kero, who frequently opens sandbox-based RP servers and has hidden all sorts of hidden pieces in the most bizarre places.

For such Kero to show that kind of genuine reaction, if it were anyone else, it wouldn’t be strange if they got disconnected from the game due to shock.

[Travel freely through this vast world.]

[It’s good to enjoy the beautiful scenery, and it’s also good to embark on an adventure in search of hidden treasures.]

Soon, the screen fades to black.

In a dark ruin, Winter carefully holds up a torch, illuminating a shabby wall.

As an elf’s drawing and unknown characters are clearly revealed on the old mural.

Her indigo eyes widen.

Winter’s expression close-ups through the dark gap in the mural.

A tense atmosphere flows, as if she has found some tremendous secret.

[If you explore meticulously, you might be able to uncover the secrets of this world.]

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The music becomes even more grandiose.

The screen spins around, following a spiral staircase built inside the trunk of the World Tree.

[Jinro World is composed of a total of 4 tiers.]

[To move to the next floor, you must defeat the boss monster existing on each floor.]

The video climbs the giant wooden staircase, briefly showing the map floor by floor.

The first thing seen is the village that became the familiar background for many during the beta test.

A lush green landscape with abundant branches and leaves is clearly reflected on the screen.

One difference is that the number of NPCs, the village residents, roaming the streets has noticeably increased.

It’s bustling, now looking more like a proper village.

[1st Floor, a quiet and peaceful forest village.]

[Prepare for your long journey here and enjoy a comfortable adventure.]

Following the stairs up, a snowy field sparkling with dazzling ice unfolds.

A giant glacier and a transparently sparkling ice lake are beautifully spread out in the frozen white space.

In the chilly air, blue-skinned elves who live by building ice houses huddle together around a campfire.

Yetis and polar bears move in groups on the ice.

Below the abyss of the lake, the shadows of krakens and leviathans squirm, creating tension for everyone.

[2nd Floor, a cold land where ice and sea coexist.]

[Your real adventure will unfold in the harsh cold and deep lake.]

The screen ascends once more.

This time, a space filled with hot air that seems to be burning red appears before their eyes.

A vast desert with dry sand scattering and an arid wasteland stretch endlessly.

Red-skinned elves fly across the desert.

Wolves with flickering black flames gallop across the barren wasteland.

From the fine sand-covered desert, a giant sandworm emerges, filling the screen.

The camera descends below the sandy surface, revealing the majestic silhouette of Anubis holding a golden staff.

[3rd Floor, an ancient desert where scorching sun and endless sand await.]

[The truth buried for a long time may be sleeping right here.]

Finally, the summit of the World Tree, shrouded in a veil of darkness, unfolded on the screen.

A space filled with dense fog and darkness, where no light can be found.

The cold gazes of Dark Elf soldiers silently standing guard in the darkness are eerie.

Under the faint moonlight, a Death Knight draped in a cloak and a Dullahan holding a helmet in one arm slowly walk.

Ghost-like beings pass through walls, making unpleasant ihihi- laughing sounds.

And the center of the screen.

Finally revealed, the deepest part of the hideous Demon King’s castle.

A being, sitting with legs crossed on a grand throne, slowly lifts its head.

A beautiful woman with cold eyes and a cynical expression.

The mother of all demons, Jina, stares at the screen and slowly parts her lips.

[4th Floor, the destination of all adventures.]

[I will wait here for the moment you come to challenge me.]

Her languid voice, dripping with annoyance, echoes unusually loudly.

[But if you don’t come…]

Jina rises from her seat, conjuring black flames at her fingertips.

A bitter smile flashes across her lips.

Soon, the flames engulf the screen.

Just at the moment darkness swallows everything.

A whispering voice faintly lingers in the ear.

[I might just come find you myself.]

After the premiere ended.

It took less than 3 hours for Jinro World’s trailer video to hit number 1 on YouTube’s trending videos.

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“Kyaa~ Jina, look at this! Streamers, communities, everyone’s only talking about our Jinro World!”

Unlike the thoroughly excited Rosy, Jina’s head was hot.

“…Rosy, you’re really good at video editing.”

“Ahem! I put in some effort amidst my busy schedule~”

“The ending was particularly impressive.”

“Right? Jina came out looking totally cool, right? I did well, right?!”

“…This isn’t a compliment.”

Her hands and feet cringed with embarrassment.

Jina couldn’t bring herself to lift her head.