Origin Mall.
Compared to usual, there were quite a few more customers in the store today, and voices could be heard from time to time.
"Great Asanos, grant me strength!"
"King in Yellow! King in Yellow!"
"The Son of God is the eternal GOAT..."
The noisy chatter rang out without end.
The reason was simple enough: today was the official release day for Hearthstone Legends' newest card pack, "Gods Descend."
Although Hearthstone matches could be played and card packs purchased on the Magic Phone as well, most customers still preferred to come in person. After all, the atmosphere was what mattered most.
It was like going to an internet café.
Basically everyone had a computer at home; what they went for was that lively, bustling atmosphere.
Playing alone was so boring.
Perhaps once they had jobs and families, even if they wanted to do it, they would have no time. Or perhaps they would sit before the computer, at a complete loss as to what to do.
"Three."
"Two!"
"Joker!"
"Pass."
"Continue..."
At the counter, Yao Ziyue, Elina, and Anviya were playing Dou Dizhu, the battle tense and deadlocked.
"Come to think of it, I haven't seen the boss in quite a while." Anviya casually threw down a card and looked at Yao Ziyue beside her. "Did he say when he'd be back?"
"Of course not." Yao Ziyue shook her head. "Even when we went to Steel City, we couldn't get anywhere near Hearthstone Tavern. Who knows what secrets the boss and Sister are hiding from us."
"Oh? What did you call me for?"
A faintly amused voice came from behind her, making Yao Ziyue freeze on the spot.
When she turned around, an utterly familiar figure was standing there, a gentle smile on her face.
"Sister, why did you