Colorful Mist Coast.
Dusk deepened, a wash of dark blue spreading along the horizon where sea met sky.
Mist drifted over the sea, tinted pale purple by the last rays of sunset.
Lights gradually flickered to life along the shore as the Gillfish Race set up their barbecue stalls one after another.
The sea breeze carried the fragrance of grilled fish and meat, mingling with the salty moisture as it drifted through the dusk.
As more and more players arrived, the coast grew especially lively.
At that moment, in a corner of the beach.
"Three more Silvertail Fish."
After calling out to the barbecue stall owner, Liu Yi looked at the party interface floating in the upper left corner and listened to his buddies complain.
"It's agony, absolute agony. Every time I log off, I feel like a fish about to drown. The water pollution is terrible."
"Yeah, I logged off yesterday to change my nutrient solution and didn't want to stay a moment longer. I logged straight back on after finishing. I feel like Monster World has an addiction system that won't let me escape."
"I hope the Eclipse Race releases Game Pod accessories to help us exercise soon. Staying in the game without logging off all the time won't do either. Going too long without exercise does some damage to your body. Now I have to drink a can of body-regulating solution every time I log off... Also, every time I log off, it feels like stepping into a stinking toilet and speed-running it while holding my breath. All I want is to hurry up and log back on."
Listening to his buddies' complaints, Liu Yi picked up his Spirit Wine, took a large gulp, and cut in:
"Your problems are nothing. One buddy in our chamber who