The white-clad swordsman, “A Blade of Cold Light,” is a renowned figure on the PVP leaderboard and also a well-known tycoon in the game. Unlike Shen Mufan’s low-key persona in “Longing for the Mortal,” A Blade of Cold Light is anything but discreet. As the leader of “Frost’s Edge,” the top guild in “Wandering Heroes,” he is famously flamboyant and high-profile.
Moreover, A Blade of Cold Light has become a celebrated male idol in the game due to his high status (leader of the top guild), wealth (famous tycoon), exceptional skills, top-tier gear, and a demeanor that is polite yet aloof, making him seem unapproachable. Unsurprisingly, he has countless admirers.
The one once considered the perfect match for A Blade of Cold Light—and the presumed future guild mistress of Frost’s Edge—was the red-clad blademaster, “Heartless Drunk.”
Heartless Drunk was equally skilled, wealthy, and capable, with a straightforward and generous personality. As the deputy leader of Frost’s Edge, many believed she and A Blade of Cold Light were a match made in heaven. They often teamed up for quests, monster hunts, and PVP, spending long hours together, leading many to assume they were a couple—though they never officially married in the game’s matchmaking temple.
That was until recently, when A Blade of Cold Light took on a newbie disciple—the female physician, “Yaoyao.”
He helped her level up, escorted her on hunts, gifted her weapons, gear, items, and materials, and occasionally flaunted their affection in the global chat. Whenever Yaoyao was bullied, A Blade of Cold Light would personally step in and ruthlessly punish the offenders, earning him the nickname “Wife-Protecting Maniac.” The calls for Yaoyao to become the guild mistress of Frost’s Edge grew louder by the day.
This naturally infuriated Heartless Drunk, who had long considered herself A Blade of Cold Light’s rightful partner. However, despite their chemistry and unspoken understanding, they had never officially defined their relationship. Strictly speaking, they weren’t boyfriend and girlfriend.
As a proud young lady in real life and the deputy leader in-game, Heartless Drunk couldn’t bring herself to confront Yaoyao—a mere physician alt—without legitimate grounds. Besides, she and A Blade of Cold Light had been childhood friends in real life, and he had always been a responsible and serious person. So, she initially dismissed Yaoyao and his mentorship as inconsequential.
After all, A Blade of Cold Light had personally explained the situation to her, and Heartless Drunk didn’t want to appear overly aggressive. They eventually agreed that, both in-game and in real life, their partners would only be each other. With that assurance, Heartless Drunk let the matter rest.
Then came the game’s Qixi Festival event, which offered lavish rewards and drew swarms of players to the matchmaking temple for weddings.
The game’s marriage system was unique—players could marry regardless of gender, though the quests and materials required varied by pairing. Many friends tied the knot just to participate in the event, planning to divorce afterward. Others used the occasion to confess to their long-time crushes, leading to several new couples.
Heartless Drunk saw this as her chance to finally propose to A Blade of Cold Light, hoping to solidify their relationship both in-game and in real life. She wanted to stand proudly by his side and ward off the countless admirers flocking to him.
But A Blade of Cold Light refused. “I’m sorry, Drunk,” he said. “Yaoyao is a newbie who really wants the top-tier event rewards. As her mentor, I have to marry her for the quest this time. Next time, I promise, we’ll do it together.”
Despite his promise, Heartless Drunk felt utterly heartbroken.
After all these years—from reality to the game—was this all she amounted to? Were all his sweet words and promises just lies?
If not for his ambiguous signals, why would she, a high-born lady, have clung to him for so long? In real life, A Blade of Cold Light was nothing more than an illegitimate child with no standing—had it not been for her family’s influence, he would have been nothing. Was she now being cast aside because she was no longer useful?
Furious and humiliated, Heartless Drunk confronted A Blade of Cold Light—only to witness him and Yaoyao being openly affectionate. What others saw as sweet, she saw as betrayal, each moment a knife twisting in her heart.
She demanded an explanation in the local chat: after all these years of devotion, what did she mean to him?
A Blade of Cold Light sighed.
[Local][A Blade of Cold Light]: “Drunk, I’m grateful for everything you’ve done for me over the years. But feelings… can’t be forced. You’re amazing, but we’re just not right for each other.”
[Local][Heartless Drunk]: “Oh? Then who is? That Yaoyao?”
[Local][A Blade of Cold Light]: “…Yes. I’m truly sorry.”
[Local][Heartless Drunk]: “Sorry? I don’t want your apologies! I want an explanation for all the years I wasted on you!”
Heartless Drunk refused to let it go. She demanded accountability for her youth and love, vowing not to let A Blade of Cold Light and Yaoyao off easily.
The onlookers were stunned. A public love confession? A messy love triangle? The drama was too good to miss. Word spread rapidly, drawing even more spectators.
Then, Yaoyao—who had been silently shielded by A Blade of Cold Light—finally spoke up.
[Local][Yaoyao]: “Sister Heartless Drunk, I know it’s wrong of me to come between you and Brother Cold Light. But love doesn’t follow rules. Please don’t blame him—if you’re angry, direct it at me!”
[Local][Yaoyao]: “Even though you knew him first… his heart chose me.”
[Local][Yaoyao]: “You’re so incredible—you’ll find someone better. But Brother Cold Light is all I have…”
[Local][Yaoyao]: “I’m sorry. This is all my fault, not his…”
A Blade of Cold Light was moved yet pained by Yaoyao’s self-deprecation. Why couldn’t she see her own worth? Her lack of confidence broke his heart.
Naturally, he defended her, while Heartless Drunk—never one to mince words—grew increasingly venomous. The argument escalated, with Yaoyao unintentionally fanning the flames. In the heat of the moment, Heartless Drunk even exposed Yaoyao’s real gender (a man playing a female character) and hurled harsh insults.
With three high-profile players embroiled in scandalous drama, the crowd swelled. More and more players flocked to the scene, eager for the spectacle.
Shen Mufan sighed as he watched the chaos unfold.
When would they finish? He still had a quest to turn in.
Eventually, A Blade of Cold Light and Heartless Drunk resorted to dueling, with Yaoyao acting as his healer. Though a 2v1 seemed unfair, as his designated support, Yaoyao’s role was justified. Heartless Drunk’s earlier derogatory remarks about cross-gender players had also cost her public sympathy.
Regretting her outburst but unable to backtrack mid-battle, Heartless Drunk could only fight on.
Shen Mufan, bored, observed the skirmish. Both A Blade of Cold Light and Heartless Drunk were elite players, their duel a masterclass in combat. Still, he couldn’t help but wonder—when would he finally get to turn in his quest?
At this rate, he might as well enjoy the show.
(But seriously—when could he just hand in his quest already?!)
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