The novel's immense popularity was due not only to its in-depth understanding of Western civilization and its clever integration of Eastern storytelling but also to one key factor—it was completely free.
As long as one had internet access, they could read it anytime, anywhere.
Readers from all over the world eagerly urged the author to update faster, actively discussing the story and sharing their thoughts on the website.
As website traffic continued to surge, Jack realized the need to expand the servers to accommodate the growing number of users.
He instructed his developers to upgrade Haven, adding new features such as novel reading, chat rooms, and mini-games based on the Legend of the West universe.
These mini-games were exquisitely designed and highly engaging, attracting a massive player base.
However, they weren't enough to satisfy the growing demand. Some readers began calling for Genesis Games to develop a full-scale game based on Legend of the West, predicting that it could surpass even the legendary World of Norcraft in popularity.
No one knew that Jack had been pouring his heart and soul into developing Legend of the West—a game that was soon to make its grand debut.
This winter break, Jack was also busy tutoring his younger sister, Joanne.
With another college entrance exam season approaching, her studies had become increasingly stressful.
During their New Year's Eve dinner, Jack's parents asked about his part-time job.
To keep things simple, Jack lied, making up a story about how he had earned a hundred thousand dollars.
Then, he handed them the cash, hoping to make them happy.
After the winter break, his second semester of sophomore year began.
Bella didn't return to school. Instead, she stayed in the capital as an exchange student at the Capitol Conservatory of Music.
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