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And it seemed as if sensing Max's resentment—the kind of exhausted frustration that could easily nurture a hundred villains—
His companion reached out and peeled a large shrimp for Max, then put it directly into his mouth.
She smiled.
"Alright, my great genius. Hurry up and eat. Didn't you say you were going back to sculpt figurines later? Staying up too late isn't good for your health. Finish sculpting early, and then you can rest."
"Hmm..."
She was always like this. Subtly nurturing. Quietly supportive.
But it was good. This sense of belonging could make him work even harder.
Thinking of this, after happily finishing dinner, Max began his life of hard work.
After all, offline exhibitions required many gifts.
Time was tight. The task was heavy. He could only sculpt them by hand.
One hundred figurines. Three days. No sleep.
It was going to be brutal.
But Max had done harder things. He'd fought in Holy Grail Wars. He'd transformed into the Count of Monte Cristo. He'd faced down corrupted Holy Grails and world-ending threats.
Painting tiny figurines was nothing.
So, time flew by.
At 8 PM the next night, Max began his livestream.
One computer was broadcasting on Platform A. Another was simultaneously streaming on Platform B.
After all, this time it was a joint broadcast between both major platforms.
And as Max's handsome face appeared in front of the camera, the chat surged like a storm.
[Excited_Eddie]: It's the wild Max! I've caught him!
[Concerned_Carol]: Wow, such heavy dark circles! Max, please take care of yourself!
[Demanding_Dan]: Max has already made the internal test version, why not just open it for public beta?! Let everyone help you find bugs! Why should those streamers get special treatment?!
[Flirty_Fiona]: Max, do you need a girlfriend? I'm 5'5", can be cute or mature~
[Opportunistic_Oscar]: Miss, do you think I'm suitable instead?
[Excited_Emily]: Mom! Mom!
[Detective_Derek]: Holy cow! You internet catfish! Does your 5'5" refer to your weight?! In KILOGRAMS?! I clicked on your profile and almost died of fright. Brothers, don't believe her.
[Savage_Sam]: Let the achievement of "Tank Driver" be completed by the top supporter
As for those female fans who coveted him, Max was going to give them a head-on blow today.
"Thank you for your love, dear fans. But I'm sorry—I'm already taken."
He paused, letting that sink in.
"I already have a girlfriend, and we're quite happy together."
The chat EXPLODED.
[Heartbroken_Hannah]: Ah, my heart is broken! Why are all good men taken?!
[Observant_Olivia]: A taken man! No wonder Max has had more charm these past few days
[Denial_Dave]: I don't believe it! I don't believe you're actually in a relationship!
[Laughing_Larry]: Haha, he's flustered!
[Curious_Cathy]: If you don't let your girlfriend show her face, could it be that she's not from around here?
[Conspiracy_Carl]: Maybe the girlfriend isn't human~
[Respectful_Rita]: As expected of Max. He easily achieved something we couldn't.
Max didn't dislike having a big following online.
But compared to following the path of an idol—which purely focused on looks and nothing else—Max hoped that everyone would appreciate his talent.
His games. His creations. His work.
So, when necessary, he still had to gently discourage these fans who only cared about appearances.
However, what Max didn't expect was that even after announcing he was taken, the "Protect the Best Producer" fan group did not disband.
On the contrary, a new fan group called "How to Win Over a Taken Man" was rapidly gaining popularity at a visible speed.
...What the hell?
Of course, these were developments for another time.
After ignoring the chat comments that clamored for his girlfriend to show her face, Max began tonight's proper broadcast.
That's right—Max would not be participating in tonight's game.
But to better promote the FA Chapter, and to help everyone understand the new multiplayer mechanics, Max had taken on the role of commentator.
As the owner of True Name Discernment EX—his ability to identify any Servant at a glance—he was perfectly suited for providing analysis and live commentary.
"Alright, everyone. Tonight's FA Chapter internal test will feature fourteen players split into two teams."
Max pulled up the roster on screen.
"On the Red Team, we have Maverick, along with six other streamers selected by the platforms."
[Worried_Wendy]: Oh no, Maverick's curse is going to spread to his whole team
[Supportive_Steve]: Have faith! Team mode might break the curse!
"On the Blue Team, we have Chen Ge, William, and four others."
[Hyped_Harry]: Chen Ge AND William? That's stacked!
[Analytical_Andy]: Wait, William got Beowulf's heart power-up in the last war. Does that carry over?
"Good question from the chat. No, character progression from ranked matches does not carry over to FA Chapter. Everyone starts fresh."
Max smiled.
"This is team-based Holy Grail War. Different rules. Different strategies. Different meta entirely."
He leaned back in his chair.
"The objective isn't just survival anymore. Each team has specific missions to complete. The first team to achieve their objectives—or eliminate the enemy team entirely—wins."
He pulled up a diagram showing the map layout.
"The FA Chapter takes place in a larger version of Fuyuki City. More territory. More resources. More chaos."
[Strategic_Steve]: So it's like a MOBA meets battle royale meets Fate?
[Mind_Blown_Mike]: This is going to be INSANE
[Tactical_Tina]: Finally, teamwork in Holy Grail War! No more getting ganked by random third parties!
[Pessimistic_Pete]: Or MORE getting ganked because now there's a whole TEAM hunting you
"Now then..."
Max gestured dramatically.
"Let the FA Chapter internal test... BEGIN!"
The fourteen streamers dove into the game simultaneously.
And across two platforms, millions of viewers held their breath.
Chat was moving so fast it was almost unreadable.
[Countdown_Carl]: 3... 2... 1...
[Here_We_Go_Harry]: IT'S HAPPENING
[Popcorn_Pete]:grabs popcorn
The test had started.
And no one knew what chaos was about to unfold.
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