Chapter 317

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.

Phoebe was sent to Euphoria once again for another exchange program, with the possibility of continuing her studies there.

Feena's fantasy TV series, in which she had starred, was renewed for a second season after the first season became a massive hit. Her outstanding performance helped her quickly rise to fame, making her one of the hottest young actresses. Meanwhile, Isaac and Joshua finally made it onto the university's basketball team and were preparing for the upcoming Calisota Universities Basketball Association tournament.

Luca, leveraging his musical talent, debuted as an artist. With his career taking off, he moved into his own apartment and became increasingly distant from Jack.

Ronnie, on the other hand, became completely immersed in novels and video games, isolating himself from the world.

Samuel continued working part-time to support his tuition and living expenses while also financially supporting his younger sister's education.

During this period, Jack worked tirelessly, day and night. Even with his exceptional cognitive abilities, the constant pressure was beginning to take its toll.

But hard work paid off-his novel was skyrocketing in popularity, becoming a limited-edition bestseller. At the same time, the Legend of the West game was in full development, eagerly anticipated by countless fans.

Meanwhile, Legend of the East, the game co-developed by Drakengard Games and Pentime Group, had officially launched-and, unsurprisingly, it was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from players worldwide.

This gaming phenomenon was bigger than even Drakengard Games and Pentime Group had anticipated.

Whether due to strategic compromises or behind-the-scenes negotiations, Legend of the East was not only launched on Pentime's own gaming platform but also made available on multiple major game distribution and recommendation platforms.

It quickly skyrocketed to the top of various gaming charts.

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This gaming frenzy swept through the entire industry, sending shockwaves throughout the gaming world.

Online, countless strategies, gameplay guides, and deep-dive analysis flooded

the forums. Some even began dissecting the secret behind the success of Legend of the East, ultimately concluding that whoever designed this masterpiece was an unparalleled genius-someone truly ahead of their time.