A Collision of Hearts and Heroes

Chapter 20

Clarissa's POV

Sweet Farewell

Kinabukasan ay akala ko medyo gagaan ang pakiramdam ko, pero naiyak lang din nang naalala ang sinabi ni Gasper sa akin. Napahikbi ako habang nakayakap sa unan, inaalala ang nangyari kaninang madaling araw.

I heard a knock at the door—unmistakably Zedi's—but I was too drained and heartbroken to pay it any attention. Shortly afterward, the door swung open, and Zedi approached me. Without uttering a word, she enveloped me in a hug as soon as she saw my current state.

Mas lalo akong napahikbi dahil sa ginawa niya. I hug her with great intensity, expressing my emotions deeply through the act. Zedi on the other hand, caresses my head gently, trying to calm me down.

"I'll handle some of your workload for today. Magpahinga ka nalang muna." Zedi said.

Umupo ako katabi ni Zedi, magang maga pa rin ang mata sa kakaiyak. She grabbed the comforter and wiped my face with it; she even fixed my hair and tucked a few strands behind my ear.

"Can you do that for me?" Tanong ko sa medyo paos na boses.

"Why not? Anything for my babygirl." She stifled a sweet smile.

"Mygosh, stop treating me like a real baby."

Tumawa lang siya at pinunasan na naman ang pisngi ko na may bakas ng luha. The thought of her being so caring warms my heart. I haven't just found a best friend; I've also found a sister. Sobrang swerte ko talaga na may Atherelle Zedi ako sa buhay.

"Sige na, papasok na ako," She bid goodbye.

"Okay, take care," I muttered as I hugged her. "I love you."

"Nagiging clingy ka kapag nasasaktan, 'no?"

"Panira," ngumuso ako. "You can go now. Magda-drama pa ako rito."

"Fine, bye!"

She kissed my cheek before walking out of my room. Instead of sulking, I took a shower to uplift my spirits a bit. I strive hard to maintain a positive outlook and keep my day relaxed. Sa araw din na iyon ay nakapagbatak rin ako. And it turns out all so good. Kahit hindi ako maalam sa ibang role ay palong palo ang hero ko.

I've read a lot of comments mentioning that the viewers perceive me differently today. The game's style has shifted, and I'm constantly hyped and under pressure—even when I'm not using my comfort hero.

"Well, siguro gano'n kapag broken hearted?" I chuckled.

I'm currently employing a voice modifier during my live streams to engage with my viewers more comfortably. So far, it works. Mas nadagdagan ang mga supporters ko dahil mas nakaka-usap ko sila.

"Are you a girl po ba or a boy?" Basa ko sa comment.

"Basta po tao ako," Sagot ko sabay tawa. "Stay curious, everyone! It's better if you don't know me, so you guys will keep on watching my live streams. Baka kapag nakilala n'yo na ako, wala nang thrill."

I was currently using Lancelot. Yes, oo! Assassin na hero gamit ko pang core. I never expected to feel so self-assured while using a hero that many players consider difficult. Ngayon nga lang din ako naglakas ng loob na mag-core. Most of the time, I relied on my comfort heroes—which are mages.

Malakas loob ko today, e, bakit?

We're currently in a contest for getting the Lord. Hindi ko alam kung hindi lang ba talaga marunong ang mga kalaban o talagang lumakas lang ako dahil nasakto ang pag retri ko sa Lord at napatay ko pa ang marksman ng kalaban. Ti-ni-tp-han ko sila sabay emote para maasar.