Chapter 1: Important Information for Readers

This novel contains virtually no superfluous chapters; any instances of padding (TL Note: ‘Shuǐ zìshù,’ literally ‘watering down the word count,’ refers to adding unnecessary text to meet length requirements) are kept within reasonable bounds and never done for the sake of padding alone, always serving a specific narrative purpose.

To fully appreciate this book, a fair amount of background knowledge, primarily concerning games, is required. It makes extensive use of internet memes and inside jokes, so there will undoubtedly be parts you don’t understand; keeping Baidu (or a search engine) handy is a good habit.

Even those unfamiliar with games can read this book, and perhaps you might even discover a new passion and fall in love with a particular game because of it (there are precedents for this within the fan group).

Each volume of this book is brimming with numerous hidden plot threads; if you manage to uncover even one-tenth of them while reading, it’s a testament to your careful attention. Some of these threads will only surface several volumes later, so I kindly ask for your patience.

Should you find yourself interested in Fox-chan (TL Note: A common informal suffix, ‘jiang’ or ‘chan’ in Japanese, often used for endearment or familiarity, here referring to the author), you are most welcome to join the fan group for a chat. The group number is conveniently pinned at the top of the comments section for easy access.

This novel belongs to the ‘Transgender Transformation’ genre (TL Note: ‘Biànshēn wén,’ a genre where the protagonist changes gender, often magically or through reincarnation), and as such, it will certainly feature detailed descriptions related to the transformation, which is far from being a mere gimmick that becomes irrelevant in the mid to late stages. Concurrently, it is also an ‘Infinite Flow’ novel (TL Note: ‘Wúxiàn wén,’ a genre where protagonists are transported to various fictional worlds or scenarios to complete tasks), meaning it abounds with both strategic and direct combat scenarios, inevitably leading to some brain-teasing moments. I hope you will not mind this aspect.

Should the narrative touch upon games, characters, or streamers that you particularly love (or perhaps dislike), I kindly ask that you refrain from criticizing the specific plot points. After all, this is merely a work of fiction. Thank you for your understanding!

Finally, I humbly request your support through collecting, liking, and gifting. These actions are genuinely important for the novel’s success, and I deeply appreciate your contributions!