Honor of Kings: A player born in the 2000s returns after turning 18 only to find his account hacked, but a surprise email awaits him upon logging in? (Part 2)

We often see news reports about underage students being scammed in online dating, even committing suicide because of relationships. Some neglect their studies, busy themselves with making money through game boosting, becoming completely absorbed in it, and knowing nothing about real-world social interaction. Parents are helpless, and since games are just stores, they won't take much action to impose restrictions. Essentially, this isn't wrong; it's just that the players themselves are not mature enough. In the end, the government has no choice but to implement new regulations to limit the gaming time of underage players.

The surprise I received when I turned 18 was that my account was hacked.

When the news broke, it caused a huge sensation. Adult players were overjoyed, thanking the developers for helping to get rid of the student players, improving the gaming experience and no longer being dragged down by their low-level skills. However, the career development of underage players would be affected, especially in terms of training time. It was a necessary measure, and everyone had to learn to accept it. Years later, the opposition completely subsided, indicating that underage players had adapted, their attention had returned to their studies, and they only played games on weekends for relaxation. The environment in the Rift gradually deteriorated, with win rates being manipulated. Not only adults, but even students considered quitting the game.

An account's skin inventory often evokes a nostalgic feeling, bringing back memories of youth for veteran players. Recently, a player born in the 2000s, who had temporarily left the game due to his studies, finally returned after turning 18. However, instead of a pleasant surprise, he was met with astonishment. A glaring notification popped up on the login screen: "Account logged in from another location." In other words, his account had been stolen!

Quitting the game is like pressing a time stop button; all my saved games are replays of my youth.

My V3 account was hacked. All the event skins I painstakingly collected and the limited-edition skins I bought with real money are gone now. I'm a VIP, after all. This treatment is unfair. Anyone over 18 who receives this message would want to smash their phone, right?

Fortunately, the ending wasn't melodramatic. He calmly contacted Tencent's customer service, and within a day, his account was fully recovered. The moment he logged in, although the environment had changed beyond recognition, his inventory of collectibles, the core data displayed in his profile, his highest rank still being Glory King, his level 17 in the top lane, his city-level badge, and so on—all these cold numbers gave him a slow, nostalgic rush of youthful memories, warming his heart. The moment he quit the game felt like an anchor point he left in time, where everything remained unchanged, confirming that it was indeed his account.

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