After finishing his meal, Sanben Dagang, whose real name is (Player Name) (M), quickly completed his tasks and then opened his computer, skillfully logging into the official website of Cain Continent.
The latest official announcement was: The Kalun campaign has begun.
The official release included some exquisite images, showcasing the scenery of Kalun and group photos of players, along with close-ups of some combat moments. Looking at these, Sanben Dagang couldn’t help but yearn for it.
Currently, Cain Continent has only opened up to the third beta test.
Sanben Dagang had applied for all three beta tests but unfortunately was never selected. This led to him only being able to satisfy his gaming cravings by watching game videos.
Despite not yet having access to the game, he had watched so many videos and read so many guides that Sanben Dagang believed he had developed his own unique and advanced understanding of game professions.
His favorite profession was the Holy Shield Warrior.
He had previously posted a skill point allocation route for the Holy Shield Warrior, along with future prospects and suggestions for the profession, on the game’s strategy forum.
Forums are places with a mixed bag of people and a lot of trolls, so it wasn’t long before someone questioned Sanben Dagang’s so-called “guide.”
Especially for some of the modifications Sanben Dagang suggested the developers make, he was labeled as overconfident and a clown.
He was told: “Suggesting class balance in a game like Cain Continent? Are you out of your mind? Whether a class is strong or not depends entirely on the player’s skill.”
Another commenter asked: “What right do you have to give suggestions to the developers? The official Cain Continent team is so awesome, they need to listen to your opinion? LOL~”
Someone else quipped: “Have you been drinking too much nuclear wastewater? If you put all skill points into attack skills for a Holy Shield Warrior, why don’t you just class change into a Berserker?”
Then came a truly vitriolic comment: “This Sakura person really makes me laugh. It’s fine for you to fantasize about classes yourself. I can tolerate you saying to add anime elements into the game, but you actually suggested adding card game elements and drawing NPCs as wives? I’m truly speechless. This is supposed to be a realistic simulation Western fantasy game, and you want to add a card system for highly intelligent NPCs? Just die already! Pfft!”
Looking at the vulgar insults, Sanben Dagang was used to it. That was until he saw one particular reply that truly broke him.
The reply read: “(Player Name) (M), suggesting that someone who doesn’t even have game access should have the official developers allow players to draw NPCs as followers through cards, and even open a H system for followers? And you also want to add demi-human lolis? What’s even more outrageous is that you have ideas about the King of Winter’s maid group? Have you even played this game? You’re just talking out of your ass! You want to strip these NPCs of their freedom to fulfill your filthy fantasies? Talk about it when you can actually play the game. But with that kind of thinking, you’ll probably never get to play it in your life.”
“摸魚混本真君” (Player Name) (M) is one of the player representatives. His videos often appear on the forum, especially some heartwarming daily interactions with his in-game wife, Claudia, which made many players yearn for Cain Continent even more.
Sanben Dagang was one of them.
This was also why he proposed the idea of turning the game’s NPCs into a card system for players to draw.
For example, characters like the King of Winter, Loli, and Ruo Yi would be the highest-tier SSR cards, extremely difficult to obtain even if one spent all their money, with very low drop rates. However, it would at least offer a glimmer of hope, and the developers could also earn a fortune.
He didn’t understand what was wrong with this idea.
Wasn’t this something the vast majority of players would be happy to see?
Isn’t a game supposed to serve the players?
And aren’t developers creating games to make money too!
Although the in-game purchase channels hadn’t opened yet, many games only enable them after the open beta. This wasn’t anything strange.
He didn’t know what nerve he had struck with this player representative, or if he had somehow suggested putting Claudia into the gacha pool… He was clearly proposing a benefit for all players!
“Just you wait! This game will have its open beta eventually! What’s so great about being smug now!”
In front of the computer screen, Sanben Dagang’s voice was fierce, his expression sullen.
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It was summer. As soon as he entered the room, he took off his jacket.
“Gurgle—”
An eyeball opened on his back, but it quickly closed again.
At this moment, Sanben Dagang was still arguing with the online trolls and didn’t notice the abnormality on his back.
…
Abyss Player Base.
Today, Qi Wub was fortunate enough to see the true form of the Blue Star Will. This supreme being, appearing as a little girl, was standing by the window, gazing out at the world.
This was the highest floor of the Abyss Player Base above ground, almost the tallest building in S City. Standing here, one could clearly feel that the Blue Star was indeed a spherical planet.
Hearing footsteps, the Blue Star Will slowly turned around. Her white dress fluttered in the wind as she stood there timidly, like an ordinary girl.
This was assuming one ignored her Abyss-corrupted right eye. Her crimson iris reflected lava and seas of corpses, while web-like patterns crawled around her eye socket and extended to the back of her head, hidden within her jet-black hair.
“The Abyssification is progressing smoothly. I can already cover the entire S Province with Abyss rules. With this experience, the speed of Abyssification will only increase. Perhaps by the next time you see me, I won’t be intact anymore.”
The Blue Star Will lifted the hem of her skirt.
Scarlet patterns extended downwards from her upper thighs – the unique corruption of the Abyss, exuding extreme malevolence, accompanied by the scent of sulfur.
“It is said that the origin of Abyss demons is closely related to the Old Ones. Demons are merely products of assimilation and absorption of the Old Ones’ Retainers by the Cain Abyss Will. Their current accidental fusion with the Cain Abyss is also an unexpected joy. In the future, you will have strong resistance to the Old Ones.”
“Is it really that urgent…”
Qi Wub looked at the girl with indifferent eyes and inexplicably felt pity for her.
Previously, when the Blue Star Will conversed with him, she could still convey some emotion. Now, only deathly stillness and emptiness remained.
“The power of the Old Ones has begun to spread.”
The Blue Star Will turned and leaned on the railing, gazing at the city under the sunset.
“I cannot find Him. He has hidden himself, along with all his retainers… And I cannot leave this place. This is the area most closely connected to the Cain Abyss. The race is on… Perhaps strange things will happen all over the world in the future. You don’t need to worry about it. He hasn’t noticed you yet. Furthermore, it’s a good thing that the Cain players are drawing attention to themselves on the surface. Seize the time to grow…”
The Blue Star Will’s words drifted in the air, and her figure gradually disappeared.
Qi Wub stood where the Blue Star Will had just been, looking at the city in the twilight.
In the clouds colored red by the sunset, he seemed to see his sister’s face.
“I will protect you.”
The strong wind on the rooftop blew his long hair at the temples, revealing a pair of deep, pool-like eyes beneath.
Qi Wub turned and returned to the lower level of the base.
The progress of invading the Abyss must be accelerated.
