"Mom, I'm back."
At around seven in the evening, Ikeda walked into the house and said loudly as he took off his shoes.
He had just finished his work for the day.
Ever since he was assigned the construction of the two-way teleportation circle, he moved back home from Doha Town and ran to the construction site every day. It was rare for him to come back early today.
"Little Yu, you're back so early today." Mother Chi greeted him, "Have you eaten? I'll go heat up the food for you. "
"No need to trouble yourself, I ate some on the way back."
Ikeda carried a heavy backpack and walked into the living room. Just as he was about to go upstairs, he saw a news report on the television.
"I just received news that after ten days, after His Majesty personally presided over the removal of the seal in the Imperial City, the seal in Star City was also removed today. Let's take a look at the video sent back by Star City."
Following the broadcast, a video appeared on the television screen.
A thin and small man with delicate features appeared on the screen. He was precisely the Governor of the Star Catcher City, Gao Yang.
He explained the situation with a flushed face.
Ikeda listened for a while and understood the general situation. He knew that after the Marshal sent the Elemental Engineers to Star City today, he found that the development of Star City was good.
Thus, after the Marshal reported to His Majesty, His Majesty decided to let the Governor try to hold a ceremony to remove the seal that shrouded Star City.
At this time, he understood that the five main cities of the Roland Empire were all affected by the seal. That day, His Majesty only removed the seal in the Imperial City.
This also explained why His Majesty sent the Elemental Engineers to the other main cities — to develop the other main cities and remove the seal as soon as possible.
"Sigh, it seems that the Governor is running Star City very well. The Marshal went to Glaze City a few days ago, but he didn't hear anything about the seal being removed."
Mother Chi poured a glass of water and handed it to her son. She couldn't help but sigh when she saw the report.
Ikeda took the water and nodded, but heard her say with a smile, "He must have learned well from the Chief Governor. Wen Jishan is really a good leader."
"…"
Thinking of the fruit basket he gave to Wen Jishan in the Mercenary Town, Ikeda decided not to participate in this topic.
"I'm going upstairs."
He carried the water back to his room and put the heavy backpack on the table. After he finished showering, he took out the thick books that were inside.
Basic Elemental Arrays
"180 Models of Basic Array Formations"
"Detailed Explanation of the Basic Elements of Formation Arrays"
Ikeda took a sip of the cold water, put down the cup, and put the book aside. He picked up the book and flipped through it.
Reading the explanation of the elements, he could hear the gossip that he had been hearing for the past few days.
"Although Ikeda is very good at construction, this is a teleportation array. He's just a normal person, how can he understand the concept of these elements? I really don't know what His Majesty is thinking … "
"The study of array formation was lost 60 years ago. It's not like no one has researched it in the past 60 years, but until now … is there anyone in the Elementalist College who has successfully drawn an effective array formation?"
"Just let him try. Although the teleportation array is such a complicated one, I think he will fail in the end. But at least we can give His Majesty an explanation. After all, we are not the ones to bear the responsibility …"
Ikeda closed his eyes and looked at the book that he had just borrowed from the Elementalist College. He slowly exhaled.
He had been under a lot of pressure for the past few days.
Indeed, as the Elementalists had said, he was just a normal person who could not even sense the elements. It was indeed wishful thinking for him to build such a large array formation.
He had tried to rely on the blueprint to draw a small teleportation array, but even though the lines were exactly the same, the array formation did not succeed.
This was different from what he had learned. He was a builder, not an array master.
However …
Thinking of the trust in His Majesty's eyes when he appointed him, Ikeda did not want to give up.
He did not want to betray His Majesty's trust in him. Moreover … when he looked up at the blueprint of the teleportation array that was pasted on the wall, his eyes were burning with fighting spirit.
He wanted to overcome this obstacle and build this array formation. He understood how important this array formation was to the Empire today.
If it was really as recorded on the blueprint, it could connect several main cities, and a single teleportation would only take three minutes. How much manpower and resources would be saved?
Moreover, the resources and personnel between the main cities could be exchanged. This way, at least, it could solve the problem of food and clothing for countless people.
Thinking of this scene, Ikeda was inexplicably excited.
Today, he finally realized that he had to take things one step at a time. After fully understanding the concept and principles of the array formation, he was not going to start work blindly anymore.
Therefore, he stopped the construction and borrowed the books from the Elementalist College. After thoroughly understanding the basic concepts, he would go and read the results of the college's research on the array formation over the years.
Once again, he pulled himself together and immersed himself in the books. To him, this was a new and fascinating knowledge.
Unknowingly, it was already late at night.
When Madam Chi came to ask him to go to bed for the second time, Ikeda finally closed the books reluctantly.
After looking at the notes that filled several pages, Ikeda nodded with satisfaction. He decided to bring them to the Elementalist College tomorrow and look for Su Lin to discuss it together.
Su Lin was a new friend he made in the college library today. Although he was also an Elementalist, he was more humble and friendly than all the Elementalists he had met before.
Furthermore, he could feel that this young man, who was seven or eight years younger than him, had a scholar's thirst for knowledge and exploration.
When he mentioned the Elemental Array, the young man's black eyes suddenly lit up with a dazzling light, as if he had finally found someone who shared the same interest.
The books that he brought back were recommended by Su Lin, who had helped him a lot.
He should not mind if he asked him these questions, right?
When he heard Madam Chi's urging again, Ikeda could only close the notebook and wash up. When he lay on the bed, he did not immediately fall asleep.
When he thought of Su Lin's black eyes, he could not help but think of another person.
Su Mo. He had been gone for more than a month.
He still remembered when he went to carry out the escort mission to Orchid City. During that time, he was worried about Su Mo every day. He did not expect that not only did Su Mo successfully complete the mission, but he also came back on Si Sheng's shuttle and brought him a gift.
When Ikeda thought of his silly and happy face, he could not help but laugh.
Speaking of which, he missed Su Mo's cooking.
Although his mother had learned a dish or two from him, the taste was not quite the same …
If Su Mo opened a restaurant, the business would definitely be good.
Ikeda thought in a daze and gradually fell asleep.
However, the person that he thought of before he fell asleep was not in a good mood.
In reality, it was still daytime.
Su Mo woke up with a hangover. He looked at the warm sunlight outside the window and looked at the time on his phone. He irritably pulled the blanket over his head and complained like a pig.
"F * ck, why is there still a week!"
Su Mo tossed and turned in bed. In the end, he could not sleep. He got up and turned on the projector.
It was a picture of Ikeda.
Su Mo looked at the pictures one by one. The irritability on his face gradually disappeared and was slowly replaced by infatuation and longing.
Sigh, what is Chi Xiaoyu doing now?
He has been away for so long, did she miss him? Did she eat properly? Did she get bullied again?
The more he thought about it, the more annoyed he felt. He never thought that one day he would be forced to have a "long-distance relationship", and in such a way!
Of course, he did not dare to tell anyone that he had fallen in love with an NPC in the game. He even missed her.
After Su Mo looked at the picture for the second time, he finally threw away the remote control and lay on his bed. He felt that life without Ikeda was boring.
Of course, he quickly got up and washed up. He then sat in front of the workbench and began cramming his knowledge on architecture.
At the very least, he wanted to give Ikeda a little shock when the server was launched! In the future, he would be able to understand what he was talking about.
After reading for a while, he opened up his social media app and looked at the new messages in the group.
The few big players who played Sim City were all pulled into the same group and were poisoned by him every day. Finally, two of them were convinced to play the game together during the second beta.
Of course, he also needed to be lucky.
Flying Architecture: [Is the name list for the second beta players of Star Age out yet? I've been waiting for so long.]
Horse Wants to Eat Grass: [Not yet. I've been waiting on the official Weibo and the forums every day. There's not a single piece of news. I've already prepared the remaining forty thousand. Give me a chance to spend some money!]
The second beta gaming cabin cost fifty thousand. For many people, it was a huge sum of money. As for the few big players in the group, it was not much.
Horse Wants to Eat Grass: [Su Xiaomo, why are you so lucky? You got the first beta for free!]
Su Mo smiled with a face full of self-satisfaction.
Of course, his luck had always been good. Otherwise, how could he have met Chi Xiaoyu on his first day in the game?
Just as he was about to reply, he saw one of the big players in the group suddenly send a message.
Spring Rock: [Is this game really that fun?]
Su Mo was slightly stunned.
Spring Rock was a real big player. He was also a famous architect in real life. He was pulled into the group by another member of the group. Other than the initial greeting, he did not say anything else.
If he could get this guy into the game, Chi Xiaoyu would be very happy, right? With someone helping him, he would not be so tired.
Thinking of this, he hurriedly started to introduce the fun aspects of the game to him.
Su Xiaomo: [Of course! This game doesn't feel like a game at all. It's like transmigrating to a different world. Other than building, you can also fly!]
Su Xiaomo: [Video]
Su Xiaomo: [This is me running in the forest with Light Body Enhancement. Don't you think it's cool?]
Flying Architecture: [It's so cool! I want to learn this!]
Horse Wants to Eat Grass: [Ahhh, please pick me! I'm willing to pay a hundred thousand. This is a virtual reality game. I really want to play it.]
Far away in City B.
Yin Xing looked at the chat history on his computer and pursed his lips.
Ever since he was pulled into the group, he would occasionally look at the group's news. He also learned about Star Age from this group.
However, he did not have much interest in the game at that time. Or rather, other than the few single-player games that simulated the world, he had not been interested in anything else for a long time.
Until yesterday …
Yin Xing dragged the mouse again and clicked on the video that Su Xiaomo just sent.
The camera used a long distance shot and was firmly fixed on the young man. As he moved and jumped among the trees, the camera followed him.
Looking at his vigorous figure, Yin Xing's heart surged again.
After a long time, he lowered his eyes and reached out to touch his legs. He could not feel anything. From his waist down, he could not feel anything.
A year. He had been paralyzed in bed for a year. He might have to spend the rest of his life like this.
However …
Yin Xing's eyes fell on the computer again.
If what Su Xiaomo said was true, if he could really walk or even run in the game again …
Even if it lacked a little bit of realism …
Yin Xing clenched his fists. Whether it was possible or not, he would know after trying!
He released his fists and took a deep breath. After controlling his emotions, he picked up his phone and pressed the latest number in the call history.
The phone rang twice before it was picked up.
"Sister, I … I want to give it a try."
Yin Xing said with some difficulty. He heard the female voice on the other side of the phone choking with a "Okay".
His eyes were slightly red, but he controlled himself and only whispered, "Sister, thank you …"
On the other side, Yin Hong listened to her brother's voice that was no longer gloomy. Thinking back to the nightmarish year, she smiled and wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes.
"Don't be silly. Just wait for me."
After hanging up, she quickly dialed a number. The other side quickly picked up.
"Xu Er, my brother agreed."
She said seriously, "If what you said is true, and this game can let my brother stand up again and live like a normal person, all the conditions are negotiable."
In the office, Xu Yuheng leaned back in his chair, his eyes slightly curved behind his glasses.
He loosened his bow tie and said, "It's possible to play in the game.
"Of course it's possible in the game, but there's nothing I can do in real life. After all, we're making games, not medicine."
Yin Hong only then realized the ambiguity in her words. She frowned and said directly, "Anyway, as long as you know what I mean, it's fine. I want three slots for the second beta test."
Xu Yuheng was slightly stunned and laughed, "Three is too much."
"Isn't it just one hundred and fifty thousand? My Yin family can't afford you. "Yin Hong raised her eyebrows.
"You can't say that. There are only so many game cabins now. It can be said that there is a price but no supply." Xu Yuheng said, "At most, I can give you two. You can play with your brother."
In the end, after much persuasion, Yin Hong finally agreed.
Xu Yuheng just hung up the phone when another call came in. Seeing the caller ID, he paused and solemnly accepted the call. He was much more respectful than he was to Yin Hong.
"Hello, I'm Xu Yuheng."
"Hello, Mr. Xu. We talked to Mr. Yin yesterday. He said that he wants to talk to you."
"Okay, no problem."
The other side was silent for a few seconds. Then, a slightly old voice was heard. "Hello, I'm Yin Changping. You were looking for me yesterday?"
"Hello, Mr. Yin. I'm Xu Yuheng from the Xu Group …"
Before Xu Yuheng could finish, the old man interrupted him. "Let's not talk nonsense. I just want to ask you, can you really reunite me with my daughter in this game?"
"You should know about my daughter's situation beforehand, right?"
"Of course."
Xu Yuheng nodded.
This old man, Yin Changping, was considered a legend in the Chinese business circle.
He and his wife had helped each other in times of need. From knowing each other to spending a lifetime together, people were fond of talking about them. Some people even adapted them into a TV series.
However, it was a pity that their youngest daughter became a vegetable in a car accident and was in a coma for nearly 20 years. Although she had been relying on all kinds of expensive medicine and equipment to maintain her life, she had not woken up after so many years.
Putting himself in their shoes, Xu Yuheng felt that he could understand how the Yin family felt. Therefore, he decided to give it a try and contacted the Yin family yesterday.
However, he did not expect to alarm the big boss directly.
"This project has been tested. In theory, it is possible to connect the consciousness of a vegetative patient into the game. However, it has not been tested on a human yet."
Xu Yuheng did not hide anything and said bluntly.
"So, you're saying that you want to use my daughter as an experiment?" The old man's voice was obviously a little angry.
Xu Yuheng was silent.
It did sound like it. He knew that it was hard to accept, but …
"Mr. Yin, your daughter fell into a coma at the most beautiful age. It has been 20 years. Now that there is such a good opportunity, don't you want to give it a try?"
The old man was silent for a moment before he said, "Send one over first. I'll try it myself."
"I'm afraid it's not possible at the moment."
Xu Yuheng was in a difficult position. "The game cabin is only tested on healthy people under 40 years old. We don't have time for those over 40 yet, so you might have to wait."
"Healthy people? Then my daughter's body … "The old man was anxious again.
"That's why we need your daughter's health report. We can only give you an accurate answer after a detailed analysis." Xu Yuheng could only brace himself.
"Why can't you do this? You can't be sure …" The old man mumbled. Xu Yuheng could only smile.
The other party was silent for a while, but he did not hang up. Xu Yuheng did not rush him and waited patiently.
He knew that his promotion was not reliable, but with the Xu family's situation, he could only give it a shot.
"You're Xu … Xu … Ai, I'll call you Xiao Xu." The old man's voice sounded again.
Xu Yuheng nodded.
Then, he listened to the old man continue. "I saw the report you sent to my son. Your project is very interesting. I also know about the current difficulties."
"How about this? I won't enter the game for now," Mr. Yin said.
Old Mister Yin said, "If you can really let my daughter's consciousness enter this space and let her play and live in it, I will ask my son to fully support your Xu family."
"As for Lin Hua, you don't have to worry about him. As long as this project exists, nothing will happen to the Xu family."
Xu Yuheng did not expect this old man to make such a promise. He was shocked. Then, he heard the old man say, "Actually, according to the usual practice, I should buy this project.
"This breakthrough is so important to my daughter. Naturally, I can only be at ease when I have it in my hands."
Xu Yuheng's heart trembled. He pretended to be calm and said, "Then why did you …"
"Haha."
Mr. Yin smiled. "I went to find out about the history of this project. I also know the reason why the Xu family is so insistent on this project, as well as the effort and price you've paid.
"I can understand your feelings, and I also admire you. You two brothers are very much to my liking, so I'm willing to choose another method of cooperation."
Xu Yuheng's feelings were complicated. He did not know what to say for a moment.
"Okay, I'm not doing charity. I'll get someone to contact you later. Get the results as soon as possible. I'll wait for your good news."
After hanging up the phone, Xu Yuheng wiped the cold sweat on his forehead.
An innocent man gets into trouble because of his wealth. He had almost attracted stronger covetous eyes for Star Age. If Mr. Yin had really made a move, they might not have been able to defend themselves.
Fortunately …
Xu Yuheng calmed down. He looked at the list of names that he had not contacted. He hesitated for a moment, closed the folder, and threw it into the drawer.
Currently, the Yin and Yin families were enough. He could not bite off more than he could chew. Moreover, it was easy to fail.
He thought about what to do next. Soon, he received a call from the Yin family. Xu Yuheng started to get busy again.
In fact, he was not sure if the vegetative person could successfully enter the game, but … he would give it a try!
In the game.
Xu Sili did not know what his second brother was doing. After witnessing the upgrade of Star City, he went to Mu Shuang City with anticipation.
Mu Shuang City, just like its name, was a city that was covered in snow all year round.
The ultra-low temperature was like torture for Xu Sili. He hid in the shuttle's room and did not want to step out.
In the end, it was his strong belief that supported him. He accompanied Si Sheng to walk around Mu Shuang City.
However, even in such a geographical environment, interstellar beasts could still survive. Moreover, their numbers were not inferior to those around Star City.
Because they could not grow crops, Mu Shuang City relied on hunting for a living. Therefore, battles with interstellar beasts were inevitable.
The residents of Mu Shuang City who ate interstellar beasts as food felt more valiant compared to those who lived in other cities.
The citizens of other cities were filled with hatred and fear when they saw interstellar beasts. However, when the citizens of Mu Shuang City saw interstellar beasts, their eyes lit up.
Listening to them standing on the city wall and discussing what was delicious about interstellar beasts and how to make them delicious, Xu Sili felt that … this was something that he had never expected!
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