Chapter 344: Chapter 341 Everything is ready

Chapter 341 Everything is ready

Click!

Alvin pressed a cigarette butt into the ashtray.

Not much time had passed, but the ashtray was already filled with cigarette butts.

Smoking is harmful to health, but it helps to refresh and clear the mind.

To be honest, this game called MUO completely disrupted his thoughts.

The explosively funded game CG and the game's background, where two magnates used the Universe as their chessboard, thoroughly piqued Alvin's curiosity.

For Alvin, who was experiencing a game drought, this was simply a lifesaver.

But rational thought repeatedly told him that this game was very likely a huge trap.

However, there were thousands of reasons to falsify it, but there was also one irrefutable piece of evidence that proved it was not a lie—

The extremely expensive game CG!

Alvin did not believe that such a visually stunning CG was made just to make a quick buck.

This was not the style of a money-grabbing game!

What exactly was going on?

Just then, his phone rang.

Seeing the caller ID, Alvin raised an eyebrow, almost able to guess what the person on the other end was about to say.

Click!

He pressed the answer button, and before the other party could speak, Alvin spoke first.

"Simon, you want to talk to me about the game MCO, right?"

Simon: "Haha, nothing can be hidden from the great master. My Lord, please accept my prostration. I never thought I'd be able to play a virtual reality game in my lifetime, haha!"

Alvin: "Be prepared, this game is very likely fake."

Simon: "Fake? No way, the game's promotional video was so great, that company must be very powerful!"

Alvin: "The company that released this game is called Rimuru Interactive. I checked, it was just registered in the United States not long ago, a brand new company through and through."

Simon said indifferently, "What's wrong with that? Maybe it's a new company specifically established to operate this game?"

Alvin: "A company can be newly established, and funding sources can also be laundered online. But for any project to succeed, it's definitely not a matter of one or two days."

"The emergence of a commercially viable technology capable of overturning the World cannot be so silent."

"Do you remember the situation when VR technology first came out? Concepts, short films, reports, even the decision of a certain actress to shoot VR films, were all hyped up and spread everywhere."

"Now, do you still think MUO is normal?"

Simon: "..."

Isn't it just playing a game?

Do you really need to investigate their funding sources and their technical reserves?

Can't afford to offend, can't afford to offend!

Simon shivered, not daring to speak.

"Secondly, MUO completely deviates from game release norms. Have you ever seen a game that goes straight to Global release right from the start?"

Upon hearing this reason, Simon's eyes immediately lit up; he understood this!

Simon suddenly realized, "Now that you mention it, I remember. Most games need to go through closed beta and internal testing before they are released, right?"

Alvin: "Exactly."

Simon: "So? You're not planning to play this game?"

Alvin: "Pretty much. I can't just pay an intelligence tax."

Simon: "Is it about money? My Lord, let me send you a Supreme VIP helmet. It's not expensive, just a little over ten thousand."

Alvin's hand paused, then he clicked and lit another cigarette.

Damn, what a rich man!

Conversations like those between the wealthy Simon and the great master Alvin were actually not common, as most people were neither game masters nor rich.

For the average person, a game helmet worth over ten thousand was truly a luxury item.

But one thing was undeniable: this virtual reality game called MUO, which seemed to appear out of nowhere, had become popular.

Very popular!

Especially the promotional CG, which was reposted by countless content creators, and its views on video sites like Bilibili, Nico Nico Douga, and YouTube were off the charts.

Although many experts published articles expressing skepticism about virtual reality games, all of this could not dampen the public's curiosity about the game MUO.

Some reporters even conducted a sample survey, and nearly ninety percent of respondents explicitly expressed interest in the game.

Furthermore, five percent of respondents explicitly stated their willingness to purchase a helmet to try it out.

Don't think five percent is small; considering the price and the fact that there were no finished products on display, this number was truly exaggerated.

As for the internet, it was uniformly filled with discussions about virtual reality games.

Just as MUO was making waves on Earth 2333.

In the MCU Universe, on the Last Continent.

Preparations were also underway for the "rendezvous" and the final descent of the "Fourth Catastrophe" legion.

"My name is Milim Nava, a Demon Lord known as the 'Tyrant' in the Cardinal World, and Rimuru's best friend. Please take care of me from now on!"

Hearing Milim's introduction and seeing the constantly swaying cowlick on her head, everyone was incredibly surprised.

Is this... a Demon Lord?

"My name is Shion, Rimuru-sama's chief secretary. Please take care of me!"

"And me, and me! My name is Ramiris, Rimuru's friend and simple partner!"

Soon, White, Shuna, Gobta, Ms. Shizue, Veldora, and Treyni all introduced themselves.

The superhero of the Marvel Universe were all somewhat astonished.

After Rimuru was banished, he went to another World and conquered a new one?

With Ogre Mages, Goblins, Elves, and Demon Lords, it looked like a fantasy World!

Seeing the new companions introduce themselves, everyone quickly became interested.

Thunder God Thor directly sought out Demon Lord Milim for a fight!

Soon, the superhero of the Marvel Universe all gained an understanding of the reliability of these new companions.

As expected of Rimuru, none of his subordinates were weak.

With trust among companions, efficiency in doing things increased tremendously.

Although the purpose of the game was to harvest players like leeks, making them free labor, tricking them into spending and grinding to save energy, the initial player experience was still very necessary.

A basic base camp was indispensable!

A fortress-style Starting Town was built.

Of course, this small town was only a part of the entire main city—Noah City.

But since Tony was involved, the subsequent planning had already been done.

With Tony's wisdom, he naturally knew what might happen after players arrived.

To gain more labor—ahem, resources—players must be interested in the Mechanic profession!

Players must be made aware of the bright future of the Mechanic profession from the very beginning!

Though small, the Starting Town had everything, even a relatively complete industrial production line.

A large number of resurrected NPCs were recruited by Tony, essentially rebuilding the framework of Stark Industries.

High-end items like the Mark 50 nanotech Armor certainly couldn't be produced yet!

But he had already developed early universal Mark Armor!

Although this was related to Rimuru simplifying the manufacturing process, Tony's hands-on ability was truly admirable.

None of the superhero were foolish, and each of them had their own regrets they wanted to make up for, relatives and friends they wanted to save.

Therefore, almost every Super Hero was diligently training their inner strength.

Doctor Strange extensively screened all resurrected individuals with magic talent and began teaching them magic;

Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Captain America were constantly training their skills and improving their abilities.

Preparing to recruit players!

Even Banner, in a very short time, purified his blood, intending to create a Hulk Gene serum.

To mass-produce Hulks!

It must be said that people with goals and ambitions are exceptionally serious in their work.

And Rimuru's game system actually indirectly gave them the ability to break their physical limits.

They were NPCs, with the right to issue quests to players, but they also had player upgrade panels!

Since the Marvel superhero were so dedicated, Shion and others, who followed Rimuru's lead in everything, naturally did not want to hold My Lord back.

Each of them was exceptionally diligent!

Time flowed by.

In an instant, the time reached January 1st, which was the day MUO was released Globaly