Festival of Lights · Diwali
Lister built his strength, defeated Quint in their public duel, and accepted a mission to clear the Ghost-Eyed Giants from Rai Territory. After discovering a turquoise crystal guarded by a powerful Cyclops, he joined forces with Lawson and Quint to confront the giants, while Kailina moved toward the same prize.
Lister uncovered a vast turquoise vein, gained a countship and diplomatic authority from the Kingdom of Lucian, then entered Great Chu during the closed beta. In Jiangling Prefecture, he pursued a painting linked to an imperial secret treasure and drew player Chen Shanqiang and thief Wu Yan into his investigation of Assistant Commander Li.
Lister uncovered genuine visualization methods, defended Jiangxia from a demonic beast tide, and used his strength and saber instruction to gain influence among players. After killing General Yu and Duke Wei, he remained in Jiangling Prefecture and met a mysterious Faceless One sent to investigate him.
Lister returned to the Duchy of Will, helped Quint claim the dukedom, and began Act Two with a new quest to register Lucian with the Galactic Federation. He and Wang Yue entered the Alchemy Ruined City, where they met Hoffman and learned that Carven Dill had been waiting for Lister.
Lister returned to Lucian, registered the Merrick Civilization with the Galactic Federation, and joined the Arcane Army Group recruit camp to gain access to resources. He entered a competition for a special resource and began training alongside Wang Yue.
Lister won the recruit camp’s special resource, absorbed a Soul Crystal, and graduated into the Arcane Army Group as a captain. After proving his strength on Ship A73, he took a mission in the Yalan Civilization to capture or kill Powell, whom he recognized from his previous life.
Lister upgraded his equipment, strengthened the Merrick Civilization, and proved his power during a campaign against insectoid and rebel forces. After a deadly confrontation with Central Army officers, he led A73 through the Federation’s conscription mission and agreed to pursue promotion aboard the cruiser.
Lister advanced to Quasi-Hegemon, helped the Federation defeat Marquez and the Silver Mutual Aid Society, and was promoted to major. He chose to remain with Ship A73 and agreed to take a year’s leave while the cruiser was repaired.
Lister established the Merrick Government, recruited talent, and built up its civilization while serving with the Arcane Civilization’s military. He joined Roland’s secret venture to harvest Soul Crystals, helped kill a Soul-Devouring Spider mother, and returned stronger to find Jiji had awakened his own consciousness.
Lister founded the Merrick Civilization Army, advanced to major general, and led its first major campaign against the Sun Wheel Church. After defeating Archbishop Sunflare, he secured ships and alloy for Merrick and began building the army’s officers and military industry.
Lister ascended to Hegemon, secured Merrick’s level-four status, and conquered the Babylon and Blue Cluster Galaxies while building alliances. After centuries of preparation, he and his allies struck Beta and Witchcraft with Boren’s collapsing mechanical core, leaving both civilizations reeling.
Lister defeated the Galactic Federation’s enemies, built a new coalition, and expanded his power while the Undying Legion fought the Void Corridor and other factions. The Machine-Slaying Federation was founded with control over thirty-six galaxies, while a future war with the Star Machine Civilization remained more than three hundred years away.
Lister expanded the Machine-Slaying Federation through the great purge, destroyed the Star Machine Civilization, and helped oversee the fusion of the players’ universe with his own. He repelled the Emerald Royal Court’s invasion and killed two World Annihilation experts, then received notice that the players’ server would soon shut down unless he postponed it.
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