Total War Mode!
This setting has never existed in any of the previous Instance on Azure Star. Time setting can be said to be the most basic element of an Instance.
Without a time limit, weaker Challengers could simply waste time in the Instance, thus avoiding subsequent Instance.
Logically speaking, Firmament should never approve of such a setting.
[Firmament Notification Instance: Considering the Instance's size and difficulty, Designer Lin Ye has added a free time setting to allow Challengers more preparation time.]
[Furthermore, time in this Instance has been accelerated. For anyone participating in or spectating this Instance, time will flow at a rate hundreds of times faster than in the real world. Leaving the Instance at any time will not affect the Challengers's point in time in the real world.]
Upon hearing Firmament's explanation, Itō Hidetaka burst out laughing again.
"Emperor Majesty, this is truly interesting."
"I think the difficulty of the Firmament was lowered because the Lin Ye Instance was designed to be too difficult," Itō Hidetaka explained happily.
"If we have unlimited time, then we can relax and prepare. It's not too late to launch a full-scale attack on the Eagle Sauce when everything is ready!"
"We will not declare war on the Eagle Sauce unless it is fully prepared; we will simply drag this out."
"We will only attack if everything is absolutely foolproof; that way, the mission will definitely be accomplished!"
Faced with Itō Hidetaka's somewhat presumptuous idea, Firmament issued a warning:
[Firmament Notification: According to Designer Lin Ye's settings, the Challengers's controlled Eastern Ocean Island forces have already invaded multiple countries and have a very poor reputation in the international community! The world's superpower Eagle Sauce Country, has designated the Eastern Ocean Islands as an "extremely dangerous country."]
[The overdevelopment of Eastern Ocean Island Eagle Sauce! Furthermore, the Eagle Sauce Country is also a nation that advocates war and may declare war on Eastern Ocean Island at any time! Challengers, please plan your actions carefully.]
Itō Hidetaka's face immediately turned awkward.
Isn't this just playing with them?
It's said there's no time limit, but even if we don't act, the Eagle Sauce Country will launch an attack. This kind of setup is actually more frightening than the previous setup with a fixed time.
Because with the previous fixed time slots, at least you knew which periods were safe for you. Now, you have no idea when the Eagle Sauce Country might attack you.
"Ito-kun, your war philosophy is far too outdated," the Emperor rebuked with some disappointment.
"This Instance simulates an incredibly realistic world. Although there are no detailed quest instructions, that doesn't mean you can be without a quest mindset."
"Opportunities for war are always fleeting; don't you know the principle of striking first?"
If the Eagle Sauce Country launches an attack on us, our chances of winning will be greatly reduced!
As he spoke, the Emperor let out a long sigh.
"Ito-kun, have you forgotten why we came here? It's for the dignity of our Great He Clan! Are you just going to keep wasting our time here and make the other Daiwa laugh at us?"
Faced with the Emperor's reprimand, Itō Hidetaka dared not utter a word and could only obediently nod.
As a top-tier Level 4 powerhouse, the Emperor's ideas about war must be ahead of their time, something Itō Hidetaka truly admires.
However... he had a vague feeling that the Emperor seemed to be too immersed in his role.
I feel like I've really started to see myself as the ruler of this Eastern Ocean Island.
After a moment's thought, the Emperor also posed a question to the Firmament.
"Firmament, could you explain to us what you just mentioned about Total War in Mission One?"
Total War Mode is the complete version of Raging Waves, also known as Open World Mode! In this mode, Challengers have complete freedom; you can control the Military Ordnance and weapons you bring into the Instance and launch an attack on the Eagle Sauce in any form.
At the same time, as the rulers of the Eastern Ocean Island, you can manipulate any NPCs and existing resources on the Eastern Ocean Island. You can command NPCs to develop the economy, command NPCs to forge weapons for you, recruit soldiers on the Eastern Ocean Island, and expand your military strength!
Furthermore, you could even invade other parts of Earth Online world to plunder resources before challenging the Eagle Sauce...
[In Total War Mode, anything is possible; you are now a part of this world.]
After Firmament explanation was finished, the Emperor was filled with utter shock.
This is truly something I've never heard of or seen before!
So this is how Instance can be designed!
Apart from one major mission objective, there are no other restrictions.
Or rather, the moment you enter the Instance, all Challengers have already become part of this Earth Online!
The Emperor had to admit that this kind of Instance setting captivated him.
Wasn't his life's work all about making the Dahe Settlement like the Eastern Ocean Island in the Instance?!
A greedy yet profound smile appeared on the Emperor's face.
"Ito-kun, this kind of Instance setting is a sacred place for our Great He Clan to show our strength!" The Emperor's mood suddenly improved, and he gently picked up the teacup on the table and began to sip.
Seeing the Emperor's sudden relaxation, Itō Hidetaka also smiled.
"Emperor Majesty, do you already have a battle plan?"
The Emperor nodded slightly, exuding a strong aura of power.
"I admit that Lin Ye's Instance design is unparalleled, but this one Total War Mode is enough to influence the future Instance landscape of Azure Star."
"However... it's clear that this was only his initial attempt, so there are numerous flaws in the Instance settings!"
Itō Hidetaka, still maintaining a respectful demeanor, asked:
"Please make it clear, Your Majesty the Emperor."
"Hmph... The NPCs on the Eastern Ocean Islands are perfectly at our disposal. We can have them build our war preparations, use the Eastern Ocean Islands ' resources to improve our equipment, and at the same time, recruit soldiers reasonably while ensuring the loyalty of the populace!"
"Eastern Ocean Island has a population of 100 million. Even if we don't consider more, recruiting nine million soldiers shouldn't be a problem."
"With us Challengers added to that, we'll have ten million troops! Or even more if we're being demanding!"
"Furthermore, the Instance doesn't explicitly specify how we need to win. We can ambush the Eagle Sauce, pretend to appease Eagle Sauce and then suddenly switch sides... we can even steal Eagle Sauce technology!"
It must be said that the Emperor, as a top-tier leader, had a far superior Itō Hidetaka.
This insight captivated Itō Hidetaka.
From this perspective, the vulnerability does indeed exist in Lin Ye's Instance.
Or perhaps he never imagined that the Daiwa Settlement would swarm out, causing a deviation when Firmament adjusted the difficulty of the Instance.
If he can truly conquer this Instance, Itō Hidetaka can return to the pinnacle of his power!
"His Majesty the Emperor is wise!" Ito Hideaki exclaimed from the bottom of his heart.