Qin Chuan looked away from the holographic screen and surveyed the faces in the Command Center.
He knew words could only persuade people so far.
To truly win them over, he would have to prove himself through action and results.
"I've made my position on choosing a faction clear."
"The Blue Star Guardians are more than a name. They're a responsibility—and a thorny path that may be our only way to survive."
He opened his personal interface and tapped the "Blue Star Guardians" option.
[Faction selection confirmed: Blue Star Guardians.] [You have joined the "Blue Star Guardians" faction.] [Based on your past actions and current influence, you have been granted temporary authority: "Regional Convener (Magic City)."] [Regional Convener (Magic City): Within the Magic City region, you may issue regional quests to "players" who have not chosen a faction or who have joined the "Blue Star Guardians." You may also make preliminary assessments of their quest contributions.]
A string of notifications appeared before Qin Chuan.
"Regional Convener?"
The authority surprised him, but it made sense.
Apocalypse seemed intent on giving capable "players" a measure of power from the outset to speed up the Age of Divine Selection.
He shared his new authority with everyone in the Command Center.
Seeing it, the representatives of the smaller factions who had still been wavering leaned a little further toward Qin Chuan.
Following the Night Roaming God meant more opportunities and resources, at least in Magic City.
"The Main Quest, 'Spark of Civilization,' concerns the fate of our entire faction. We must hold the Magic City Stronghold and continue to build it up."
Qin Chuan's tone left no room for argument.
"The regional quest, 'Reclaim Lost Areas,' is our first priority."
"Season Star, gather the stronghold's fighters and push the defensive line outward.