Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Chao, an unknown figure, is chosen for the War of Kings competition.
• Qin Chao's videos showcasing military simulations go viral, impressing opponents.
• Xu Meng invites players for the Blue Team, including Zhang Siming and Nan Shan.
• Nan Shan's past as a cheater is exposed by Xu Meng, leading to his account ban.

Character Developments

• Qin Chao establishes himself as a formidable opponent with his military simulation background.
• Zhang Siming's persistence and determination are shown as he tries to join the competition.
• Nan Shan's past actions catch up to him, leading to public exposure and account ban.

Significant Themes

• The impact of military simulation and experience on competition.
• The consequences of past actions (Nan Shan's cheating).
• Determination and persistence (Zhang Siming's efforts to join the competition).

Character Interactions

• Qin Chao's videos impress his opponents, Heroic Sniper and Fang Shuo.
• Zhang Siming interacts with Fang Shuo, seeking advice on joining the competition.
• Xu Meng interacts with players, inviting them to the Blue Team and exposing Nan Shan's past.
• Netizens engage in the comments section, discussing and laughing at Nan Shan's situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Siming successfully convinces his club manager to participate in the intensive training for the Confrontation Tournament, attracting other professional players to do the same.
• Zhu Meng's new product, the Mirage Game Set, gains attention and hype in the media, with predictions of a new form of internet and gaming lifestyle.
• Huan Yue announces the Death Roulette Tournament, attracting over 10,000 registrants in an hour. Other whales follow suit, leading to a discussion about collaboration.

Character Developments

• Zhang Siming shows initiative and persuasive skills in convincing his manager, demonstrating his dedication to his career.
• Huan Yue shows ambition and strategic thinking in considering collaboration with other whales for a larger event.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and initiative: Characters like Zhang Siming and Huan Yue show ambition and take initiative to improve their situations.
• Innovation and change: Zhu Meng's product represents a potential shift in gaming and internet technology.
• Competition and collaboration: The whales' actions show both competition and the potential for collaboration.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Siming interacts with Xu Meng and his club manager, persuading them to support his participation in the Confrontation Tournament.
• Huan Yue interacts with other whales, initially feeling targeted but later proposing collaboration for a larger event.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Players organize a "War of Kings" competition, with over 300,000 registrations.
• Xu Meng, the game's creator, gets involved, providing technical support, prizes, and titles.
• The event is renamed the "Ultimate Death Bluffing Tournament" and divided into five major divisions.
• Xu Meng releases a video showcasing virtual reality card tricks, generating excitement and more registrations.

Character Developments

• Song Zhicheng: Shows initiative and efficiency in managing the event, ensuring it runs smoothly.
• Xu Meng: Demonstrates his creativity and generosity by providing unique prizes and engaging with players.

Significant Themes

• Player engagement and initiative: Players take the lead in organizing an event, showing their enthusiasm and understanding of the game.
• Virtual reality immersion: Xu Meng's video highlights the potential of VR gaming, blurring the line between reality and virtual world.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhicheng and Xu Meng: They work together, with Song Zhicheng handling operations and Xu Meng providing support and decisions.
• Players and Zhu Meng: Players initially criticize Zhu Meng for being stingy, but their opinion changes after seeing Xu Meng's video, leading to increased event enthusiasm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Hui, leading Zhu Meng's online battle against radical feminists, reaches her Weiguang blacklist limit.
• Xu Meng releases a video on P Station, showing him creating a game prop, which angers Yang Hui.
• Yang Hui shifts her criticism to Zhu Meng's new game, War of Kings, questioning their ability to produce a masterpiece.
• Yang Hui reveals her involvement in New Force Game Station's flagship title, Concord Agent, to gain credibility.
• DEI uses media scores and voice actor strikes to target Frost Snow Project, affecting its console updates.

Character Developments

• Yang Hui: Her relentless online attacks against Zhu Meng and Xu Meng lead her to reveal her involvement in Concord Agent, giving her a momentary advantage in the argument.
• Xu Meng: He remains unfazed by the online attacks and focuses on developing War of Kings, showing his determination and confidence in his work.

Significant Themes

• The power of online influence and public opinion.
• The importance of diversity and inclusion in games, as highlighted by DEI's attacks on Frost Snow Project.
• The determination and resilience of the Zhu Meng team in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Yang Hui vs. Netizens: Yang Hui's online arguments with netizens highlight her limited understanding of game development and her desperation to discredit Zhu Meng.
• Xu Meng vs. Yang Hui: Although not directly interacting, Xu Meng's calm and focused approach to game development contrasts with Yang Hui's impulsive and angry responses.
• DEI vs. Zhu Meng: DEI's use of media scores and voice actor strikes to target Frost Snow Project shows their determination to disrupt Zhu Meng's operations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The English voice actors for the Frost Snow Project go on strike, with seven US voice actors leading the protest.
• Xu Meng decides not to suspend English dubbing and instead plans to replace the striking voice actors with British or other non-US alternatives.
• Xu Meng suggests using AI technology to upgrade game characters to speak for themselves, eliminating the need for human voice actors.

Character Developments

• Xu Meng demonstrates his calm and strategic approach to handling crises, prioritizing the game's progress over the strike.
• Song Zhicheng shows loyalty and efficiency in executing Xu Meng's decisions.
• Laura Jones, the lead striking voice actor, initially expects to negotiate and return to work but is surprised and panicked when she's fired and threatened with a lawsuit.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and innovation in business, as seen in Xu Meng's decision to explore AI technology for voice acting.
• The power dynamics between employees and management, with the voice actors attempting to assert their influence and Xu Meng responding firmly.

Character Interactions

• Xu Meng and Song Zhicheng work closely together, with Song Zhicheng following Xu Meng's lead and executing his decisions.
• Laura Jones interacts with her striking colleagues via social media, encouraging them to maintain their protest while secretly planning to compromise and return to work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Voice actors' strike against Frost Snow Project (FSP) leads to termination of their contracts and suspension of English voice acting.
• Players react negatively to the strike, supporting FSP's decision.
• A Brazilian player, Kabo, creates an "SBI Warning" curator page on Vapour, criticizing SBI's influence on games.
• SBI retaliates by doxxing Kabo, leading to cyber violence and threats of physical violence.

Character Developments

• Mi Lun, a British voice actress, shows concern for her colleagues' job security and financial stability.
• Laura and the striking voice actors realize the severity of their actions and the consequences.
• Kabo, initially angry, becomes determined to fight against SBI despite facing cyber violence and threats.
• Zhu Meng, FSP's operations team, stands firm against SBI and supports Kabo's efforts.

Significant Themes

• The power of collective action and organization (players supporting Kabo's initiative).
• Consequences of reckless actions (voice actors' strike leading to job loss and income interruption).
• Freedom of expression vs. cyber violence and threats (Kabo's right to express his opinion vs. SBI's retaliation and extremists' threats).

Character Interactions

• Mi Lun interacts with the voice actor group, expressing her concerns and disapproval of the strike.
• Laura and the striking voice actors face backlash from other group members and players.
• Kabo interacts with players worldwide, rallying support against SBI.
• Zhu Meng interacts with players, supporting Kabo's efforts and standing against SBI.
• SBI interacts with Kabo, threatening and doxxing him, leading to cyber violence and threats from extremists.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kabo, a simple player, unintentionally touches a sensitive topic, drawing unwanted attention.
• Xu Meng, through Xiao Meng, offers Kabo refuge in Xia Country to avoid danger.
• Kabo agrees to leave, following Xiao Meng's instructions for a safe exit.

Character Developments

• Kabo: Realizes the seriousness of the situation and decides to leave for Xia Country.
• Xu Meng: Shows concern for Kabo's safety and extends an invitation to him.
• Xiao Meng: Demonstrates her intelligence and power, acting as a guide and protector for Kabo.

Significant Themes

• Safety and Security: Kabo's need for protection and Xu Meng's offer of refuge highlight the theme of safety and security.
• Trust and Friendship: Xu Meng's trust in Kabo and Kabo's acceptance of Xu Meng's offer indicate a growing friendship.
• Power and Influence: Xiao Meng's abilities showcase the power and influence of Zhu Meng.

Character Interactions

• Kabo and Xiao Meng: Kabo is initially frightened by Xiao Meng's appearance but later accepts her guidance.
• Xu Meng and Kabo: Xu Meng extends an invitation to Kabo, showing concern for his safety.
• Xiao Meng and Xu Meng: Xiao Meng assists Xu Meng in helping Kabo, demonstrating their teamwork.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ultimate Death Bluffing Tournament begins with preliminary rounds, attracting many players despite its lack of professionalism and high element of luck.
• Cheating becomes rampant, with players using various cheats like stretching necks to see cards, dodging bullets, and becoming invincible.
• Xu Meng, the Zhu Meng operations team leader, decides to implement harsh anti-cheat measures, turning cheaters into pig-headed men and allowing referees to eliminate them with a Pig Slaughtering Knife or other weapons.
• Nan Shan, a disgraced cheater, joins the tournament using a new War of Kings cheat. However, he's immediately detected and faces the consequences of the anti-cheat system.

Character Developments

• Xu Meng demonstrates his ruthless approach to maintaining game fairness and dealing with cheaters.
• Nan Shan, despite his cheating being exposed, remains defiant and tries to cheat again.

Significant Themes

• Fairness and integrity in gaming.
• The consequences of cheating.
• The role of referees and hosts in maintaining game integrity.

Character Interactions

• Xu Meng interacts with the event referees and hosts, demonstrating the anti-cheat measures and weapons.
• Nan Shan interacts with the cheat vendor, discussing his new cheat and its effectiveness.
• The competition host eliminates a pig-headed cheater at Nan Shan's table.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Shan, a cheater, is exposed and eliminated in the competition, sparking outrage and amusement among viewers.
• Zhu Meng's anti-cheat measures turn cheaters into Pig-headed Men, leading to brutal eliminations by hosts.
• The Frost Snow Project announces an Immersive Harem feature for VR, surpassing players' expectations and outshining Divine Bird's preview.

Character Developments

• Nan Shan's cheating is exposed, leading to his elimination and loss of reputation.
• Lu Ming, the chief planner of Divine Bird, faces setbacks and feels powerless against Zhu Meng's advancements.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of cheating and dishonesty.
• The impact of technological advancements on gaming experiences.
• Competition and rivalry in the gaming industry.

Character Interactions

• Nan Shan interacts with the host, who eliminates him after discovering his cheating.
• Lu Ming interacts with Xu Meng, expressing his frustration and pleading for Zhu Meng to target Mirror World Story instead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ming discovers that Frost Snow Project (Xu Meng's company) and Mirror World Story (Konjac Games' new project) have a livestream preview at the same time, potentially conflicting with Divine Bird's interests.
• Lu Ming learns that Mirror World Story is having a large-scale paid test in a month, which he believes is targeting Divine Bird.
• Lu Ming expresses his frustration with his boss, Fei Zhiyuan, who has been prioritizing revenue over game quality and community health.

Character Developments

• Lu Ming: Becomes increasingly frustrated with his boss's decisions, leading to resentment and a desire to leave Konjac Games.
• Xu Meng: Shows interest in hiring Lu Ming for Zhu Meng, valuing his talent and skills.

Significant Themes

• The tension between game quality and revenue-driven decisions.
• The impact of management decisions on game communities and development team morale.
• The potential for talent to be overlooked or undervalued in the workplace.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ming and Xu Meng: Lu Ming seeks Xu Meng's help in dealing with Mirror World Story, while Xu Meng tries to recruit Lu Ming for Zhu Meng.
• Lu Ming and Fei Zhiyuan: Lu Ming's resentment towards Fei Zhiyuan grows due to his boss's decisions that negatively impact Divine Bird and its community.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ming, disappointed with Zhu Meng's decision not to heavily target Mirror World Story, hopes for bad test data to shift focus back to Divine Bird.
• Song Zhicheng announces Zhu Meng's participation in the Tokyo Game Show, causing concern among players but also excitement.
• Huan Yue, a player, plans to attend the Tokyo Game Show to meet his waifus.
• The gaming circle enters a period of calm as Zhu Meng steadily advances its projects.
• Kabo, after returning to Xia Country, focuses on the anti-SBI cause and manages the [SBI Warning] curator page.
• Softofft Game Box approaches Zhu Meng for a simultaneous launch of War of Kings.
• Chen Junyi accelerates the launch of the Chu Yun server.
• Xu Meng decides to abandon the previous three-step marketing plan and adopt a two-pronged approach for War of Kings.
• The overseas market for the Mirage Game Set enters a state of short supply, with Niiiko successfully buying a complete set.
• Niiiko participates in the Ultimate Death Bluffing Tournament using the Mirage Game Set.
• The Tokyo Game Show begins, with Zhu Meng exhibiting the Frost Snow Project.

Character Developments

• Lu Ming shows his loyalty to Divine Bird but also understands the company's priorities.
• Huan Yue demonstrates his dedication to his waifus and excitement for the Tokyo Game Show.
• Kabo shows determination in fighting against SBI and managing the [SBI Warning] curator page.
• Xu Meng exhibits confidence and adaptability in changing his marketing strategy for War of Kings.
• Niiiko shows his competitive spirit and excitement for the Ultimate Death Bluffing Tournament.

Significant Themes

• The impact of company priorities on individual goals (Lu Ming, Zhu Meng).
• Dedication and excitement for virtual experiences and waifus (Huan Yue, Niiiko).
• Determination and resilience in the face of adversity (Kabo).
• Adaptability and flexibility in business strategies (Xu Meng).
• The growing demand and desire for more VR content and interactive gameplay.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ming interacts with Zhu Meng, hoping for a shift in focus but understanding the company's priorities.
• Huan Yue interacts with other players, discussing the Tokyo Game Show and his plans to meet his waifus.
• Kabo interacts with Zhu Meng employees, seeking help and expressing his gratitude.
• Xu Meng interacts with Zhu Meng employees, discussing the new marketing strategy for War of Kings.
• Niiiko interacts with his live broadcast audience, sharing his excitement for the Ultimate Death Bluffing Tournament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Konjac Games' Mirror World Story booth is placed directly across from Zhu Meng's Frost Snow Project booth, leading to intense competition.
• Both companies showcase their games with elaborate Cosplay performances, with Mirror World Story's being more provocative, causing a stir among attendees.
• Konjac Games attracts more players than Zhu Meng due to easier gameplay and shorter queue times, with a healthier male-to-female player ratio.
• Both companies engage in promotional wars, with Konjac Games pushing aggressively and Zhu Meng adopting a strategic retreat approach to raise competition costs.

Character Developments

• Fei Zhiyuan, CEO of Konjac Games, is proud and exhilarated by the success of Mirror World Story, seeing it as a significant victory against Zhu Meng.
• Xu Meng, CEO of Zhu Meng, remains calm and strategic, instructing Chen Junyi to raise competition costs before temporarily stepping back.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry between game companies.
• The impact of marketing and promotional strategies on a game's success.
• The importance of understanding and catering to player preferences and behaviors.

Character Interactions

• Huan Yue and the Heroic Sniper, both players, are drawn to Mirror World Story's provocative Cosplay performances and shorter queue times, despite their initial loyalty to Zhu Meng.
• Fei Zhiyuan and his team celebrate their victories against Zhu Meng, while Xu Meng and Chen Junyi strategize their response to Konjac Games' aggressive promotions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Meng, disillusioned with large-scale exhibitions, misses the Cologne Game Show.
• At the Zhu Meng booth, a large device is revealed, containing cosplayers representing characters from the Frost Snow Project.
• Players compete in a game of "Dragon Palace Treasure Plunder" to press a button that activates the device, revealing a coser corresponding to a character.
• The cosers interact with the winners, creating a lively atmosphere.
• When Kabo, Hoshino, and Niiiko win, all 10 cosers appear simultaneously, surrounding Hoshino for a group photo.

Character Developments

• Xu Meng's disillusionment with large-scale exhibitions leads him to skip the Cologne Game Show, but his mischievous ideas are still present through the event he planned.
• Hoshino, initially excited, becomes nervous and stiff when surrounded by the cosers after winning.

Significant Themes

• The theme of luck and chance, as seen in Hoshino's high-probability win.
• The excitement and entertainment value of interactive events in gaming culture.

Character Interactions

• Hoshino and Kabo meet again at the event, standing together to explore the mystery of the large device.
• Huan Yue expresses his frustration and encouragement to Heroic Sniper, showing his competitive spirit.
• Hoshino interacts with the cosers after winning, showing his nervousness and excitement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Meng's booth gains massive attention with the 'live cosplayer card draw' gimmick, overshadowing Mirror World Story's booth.
• Lu Cong announces the official release of War of Kings, causing a stir among players.
• Huan Yue and Heroic Sniper win big prizes, revealing news about Zhu Meng's upcoming projects and updates.
• Mirror World Story's paid test begins, with increased marketing costs to compete with Zhu Meng's attention-grabbing tactics.
• Mirror World Story's paid test is a success, ranking third on the Mobile Game Bestseller List.

Character Developments

• Lu Cong, Zhu Meng's representative, shows confidence and strategic planning in handling the event.
• Huan Yue and Heroic Sniper, as key players, display their skills and teamwork in winning the card draws.
• Gong Feng, Mirror World Story's project manager, faces anxiety and pressure due to Zhu Meng's success, leading to increased marketing efforts.

Significant Themes

• Risk and Reward: Fei Zhiyuan's all-in strategy showcases the high risks and potential rewards of aggressive marketing and early policy adoption.
• Competition and Adaptation: The rivalry between Zhu Meng and Mirror World Story highlights the need for constant adaptation and innovation in the competitive gaming industry.
• Player Engagement: The focus on player interaction and experience, as seen in Zhu Meng's event, is crucial for success in the gaming market.

Character Interactions

• Huan Yue and Heroic Sniper's teamwork and camaraderie are evident in their gameplay and communication.
• Lu Cong's interactions with the players and the audience showcase his charisma and event management skills.
• Gong Feng's internal struggle and communication with his team reflect the pressure and responsibility he feels as a project manager.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirror World Story's first battle is a success, leading to celebrations and bonuses for the team.
• Konjac Games introduces aggressive strategies to stimulate player spending, including multiple gacha pools and generous refund policies.
• Players react positively to Mirror World Story, appreciating its scale and content, unlike Frost Snow Project.
• Heroic Sniper, a streamer, is banned for rerolling accounts and streaming Mirror World Story, causing other streamers to pause their Mirror World Story content out of caution.

Character Developments

• Fei Zhiyuan, the boss, is shown to be fair and generous with bonuses, but also firm with those who don't meet expectations (like Chen Peng).
• Huan Yue, a player, is cautious about the game's content but enjoys the story and characters.
• Heroic Sniper, another player, is frustrated with the game's regulations and decides to stop playing.

Significant Themes

• The game's aggressive strategies to stimulate spending and player engagement.
• The positive player reception of Mirror World Story's content, contrasting with Frost Snow Project.
• The impact of regulations and bans on streamers and the game's promotion.

Character Interactions

• Fei Zhiyuan interacts with his team, rewarding them for their hard work and success.
• Players interact with the game, enjoying its content but also facing challenges like bans and regulations.
• Streamers interact with each other, sharing information and deciding to pause Mirror World Story content due to the risks involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirror World Story faces live streaming bans due to revealing character outfits, but male characters are exempt, leading to an influx of female streamers and players.
• Despite challenges like censorship, bugs, and troll attacks, Mirror World Story maintains momentum and attracts a large female player base.
• A controversy arises over the game's plot, leading to a heated debate between male and female players.
• Fei Zhiyuan celebrates the game's success but is soon informed that the art director, Okamoto Yoshimori, has a history of drawing heavy-taste loli doujinshi, causing an uproar among players.

Character Developments

• Fei Zhiyuan: Starts aggressive marketing to attract female players, initially successful but later faces backlash due to Okamoto's past.
• Okamoto Yoshimori: Revealed to have a history of drawing controversial doujinshi, causing distress among players who love his character, Spirit Language Flower Xingyue.

Significant Themes

• The impact of aggressive marketing tactics on player demographics and game perception.
• The consequences of hiring controversial creators and the potential backlash from players.
• The power dynamics between male and female players in online gaming communities.

Character Interactions

• Fei Zhiyuan and Gong Feng: Work together to navigate the game's challenges, with Fei Zhiyuan making decisions that sometimes backfire.
• Male and female players: Engage in heated debates and arguments over the game's plot and design choices, leading to a divide within the player base.
• Okamoto Yoshimori and players: Okamoto's past is revealed, causing distress and anger among players who love his character, Spirit Language Flower Xingyue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fei Zhiyuan discovers a controversy surrounding Okamoto Yoshimori's past work, causing outrage among players.
• The Mirror World Story team releases an announcement and Okamoto's statement to address the issue, but players remain unsatisfied.
• Protesters gather outside Konjac Games' headquarters, demanding refunds and apologies.

Character Developments

• Fei Zhiyuan struggles to maintain composure and control the situation, showing his leadership and concern for the company's reputation.
• Okamoto Yoshimori remains unaware of the controversy, demonstrating his naivety and lack of understanding of the situation.

Significant Themes

• The power of public opinion and social media in influencing a company's reputation and sales.
• The importance of transparency and honesty in addressing controversies.

Character Interactions

• Fei Zhiyuan and Kong Zhuoran work together to manage the crisis, showing their professional relationship and trust.
• Okamoto Yoshimori's translator struggles to communicate the situation to him, highlighting the language barrier and Okamoto's isolation.
• The Mirror World Story team members are united in their concern and panic over the crisis, demonstrating their team spirit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Konjac Games faces a protest from players, with trucks and posters blocking the entrance, causing employees to be unable to leave.
• The company's revenue plummets due to player refunds and negative publicity.
• A video exposing the physical conflict between employees and models is released, further damaging Konjac Games' reputation.
• A key model involved in the incident goes missing, and attempts to find her fail.
• A marketing deputy manager of Mirror World Story resigns and accuses the company of hiring a molester, leading to Fei Zhiyuan's outburst.

Character Developments

• Fei Zhiyuan, the CEO, becomes increasingly angry and frustrated as the situation spirals out of control, leading to a violent outburst.
• Gong Feng, the HR director, struggles to handle the situation and faces Fei Zhiyuan's wrath.
• Okamoto Yoshimori, a key employee, is accused of being a molester, leading to his eventual dismissal.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and corruption within the company.
• The consequences of poor management and disregard for employee well-being.
• The impact of negative publicity and player backlash on a company's reputation and revenue.

Character Interactions

• Fei Zhiyuan and Gong Feng: Fei Zhiyuan grows increasingly frustrated with Gong Feng's inability to handle the situation, leading to a tense interaction.
• Fei Zhiyuan and Okamoto Yoshimori: Although not directly interacting, Fei Zhiyuan's decision to lower Okamoto's bonus and postpone it, and later his outburst upon learning of Okamoto's actions, show his disapproval and anger towards Okamoto.
• The models and employees: The models involved in the incident become targets of blame, while the employees face the consequences of the company's actions, leading to a divide between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Konjac Games' Mirror World Story faces severe backlash due to revelations about the project team's misconduct.
• The game is accused of having "pornographic and vulgar content" involving minors, leading to an immediate shutdown by the authorities.
• Konjac Games is fined 18 million and ordered to refund users, despite initially refusing to do so.

Character Developments

• Fei Zhiyuan, the CEO of Konjac Games, is shocked and dismayed by the turn of events, struggling to decide whether to continue investing in Mirror World Story or let it die.
• Gong Feng, the project leader, is willing to take the blame and resign but is told to go on unpaid leave instead.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unethical business practices and the importance of accountability.
• The power dynamics between game companies and regulatory bodies.
• The impact of public opinion on a company's reputation and survival.

Character Interactions

• Fei Zhiyuan and Gong Feng discuss the company's response to the crisis, with Fei Zhiyuan refusing to issue refunds and insisting on keeping Gong Feng on unpaid leave.
• Players unitedly demand refunds and express their anger towards Konjac Games, lighting firecrackers outside the company building.
• Xu Meng, Song Zhicheng, and Chen Mengling discuss the situation, acknowledging Four-Dimensional Games' involvement and the industry's eagerness to see Konjac Games fail.

Key Plot Points and Events

• "Mirror World Story" is abruptly taken offline after 24 days due to severe issues, causing Konjac Games significant damage.
• "War of Kings" obtains its ISBN through a Green Channel and launches on Zhu Meng's self-built platform, allowing direct downloads for domestic and international players using the Mirage Game Set.
• "War of Kings" launches globally on November 1st, topping the regional bestseller list and entering the global top three within hours. The game's large client size causes server congestion, with many players unable to enter the game immediately.

Character Developments

• Zhu Meng and his team are focused on launching "War of Kings", with the company running smoothly despite the chaos at Konjac Games.
• Kabo gains significant popularity as an anti-DEI pioneer, drawing attention to "War of Kings" and its conflict with "Concord Agent".

Significant Themes

• The impact of game quality and controversies on a company's reputation and revenue.
• The power of hardware and a self-built platform in driving game sales and user engagement.
• The global attention and potential of "War of Kings" as a buy-to-play game.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Meng's team works diligently to prepare for "War of Kings"'s launch.
• Kabo's anti-DEI stance draws attention to "War of Kings" and its conflict with "Concord Agent".
• Players eagerly await the launch of "War of Kings", with many unable to enter the game due to server congestion.