Shutdown Celebration

The square in North Wind Fortress was already bustling with activity.

"The best-tasting red wine in North Wind Fortress!"

"Frost Wolf coat, a luxurious adornment for Northern Nobles."

"Lakman's Fine Steel Greatsword, once the favorite weapon of the rulers of North Wind Fortress Keep! Now, with tears in my eyes, it's only 180 Gold Coin!"

Looking for teammates to play with after the server opens. No Wild Sorcerer! No Wild Sorcerer!

"Guild recruiting! Magic Coin, the fantasy world for all mage enthusiasts."

The players gathered together as if it were a festival, shouting incessantly. They wore gaudy clothes, or even no clothes at all, and cheered noisily in the square, striking some indecent poses.

Even the residents who were used to the chaos caused by the Starfallers kept their doors and windows tightly shut, fearing that their children would be corrupted by these crazy people.

However, many city residents who sensed a business opportunity set up stalls in the square, ready to rip off these inexplicably excited guys.

Steamed Bun rode on the back of Wyvern, looking down at the players singing and dancing, feeling a mix of emotions.

"Sigh, the Internal Beta is finally coming to an end. I'm a little reluctant to see it go."

"Why are you getting all sentimental? You'll be back in a month, won't you?"

Singo took a sip of his drink and couldn't help but mutter something.

Steamed Bun retorted, "What do you know? I just can't bear to Noodles. I came back in a month, but according to the official announcement, more than four years have passed in ' Erezege '."

He stroked the Wyvern's long neck and couldn't help but mutter:

"Noodles, oh Noodles, for the next four years, you must wait for me to return obediently and not go looking for other knights. Such shameful behavior is called being Minotaur in my hometown, which is a very serious crime..."

"Aww—"

The Wyvern let out a light howl, clearly not understanding what he was saying.

Singo was both amused and exasperated by Steamed Bun's words, especially seeing his serious expression, and almost spat out his wine.

Steamed Bun then noticed the beautifully packaged cocktail in his hand, and her eyes widened in disbelief.

"Holy crap, are you crazy? Have you been possessed too?"

Why are you making such a fuss?

Singo glanced at it dismissively and continued to savor his wine.

Steamed Bun said with great familiarity, "This is the famous ' Fire Witch's Kiss ' from the Sleeping Mermaid Tavern. It's known as the most expensive wine, costing twenty Gold Coin per bottle. It's said to give you a thrilling feeling like you're entangled with Succubus, without any enhancement effects."

"A miser like you, who cares about nothing but improving his strength, actually buys something that's purely for enjoying life!"

He drew his sword and pointed it at Singo, declaring righteously:

"Speak! Who are you? Where is the real Xin Gou?!"

Singo sneered and said, "Don't fucking go crazy. This is a precious gift that Alger personally gave me as a reward for my contributions to the Red Scale Conqueror."

"How about it, want a drink?"

Steamed Bun's eyes widened instantly, and his face transformed into one of extreme flattery.

"Xin Gou, not Xin Die, I'll just have a bite."

"Alright, look at you, so pathetic. I'll call Battle Maniac and Qiu Yu, and we'll find a tavern and drink until the game shuts down."

"Okay, okay, if you don't give me a drink, I'll report you for drunk driving."

The two landed on the ground one after the other, skillfully flipping off the dragon.

"Oh, you've arrived."

Xia Ye Qiuyu and Born Battle Maniac had been waiting here for a long time, and even the battered and bruised Lang Li Bai Tiao was there.

Steamed Bun asked in confusion, "Brother Lang, you're well-informed. Where did those people from the Church of the Machine God go? I haven't seen a single one of them."

He didn't ask about the injuries of the Lang Li Bai Tiao, after all, it's not unusual for him to get beaten up.

The face of the vampire was recovering at a speed visible to the Lang Li Bai Tiao eye, making one marvel at the powerful regenerative ability of the Vampire's physique. A gloating smile appeared on his pale face.

"You mean Steel Frenzy and them—"

"Hehe, they're busy handing over their work. The food processing plant, military manufacturing plant, and other projects of the Cult of the Church of the Machine God have received a lot of attention from the kingdom's higher-ups. Since last month, they've been busy training the natives and handing over various tasks at the factories. No one is allowed to leave work until the task is completed."

"I guess they're still working overtime right now, explaining how to operate the equipment to the indigenous people."

"They're a ruthless bunch."

Steamed Bun's forehead immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

He couldn't even imagine working at such a high intensity for a whole month. It seemed that these crazy people from the Church of the Machine God were the real slaves, and they deserved to do this job.

"Moreover, the prosecutor discovered that Steel Frenzy had embezzled public funds to build private armor, and now he's heavily in debt. If he doesn't work harder, he might lose his position as guild leader."

Xia Ye Qiuyu added mercilessly from the sidelines.

Steamed Bun sighed, thinking to himself, "This is probably the price of showing off."

But when I think of Steel Frenzy laughing maniacally in his armored vehicle, I feel that all of this is justified and deserved.

"Look, what kind of event is that? Why are there so many people?"

The Born Battle Maniac looked at the crowd gathering in the distance, touched his bald head, and suddenly became curious.

"I don't know, maybe it's some kind of server shutdown perk?"

"Let's go take a look."

Steamed Bun and the others also became interested and immediately got up to take a look.

With his tall and strong physique, the Born Battle Maniac pushed through the crowd and finally discovered that there were several beautiful Yuan-ti women, with hundreds of exquisitely decorated metal boxes piled up behind them.

"Lord Keosius, in gratitude for your great contributions to the kingdom, has taken precious treasures from his treasury and generously bestowed them upon you brave warriors."

"You should know that Lord Keosius's favor is extremely rare, so please be prepared to take it on a first-come, first-served basis."

"All that's required is... a tiny, insignificant amount of Gold Coin as payment."

The Yuan-ti's soft, seductive voice rang out, making everyone's head spin, but what was even more exciting was the metal box behind them.

A panel appeared on the box.

Special Item: [Keosius's Secret Treasure]

There is a chance to obtain Magic Equipment ranging from [Common] to [Rare].

(Note: Each box costs 5 Gold Coin) "Holy crap, isn't this just like gacha?"

Is there a guaranteed minimum return?

"Today I'm going to show you what Lucky Emperor looks like!"

"I can't resist anymore, I'm going to go all out with a ten-pull!"

Players were initially drawn to the beautiful Yuan-ti, but after seeing the information about the boxes, they caused an even bigger sensation.

Some players who had been immersed in gacha games for a long time had their hands trembling slightly, their brains almost unable to control their sinful hands that wanted to explode with desire.

This lottery system is considered the root of all evil. Various game companies have made a fortune through this method, and countless players have been ripped off by it. Yet, it remains popular, with people constantly flocking to it.

Regardless of whether the players lose money or not, the house will never lose money.

This was naturally a carefully prepared plan by Keosius for the players. These Internal Beta still had too much money in their hands. If this continued, how would they be able to work hard for themselves after the server officially opened? This was the last time Leeks would wield his sickle and harvest the players before shutting down the server.

It's important to know that rare-level Magic Equipment costs at least hundreds of Gold Coin, and currently only large guilds or professional players can afford it.

But the "treasure" that costs 5 Gold Coin is different. Players with a little savings can afford it, and if they grit their teeth and sell their possessions, they can even afford several.

And just like that, there's a chance to obtain those rare equipment items that even the biggest guilds covet. To some players with a high gambling spirit, this is an absolute steal! What if they're the lucky one?

This is what countless onlookers are thinking.