Official Launch

Chen Chen stepped out of the time machine, arriving once again in this era, as civilization drew to a close.

The Black Knights had been waiting nearby for some time. One of them stepped forward, and X-112's voice came from within. "Commander Your Excellency, it's been a long time."

"It certainly has."

Chen Chen nodded. He looked at the mountain of supplies piled inside the warehouse and the androids bustling back and forth, then asked, "Has everything gone smoothly since those players arrived?"

"Besides a little unrest, things have... probably gone smoothly."

X-112 sounded rather helpless. "Everyone in Black Light City is on edge. After all, many of the locals have learned that a group of outsiders has arrived."

"To Black Light City's residents, these players are a bunch of desperadoes. Innocent locals are robbed and harassed every day. Many people have also heard from the players that all of this is just a game, and that they came from another world. That has made everyone even more anxious. Some locals have even started marching in the streets, demanding that we drive out the people bringing unrest and chaos."

"Emmmm..."

Chen Chen furrowed his brow at that and fell into thought. "It seems we really do need to plan things out more carefully."

"By the way, Commander Your Excellency."

X-112 continued, "The other factions in the United Resistance Army have also heard about this. A while ago, they sent emissaries to ask what was going on and said they hoped to meet with you."

"I won't see them."

Chen Chen waved a hand. "I was originally planning to direct some of the players into their territories once the game officially launched in the future. But it seems that's not a reliable plan. The players and the locals are bound to