If the Players wanted to wage National War, they would inevitably have to consume vast amounts of resources.
Dawn City would naturally provide a certain degree of support in this regard. At the very least, because most Huaxia Players belonged to this faction, they would receive discounts on supplies, equipment, and Warships.
But William never went easy on the profits he was due. He had perfected the art of fleecing sheep; practice made perfect. No matter how the Players cried that they were making a killing, the Prince definitely would not be losing out.
Furthermore, in order to achieve results in the National War, the Players had not only nearly depleted Dawn City's stockpiled items, Magic Potions, and equipment, but had also bought up a full sixty percent of them.
It could be said without exaggeration—
The existence of Players had driven the economies and development of every faction across the Gods Continent.
These resurrecting fellows would inevitably stimulate economic growth whenever war broke out.
By now—
In the one month since Version 5.0 began, the Prince had already earned more than seven billion experience points and over two billion Gold Coins. He was practically counting money until his hands cramped.
Well then.
Dawn City no longer lacked money. Having reached the status of a continent-level Top Faction, all he lacked was talent and foundation.
Meanwhile—
Since the Players' current focus remained on naval battles and slaughter—
Even when they discovered resource islands, they would often choose to mine them together with NPC factions.
First—
It allowed the NPC factions to share the pressure.
Second—
If absolutely necessary, they could lure enemies onto their own resource islands and draw the NPC factions into taking action voluntarily.
Thus—
Real naval warfare had emerged.
NPCs fought NPCs.
NPCs fought Players.
Players fought