Advice for Players, 1,300 Arrested and Brought to Justice

The moment Goudan spotted his brothers, he threw his arms wide. "Hahaha! Brothers, you finally made it in!"

"Don't worry, brothers! I know all the big shots from the first batch!"

"I guarantee you'll live like kings!"

As the Players celebrated getting into the game and marveled at how real it felt, a deep voice came from the ball of light.

"Warriors of the Human Alliance!" At those words, every Player fell silent and looked ahead with solemn expressions.

According to Winter, this was the game's only beginner guide. He also had the power to ban accounts.

The ball of light continued. "It has been 4,500 years since the Great Cataclysm. The once-glorious Human Alliance has long since fallen apart!"

"The Dark Universe Surge that has raged for 4,000 years is finally about to subside. Scattered and desperate, humanity must now gather beneath a single banner!"

"And you will be the Human Alliance's pioneers, carrying its light outward and uniting everyone who can be united."

"Let humanity's light shine again in this age of despair!"

A Player named Wheelchair immediately started applauding. "Yes!"

The other Players froze for a moment, then quickly joined in.

The ball of light went on. "Your predecessors, who arrived before you, are already waiting on the ground!"

"Use your wisdom and strength to forge a path for the Human Alliance!"

The ball of light expanded and contracted. Then the 200 Players turned into streaks of light and vanished once more.

When the Players opened their eyes again, the first things they saw were barren sands and crumbling ruins.

The broken deck of a Warship, as tall as a skyscraper, towered over the land. Countless years had passed without leaving a mark on it.

Scorching wind swept grit against their skin. The sting and dryness made