**Chapter 244: Are We Even Playing the Same Game?**
Before long, the news about the new emperor’s coronation in the Jade Emperor Kingdom and the crowning of the princess sparked heated discussions across the forums.
Talking nonsense in-game might get you on the NPC’s bad side, but online? Well, that’s a free-for-all!
The players were awestruck by the grand spectacle and overwhelming atmosphere at the coronation.
This shockwave was way bigger than the old emperor’s recent demise!
But there was one major problem—why were we forced to kneel?
In a game boasting such high realism, kneeling in-game felt just like kneeling in real life.
We’re modern folks—real champions of the new society, advocating for equality! So why the heck should I kneel?
I refuse to kneel! This forced kneeling feels like an official prank!
Pressure? What is that? Just a line of code!
A man’s knees are worth gold—every knee-drop counts as cash!
So, where’s the compensation?
Let’s get this sorted!
And this time, the official response was surprisingly swift. They seemed to be keeping an eye on the drama unfolding as well.
The reply? “Love to play? Keep playing; if not, feel free to roll away. As for compensation—sue me if you dare!”
Of course, that was just the abridged version, raking in the most likes under the official post.
In reality, their tone was a bit more diplomatic. They rambled about sticking to the world view settings, how the world evolves on its own, with no official intervention—suggesting players treat it like a dreamworld!
They capped it all off with a line stating that any mishaps were on the players, wishing everyone could enjoy the game more harmoniously while working hard on self-improvement.
The official stance was as firm as a rock, and since most folks didn’t really care at first, the few troublemakers couldn’t stir up any real chaos.
So, that was that, but people continued to fondly reminisce about that shocking scene.
The Empress was pretty cool too!
On another note, the buzz was even louder elsewhere.
The incredibly popular “Nuclear Bomb Little Sister” transformed into a princess!
Every day, she would coo cutely at the big guys, and suddenly she’s skyrocketed from adorably sweet little sister to princess status—like a phoenix rising from the ashes!
The officials had stressed twice now, really, treat the game’s NPCs as real.
Whether players were just in for fun or aiming to bolster their real-world skills via gameplay, everyone started taking NPCs seriously.
So, what do we do about the Little Sister turned princess?
There were various factions forming.
First, we had the wealthy players. Most of them showed up for the Little Sister’s rewards and accumulated quite the favor points.
Now that she’s a princess, those favor points skyrocketed in value like a financial bubble.
Big profit!
Next up were the regular players. Sure, they had some favor points, but not much to write home about. They were really just here to have a laugh. Rewards? Forget about it; it was beyond their reach.
But alas, they might never see the Little Sister again! What a bummer—less eye-candy NPC equals less fun!
Finally, we have the players on the edge of existential breakdown.
They were crying! Tears everywhere!
The sky’s falling! The Little Loli is leaving us! How are we supposed to live now?
Little Sister, take me with you! I’ll do anything you ask!
But after crying for a bit, they suddenly burst into laughter, cackling away.
A regular little sister turning into a princess? Is that not more thrilling?
The thought that the high-and-mighty princess once crying for a big brother to cuddle and lift her up (in a dream, of course) sent shivers of excitement through me!
Laughter turned to cries, turning the volume up to eleven.
Uranium! How could I live without you! Uranium!
Then, right back to hysterical giggles.
And so it went—sobbing and laughing in a dizzying cycle.
Luckily, they grouped up in one thread, rarely polluting others.
Occasionally, some bewildered onlookers would pop in, scratching their heads and questioning if these folks had pointy heads or what.
And then they’d quietly copy the posts.
But these players were only bold enough online; they wouldn’t dare stir up trouble in-game.
There used to be brave souls who would act out in front of the Little Sister—could anyone try that now? They’d end up like a zombie!
The Huaxia Server players were busy bickering, but overall, the game’s main storyline pressed on, and there could be even more new content on the horizon.
All in all, it was pretty positive—a bright future ahead.
But the foreign server players? They were exploding!
Excuse me, why?
Our main quest hasn’t even shown a glimpse of anything!
What emperor? What princess?
Never seen one, not a single soul recognized!
To date, the only noble we’ve encountered came through the Huaxia Server’s Heroic Trials Tower, thanks to some cash payments along the way.
Mention the Heroic Tower and we’re fuming—every trip costs an arm and a leg, while those Huaxia folks have even run contests charging a hundred thousand gold coins for a spot! It’s practically a billboard that screams “kickback!”
The Huaxia Server’s blatant favoritism had our officials so roasted they shut down the comments section, yet they wouldn’t budge an inch.
If that previous incident was a minor issue—impacting only a few people, with those Heroic Trials happening only once every half month—this time?
This is a REAL big deal!
Main quests—ones that bless the entire server once completed!
They revealed information based on the Huaxia Server, and before long, most of the players caught wind of it.
So, what’s the plan?
Well, the officials were fully playing dead, comments disabled, the mailbox never answered, and the announcements…
You’ve got to be kidding! They just translated and launched a post identical to Huaxia’s and called it a day—totally giving up!
If the officials were so indifferent, what could be done?
Either quit the game, find a way to infiltrate the Huaxia Server, or… roll up your sleeves and handle it yourself.
Players would have to take matters into their own hands!
First off, locate a few key figures: the Emperor, Prince, and Princess of their respective empires.
Players from each server belonged to different countries, with varied names, sizes, geographical placements, and cultural nuances.
Eurodom’s called the Verdant Empire, M Zone has the Crimson Empire, and then there’s the Enigma Empire—smushed between East and West—along with more smaller servers.
Players from all servers scattered to gather intel, jumping walls and sneaking through, desperately trying to infiltrate the emperor’s inner city.
After countless captures, near-d*ath experiences, and losing cash to unknown forces, they finally got concrete news.
Our emperor is in great health—no changes for decades—so please, stop worrying, you outsiders!
We’re NOT worried about changes! We’re worried about there not being any changes!
If the emperor doesn’t kick the bucket, who the heck will we have to complete our main quest?
Do we send real warriors to poison the emperor and make it quick?
Not that anyone would dare actually try that!
If strong folks were that easy to take down, this world would be a complete mess!
After much effort led to zero results, players across all servers were truly fatigued.
Why? Why does Huaxia Server have it all while we can’t even catch a break?
In the end, all they could do was ramp up their criticism of the Huaxia Server on the international stage.
