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Chapter 236 Trajan: If you don't work hard, you'll end up guarding the pond!
Seeing the cheering players, Qin Yun added some further information.

First: Whether serving as a member of the Imperial Guard or participating in the Blood Game, players can earn more rewards as long as they perform well.

Second: Players serving as Imperial Guards are not allowed to go easy on players engaged in blood-soaked games.
Once discovered, the reputation score will be immediately lowered and rewards will be revoked.

Conversely, players who can kill players from the opposing faction in the game will receive generous rewards.

Third: Reaching the throne room constitutes a successful assassination; malicious damage to important components of the throne room is not permitted.

Fourth: The Blood Game uses a life value system. Anyone whose life value reaches zero will be eliminated.

"The use of highly lethal, soul-destroying, or conceptual weapons against the Imperial Guard is not permitted."

……

Qin Yun explained the supplementary terms in detail to prevent accidents during the Blood Game from causing damage to the throne room and resulting in death.

He knew that these players had a lot of strange and unusual items.

They were all obtained from Tal Rashin's World of Collections or from the treasure vaults of the Dark Eldar in the Comoros.
Even the Imperial Guard, hailed as the strongest force in human history, would suffer heavy casualties when faced with those weapons.

For players, the blood game is just a test and a reward; there's no need for real deaths.

After hearing the supplementary terms, the players started discussing them.

"I didn't expect the game developers to be so smart as to check for and fix any issues beforehand to avoid problems later."

Zhan Shuai stroked his chin.
As the player with the strongest combat power, NO.1

He naturally also qualified to participate in the Blood Game.

I didn't get first place; it was taken by Little Fatty from the Hammer and Scythe Battle Group.

This guy pilots the original Gundam, leading a group of henchmen, and furiously battles hordes of demons.

They managed to push the war score to the highest level.

“These supplementary clauses are actually quite favorable to us,” Jujiro said thoughtfully.

"How so?" the awkward man asked.

"The Imperial Guard's combat power and willpower are beyond doubt, absolutely the limit that humans can reach. If there were no life value assessment, as long as they have a breath left, they would try to stop us," Jujiro explained.

"With the health value stat, as long as enough damage is dealt, the Imperial Guard will be judged dead and eliminated."

The sea turtle standing to the side also had a thoughtful expression on its face.

"It means that if we simply reduce the health of all the Imperial Guards, the assassination of the Emperor will be 100% successful."

The turtle's words made Zhan Shuai and the other players widen their eyes.

"This is an assassination attempt, not an order to launch a siege of Terra!!"

"The Imperial Guards are not only strong individually, they also have the authority to mobilize most of the troops."

"You not only inherited the genes of the Shadowmoon Wolf, but also the will of Horus, right??"

"........."

While the players were discussing the supplementary terms,
Qin Yun stepped forward and walked up to Trajan.

"Commander of the Imperial Guards."

"saint."

Trajan bowed to Qin Yun.

Qin Yun stared intently at Trajan, then revealed a smile whose true intentions were difficult to discern.

"The chosen ones will participate in the blood games. In any case, I hope you can stop them."

“They could never reach the throne room,” Trajan assured him.

Qin Yun smiled and said, "I hope so. If the chosen ones who participate in the Blood Game are allowed into the throne room, they can guard the pond, Commander."

Trajan: "…………"

You can't avoid this lousy job of guarding the pond, can you?!
I haven't done anything to upset the Sage lately, so why is he so determined to send me to guard the pond?!
Qin Yun glanced at the royal guards behind Trajan and added,

"You are no different. If the chosen ones enter the throne room, none of you can escape."

Upon hearing the emperor's words, many imperial guards felt uneasy.

Damn it, those chosen ones have so many tricks up their sleeves, we could easily mess things up if we're not careful.

If they were allowed into the throne room, wouldn't we really have to pack our bags and guard the pond?!

Imagine, a group of imperial guards being relegated to guarding the pond.

That scene...

Tsk! Tsk!
"By the way, there aren't any ponds in Terra!!"

One of the Imperial Guards lowered his voice and spoke to his companions.

Another guard pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps he'll let us dig one ourselves."

This answer chilled the hearts of the other Imperial Guards even further.

You have to dig your own way into relationships!
"We must try our best," Trajan secretly encouraged his men, "otherwise, we'll really have to guard the ponds."

…………

Over several days,
The entire solar system was immersed in the atmosphere of the grand ceremony.
The relevant news spread throughout the empire via the established communication network.

Under the guidance of the Sage, the Empire defeated the Dark Eldar, seized Comoros, and gained dominance over the Webpath.

These good news items have greatly encouraged the public, and many high-ranking officials have also shaken off their previous pessimistic views, feeling that the future of humanity is not entirely hopeless.

The expeditionary fleets overseas also received the news, which greatly boosted their morale and made them feel that the future of the empire was promising.

During the grand ceremony, people from many other star systems flocked to the solar system to participate.

During this period, various forms of consumption surged, bringing prosperity far exceeding that of the past and greatly promoting the development of agriculture in the solar system.

Qin Yun explicitly ordered that all official grain purchases within the solar system should prioritize grains and vegetables produced within the solar system, and grant them tax breaks.

The goal is to safeguard the basic food security of the solar system.

Even if one day the solar system's connection with other star systems is severed, it can still be self-sufficient.

Players also joined the celebration, indulging in all sorts of food and drinks, having so much fun they forgot all about home.

A grand banquet was also held at the temporary base of the Emperor's Bull and Horse Battle Corps.

The spacious hall was filled with the sounds of clinking glasses and lively conversation.
The rich aroma of wine and food filled the air.
Zhan Shuai, Shi Cilang, and other high-ranking employees of Emperor Beef & Horse were enjoying their grilled meat and fine wine.

"This game is so enjoyable."

"They can enjoy the praise of the people, fulfill their hero dreams, and eat and drink to their heart's content without affecting reality."

Zhan Shuai tore off a piece of meat and drank a large glass of wine, revealing a satisfied expression.

"No game will be able to compare to it in the next ten years," the man with the twisted personality said.

"Haha, it might not work for at least twenty years," Jujiro laughed. "This game is too advanced."

"By the way, what do you guys think of Blood Game? Do you have any thoughts or suggestions?" Zhan Shuai took a sip of his drink and looked at the players, including Shijiro.

They were all veteran Warhammer players.
They are no strangers to games involving blood and gore.

Everyone believed that Horus was the first son to return.

Actually it is not.

The first to return was Primarch 20, Alphareth.

Alpharis grew up under the tutelage of Macado and is well-versed in many of the Empire's secrets.

On one occasion, he infiltrated the palace, seized a fort, and located the emperor's carriage.

This incident was a slap in the face to the Imperial Guards, and thus the Blood Game was born.

Every so often, the Imperial Guards would release some captured traitors or select a few to assassinate the Emperor by any means necessary, in order to fill any gaps in their ranks. "The Imperial Guards have been trained for so long, and having received advance warning, they will definitely be more vigilant," Zhuge said.
“The usual assassination methods definitely won’t work. As soon as they see us, they will become wary, which is perfect for assassins.”

"When in doubt, ask netizens; maybe they have some solutions," Jujiro suggested.

…………

In the real world, on the Warhammer Online official website forum.

It was a very lively time. Immediately after the Comoros expansion ended, the official team released numerous videos and images.

Of course, all of this has been edited to primarily showcase the players' bravery and the grandeur of the battlefield.

The dark side of the Comoros was completely ignored.

Those things are not something ordinary people can handle.

This is why Qin Yun never granted permission to release game images, videos, etc.; they had to be reviewed by him and Xiling before they could be released.

Netizens are discussing the future of Warhammer Online, focusing on the Comoros.

"Goodness, Comoros has been taken down. Does that mean the big shots won't be able to farm this dungeon anymore?"

"Damn it, which famous hero hasn't farmed the Camoros?! Now that the Camoros are gone, what are we, who haven't even entered the game yet, going to do?!"

"It's just that Comoros was taken down, but the Dark Eldar weren't wiped out. On the contrary, the developers might release more Dark Eldar dungeons suitable for small teams."

"........."

"Speaking of which, Irebas actually showed up this time. What's he doing here?!"

"Without Irebas, who will lure the Four Gods into the arena? Chaos's number one laborer, do you think this is a joke?"

"Damn it, they actually let Irebas get away!!"

"........."

The forum has all sorts of discussions.

Every now and then, some bizarre questions will trend on social media.

Can an emperor sit at the same table as the Four Gods?!

Is it more prestigious to be the chosen one of Emperor or the chosen one of Chaos?

How should we view the impact of the Comoros War on the Empire and Chaos?

《…………》

As time went on, the traffic to Warhammer Online's official website increased, while the traffic to other websites visibly declined.

There's even a catchphrase like this circulating online.

Internet traffic is a single stone, but Warhammer Online alone accounts for eight-tenths of it.

Even if these problems are bizarre,

It can garner hundreds of thousands of comments within minutes of trending on social media, which gives you an idea of ​​just how massive the traffic is to the Warhammer Online official website.

Unfortunately, Warhammer Online does not allow advertising, nor does it allow referral marketing or live streaming.

Furthermore, Xiling will rely on powerful algorithms to suppress questions that may be suspected of being advertorials.

This makes it impossible to monetize traffic.

Otherwise, if someone asks a bizarre question and gains financial freedom through that traffic, the story would unfold in the real world.

Netizens also really enjoyed this atmosphere.
There were no advertisements, no paid commenters, it was simply everyone speaking out from their own perspectives.

Suddenly, a question became a trending topic.

Brothers, I want to ask how to break through the Imperial Guards and assassinate the Emperor?
Our Imperial Cavalry and Horse Guards have qualified for the Blood Game. As long as we successfully storm the throne room, the assassination will be considered a success.

At present, our troop types cover eighteen legions. I would like to ask what kind of plan and strategy will allow us to reach the throne room.

】

This post is signed by the Second Empire War Marshal, leader of the Imperial Bull and Horse Warband.

The novelty of the question, along with the identity of the person who raised it, quickly made the post a hot topic.

The King of Wudang also wants to be the Pirate King: "When I saw the first sentence, I wondered if I had gone too far. Assassinate the Emperor? This game is getting crazier and crazier, but when I saw Blood Game, I understood."

"Using blood-soaked gameplay as a reward, what kind of operational strategy is this?"

Cthulhu vs. Beautiful Girl: "There's a subtle sense of madness to it, and the game is getting more and more interesting."

Big Fat Caterpillar: "@Dr. Wang from the Mental Hospital, come quick, we have a guest."

Horus, headshot with a 98K: "Killing Ricard is a piece of cake for the Custodians, but killing the Hive Tyrant will take a bit more effort. The Custodians' strength is undeniable, and they know the palace better than you do. No matter what method you use, you can't succeed."

Hell Soldier reports: "I feel like you've all been misled. Why do you have to break into the palace? Just seize a ship on the orbital station and bombard it from orbit."

Happy Running: "@Hell Vanguard reporting for duty, have you ever wondered why Horus didn't use direct orbital bombardment but chose close-range warfare instead?"

"Terra's Aegis system can keep the palace safe from the rebels' bombardment, so they can only launch a siege attack."

"You blew Terra to pieces, but the palace still stands, just like Caliban Fortress. The Lion King blew up Caliban, but the fortress still stands."

Praising the Magisters: "It feels like you're all bound by traditional Warhammer thinking. They are the Fourth Scourge, with a variety of advanced technologies at their disposal."

"You can use dimensional space travel, jump, bypass the Imperial Guard, and head straight for the Golden Throne."

Doraemon, the true god of all machines, seized the opportunity to advertise.

"Our group has launched a variety of brand-new cutting-edge technological creations, such as short-distance spatial jumps, time-stopping devices, and shape-changing devices, so that you can assassinate the emperor without any worries."

The moment the advertisement appeared, the lively forum fell silent for a few seconds.

Little alpaca: "Dora, you're amazing!"

The previously silent Zhan Shuai also spoke up.

"Dora, you know I rarely submit to anyone, but now, I truly admire you. You've got the Emperor!"

…………

While the players were enthusiastically discussing how to complete the assassination...
Qin Yun was at the cathedral, checking the rewards he had just received for the mission.

The analysis of the panacea STC has been completed.

The emperor distributed the rewards as promised.

A fragment pulsating with green light floated in Qin Yun's palm.

It slowly rises and falls, exuding a surging vitality.

These are fragments of life's persona.

"Old Huang has quite a few good things in his possession."

Qin Yun muttered something.
He strongly suspected that Old Man Huang might still possess fragments of the War Rank, the Wisdom Rank, and the Art Rank!
A light screen appeared, displaying detailed information about the fragments.

Life Rank Fragments (are part of the cosmic life authority; these fragments can grant eternal life, and collecting enough fragments allows one to wield a certain degree of life authority.)
(Note: Fragments from different slots may repel each other. Do not absorb fragments with opposite properties at the same time to avoid causing chaos and corruption.)
(Players can perfectly adapt the fragments and unleash their power. After collecting fragments, unsuitable fragments can be given to players to upgrade them again.)

Qin Yun's eyes widened: "…………"

This old man Huang seems to have a lot of ambition!

It's practically as if they're openly saying they're going to steal the fragments of the gods' positions and then distribute them to the smaller players so they can continue leveling up.

"It seems that after the original casting is upgraded, it becomes the Imperial Guard. To upgrade the Imperial Guard further, you need rank fragments."

“Just talking about the Milky Way, I’m afraid that’s not enough to satisfy Old Man Huang.”

P.S.: Writing a book is something you really can't stop doing; once you stop, it's very difficult to get your train of thought back on track.

I should have known better than to go to that ridiculous housewarming party.

I'll only update once today, I'll take a break and then resume 10,000 words a day.

(End of this chapter)