For humanity, burn the stars.

As Qin Heling spoke, the players became excited as they watched the messages pop up one after another.

Will their actions affect the game's storyline?

This game is way too advanced for its time, whether it's in terms of technology, storyline, or design!

At this moment, a male player nicknamed "Little Gummy Bear" let out a rough remark:

"Holy crap, this is a truly hellish start. Is this game a bit too hard?"

Qin Heling glanced at him briefly, and a notification immediately popped up on the other party's interface:

Qin Heling's favorability -1

[Human Alliance reputation warning: After one warning and two warnings, the reputation lock will be lifted, and reputation will begin to decline.]

[Note: Please refrain from making statements or taking actions inappropriate for your role, as this will cause the NPC's favorability and reputation to fluctuate in real time.]

[Gummy Bear] realized that it might be because of the word "game" that she shut up and started talking to other players in the channel:

Damn! My favorability has dropped!

"It seems the plot and dialogue can't break immersion."

This design is also used in some games nowadays, so players react very quickly.

Although I don't know what the favorability rating is for, I doubt anyone would want to see this situation.

So the previously somewhat chaotic players straightened up and, as if in class, began communicating in the chat channel.

Seeing this, Qin Heling nodded slightly; this was his purpose.

By understanding and controlling the players' psychology, we can guide them to restrain their own behavior.

Simply put, it's to help them better engage in the 'role-playing' process.

He doesn't want a bunch of chaotic players who do whatever they want; he needs steadfast warriors dedicated to the revival of humanity.

Once these fearless individuals have a steadfast allegiance, they will become powerful warriors capable of carrying the experience of their previous deaths to the next.

Just as Qin Heling was about to say something more, the hatch was suddenly opened from the outside.

Adela walked in from the outside with a gentle smile.

Having also received the Seed of Fire system, she was utterly awestruck by the vast and boundless legacy within it.

She understood even more how heavy the burden of the seed of fire Qin Heling carried was, so she prepared to reaffirm her determination and vow to share this heavy responsibility.

However, when she saw the clones, her expression changed instantly, and she realized something.

Upon seeing Adela, many players' eyes lit up, and there was a noticeable increase in communication in the chat.

"Wow! This modeling is amazing!"

"Judging by this, it must be a big game. The small workshops in the 3D section are just producing shoddy stuff."

"Mother!"

"Now that the tension upstairs has subsided, I think human civilization is truly in grave danger this time."

Qin Heling certainly didn't enable the player templates for Adela; she couldn't see the channels and forums.

In her eyes, those silent, standing-in-place clones were undoubtedly pitiful toddlers with underdeveloped brains.

Adela's lips trembled slightly. She turned her head and frowned as she looked at Qin Heling, whose expression remained unchanged.

Ignoring her status as captain, Adela bravely stepped forward to confront Qin Heling:

"These clones...their development time did not meet regulations!"

"You know perfectly well what the consequences of this will be!"

"Rapidly created clones have underdeveloped brains, which negatively impact their intelligence and mental health. This is completely inhumane!"

The players below, seeing there was some juicy gossip to be had, quickly widened their eyes and began to watch intently.

"So, our design is that of clones?"

"What does she mean? Are clones stupid? Is she insulting us?"

"Hey upstairs, I think you're just like that."

The intense discussion on the channel made the players outside even quieter, which further convinced Adela of this.

Across from Adela, Qin Heling looked at her calmly.

Therefore, idealism has both positive and negative effects on the situation.

Just like now, she clearly doesn't approve of her own actions.

However, human wisdom lies in its ability to turn adversity into a positive outcome at certain times.

For example, now might be the perfect time to shape a character's ideology.

While paying attention to the discussion about the two of them in the channel, Qin Heling spoke calmly to Adela:

"Were you disappointed after seeing this other side of me?"

"I have always said that I will spare no expense to revive humanity..."

In fact, players who pay attention to "Star Ocean" and choose to sign up for the closed beta have a commonality - most of them are players who can be called war criminals in other games.

In their minds, only those who lose are considered war criminals, while those who win are a different story.

Adela's face paled slightly, but she quickly gritted her teeth and glared at Qin Heling without backing down.

The standoff between the two did not surprise the players at all; they simply stared wide-eyed, completely absorbed in watching the drama unfold.

In their view, this is the plot CG that introduces new content.

And it was quite interesting that it appeared in the place where they originally thought they would continue listening to the lecture.

Suddenly, [Senjouhara Sun Xiaochuan] understood the reason for the argument between the two, as well as the deeper relationship between them.

Qin Heling is undoubtedly the leader of the faction, while the new NPC named Adela is a subordinate with her own principles and convictions.

If that's the case, then it's definitely the right thing to do to flatter Qin Heling!

Moreover, in his view, Qin Heling's actions were indeed completely correct.

Humanity has already reached this point, so why care about anything else? Besides, isn't this just further proving the players' special status?

Thinking of this, [Senjouhara Sun Xiaochuan] immediately raised his arm and shouted at Qin Heling:

"I swear to fight to the death for humanity and reclaim our glory!"

Adela opened her mouth, intending to say something, but his sudden shout made her speechless.

On the other side, Qin Heling had a barely perceptible smile on his face.

Qin Heling's favorability +1

Human Alliance Reputation +1

[Senjou Genji Sun Xiaochuan] felt a sudden jolt in his heart and quickly posted the result on the player forum.

Thus, the first meaningful record post appeared in the forum, which originally only had spam posts.

Haha, I must be the first one to increase favorability and reputation!

In addition to the changes in favorability and reputation, he also posted his own analysis from earlier.

To increase faction reputation, you have to cling to the faction leader!

Other players who were constantly paying attention to the channel and forum naturally noticed the post and instantly realized what he had just done.

So the players cursed him in their hearts for being cunning, and then raised their arms to swear the same oath.

For a moment, the oath to remain loyal to humanity resounded deafeningly throughout the spaceship.

Qin Heling responded to each one, increasing his favorability and reputation by 0.5 each time.

As the first one, it definitely needs to be given something special to distinguish it from others.

This way, players will try their best to prove their loyalty instead of becoming parrots.