Tokyo Video Game Tycoon.

She wasn't short of money, and she didn't come to this company for the salary; she simply liked it here.

Listening to the discussion of the people in the distance, Tsukino Aya gradually felt bored.

She really hopes to have the opportunity to make games on her own.

But can I handle it all by myself?

Aya Tsukino is actually a little insecure.

She felt she should seriously study the relevant knowledge, which was completely different from her strong programming skills.

Game creation, like art creation, is a profession that requires a lot of inspiration. Even if there are formulas, games still have their unique artistic charm and are not completely unchanging like programming.

Bored, she propped her chin on one hand and, with a dazed look in her eyes, began browsing the web on the computer.

After clicking to enter Internet Explorer, the default homepage is now the homepage of Youxing Electronic Entertainment.

Aya Tsukino really liked this page; its minimalist style suited her taste perfectly. So even when she had nothing to do, she enjoyed admiring the Yusei Electronic Entertainment page, just like appreciating a work of art.

Yes, the webpage is still as beautiful and concise as ever. This Zhuyouxing is truly a genius. He can create so many attractive games, has a very advanced concept in art, and can even occasionally burst out a few very beautiful melodies. He can be called a polymath.

Aya Tsukino admires Yusei Take, envying his expertise in so many fields.

Even in the field of programming, her abilities may not be inferior to Zhu Youxing's, but the logic and rules that Zhu Youxing occasionally writes always manage to impress her.

After finishing her viewing, Tsukino Aya opened a random news website or forum page to browse, but suddenly her eyes were fixed on the very top of Yusei Electronic Entertainment.

She hadn't noticed the new pattern that had appeared at the top when she subconsciously scrolled the wheel.

A sentence slowly emerges from the shimmering golden image:

'Give game enthusiasts the opportunity to create games! You're welcome to join our Game Producer Program anytime!'

Suddenly, Tsukino Aya felt as if something had pierced her heart.

She quickly moved the mouse and clicked on the image, and a secondary page immediately appeared.

As soon as she entered the second-level page, several large, bold characters appeared in front of her.

'Would you be satisfied with just experiencing the electronic world created by others? Join me in creating your own video games and your own unique electronic world!'

Then a gorgeous Flash animation appears.

'Build the overall framework of the game, giving it its soul.'

In the animation, the originally empty blue sky and white clouds were transformed into ground, grass, mountains, castles, and the familiar big-nosed Mario as a series of data surged in.

"By learning programming languages, you will be able to create your own game world, join our Famicom (NES) community, earn substantial financial rewards, become a game producer, a game artist, and expand the game industry. You will all be pioneers and leaders in the game industry!"

The visual effects of Flash animations are becoming more and more exciting and dazzling. One after another, the most familiar characters and creatures from the Famicom burst forth, just like the Big Bang, making people yearn for it just by watching the animation.

How exciting it would be if I could create such an electronic world myself!

Chapter 65 Game Master

Early in the morning, in a slightly old three-story row house in Tokyo, Yumwaki Kazuma slowly got up from the tatami mats.

His hair was naturally curly, and it looked a bit messy when he first got it up, like a bird's nest. He also had a slightly decadent air about him.

At this moment, Kazuma Yumiki seemed to be still half asleep. He looked around in a daze and quickly locked his gaze onto something.

It was a Nintendo Entertainment System and its connected controller, scattered haphazardly on the tatami mat.

Several game cartridges were scattered next to the Famicom, and a small black-and-white television, about thirteen or fourteen inches in size, was connected to it not far away. The screen on the television was stuck on the last level of Dragon Quest.

8BIT's unique electronic music rhythm played all night long, but Kazuma Yumikichi didn't find it noisy. On the contrary, he felt that this kind of music made him sleep more peacefully.

In the scene, the hero is about to have a final battle with the Dragon King.

Yumiki Kazuma casually picked up the handle, a hint of regret in his eyes.

"Sorry, old friend, I'm going to defeat you again."

Kazuma Yumiki closed his eyes, as if he were praying, then opened them again, picked up the controller, and clicked the dialogue button.

The battle begins; the Dragon King and the hero officially engage in combat.

However, in just a few minutes, he skillfully controlled the hero to unleash various magic and attack skills, easily defeating the Dragon King. The Dragon King then fell unwillingly at the hero's feet, letting out an angry roar, and the game ended.

Kazuma Yumiya was so skilled that he knew exactly when to use which magic and techniques to maximize the damage to the Dragon King, and what kind of weapon was best suited to defeat him.

It's as if the Dragon King is the victim, and the hero is the real villain, making defeating the Dragon King as easy as drinking water or eating.

He figured all of this out on his own over three months of trial and error.

Without a guide, most people wouldn't be able to play this game so easily; it would take a lot of effort.

However, there is one exception: Kagami Kazuma.

He is the only person who can uncover the secrets of the entire world through his own continuous efforts without relying on any guides.

Before the walkthrough in the Kasuga manga magazine was published, he had basically searched for most of the hidden elements in the Dragon Quest world, and he was constantly trying to search every inch of the world.

It seems that exploring the world is more exciting than rushing to defeat the dragon.

This reminded Kazuma Yumiki of his childhood.

Back then, he loved to venture into mountains and rivers to explore secrets, like a tireless adventurer, for there were always endless secrets in the world waiting for him to discover.

As he grew up, he gradually stopped doing such things, but he always held onto that dream in his heart.

After graduating from university, he was caught in the Japanese economic bubble. He didn't even have the chance to turn his life around, so he decided to lie down and become a couch potato, barely making ends meet with the meager wages he earned from occasional odd jobs.

Everything is kept simple, from meals to anything else, but the feelings towards games are different.

When he first experienced the Famicom, his world seemed to be completely opened up; he realized that there were such interesting things in the world.

Therefore, he played video games over and over again, seemingly dedicating all his free time to them.

"Sigh, it's over again. I wonder when the next game will be released."

Yumiki Kazuma lay sprawled on the tatami mat, staring blankly at the ceiling.

"How interesting it would be if I could create such a world myself."

Yumiki Kazuma couldn't help but recall his childhood memories.

He ventured into the mountains and forests time and time again, and each time he found the treasures he considered precious.

It seems that everything can now be created through video games.

He just didn't know which direction to take in creating such a world.

His stomach started rumbling, so he sat up again, intending to go out and find something to eat, and also check the official website of Yuxing Electronic Entertainment to see if there were any newly released games.

He still has some money on hand, so he doesn't need to rush to find a job anytime soon.

After making his decision, he put on his clothes and prepared to leave the room.

But when he arrived at the door, the words on the door made him pause slightly.

I want to make something of myself!

Several pieces of paper with slightly messy calligraphy were pasted on the door.

That was something he wrote on his very first day in Tokyo, when he was full of ambition.

However, he was hit hard by the bursting of the bubble, lost his job, and didn't save much money.

In fact, he was considered lucky; many more unfortunate people were burdened with debt and jumped off buildings or lay on train tracks.

Looking at the paper that was already turning yellow, he had the urge to tear it off several times.

He... will never amount to anything.

My parents back home must be very disappointed...

In the end, he didn't tear the paper down. Perhaps he still had a little bit of ambition in his heart, but he just lacked the motivation.

He then patted his face to cheer himself up and walked out of the room.

At least, let's fill our stomachs first; we can worry about the rest later.

He thought so.

After grabbing a bite at a random oden shop, he headed straight to a nearby internet cafe.

The internet cafe clerk and Kazuma Yumiki seemed to know each other quite well, and the clerk even greeted Kazuma Yumiki.

Good morning, Yumiki-kun. Is it the same as usual today?

Yumiki also raised his hand to greet him, saying, "Good morning, as usual, half an hour."

The clerk nodded and then started operating the machine at the counter, saying, "Speaking of which, Yumiki-kun, I have to thank you. You told me that the hidden element in Dragon Quest was really useful, and I bragged about it to my friends."

Yumiki also smiled: "Really? I'm glad I could help you."

The shop assistant looked up: "How did you know about such a hidden place? The Kasuga manga magazine hasn't even updated to that area yet. Do you have some inside information?"

Yumiki Kazuma said somewhat shyly, "I was just lucky enough to run into him by chance."

In fact, the so-called hidden location was found by Kazuma Yumiki during his extensive exploration. There are many similar places, and he only told the shop assistant about one of them. Now the shop assistant admires him greatly.

He enjoyed the adoration and planned to tell the clerk a secret location after he got off the plane.

The clerk handed a number plate to Kazuma Yumiki: "The machine is set up for you. It's only for half an hour, so you don't need to pay."

"Thank you very much. I'll tell you a secret location later to repay you."

"Great!" the shop assistant said, her eyes lighting up.

Kazuma Yumiki entered the internet cafe, sat down at a computer, logged in skillfully, and then opened the website of Yusei Electronic Entertainment, wanting to find the latest news about video games.

However, just a few minutes later he let out a gasp that could be heard throughout the entire internet cafe.

The exclamation startled the shop assistant, who, not knowing what was happening, hurriedly ran out from behind the counter.

"What's wrong? What's wrong?" The shop assistant ran up to Yumiki Kazuma and asked in surprise.

Some customers also looked over curiously.

"No, no, it's nothing, I just... I think I've found a new dream!"

Yumiki Kazuma was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up again.

That was an emotion he hadn't felt in years.