I'm just an internet cafe owner

"Really? What if... I were to change the world?"

"Of course, network administrator! Turn on the computer and take him to play Mental Omega."

Alicia added from the side, "The usual procedure: players with questionable thinking go to see Yuri first."

Liu Yuan then added, "If you want Yuri for the Epsilon Chapter 1 storyline, don't choose the Empress Dowager."

She has now figured out the game process in the internet cafe. Everyone has different pursuits, but as long as someone looks like they have a lot of bitterness and hatred, it's sure to be the first person you let meet Yuri.

If not, then we can recommend different games based on their needs. For studying, we recommend Red Alert; mastering physics and chemistry will make you invincible. For strength, we recommend the Old Man's Ring; summoning a clone is sure to be a good idea. If you don't have any specific goals? Then try a sandbox game! Or we could recommend a competitive game like League of Legends.

Although Alicia often relies on online recommendations for games, she takes it very seriously, ensuring her recommendations are problem-free. Besides, Liu Yuan is still there at the branch; if you're unsure where to find something, just ask him. What a great, helpful boss!

Lelouch took his seat. The computers here were a novelty to him, and with the help of the network administrator, he entered the game.

Upon entering the game, he was completely shocked.

Everything in the game was indistinguishable from reality, and sitting in front of Lelouch was a bald man. The bald man, sensing Lelouch's gaze, smiled and asked, "Oh! My dear heretic, is there anything you wish to ask?"

"I...want to change the world."

"Isn't this exactly what we want to do? I didn't expect you to have so few questions. Then come with me and change the world. Remember, violence is just a tool for changing the world. What we need to do is use our dreams and determination to attract like-minded people to change the world together. Tyrants attract hatred? Heh, heretics, I didn't expect you to have such childish fantasies. How interesting."

"?"

Lelouch slowly typed a question mark, but at this moment he chose to believe Liu Yuan's words. Besides, he felt a different kind of charm from the bald man in front of him. This man might have the idea to truly change the world.

As Lelouch entered the game, Liu Yuan also launched a new game, but the one launched...

Then, he found Hugh.

"Hello, boss!"

"Hello, how are you two doing?"

Hugh patted her belly: "We're trying to conceive."

The machine can modify its own body according to the human body, and with the help of games and gods, having a child is not a problem.

"Is there something you need, boss?"

"Yes, that was just a pleasantry. Now I have something important to say, which is related to the new game."

Is this cyberpunk?

Liu Yuan nodded and said, "Yes, this game has a technology called prosthetics. I was thinking of talking to you guys about whether we can modify prosthetics into exoskeletons or normal organs. I feel that normal prosthetics... won't sell in our store."

Internet cafes offer a plethora of powers and tools; even if someone has a physical problem, they can seek help from the Law of Cycles or the Sorcerer's Approach to directly adjust their body. Transforming them into a superhero is impossible, but restoring their bones and other body parts to normal is quite simple.

As for the lack of spare parts, it's even simpler: Senzu Beans can solve many spare parts shortage problems. Because of this, the vast majority of people don't need prosthetic bodies at all; if Machine Racers blindly sold prosthetic bodies, they probably wouldn't make much money.

But if we change our approach slightly, selling exoskeletons will be fine.

In fact, the technology of the machine race can rise very high in an instant, but they seem to be deliberately limiting their technological level. At the same time, the things sold in the internet cafe are all available in the game and can be obtained by them. If I don't remind them, they might really be foolishly selling prosthetic bodies.

Is this okay?

"As long as the core technology remains unchanged, there's no problem. This can be considered as helping to reduce some pressure for guests from various worlds. After all, many of the advanced technologies in Night City are quite useful for people from some technological worlds. But I have a question."

"Boss, you say it."

Liu Yuan stroked his chin thoughtfully and asked, "If you were to engage in a hacker war with other mechs, what would you do?"

Hughie thought seriously, "I'll have Fanlou blow his head off. Physical destruction is always more effective than a numerical clash."

"Great, I'm all set."

In fact, Liu Yuan had always been curious about what a hacker duel between different types of machines would be like. Now that he had learned about it, he found that their battles were really simple and brutal.

In fantasy, hacker duels are evenly matched, with both sides using every trick in the book. In real hacker duels, you find your own god and smash your enemy's head in.

As time passed, the day at the internet cafe drew to a close. Listening to Commissar Yuri's teachings and following Lelouch, they witnessed the knowledge and power of another world.

After learning from Yuri, he became even more confused.

Chapter 403 Adding a Small Conflict to the Code Geass World (Bonus Chapter)

"Sir, is there anything I can help you with?"

As the store was nearing closing time, Lelouch saw Liu Yuan sitting in a chair drinking a cola.

"Boss... I don't know... what should I do..."

Lelouch was lost and confused, but through Yuri he learned what was wrong with his world.

Years of war have plunged people around the world into hostility. He thought of ways to end the war and bring his sister into a peaceful world, but Yuri rejected this idea.

Yuri's single word "naive" completely shattered his long-thought-out plan, leaving him confused and unsure of what to do next.

Do we follow the various ideologies that appear in games? If these are useful... then how could Mental Omega happen?

I see your confusion.

Liu Yuan took out a stool, patted it, and said, "Sit down. Today we're having talk therapy."

Lelouch obediently sat down, and Liu Yuan calmly opened a bottle of cola for him, saying, "Come on! Let me guess what's troubling you. You want to rule the world with violence, to make everyone in the world hate you, and when everyone hates you, you're ending that hatred with your death, right? To destroy the world in order to create it, to take the sins and evils of the world upon yourself, and to exchange your life for true peace. I have to admit, your idea is quite bold."

"you…"

Your next question will be, "How did you know?"

Lelouch's eyes widened, and he swallowed back the words he wanted to say.

At this moment, Liu Yuan said unhurriedly, "If you hadn't come here, this would indeed be a plan you could have implemented. But now that you're here, there are many things you can do. The method to get everyone in the world to give up hatred is very simple."

"What…"

Liu Yuan smiled and said, "To create even greater conflict."

"But... this is the biggest... contradiction I can think of."

Lelouch was completely deflated, but Liu Yuan patted him on the shoulder: "Your age, your experience, and the world you live in limit your vision. You can put the contradictions into the universe."

"Put it into space?"

Liu Yuan smiled and said, "Yes, your world has advanced technology. So let me ask you, what would you do if your world's physics were interfered with, and you detected that an alien civilization was planning to destroy your world?"

"I…"

Lelouch understood everything in an instant; this was a fatal blow.

If we focus on Earth, the conflicts arise between different nations and peoples. But if we look to the universe, when our enemy is an external force...

If they are aliens, then they are fighting for the survival of the entire planet.

Liu Yuan calmly said, "Here's a few formulas I can use to fool people. First, survival is the primary need of civilization. Second, civilization continues to grow and expand, but the total amount of matter in the universe remains constant. There's also technological explosion and the chain of suspicion."

Lelouch instantly understood. Indeed, if he created a hostile alien civilization, and various countries were still fighting for their own interests, he could take the lead in raising the banner of rebellion and changing the world.

But here's the problem: how do you create an enemy of this caliber? How can you make people believe it?

Liu Yuan saw through Lelouch's thoughts, so he said unhurriedly, "It's very simple. I can help you create an alien civilization, and even make the people of your world feel a sense of crisis instantly. But the price is that for the next five hundred years, all the technology of your world will have to be given to this store."

"I agree."

Lelouch had already made his choice, or rather, he had no choice. He understood perfectly well that in such a wondrous world, the difference between agreeing and refusing was negligible; the other side could conquer or destroy his world in the blink of an eye.

That's why he didn't understand what Liu Yuan's purpose was in doing this.

"You're wondering why I'm doing this, helping you so much, right? Because I'm a businessman. Making your fortune through robbery and plunder is for bandits, and besides, being a businessman makes far more money than being a bandit. So, how about it? I'll give you one more chance. Are you sure you want to agree?"

"I promise! If my world can truly be at peace, my sister can..."

"Of course you can, and since you've been in contact with Yuri, you should know what to do, right? Don't worry, you can ask the Mechs for help with things like technology."

Lelouch returned to his own world, but for some reason, he was unaware of Liu Yuan's actions until he saw a news report.

This news went unnoticed by anyone, but it appeared on his TV.

"According to astronomers, a planet in the Alpha Centauri system, approximately 4.3 light-years from Earth, has disappeared, as reported by authoritative sources..."

Switching to another channel, a reporter interviewing a research institution saw a researcher running out in a rage: "God rolled the dice, and physics ceases to exist! Hahahaha!"

We switched to another channel, also an astronomy-related one. A middle-aged man on the channel excitedly told the reporter, "We received friendly communications from extraterrestrials! We also exchanged friendly greetings in the direction the communications came from. This is a major discovery for us—there is life beyond Earth!!!"

Lelouch could tell that Liu Yuan had made his move, but he hadn't expected Liu Yuan to be so fast.

Liu Yuan's method was simple: first, he had the Law of Rings help destroy a Centaur star system. Liu Yuan confirmed that the entire star system was devoid of any life, not even a single cell. It was a pity that if the Trisolaran civilization existed, Liu Yuan would have liked to help them amicably.

After settling these matters, Liu Yuan subtly misled the fundamental physics of this world. The principle was simple: the basic rules remained unchanged, but when humanity attempted to use technology to obtain accurate results, any technology within the solar system would yield incorrect results.

Once humanity is able to fly out of the solar system and develop technology outside of it, the hatred in this world will probably be put aside.

Then it's simple: have the machine guns send a communication to Earth, basically saying, "Don't answer!"

Where are you guys?

Come and play!

"Finally found you all~"

These kinds of statements are all about creating excitement and thrills.

If it were just that, it wouldn't be terrifying. But at this point, Lelouch needs to get involved and spread the "Dark Forest Theory" throughout the world. At the same time, Lelouch needs to say, "This world should stop fighting! Stop hating! Our enemy comes from beyond Earth."

The results will be surprisingly good.

To enhance realism, Liu Yuan also created projections of space fleets, which he estimated would be enough to frighten Earth's civilization for six or seven hundred years. Six or seven hundred years—even with the greatest hatred now, after six or seven hundred years of cooperation and becoming a space civilization, they'd probably be too lazy to cause trouble. Perhaps by then, the higher-ups would even maintain the existence of extraterrestrials.

As for whether the Dark Forest Theory applies, it really depends on the world. Some worlds are filled with love and peace, so it's not very useful for them. But some worlds, like the Three-Body Problem, are very useful. And some worlds don't even use technology, they focus on cultivation, so those kinds of worlds are also useless. But it's good for scaring people, though.

But it seems that one world, when playing with cosmic civilizations, somehow lost its mind and added some internet elements, turning the entire universe into a chaotic stage for chaos, yet it was surprisingly peaceful.

Chapter 404 C.C. "Sign a contract with me," Lelouch says, "I won't sign."

"The boss is so fast, is this... power?"

For several days in a row, Lelouch spent his time studying at an internet cafe, focusing on a few things: knowledge about Titans and Pilots from Titanfall, knowledge about the Red Alert universe, the android teardrop from the old man's ring, and some items from other games.

For the past week, he has had absolutely no desire to go to school; what he wants to do is change the world.

Playing in internet cafes

The online store is amazing; you can buy anything as long as you have money, even nuclear warheads.

Having experienced the baptism of Red Alert, he knew how terrifying things called superweapons were. Common strategic nuclear bombs could easily paralyze a city or destroy an army, not to mention the lightning storm and time travel from the Allied forces.

As for mechs…