Kapitel 37: Chapter 37: Game Release
For Kiana, the volume of knowledge in her mind was indeed insufficient to fully grasp the intricacies of the Civilization game.
Nevertheless, this didn't deter Kiana from observing Siegfried as he played. In fact, when Kiana recommended the game to Siegfried, he felt overwhelmed.
This was unavoidable since such a large amount of text proved to be nothing short of a nightmare for the Kaslana family.
Fortunately, the basic newbie guide was still available. So long as one refrained from overthinking and simply clicked on a few cities from time to time, then followed their intuition, the issue wasn't insurmountable
Therefore, relying on his intuition, Siegfried opted for a civilization called Babylon, enticed by the direct unlocking of technologies through the so-called Eureka, which seemed quite potent.
And indeed, Siegfried's intuition proved correct.
After actively triggering Eureka, Siegfried's early-game technological advancements were swift. However, this game couldn't be mastered solely through intuition.
Consequently, Siegfried gradually lost himself in the next turn, witnessing countless barbarians encircle him and numerous AI's declaring war on him. Siegfried felt deeply aggrieved.
"Daddy... I'm hungry~"
"Ahhh! Sorry, sorry! I'll cook right away!"
Unexpectedly, this game possessed such charm that even his father forgot to cook!
Meanwhile, Kiana felt that she might need to study harder to comprehend this game better.
Oh well, that could be addressed tomorrow!
Seated before the computer, Kiana manipulated the mouse, selected a leader, and initiated a new game.
[Starting from the sprout of life in the sea...]...
Online, opinions on the Civilization promotional video were mixed.
Some claimed it marked a downfall for Haxxor. Others found the promotional video awe-inspiring, showcasing the potential greatness of human civilization.
Yet, many felt the game was too pricey. Judging by the volume of content released by Bronie earlier, if it were similar in scope to the previous one, over two hundred yuan would indeed be quite expensive.
Moreover, with its turn-based mechanics, many remained in a state of cautious observation.
Yes, just observing.
Pre-ordering games and the like always felt like a gamble. You never knew precisely what the game's content would entail, and once pre-ordered, refunds weren't always an option. If it turned out to be a disaster, wouldn't it be a severe injustice?
However, the game was officially released before long. Just as everyone began inquiring about its quality, discussions about the Civilization game seemed to fade into silence.
Everyone was silent, yet everyone was playing the game listed on their friend list on Sbeam.
This was a first in the history of gaming!
...
"Lord Otto, regarding today's tasks..."
"Hmm? Just leave them there."
At this moment, Otto was seated before the computer, engrossed in playing the game. He had come to realize that the controller wasn't particularly suitable for this game, so he switched to a more comfortable method of play.
"But Lord Otto, you haven't rested for at least 36 hours today."
With a click on the next turn, Otto raised his head to look at Amber bewildered.
"Has it been that long?"
Now Amber felt utterly exhausted.
As for games and the like, she naturally avoided them as much as possible. After all, Otto had granted her a chance at survival, so she remained almost unswervingly loyal, diligently completing all the tasks Otto assigned to her.
Games? They were a terrifying trap that led people away from work.
While Otto could lose himself in them, she couldn't!
"Of course, it's been that long, Your Eminence. Please remember to rest. If you tire yourself out and fall ill, those members of the Schicksal council will once again become restless."
"Humph, those old things. They're not even as courageous as Gandhi inside. I don't understand why the author would casually make him the use of nuclear bombs without any pressure."
Bronie had incorporated the nuclear enthusiast messenger Gandhi into the game, with a slight probability of appearing as a special agenda, fully maximizing Gandhi's inclination to employ nuclear bombs.
As the moment of nuclear war erupted, the entire map descended into chaos. If one pursued military or technological victory, they could manage Gandhi's nuclear bombs with the armies produced, to a certain extent.
However, if one aimed for religious, cultural, or even diplomatic victory, the game might veer off course entirely.
"Your Eminence, it's time for you to rest," Amber looked genuinely concerned about Otto. Ever since she met him, Otto had never endured such intense late nights. Even if there were important experiments, he still managed them perfectly and made time for rest.
Additionally, considering Otto's age of five hundred, his health couldn't be in good shape, right?
So, Amber was genuinely worried.
"After finishing this game, I'll rest. Hmm, it's just one game."
"Although I don't play this game, I'm familiar with the basic content. Otto, in the marathon mode of the ancient era, it might take until the next day to finish one game. It might be better to close the game now while we're still in the ancient era and the game hasn't fully started."
Indeed, the more one clicked "Next Turn," the harder it became to close the game, given the sunk cost of time.
Unfortunately, Otto closed the game, and Amber sighed with relief by his side.
After exiting the Sbeam interface, Otto opened the review section of the store. He gave it a positive review and closed the game again.
"I must say, Haxxor's approach to game design is truly genius. The built-in civilization encyclopedia can almost be treated as a genuine history encyclopedia, providing a clear view of the entire civilization's development process. Moreover, in the summary process, I noticed some discrepancies in history books."
"Discrepancies?"
"Such as the existence of Honkai and the traces left by some previous era men. Those visible traces puzzled me a bit, but most of it seems fine. In the options for great figures, I even saw that old man, Simon Apocalypse."
"Who's that?"
"Simon Apocalypse, in official history, was indeed the first Overseer of Schicksal. However, his name at the time was Simon Peter. His influence paved the way for Schicksal's coveting of the power of Honkai."
"It seems the author conducted a lot of research while making this game."
"Exactly. I also saw some old friends like Schrodinger and Einstein, but guess who wasn't included?"
"Who?"
"Tesla, hahaha!"
That temperamental girl didn't even make it into the ranks of the great engineers.
However, Otto found it interesting. Seeing the significant deviation between public perception of history and civilization development and reality, Otto felt a real sense of authority in his position as the Archbishop of Schicksal.
Previously, he only saw Schicksal as a tool to achieve his goals, and he didn't care about its future.
But after Theresa, Otto began to lean towards finding a suitable successor.
It used to be Walter Joyce, and now, Theresa still had no margin. But now, he felt a slight sense of superiority. Of course, it was just a bit, not enough to cloud his judgment.
"Alright, Your Eminence, it's really time to rest now."
"Okay, okay. Actually, I'm starting to look forward to future updates. The changing tides and the rise and fall, It probably more rules and even more complex changes."
Finally, Otto reluctantly closed the game.
...
However, compared to Otto, who could rest at will as the Overseer, Welt wasn't so lucky.
Civilization was indeed very addictive. After understanding the gameplay, the "Next Turn" button seemed to have a mysterious charm, urging Welt to click continuously.
The most important thing was the sense of anticipation.
Anticipating future developments, watching their civilization grow and expand, ultimately reaching beyond the universe to colonize Mars.
Fortunately, Welt had strong self-control.
Before 2 a.m., Welt successfully ended the game and hurried to bed to avoid any teaching issues the next day.
However, when he returned to his computer the next day with dark circles under his eyes, he couldn't resist the urge to open the game.
In the end, he opened the store interface on Sbeam and went to the review section.
"The downside of this game is that you can't stop playing."
"I opened the game at 7 a.m. and closed it at 6:59 a.m. It's a game that can be played quickly!"
"Have you seen the built-in encyclopedia in the game? I feel like I can review history in this game. If anyone tells me playing games affects studying, I'll slap them in the face with this game!"
It was all praise, with a few criticisms about how the game was too good and made people forget about time.
But Welt also agreed with this comment.
After all, he was also a victim of this game. And as a history teacher at Saint Freya Academy, the game's meticulous examination of history and descriptions of special units, buildings, and wonders were mostly accurate.
This game indeed served an educational purpose.
"In this Civilization game, you can feel the development and changes of the eras, the profoundness of civilization reaching this point. From the ancient era to the atomic age, to envisioning the future and longing for the universe, this is the gift that the author, Haxxor, has given us.
Whether it's in terms of strategy or gameplay, it's flawless.
While the graphics may not match Spiritfarer, the game's core undoubtedly compensates for this deficiency.
Also, don't forget to check out the civilization encyclopedia. I believe it's an incredible resource for history enthusiasts. Buying this game for over two hundred yuan can only be described as a bargain! Finally, I'm eagerly looking forward to future DLCs."
After finishing his review, Walter sent it and immediately received numerous likes.
"Why isn't Tesla among the great figures in this game? We have Einstein and Schrodinger!"
This was a comment from a friend that had just been refreshed, and Walter couldn't help but smile when he saw it..
Indeed, Tesla seemed to have developed an interest in this game and decided to play it thoroughly. But with her volatile temper, only she would likely make such comments.
"Game sales?"
"Naturally, they're selling like hotcakes! Although initially, there were some negative reviews, probably due to the misleading trailers."
Siberia was already entering winter, and soon enough, the phenomenon of polar night might occur. Staying at home seemed boring, so many residents of the town gathered at Cioara's bar to drink and have fun. Although their spending wasn't substantial, it added some warmth to the cold weather.
But their revelry had nothing to do with Cioara. A few days after the game's release, Cioara began to take an interest in Bronie's game.
"I never expected you to pull it off."
"What?"
"To integrate the history of civilization into a game. At least, if it were me, I'd never think of doing it this way. I'd focus more on achieving domination victory."
"Because the domination victory is the simplest way to win. After all, I'm a genius. As long as I'm willing, there's nothing I can't do. Nothing!"
Bronie raised her head proudly. It was a moment of pride.
The game sold well, and the company's employees naturally received good salaries and bonuses. For Bronie now, money was just a number. At least judging by Bronie's current spending rate, she wouldn't run out of money anytime soon.
"Can you solve the collapse?"
"Me solve the Honkai? If you really want me to, I can try."
"...I was just kidding. To be honest, I don't expect anyone to solve the Honkai."
Not even Cioara?
But that was understandable. The more one dealt with the Honkai, the more they felt that it was the universe's truth, an unbeatable enemy.
If Bronie didn't know the ending of Honkai Impact 3rd and Post-Honkai Oddyssey, she would probably think it would end like Honkai 2's plot.
In the end, she would try her best to repair the Second Divine Key and lead the entire civilization to flee the solar system.
"Well, let's not talk about such distant things. Let's talk about the present, like how is Kiana doing lately? I've been busy making DLCs for Civilization's sequel, so I haven't had time to see her."
"She's doing fine. There haven't been any signs of Honkai beasts appearing in the vicinity. I really don't know if you have any reverence for the Flame Chasers, letting them teach a Herrscher."
For the people of World Serpent, Flame Chasers were like gods, the highest beings. Even Cioara, who grew up in World Serpent, was somewhat influenced.
Fortunately, the mercenary business allowed Cioara to have a different perspective. But she still maintained respect.
And Bronie?
She treated them like brothers and sisters, as equals.
How many Flame Chasers hadn't Bronie hugged?
Only heaven knew.
"I think it's fine! Let her build bonds with others. Perhaps, for this era, love is truly what can defeat the Herrscher."
"Really, miracles and magic don't exist. It's ridiculous to think that love can influence a Herracher."
Cioara felt like she had long passed the age of teenage rebellion, but when she heard Bronie say that, she remembered that Bronie was only about fifteen years old.
It was normal for her to have such thoughts.
So Cioara decided not to argue with Bronie anymore.
"So, besides the DLC, do you have any other plans?"
"What else can I do? Steal some technology from Schicksal? Or fish for some fries from Entropy?"
"Why fries?"
"Don't ask, it's the meaning of life."
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Kapitel 38: Chapter 38: Kiana's Little Coquettishness
Setting aside the computer in her hands, Eden stretched lazily, feeling a bit tired.
As a sim, she could stay awake indefinitely without any issues.
However, Eden still maintained the habits she had as a human, believing in the importance of rest and meals.
But this time, when Bronie sent her this game, she forgot about the passing of time, forgot about Kiana's lessons, and even almost forgot about going to the amusement park with Elysia.
Although Elysia protested, Eden's attention was still focused on the computer. It wasn't because of anything else, just simply because of the game called Civilization that Bronie had sent was too good.
Especially the built-in Civilization Encyclopedia; if one wanted a deeper understanding of the backgrounds behind those wonders' creation and the journeys of civilization's development, they could carefully observe through this Civilization Encyclopedia.
And great works, famous paintings, and musical scores could also be appreciated in the Civilization Encyclopedia!
It could be said that Bronie's compiled Civilization Encyclopedia truly replicated all the artworks of this world.
No wonder the game could become so massive, and more content from the Civilization Encyclopedia could only be accessed online. Such a gift indeed made Eden feel Bronie's sincere intentions.
"Eden, you're ignoring me, a beautiful girl like this. I'm truly sad, so sad~" At some point, Elysia stood beside her.
"Ah, sorry, Elysia. I just got a little immersed in the classical art of the current era," Eden apologized. Elysia was well aware of Eden's fondness for classical art.
And as she watched the entire civilization continuously develop from the classical era, with art accompanying the changing times, there was an inexplicable sense of pride when someone organized them and presented them in front of her.
"It seems you really like Bronie's gift!"
"Yes, I did receive this grand gift, and it touched me very deeply. At least, the successors before didn't have such thoughts."
Indeed, compared to the previous successors, Bronie seemed exceptionally outstanding.
Although she wasn't from this world and wasn't a member of the World Serpent, she was the child most likely to stand up and become a leader against the Honkai.
There was still a long way to go in the future, and Bronie's talents, nurtured by everyone in the Elysian Realm, would undoubtedly become a new hope against the Honkai.
At least, Eden had such an intuition at the moment.
"It's almost like a confession, isn't it?"
"You know me, Elysia, you're the only one in my heart. But Bronie just hopes that we can leave the Elysian Realm. In her mind, perhaps, the definition of life isn't as strict as ours."
"Yeah, that child is very prone to feeling insecure."
Inside the Elysian Realm, the Thirteen Flame Chasers had a meeting because of Bronie's matter.
Mobius certainly wanted to leave. However, Griseo and Kosma didn't care at all. Sakura seemed to have heard some news from Bronie and decided to leave the Elysian Realm. Kalpas also followed suit after her, and Pardo was easily convinced.
As for Hua, she seemed to be going with the flow. However, Su and Kevin, these two good buddies, completely followed Elysia's lead.
Whatever Elysia wanted to do, they would do their best to cooperate.
The opinions of the Vill-Vs were not unified, and it was unknown if there were any internal conflicts among the personalities of the Vill-V.
But Elysia was still a bit conflicted. "So, we give her a sense of security?"
Eden still didn't quite understand. "Probably because she thinks we can be a huge help against the Honkai? Quickly spreading technology, increasing productivity, imparting experience, and hoping that we can lead a more meaningful life."
Elysia's judgment wasn't far off. That pure goodwill even if was mixed with a little other selfish desire, was sincere. But no matter what, Elysia felt that she shouldn't just enjoy it as a matter of course.
Still, Elysia also didn't know how to respond to her sincerity.
As a memory replica, there were limited things Eden could do, she was nothing more than a beautiful memory, a wonderful encounter.
And as Bronie, the successor, she still had to move forward in the end.
"We'll continue waiting because without leaving the Elysian Realm, we can't avoid the advancement of technology. We'll have to rely on Vill-V, Mobius, and Bronie's efforts. Since I can't contribute much, allow me to initiate a new game in civilization."
"Damn it, Bronie's game has taken away the time I could spend with Dear Eden!"
"But you can join me in starting a new game. It has an online mode where we can even battle people from the Current Era."
"Will battling each other harm our relationship?"
"But we can also choose to form an alliance, right?"
"That sounds interesting. Then, I'll play with you!"
"Great, the online mode will reduce the total number of turns, so we can finish a game quickly."
...
"Recently, Grandma Mobius, Aunt Elysia, and Sister Eden seem very busy..."
In the warm little house, it was Vill-V's teaching time today. Vill-V gave Kiana a lot of math problems, but Kiana's eyes glazed over while looking at them.
To slack off, Kiana started a conversation with Vill-V.
"Grandma Mobius? Who taught you to say that?"
"Aunt Elysia."
"But from what I know, Aunt Elysia wouldn't like you to call her aunt."
"Because that's what Sister Bronie asked for."
'Expert' Vill-V couldn't help but widen her eyes.
"What about me? How do you refer to me in front of others?"
"The Great Magician. Sister Bronie said you're a great magician who's good at making miracles! But Aunt Elysia said girls like surprises the most, so is magic useful?"
This little rascal.
If Bronie hadn't said that she indeed had the core of a Herrscher inside her, Vill-V wouldn't have been able to see that such a little rascal could actually be a Herrscher.
Curious little one, huh?
"Magic indeed has such an effect, but surprises often come with dangers. If there's a mistake, you may push the other person into irreparable despair. Even so, do you still want to learn it?"
Suddenly, Vill-V's demeanor changed, a mischievous smile appearing on her face.
"Well, let's forget about it then!"
"It seems you're a good child who doesn't like hurting others. But it doesn't matter. As long as you have great power, you'll eventually learn magic on your own, believe me!"
"Okay..."
"So, shall we focus on homework now?"
QAQ
"Okay~"
Chatting is just to delay the pain of doing homework.
But now Vill-V suddenly changed her entire demeanor.
And no one knows why.
It's as if she's become a different person.
As for Siegfried?
At first, Siegfried was quite cautious of the teachers of the Elysian Realm, but later on, the professionalism displayed by the group didn't seem fake, so Siegfried stopped paying too much attention to Kiana's studies.
So what is Siegfried doing now?
He's playing Civilization.
Yes, he's that kind of person, both bad at the game but still fond of playing, and now armed to teeth with more experience after playing for a while.
Leading troops and fighting wars, these are interests that boys have when they're young, and in this Civilization, Siegfried briefly enjoyed the pleasure of building cities and leading troops.
Thus a dad went playing while the child was left aside.
At this moment, the door of Siegfried's shabby little house was knocked on again.
"Who is it?"
After pressing the next turn button, Siegfried immediately went to the door.
"I brought some delicious food for you guys and came to see how Kiana's studying is going."
In some ways, Bronie was even more concerned about her growth than Siegfried.
Although Siegfried felt a bit strange, he took it as a fun of being an older sibling to a child, so he frequently came over.
Moreover, teenage girls generally have some resistance to Honkai, and so far, Kiana is indeed quite safe.
"Come in, it's cold outside, and my house has heating. Maybe Kiana is a genius, and her learning speed is quite fast."
"If even learning basic knowledge is considered fast, it seems your expectations as a parent for your child are quite low. Have you thought about what your child will do in the future?"
Vill-V heard Siegfried's movements through the screen, and she didn't expect the guardian of this Herrscher to have such low expectations for the child.
Could it be to reduce the amount of knowledge the Herrscher possesses, making it easier to handle if the Herrscher goes berserk?
She didn't say it directly, but instead asked Siegfried about his attitude towards the Herrscher.
"Haha, in the future, I won't interfere with whatever she wants to do. I just want her to grow up happily; that's enough..."
That was once Siegfried's vision for his daughter.
As soon as he said this, his expression became somewhat melancholic.
But he quickly recovered, so as not to let Kiana notice anything unusual.
"Not many parents would have such thoughts, but it's not bad either. Plenty of freedom, something I couldn't even dare to think about when I was young."
The pressure to study inside the Taixuan Sect is immense.
In addition to morality, all aspects of intelligence, physical ability, and aesthetics must be learned, especially fighting. If you can't fight, it's your own fault if you get robbed when walking at night. So Bronie thinks it's great to let Kiana have a happy childhood.
"Alright, since this is your decision, I won't interfere casually. However, knowledge is something you should never underestimate. After all, it's an important cornerstone for creating miracles."
"Not everyone has the talent to become a researcher, but learning should never stop. While you still have the capacity to absorb knowledge, it's better to do so, as when you grow up, you won't have as much energy to study."
Kiana didn't quite understand what they were talking about, but she clumsily wrote on the exercises.
Learning simple content was quite fast, at least for Kiana, it wasn't too difficult.
But it was just too boring.
Civilization wasn't fun either; she had already played the old games many times over.
"Waaah, studying is so hard! I don't want to study anymore! I want to play games, I want to play lots of fun games!"
It seemed that after accumulating for a while, Kiana finally couldn't hold back anymore.
Upon careful consideration, studying for seven days a week, constantly supplementing the knowledge needed at her age, naturally made the curriculum quite tight.
The result was that the Civilization game didn't satisfy her, and her daily entertainment was just spending time with her old man.
Fortunately, Civilization required quite a bit of intelligence, although she couldn't understand the game, it didn't stop her from pestering Bronie for more.
"Well, then I'll make sure the next game I make is something you can do easily!"
Suddenly, Kiana's antenna stood up straight, with a very bad premonition.
"Do you have to complete it? Is the game very difficult?"
"No, it's a game that everyone can complete in one go. I already have the design in mind. If you can't continue, then we'll make an agreement that you have to pass all the exams after that!"
"Alright...alright! Agreed!"
Bronie showed a triumphant smile. Siegfried could see something else with it, but Kiana had never seen the world's dangers.
"Yeah, agreed~"
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