Chapter 2: It Was You All Along
This time, let's see where you run to, hahahaha
A standard computer operates in a traditional gaming mode, receiving and sending relatively less data; gaming headsets utilize 3D or ultra-3D virtual imaging technology, requiring a greater amount of data from the gaming end to create a realistic visual effect; a dedicated platform, also known as a gaming pod, not only provides ultra-3D imaging but also offers players virtual neural tactile sensations, necessitating a data volume that far exceeds that of the other two methods
Hmph! Haoqi knew that continuing to speak was pointless, so he aimed precisely at the berserker's head and executed a move called "Fatal Arrow"
"Idiot!" Haoqi coldly scolded, having been regarded as the number one enemy by this person simply for killing him during a legion battle. For nearly half a month, he had been constantly seeking ways to take revenge.
Upon entering, he turned on the lights. The well-decorated apartment located on the 29th floor is not large, but it is fully equipped with a kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. The rental price of 2,000 yuan often leads single white-collar workers to choose to share accommodations. Although Haoqi felt a bit of pain in his wallet, he still decided to live here alone, referencing the eleventh rule from the assassin's manual.
Is this how it ends? Haoqi found it hard to believe. He took out another phone from his pocket, turned it on, and went online. Soon, he saw the number that made his heart race on the bank's webpage: 200,000.
Six individuals bearing the title of "Thunderbolt Legion" suddenly surrounded us
Turn off the television, turn on the computer, and when feeling bored, rely on it to pass the time
It's her again
After a simple dinner, I turned on the television, and the news channel indeed broadcasted content regarding the shooting incident that occurred in the afternoon. However, the host's remarks were quite vague, with many details dismissed with the phrase "pending further investigation by the police." As for the condition of the shooting victims, it was only mentioned that they "have been sent to the hospital for emergency treatment"
This was already the fourth successful assassination of a target for him, Hao Qi thought. Compared to the previous three times, today might be the least dangerous one. He should be considered somewhat well-known in the city's professional assassin community! ... However ... ? ... Although he managed to escape smoothly, did the target truly meet his expectations of being completely eliminated?
As the saying goes, enemies do not gather unless they are fated to do so. Within less than an hour of going online, Haoqi encountered his nemesis at a task point.
There is... of course there is! The Berserker chuckled and shrugged his shoulders, "I just want you blind fools to get out of the game. What do you say? Beg for mercy! If you beg for mercy, you can crawl under my legs, and I will let the past be the past!"
Haoqi turned his gaze towards the window; nowadays, about one-third of the billboards along the streets are occupied by "World War," a sight that has not been seen for many years
Facing six opponents, with no advantages in level or profession, Haoqi couldn't be bothered to escape and stood his ground, asking: "Do you find this interesting?"
Not nutritious
The previous phone rang again. Haoqi picked it up and saw a text message from an unfamiliar number. The content read: A bounty has been issued by the other party. Do not appear in public for the time being. If there is something, contact Xiao M. Take care
Opening the game, I enter a familiar interface. Today's computers are structurally no different from products of the early century, but as early as a decade ago, 3D technology had already matured. Nowadays, televisions and monitors that utilize standard 3D technology are both affordable and of good quality. However, ultra 3D and even holographic projection devices have also entered the early stages of commercialization. As long as one has the financial means, they can be among the first to enjoy the new sensations brought by new technology. However, ultra 3D and even holographic projection devices have also entered the early stages of commercialization. As long as one has the financial means, they can be among the first to enjoy the new sensations brought by new technology
Although the subway is fast, it ultimately travels through the dark underground. Turning the corner, Haoqi calmly boarded a bus. Since it was just after work, the bus was not too crowded, but there were no empty seats available. He found a gap towards the back, holding onto the handrail with one hand while carrying his briefcase with the other hand
A nearby archer chuckled, "I don't even know if it's the seventh time or the eighth!"
Turning off the phone, a warmth rises in my heart
Haoqi muttered to himself, then took out a mobile phone from his pocket, turned it on, and soon received a text message: Transaction confirmed, funds have been credited.
According to a rough estimate by Haoqi, if there are one million gamers, with a ratio of ordinary computers, gaming headsets, and dedicated platforms being 100:10:1, and each person spending an average of 10 hours per day on gaming, the gaming company could earn approximately 400 million RMB annually just from game cards. Given that this highly popular online game has over one hundred million registered users in Europe, how could it possibly have only a mere one million gamers in Asia?
Game currency is not directly linked to real money, theoretically eliminating the dominance of RMB players. However, this remains merely a theory. Every game has its limitations, and in Haoqi's impression, it won't be long before players with financial backing can translate their material advantages into their game characters. Therefore, he does not hold high expectations for this game "World War", as his sole purpose for playing games is to pass the time
Certainly, those who can afford the expensive exclusive platforms will not care about a mere 1 yuan time card
The two girls occasionally whispered to each other, their gazes frequently landing on Haoqi. For a man, attracting the attention of the opposite sex is a good thing, but Haoqi's current profession possesses a uniqueness that is unmatched by ordinary individuals. He wanted to offer his seat to them, yet he clearly remembered the eleventh rule of the assassin's manual: avoid contact with strangers as much as possible
Her face, untouched by makeup, remains refreshingly lovely, and the small beauty mark at the inner corner of her eye evokes a sense of pity. Her smooth black hair is still tied in a ponytail, naturally exuding the essence of youth. Compared to her last sports outfit, today's light green sweater paired with blue skinny jeans adds a touch of urban flair.
As a professional assassin, frequent relocations are inevitable
Players using a standard PC platform only need to spend 0.1 yuan per hour, which is equivalent to the cost of a bottle of beverage, allowing them to play for an entire day and night! Players using a gaming headset spend 0.2 yuan per hour; players using a dedicated platform spend 1 yuan per hour
The leading Berserker laughed heartily, as a unique feature of "Dream Expedition" that sets the trend, players' facial expressions in the game are remarkably consistent with those of real people
Only by observing his refined appearance and understated demeanor would one ever suspect that he was the "criminal" who had just ten minutes ago assassinated a key figure of the Japanese mafia organization, hetushu.comcom
In addition, apart from time point cards, the official does not sell game currency or game items. Players can only obtain game currency by completing tasks in the game, acquiring specific positions, or trading with other players
Didi ... ...
Haoqi last browsed some introductions on the official website. The newly released "Asian Storm of World War" and "Storm of World War I" are not interconnected, but are set against the backdrop of the Asian landscape in 1931. Players can choose from ten options, including China, Japan, Siam (Thailand), Japanese-occupied Korea (North and South Korea), British India (India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh), and the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia). It is widely speculated that players from China, Japan, Korea, and India will account for over 90% of the player base in the Asia region.
He looked around cautiously, finding no unfriendly gazes. At that moment, a familiar figure entered his line of sight
After two stops, a seat beside him became vacant. Noticing that there were no elderly, weak, pregnant, or disabled individuals around, Haoqi confidently sat down. Before long, the girl also arrived next to him with the flow of people. Haoqi naturally noticed her companion, the "infatuated girl" with a head of small wavy curls, dressed in a black professional suit. In Haoqi's aesthetic view, this "flower" could be considered a fine specimen among the multitude. Her petite lips complemented her small face, giving her a delicate appearance. The mature hairstyle harmonized well with her youthful face. Even her single eyelids, which did not quite match her eyes, would have been quite popular during the era when Korean dramas were all the rage over a decade ago.
Any gaming-related portal website prominently displays this thought-provoking slogan. Haoqi idly clicked into the Chinese official website of the game and briefly glanced at the top news articles, discovering that this game actually claims to be a "no-pay-to-win" game for the masses. Upon browsing the content, it turns out that the "World War" series not only incorporates the most advanced electronic technology available today, but also features several creative breakthroughs compared to existing mainstream online games: in battle mode, novice players have a genuine opportunity to defeat powerful opponents, as the saying goes on www.hetushu.com, "No matter how skilled you are, you still fear a kitchen knife; no matter how exquisite your armor, a brick can still knock you down".
"Dream Expedition" is a large-scale online game based on Eastern mythology. Haoqi has been playing for over a year—despite engaging in a high-risk, high-reward profession, his investment in any game does not exceed three digits. It is well known that for non-RMB players, it is nearly impossible to break into the ranks of top players, and Haoqi's game level always hovers around the second or third tier.
Upon seeing this, Haoqi couldn't help but smile; this is indeed the cheapest online game available at present. The reason for categorizing the levels is that the data support required during operation varies significantly across different gaming platforms
Half a minute later, Haoqi logged off. Under the shameless siege of the enemies, he exerted all his strength but still failed to achieve a life for a life. If this continued, there would truly be no way to play this game. After thinking it over, he realized that bowing down to that group of trash was out of the question, so he simply started browsing the web.
With a calm smile, turn off the device, remove the card, and flush all worries down the toilet
Although we have met once or twice, we should still belong to the ranks of strangers
Access the online banking page, select "Small Currency Exchange" to convert 50,000 RMB into euros, and then use "Overseas Remittance" to transfer the funds to an overseas account. Once the system indicates that the operation is complete, send a text message: "Brother, the funds have been transferred, please check. Focus on your studies and do not worry."
"Alright, let's see who the fool is today!" The Berserker placed his hands on his hips, "I have said it before, every time I see you from now on, I will eliminate you! Brothers, how many times has this been?"
As an online game set against the backdrop of historical events, the choice of a character's nationality is always a focal point of controversy: if players from various countries coincidentally select the same nation, it will disrupt the original balance of the game. Therefore, the most common approach taken by game developers and operators is to provide additional initial rewards to players who choose characters from their own country, while restricting non-native players from participating in high-level missions. This is sufficient to sway the majority of players towards selecting characters from their own nation.
Haoqi quickly shifted his gaze back, recognizing the girl not far to his right. As a professional assassin—albeit one who had taken up the profession later in life—he had honed an extraordinary level of observational skill. He had seen that girl twice: once in the elevator just now, and once two weeks ago when she was moving.
War forges heroes, and chaos brings forth beauties
After two minutes, the text message alert sounded. Haoqi opened it to find a simple message: "Brother, the tuition has been received. Take care of yourself and don't overwork. I'm doing well here, so don't worry!"
Haoqi's income may surpass that of most white-collar workers, yet he never considers himself wealthy. The computer was not expensive when purchased, and its configuration is quite reasonable. Additionally, with fiber optic internet access, it runs online games quite smoothly.
Military academies are the domain of men, assassins are the embodiment of solitude, and Haoqi is almost forgetting when he last held a girl's hand
The vehicle bumped along for nearly half an hour before finally arriving at "Youth Mansion," a thirty-story single apartment building. Haoqi and the two girls got off at this stop. He found it somewhat strange that he hadn't seen the "infatuated girl" during the last move; could it be that she also lived here
As the times progress, game developers are equally keeping pace. In the late 2020s and early 2030s, a large number of innovative online games emerged like mushrooms after rain. Among them, "Star Expedition," "World of Warcraft: Planet," "Empire Miracles," and "Dream Expedition" stood out as leaders among numerous online games due to their excellent production and tireless promotion
The sensitive profession of a hitman naturally would not know that the ponytail girl's roommate participated in a company-organized trip, and thus invited her colleague and friend "Wavy Curl" to spend the weekend together
Because he disliked the feeling of being "followed," Haoqi bought some items at the convenience store downstairs before going upstairs
Ah, this little rascal! Brothers, give him a beating, a thorough beating! The berserker has a brightly colored arrowhead stuck on his head, which looks quite comical.
An ordinary worker may need to toil for several years to earn this amount of money, while he spent only about ten days, including the time for initial preparation—of course, if this high-skilled work does not succeed, his life may be at stake