Chapter 9, unleashing a powerful move right from the start

"I have killed, killed many enemies of the empire." After graduating, I joined the army and became a dragon knight, and it was during that time that I received the title of knight. Now, as the commander of an entire unit of dragon knights, it actually consists of only a few dozen individuals. Taming a flying dragon is a very difficult task. With my eyes closed, all I see are images of riding a flying dragon diving down from the sky," Vera said

I don't know," Wei Jia'an said, "Please say something.

Where is a good place to have fun? Vera raised such a question again

I do not know what games there are said Vela

Civilization, Civilization VI

Whatever

Wei Jia'an smiled and said: "He has indeed been dead all along, but it would be fun if he kept killing people."

Vera does not dislike speaking; she continued, "Many people think that we become Dragon Knights at the age of twenty and attain the title of Knight, and by thirty, we become Dragon Generals, merely relying on our families. Little do they know how hard we have worked. Indeed, without our families, we would absolutely not have been able to achieve what we have today, but we are genuinely qualified for our current accomplishments. It would be better to assign useless mediocrities to the rear; those who can serve as generals on the front lines are not simple individuals." Indeed, without our families, we would absolutely not have been able to achieve what we have today, but we are genuinely qualified for our current accomplishments. It would be better to assign useless mediocrities to the rear; those who can serve as generals on the front lines are not simple individuals.

"It is impossible; I will not like games, they are a waste of time." Vela is naturally decisive.

Therefore... I did not delve deeper into that question. Vela smiled and said, "Someone like me, who exercises every day regardless of the harsh cold or scorching heat, has had very few entertainments from childhood to adulthood. My goal is to attain greater strength, to expand the empire's territory. Would I really enjoy such a trivial game?"

"Have you ever killed someone?" In the days spent together, life has been quite ordinary, and Wei Jia'an almost forgot that the other party came from another world, clad in armor and wielding a battle axe on the battlefield. Now, the armor and the double-edged axe are simply placed on top of the wardrobe, indicating that he is not an ordinary person

"Isn't your weapon an axe?" Wei Jia'an questioned

A few days ago, Wei Jia'an would not have dared to speak so casually. Now, everyone has become somewhat familiar, after all, they live under the same roof every day. The other party also seems to be quite easy to talk to, spending most of the time sitting and reading or daydreaming, quiet, melancholic, and serene. However, he occasionally reveals a depressed and indifferent expression, uttering fierce and combative words. He said, "To be honest, your way of speaking stirs up others' curiosity but leaves them hanging, which is not acceptable"

As long as one has military achievements, one can be promoted; as long as one is capable of accomplishing tasks, one can be promoted, which would be ideal. Wei Jia'an expressed a moment of sentiment, but it was merely a fleeting thought. He had not yet accomplished anything, yet he witnessed others being promoted, which left him disheartened. This experience was something he had only heard about, and the story of Sheng Tian Ban Zi he had read in the past also left a deep impression on him

"I see you play games every day; wouldn't it be better to spend that time doing something else?" Vela suddenly began to lecture.

"Otherwise, how about DOTA2?" Wei Jia'an said

"You make a valid point. If I could dedicate all the time spent on gaming to studying, things would certainly be different now. The problem is that every time I want to study, I just can't help myself. " Wei Jia'an enjoys gaming, but he cannot bring himself to do it; at least he would not belittle those who work hard. "It is often said that interest is the best teacher. I have never been interested in studying, and I also lack talent. People say the salary is low, but I am actually quite satisfied with my current job and life. In short, I have no thoughts about the future and just go with the flow."

Wei Jia'an assertively stated: "Just give it a try; once you have played, you will understand what the game is all about. You might even end up liking it, and who knows, you may play even more enthusiastically than I do."

You ask me where is fun, how should I respond? Wei Jia'an thought for a moment, "Different games have different ways to play. Some games are appealing for their exquisite graphics, making playing feel like enjoying a scenic view. Some games stand out for their diverse gameplay, or perhaps for their strong sense of impact, where every hit feels real, and once you start playing, you simply cannot stop. Some players enjoy being challenged, and the selling point of those games is the thrill of challenge. Some games have captivating backstories, making playing them even more enjoyable than reading a novel. In any case, there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's eyes.

"Alright," I said. "Vera sighed, 'I have been practicing swordsmanship since I was five years old, swinging my sword three thousand times a day. As I grew older, the number of swings increased, come rain or shine.'

"Do you know what my life has been like all this time?" Vela's voice suddenly became serious

"There is no conflict; I can wield a sword as well as an axe," Vera paused for a moment, seemingly organizing her thoughts. "In addition to practicing swordsmanship, I also need to learn other things. After all, there is hardly any time to rest throughout the day. Looking back, it seems I never really had a childhood. There was only one time when I secretly hid a picture book that I liked, but it was quickly discovered and thrown away, and I was punished by standing for half a day. This has been the case for me since childhood, and it only got a bit better after I grew up and entered the military academy."

Wei Jia'an hesitated to say something, wanting to speak but holding back. Finally, he said: "Since I have nothing to do anyway, I might as well give it a try, the game. It's no big deal to try it out; if it doesn't suit me, then so be it. It's just a matter of wasting a few minutes or a dozen minutes."

Everyone has their own way of life; some enjoy hunting, while others prefer adventure, even if it involves danger. A druid I know, who is an elf, loves to transform into a cat every day and lie on the roof basking in the sun. That is truly wasting time, not like a child who insists on having others agree with their views. Vera smiled slightly, noncommittal, paused, and looked at the computer screen, changing the subject: "What game is that?"

What?

After some thought, there really isn't much going on these days, so it wouldn't hurt to give it a try. Vela finally agreed: "Alright."

Wei Jia'an turned off the live stream, continuously scrolling the mouse, and asked, "Do you want to play a game?"

The live broadcast on the computer screen continues, but the hero operated by the streamer has died again, causing the visuals to become considerably dimmer. Wei Jia'an leans back against the chair, his right elbow resting on the backrest, as he turns to look at Vera. His response to her question is very decisive: "It's fun, that's why I'm playing it."

Reality is reality, and games are games. In games, one can commit all sorts of atrocities, but in reality, I wouldn't even dare to kill a chicken. I have never killed a chicken; the most I have done is catch fish. Wei Jia'an leaned back in his chair, "Alright, let's not talk about that... um, games are really fun, how about giving it a try?"

"It has all passed." However, Vela was not prepared to say more

What is fun about that game? I see that person keeps dying, Vera said, holding two axes, summoning pigs and summoning eagles, in the end, both the person and the pigs died

Wei Jia'an smiled and said: "I also believe that for an individual to achieve great success in their career and maintain it over time, they must possess capability; it cannot solely rely on family background. However, to claim that there is no capital beyond ability is quite laughable. When standing at the right opportunity, even a pig can fly, but ultimately, it is only temporary"

The advantages we enjoy are due to our family's ability to have a say and to operate; as long as there are military achievements, one can be promoted immediately. Vera said, "However, solid military accomplishments are still necessary, after all, an empire cannot be dictated by just one family"

Forget it. When the two began to speak, Vera closed the book, and now she has opened it again

Forget it, to be honest, that game is not very friendly to newcomers; it requires familiarity with too many heroes and skills. You can play slowly, but even if you are a female player who is new, there are a lot of trolls. Otherwise, should I just play against the computer in single-player mode?" Wei Jia'an looked at the computer screen, instinctively ran his fingers through his hair, and suddenly fell silent. "Otherwise, why not try that one."

"Even if you say that, how can you know without trying?" Wei Jia'an retorted

Vera said solemnly: "Murder is not fun at all"

Haven't you always complained about your low salary? If you had used the time spent on gaming for studying, things would certainly be different now

DOTA2. Wei Jia'an turned his head and glanced at the computer screen before responding. It is a real-time battle game that he used to enjoy playing a lot, especially the OMG mode, which is the skill draft mode. He remembers that the last time he checked on STEAM, it showed that he had over 1500 hours of playtime. However, he plays less now mainly because he is afraid of losing. Occasionally, he plays a bit; if he wins a game, he quickly stops playing, but if he loses, he insists on winning it back. If he keeps losing and happens to have no time to play, then, well, he shouldn't expect to feel good in the short term. Occasionally, he plays a bit; if he wins a game, he quickly stops playing, but if he loses, he insists on winning it back. If he keeps losing and happens to have no time to play, then, well, he shouldn't expect to feel good in the short term.

"Work when it is time to work, and rest when it is time to rest," said Wei Jia'an, "It is important to balance work and rest"