Chapter 2: Emblem of Flames

The woman snorted softly, not paying any attention to Qin Yuanfeng. In her opinion, what good ideas could such a company possibly have? If there were any, would it still go bankrupt? Nintendo is currently financially robust, and it is too late for them to increase their investment.

I have consecutively changed seven or eight notebooks, yet I still have gained nothing

"Creativity?" The woman with glasses furrowed her brows even tighter: "Qin Jun, I must remind you that all creativity belongs to Nintendo; this is a company invested in by Nintendo"

Beads of fine sweat have already formed on his forehead, and his gaze, like a torch, is fixed on the busy Nintendo staff in the room

No matter how one puts it, he is the nominal commander of this liquidation. She, a section chief at Nintendo, has actually overstepped her position, which has made him quite dissatisfied

In that moment, he felt as if he had been electrified, with a slight tingling sensation on his scalp

Is this the TOP software?" Akagi Akira frowned as he looked at the apartment in front of him. The apartment was somewhat dilapidated, showing signs of age. It was an elevator apartment, and he could never have imagined that the "company" invested in by Nintendo was located in such a place, rather than in the software park.

No one would expect that a diamond is hidden within this coal mine

At that time, the most advanced electronic industry in the world was not in Europe or America, but in Japan. Moreover, before the turn of the millennium, Japan firmly held the leading position in the electronics industry. When these university students from Europe and America sought investment, their first consideration was not domestic companies, but Japan.

There were more than ten people in their group. Besides Akira Kaga from IS Company, the driver, and Kaga's secretary, the remaining ten or so individuals were almost all officially contracted employees of Nintendo. Rather than saying they were assisting with the settlement, it would be more accurate to say they were supervising. As for himself, he could at most be considered a mere errand runner.

The name that resonates throughout the world has developed due to the emergence of Fire Emblem. Now, the name Shouzou Kaga has finally brushed past Fire Emblem!

Everyone had gotten off the vehicle, and only then did Qin Yuanfeng realize that this trip involved far more people than just them.

Begin the liquidation. The woman covered her nose and waved her hand to fan the air, frowning as she said: Within two hours, I need to see all the inventory lists, planning lists, and have all computers turned on. I need to check if there are any unsubmitted plans.

He gazed fervently at the notebooks, one oriented east and the other west, where the creativity intertwined with the origins of SRPG games resided within these notebooks that were already worn beyond repair

Everyone scattered in all directions, and Qin Yuanfeng leaped to the table piled with old notebooks, flipping through them page by page

The first step of a traveler should indeed be extraordinary

This is the full title of the first installment of Fire Emblem

His body instinctively blocked everything on the keyboard, his hands trembling slightly yet swiftly flipping over the first page, where a knight's silhouette was sketched out in rough lines!

Qin Yuanfeng took a deep breath and, at his fastest and most natural pace, placed the dusty notebook into his clothing, securing it to his belt, without the slightest disdain for its dirtiness

Only one floor apart

Beside it, there is a line of small text: Dragon and Sword

Turning her head, she saw the bespectacled woman, who was currently frowning at Qin Yuanfeng: "As a member of IS and affiliated with this organization, your first task is to take inventory of all machines, tables, chairs, and the number of lines."

It is not only easy to understand, but also a place that one will definitely seek out; otherwise, the staff would not go through the trouble of looking it up

He quickly flipped to the next page, and the illustration was of a fully white female character, rendered with only a few strokes, with the two words written beside it: Priest.

In 1987, the United States had already begun to take shape as the world's foremost power. At this moment, the prosperity of America was something that other countries found hard to witness. As the vehicle slowly traversed through modern streets, after half an hour, it finally came to a stop in front of an apartment building

The corner of his eye quickly scanned the room; it was still in the stage of clearing items. Creativity—no one would believe there was any creativity here

He was almost about to burst into laughter, farewell Japan, farewell Kaga Shozo, from now on, Nintendo's quality lineup will be missing a blockbuster that has sold over ten million copies! Just as Blizzard is missing Warcraft, and the history of cinema is missing the 3D revolution of Avatar, the loss is worth billions at the very least

Thus, one by one, project recommendation letters and introduction emails floated into the then-leading company Nintendo like snowflakes. It is likely that Nintendo's president, Hiroshi Yamauchi, was unaware of how many companies had received investments. Smaller beneficiaries of these investments were cautious about spending even a penny of the funds. Investment companies of this kind, located in apartments, are numerous in Europe and America.

The pioneering work of SRPG has introduced an entire genre to the gaming world! If one were to draw a comparison, it would be akin to the release of the Windows 98 system! The launch of competitive games!

He discreetly surveyed everyone present. The faces of Akira Kaga and his group remained calm, concealing any dissatisfaction they might have had with the company. In contrast, the Nintendo employees did not hide their disdain for the apartment.

Qin Yuanfeng observed everything with a mocking heart, realizing that opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. Often, an inconspicuous detail determines success or failure. This time, it was evident that Nintendo's headquarters sent someone to take the lead, yet the outcome was the emergence of Kaga Akira, one of Nintendo's six champions, along with the publication of a book. Such a section chief cannot expect long-term development at Nintendo

A small booklet with a yellow cover suddenly appeared before him, and in that moment, his breath quickened

Calm... calm... Despite saying this, there is still a sense of anxiety in my heart. With each passing second, the possibility of that unexamined notebook being discovered increases! Once it falls into someone else's hands, the consequences are unimaginable

Hundreds of millions of yen, nowadays do not rest on his waist

The prototype of this fluctuation is hidden within this yellowed little booklet

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light

Even without it, he could still develop the Fire Emblem series, but he absolutely cannot allow anyone else to obtain it

However, he said nothing

After a dozen minutes, he furrowed his brows tightly as he looked at the three or four notebooks spread out in front of him

"Harvey Johnson." The other party casually agreed, stating that it is necessary to understand everything about the company before proceeding with the settlement

Qin Yuanfeng immediately followed a group of people into the apartment, encountering many astonished Americans along the way

The company is located on the fourth floor. Upon ascending, I discovered that the entire fourth floor had been completely opened up and leased, transforming it into a vast space. The walls were densely lined with network cables, and several somewhat old computers were haphazardly placed throughout the room. Scattered everywhere were disordered books, notepads, and empty beverage bottles covered in dust. As soon as the door was pushed open, an unpleasant odor rushed out.

Gritting his teeth, he continued towards the next workstation, having already decided not to overlook any of the notebooks from TOP Software Company

Perhaps its name is unfamiliar to players who do not play on the Game Boy, but what about Heroes of Might and Magic? What about the Fire Dragon Knights of Han Tang in the early 1990s? What about Bandai's Super Robot Wars?

By personally witnessing this significant event in gaming history, he realized how keen the gaming instincts of Kaga Shozo and - Tu - Shu were. Nintendo almost treated them as laborers, yet he astonishingly unearthed treasures from this pile of waste

If Nintendo's current president, Hiroshi Yamauchi, were to travel back in time, he would likely personally chase him down from Tokyo and kill him with a flurry of blows, while also executing Akira Kaga by slow slicing.

He also understood why Akira Kaga was in a bad mood. As the game developer for Nintendo's Famicom, IS Company had not produced a single hit game, and the company's performance was deteriorating. They had to endure Nintendo's stringent third-party terms, and now they were even dispatched to San Francisco to liquidate a bankrupt company. Given such a lowly status, it was no wonder that Akira Kaga had a grim expression.

Kaga Akira merely nodded casually

This should be the place... He took a deep breath, pushed aside the computer chair in front of him, and was about to pull out the computer keyboard when suddenly a voice rang out

Of course. Qin Yuanfeng displayed a perfect smile, while feeling a wave of disgust in his heart. All creativity belonged to Nintendo, and at that moment, Nintendo truly seemed invincible! Even a mere section chief could utter such domineering words, completely disregarding Sega!

There are many other creative ideas, all of which are products under Nintendo's investment. Nintendo has the right to fully reclaim them; however, none of these items are related to SRPG content

It is precisely for this reason that the birth of Fire Emblem came about; Shozo Kaga would not miss any opportunity to showcase his talents

This is it

"Let us take action. This afternoon, compile all materials, data, and plans, and in the evening, reconcile the accounts with Nintendo's data." Before Kaga Akira could speak, the bespectacled woman took the initiative to give orders, causing a noticeable flicker of displeasure to cross Kaga's face as he was about to respond.

He carefully recalled the memoirs of Kaga Shozo from his previous life. He discovered this dusty memoir during the inventory phase after the settlement was completed. The dust indicated that it had been placed in a rather inconspicuous spot. The fact that it could be found suggested that the content was simple and easy to understand. As a staff member of Nintendo, how could he not recognize what planning meant

What are you doing

I am merely checking to see if there are any creative ideas left behind said Qin Yuanfeng with a smile

Qin Yuanfeng, however, remained unconvinced. As a seasoned game planner, the classic cases from the past twenty years were etched in his mind as if carved by a knife. In the early 1980s, the electronic entertainment industry surged, and it seemed as if countless electronic companies sprang up overnight in the United States, many of which were led by individuals who were likely just college students. However, the inherent optimism of the American people drove them to eagerly pursue their ambitions, thus creating a demand for investment

"Did I take the wrong path?" A woman of short stature but with an attractive figure, wearing pink glasses, frowned and said in fluent Japanese, "Are there companies in a place like this? Where has Nintendo's investment gone?"

He gently pulled apart the computer keyboard

There is none! There is not a single book related to Fire Emblem!

"Team Leader Kaga, shall I go and follow them for the settlement?" Qin Yuanfeng asked, suppressing the excitement in his heart

However, this treasure will now bear the surname Qin

The seat of the studio head! His eyes lit up, and he calmly called over a staff member beside him: "May I ask what the name of the applicant for this studio is?"

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down

Qin Yuanfeng nodded and began to look over the computer stations one by one. Soon, he spotted the name of Harvis Johnson.