Chapter 81
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Many revolutions have unfolded in a series of explosive chain reactions.
Initially, there were dramatic improvements in mining efficiency.
However, it didn’t stop there; the increased availability of coal triggered new developments.
It all began when a mining supervisor, seeking to simplify the act of pulling carts, approached the Dark Elves.
The Dark Elves were already in a state of excitement over the rapid advancements in technology.
They were ecstatic even when tasked with making guns, and now, with an influx of requests, they were overjoyed.
The discovery of gunpowder sparked a variety of imaginations.
To realize those imaginations, people turned to the Dark Elves.
The Dark Elves, in turn, collaborated with Alken to research and develop these ideas.
Thus, gunpowder was invented, and a year has passed since then.
The Dark Elves are still advancing their technology at a feverish pace, and humans have begun to learn and adopt these advancements.
Alken is also expanding his presence in the academy, reportedly establishing a new major.
The development of foundational academic disciplines is also essential.
“They say something called a train is being developed.”
“Indeed.”
“Not long ago, I wouldn’t have imagined it, but these days, there seems to be a heavy smell in the air.”
During breakfast,
The members of the Magic Tower were chatting while reading the latest news that came out every day.
Even I found the speed of progress astonishing.
Of course, as someone from the modern era, I thought it was still quite primitive.
In my previous life, science had advanced leisurely over a long history.
When the Industrial Revolution finally arrived, civilization rapidly grew thanks to that foundation.
But in this world, there was no such foundation.
Currently, things were being developed using coal and gunpowder.
However, the lack of basic academic knowledge would inevitably become evident.
Even the use of coal may have been a coincidence.
After a year, nothing more significant has emerged beyond this.
Instead, Alken was diligently conducting research at the academy.
A world progressing not through magic, but through something else.
I knew it was science, but there wasn’t much I could do to help.
After all, I wasn’t a scholar to begin with.
That said, I was curious—would the physical laws of my previous life apply the same way in this world?
With magic in existence, there might be undiscovered laws.
Perhaps the scholars at the academy would uncover them someday.
“Well, it doesn’t seem like life has changed immediately. Magic is still more convenient, after all.”
“True. But I think it’s a necessary endeavour. Magic isn’t equal for everyone, after all.”
“Explosions, on the other hand, are equal for everyone.”
Galliard, who was reading a newspaper nearby, chimed in.
Recently, he had become obsessed with Hidden Attack.
Of course, as a melee enthusiast, he wasn’t into gunfights.
Instead, he was engrossed in an entertaining playstyle, using only a dagger in the game.
His unconventional gameplay delighted his viewers on his broadcast.
He was simply crazy.
“Do you use grenades in Hidden Attack, Galliard?”
“I’ve decided to compromise on that. But I did try slicing through a flying grenade with my dagger—it didn’t work well.”
“Of course, it wouldn’t. The game doesn’t simulate such things.”
“Why don’t they make it possible! And why is the only sword-type weapon a dagger? Add more swords!”
“It’s a game made for gunfights, you crazy old man!”
At any rate, the world hadn’t changed significantly.
Magic remained convenient, and the rules of the world weren’t about to change with the advent of early modern technology.
Of course, firearms were being utilized in the military of various countries.
At least in the military field, progress was evident.
“But what if firearms advance to the point where even mages could be killed by them?”
“Mages like us, perhaps, but not other Magic Towers.”
“True. Defensive magic can’t be penetrated by bullets, after all.”
It wasn’t enough to threaten the role of magic.
After all, a high-ranking spatial mage could survive even a nuclear bomb.
Wind mages, for instance, wouldn’t be hit by bullets.
Only illusion mages like us were vulnerable.
Even by the standards of modern military power from my previous life, mages were extraordinary.
“By the way, we’re releasing a new game.”
“Huh? Hidden Attack has only been out for a little over a year.”
“What do you mean, Rai?”
“Oh! Is it a game about the great adventures of Mai?”
More importantly, the announcement of the next game.
This was a project that had been in slow development for a long time.
Naturally, it was a game rooted in history, the foundation of online gaming, and a part of everyone’s memories.
Given how well a game like Hidden Attack was received and how it had brought change to the continent,
I believed this new game would also be easily accepted and enjoyed by everyone now.
“We’re not planning to make a game like Mai’s adventures. In fact, Galliard might not like it much.”
“Grrr! What the—@#$#$”
Ignoring the enraged Galliard, I pulled an artifact from my pocket.
“Galaxy Craft.”
“Galaxy Craft?”
“It’s a kind of strategy game. It’s a bit different from Auto Chess.”
Galaxy Craft.
A game that occupied PC cafés even before Championship of Legends or Maple Leaf Story.
There was probably no one who didn’t know this game.
It produced numerous famous pro gamers and was essentially synonymous with gaming history.
“Let me show you.”
The gameplay resembled Auto Chess.
In other words, unlike Championship of Legends or Maple Leaf Story, it wasn’t about stepping into a fantastical reality.
Instead, the map was much larger than in Auto Chess.
Unlike Auto Chess, which was akin to a large chessboard,
this game allowed players to view an entire battlefield if they wanted.
In my previous life, Galaxy Craft had a fixed screen size. Instead, players could move the screen by dragging.
This time, we added zoom in and zoom out functionality.
“There are three races to choose from.”
In Galaxy Craft, players selected one of three races to compete.
The game started with only workers.
Players would gather resources with workers to build and upgrade various structures.
From these structures, unique units with distinct traits would be produced.
The goal was to out-develop the opponent and destroy their base.
It was a game requiring incredible manual dexterity and strategic thinking.
Each race had distinctive features, adding to the enjoyment of watching matches.
“Sounds, sounds like it’ll be fun!”
Hina gazed at ‘Galaxy Craft’ with the most excited look.
The others seemed a bit apprehensive.
It might be hard for someone like Galliard, an insane swordsman grandpa.
But still, everyone had an expression of anticipation.
And that’s because once you try it, it’s genuinely fun.
Perhaps the next international competition might even include ‘Galaxy Craft.’
At that point, it would truly become the Olympics of games.
“But isn’t it a bit too soon to release the game? The impact of ‘Hidden Attack’ hasn’t even settled yet.”
Rain said while reading a newspaper.
As Rain mentioned, the world was still in chaos over the discovery of gunpowder and fossil fuels.
When ‘Galaxy Craft’ launches, there might be people trying to build spaceships.
Of course, that would be impossible without magic.
“On the contrary, now is the perfect time. If we wait too long, the world will be in chaos again. Releasing it all at once might make the uproar die down faster.”
‘Hidden Attack’ and ‘Galaxy Craft’ were cutting-edge novelties in this world.
Moreover, the people in this world were highly prone to over-immersion.
If ‘Galaxy Craft’ launches, there will undoubtedly be a commotion again, so it might be better to face it all at once.
Who knows, someone like Alken might visit the Magic Tower again.
“And once ‘Galaxy Craft’ is released, I have other things to do. Major updates for other games probably won’t happen for a while.”
Soon, I planned to frequently and for long periods leave the Magic Tower.
Since it was no longer something that could be postponed, I intended to release the games at once and, after the commotion settled, leave the Magic Tower.
“What’s the reason?”
“It’s hard to explain even for me. Perhaps, I might be away from the Magic Tower for a while then.”
“??”
Of course, not immediately.
You never know what the overly immersed people of this world might do again.
It would probably take some time for the frenzy of ‘Hidden Attack’ and ‘Galaxy Craft’ to subside.
Sometime later, ‘Galaxy Craft’ was released as well.
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“Riot’s on fire these days, huh? Releasing games at a one-year interval.”
“Is that so? To me, it looks like they’ve fallen into bizarre fantasies. ‘Hidden Attack’ and now ‘Galaxy Craft’—what a strange world. How can they even imagine such things?”
“But isn’t it fun?”
“Well, that’s true. Riot’s games are undeniably fun. So much so that drugs are unnecessary.”
“I heard that ‘Galaxy Craft’ is set in a space-themed universe. The setting book is quite fascinating as well.”
“Isn’t there supposed to be a Celestial Realm above the skies?”
“Strictly speaking, not exactly. For starters, there’s the planet we live on, right? And the universe supposedly has several more of these planets, each with different races.”
“Ha… Where does such imagination come from? But then, where is the Celestial Realm?”
“Who knows? Maybe somewhere in the universe? Since we can’t leave the planet, it’s anyone’s guess. That’s why it’s called the Celestial Realm, isn’t it?”
The hottest topic among the Imperial officials recently was, of course, ‘Galaxy Craft.’
‘Galaxy Craft,’ like ‘Auto Chess,’ was a console game controlled in real life.
Unlike immersive games, ‘Galaxy Craft’ was a welcome addition for those who enjoyed games like ‘Auto Chess.’
“It’s a bit unfortunate, though. ‘Galaxy Craft’ doesn’t seem like a game you can leisurely enjoy like ‘Auto Chess.’”
“That’s right. Surprisingly, it demands constant focus.”
One drawback was that it required more attention than ‘Auto Chess.’
As a result, the Imperial officials played ‘Auto Chess’ while working and switched to ‘Galaxy Craft’ during breaks.
In short, they played both games.
“Haa…”
Two men trudged toward the chattering Imperial officials.
It was the Knight Commander and the Minister of War.
“Busy times for you, Minister of War.”
“Ugh… Uwooooh…”
The Minister of War moved like an undead monster.
The relatively more composed Knight Commander spoke.
“I feel like I’m dying. Even during wars, it was never this exhausting.”
“The Knights and the Military seem to be quite busy recently.”
“Well, that’s because of guns. With small nations arming themselves like madmen, we can’t afford to do nothing. We’re overhauling and expanding the army.”
“You’re working hard.”
The usually composed Knight Commander uncharacteristically complained to the officials.
The sudden introduction of firearms had triggered an extensive military reform.
They had to create firearm-equipped units and train soldiers to use them.
However, the Knight Commander had wielded a sword all his life.
Having no experience with guns, finding firearm instructors was a challenge.
They had finally succeeded in recruiting instructors through practice in ‘Hidden Attack.’
But the actual expansion and operation of the military were proving even more taxing.
“I don’t even have time to play ‘Auto Chess’!! Meanwhile, His Majesty is… Ah, I’ve misspoken.”
The Emperor, engrossed in games, wanted to see the newly equipped modern army.
He issued orders while he indulged in gaming.
Even the loyalty of the Knight Commander, who had dedicated his life to the Empire, was wavering.
“What’s most challenging is devising new strategies. With so many types of units, it’s hard to figure out how to use them effectively in war.”
The slightly recovered Minister of War added.
Since the other officials were unfamiliar with military affairs, they simply listened in silence.
“In that case, you probably haven’t had time to try ‘Galaxy Craft.’”
“I’ve heard of it. But I don’t have the time.”
“How about taking a break to try it? We can teach you. It’s still lunchtime.”
“Hmm… Let’s do that.”
Although they were supposed to be working through lunch, the Knight Commander and Minister of War ignored it.
The truth was, they had been dying to try the new game.
Thus, they joined the other officials in playing ‘Galaxy Craft.’
“Wait, with this…”
A brilliant idea popped into the Minister of War’s head.
An idea to simultaneously enjoy the game and devise the Empire’s military strategy.
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