Building a Gaming Empire From Scratch

Chapter 264: 262: Welcome to Night city!

Translator: 549690339

Watching Camille Victoria’s team receive one diamond trophy after another, the other players were filled with envy, their hearts sour with jealousy.

However, there were also about 200 players whose hearts were not just sour, but also filled with anticipation.

And that anticipation was quickly fulfilled –

“The strike by the Metropolitan Police Department has brought about consequences for themselves,” said the female host Jenny with a serious look on her face but a tone of malicious glee.

“More than 200 new residents of Metropolis saw the Metropolis Bank being plundered and, unable to control the urge for justice in their hearts, stormed into the Metropolitan Police Department. After arming themselves to the teeth, they commandeered a heavy armed helicopter from the police station, headed for the Metropolis Bank, and stopped the robbers successfully.”

Players watching the live broadcast, especially those on Camille Victoria’s team, who had been stopped, were filled with confusion:

Didn’t they start the bombing, driving the helicopter even before we reached the bank’s entrance?

The comments also found the situation absurd:

“Wow! Can it even be like this?”

“Shouldn’t robbing a police station be a more serious crime than robbing a bank?”

“The timing is all wrong! It was obviously them who robbed the police station first, and Camille Victoria’s team only robbed the bank later!”

“Is this the art of media narrative? Enlightening!”

“Female host Zhen, did you deposit a lot of money in the bank? There’s so much resentment.”

But the music and lights appeared again.

Super Tomato’s team members also received their own dazzling diamond trophies.

The achievement name engraved on the base was equally absurd – [Partners of Justice]!

The players watching all this were filled with disbelief, not knowing how to react to this series of events.

Robbing a police station can actually become a partner of justice…

How ridiculous!

But this wasn’t even the most absurd achievement yet; the next one was –

“The brilliance of humanity often manifests itself between life and death. Even in the midst of fierce gunfights, where one could be shot at any moment, there are those who refuse to harm others. Not only do they not wish to harm others, but they also make every effort to rescue the wounded. We must express our highest respect for these heroes.”

Listening to the host’s speech, the players were somewhat puzzled.

Shuihua was also initially confused.

It wasn’t until she was surrounded by soft music and gentle white light, and a uniquely designed trophy appeared before her eyes It was a pistol with a knotted barrel.

This was a sculpture that Lincoln had jokingly taken from Luxembourg to give to the United Nations in the real world, originally meant to symbolize the prohibition of killing and the call for peace. In this world, there was no such thing as the United Nations; Lincoln had used this sculpture simply because it had left a deep impression on him.

Engraved on the base of the trophy was the name of the achievement: [Merciful Gun].

“Only when a player doesn’t kill any opponents during the competition, saves players in near-death state more than 16 times, and still manages to advance to the final battle day can they obtain this trophy.”

Upon use, you gain a special effect: an angel’s halo that lasts for 8 seconds above your head.

It even came with a medal that looked a lot like the Nightingale Medal…

After reading the trophy’s description, Shuihua was mortified.

She immediately put away her achievement trophy before anyone could ask her about it, determining never to show it to anyone.

It was just too embarrassing!

Who would want to be a saint in a gunfight competition?!

She really wanted to kill her opponents, okay?!

But after emptying her entire magazine, she just couldn’t hit any of them. What could she do about it?!

She was filled with despair too, okay?!!

Hurt by Cloud Dream’s ridicule and not receiving any consolation in return, Shuihua vowed to get her revenge eventually!

As for those who constantly questioned her, Shuihua’s response was: “I suddenly remembered that there’s a set of papers I haven’t finished, and I have to hand them in tomorrow. I’m logging off now!”

She then immediately activated her logout spell.

But it was impossible to hide such an outrageous achievement, especially when there were 13 people who had obtained this trophy.

Before the Metropolis News special even ended, the trophy had been posted online, bringing joy to countless players.

The male and female hosts, from the perspective of the natives, reported a lot of competition-related information. As the special program came to an end, the male host unexpectedly turned serious and solemnly announced a piece of news:

“Next to Metropolis is a city both prosperous and chaotic.

For ten consecutive years, it has topped the country’s crime rate and has been privately dubbed the capital of crime by people.

Years ago, for the safety of Metropolis residents, the city council decided to cut off transportation between the two cities after discussions.

For years, the Red Gate Bridge has been closed to traffic over the rushing river.”

The scene switched to the edge of the city, where a red bridge spans both shores.

But the bridge was empty; not a single car was on it, only silently flowing water passing underneath.

“However, this separation is not indefinite.

In recent months, countless vigorous and valorous new residents with abundant martial virtues have arrived in Metropolis.

The city council believes that criminals from the neighboring city no longer pose a threat to Metropolis and will soon convene a meeting to discuss the possibility of reopening traffic and connecting the two cities.”

The scene returned to the studio, where both hosts simultaneously said the closing words; “Metropolis News special program has come to an end, thank you for watching.”

This strange piece of news immediately aroused the curiosity of the players:

“What does it mean? A new city? New map?”

“DLC?”

“Can’t be a new game, right?”

Players were both puzzled and inexplicably shocked by this news, conjecturing what the situation could be.

But they immediately realized one problem: why hadn’t the video ended yet? Hadn’t the Metropolis News finished?

Just as they thought of this, the pitch-black screen changed once more.

Lively trumpets, melodious bass, upbeat drums, and cheerful music accompanied the appearance of bouncing words on the screen:

“Night City”

“The Naked City”

Here, Lincoln played a little trick. The English translation of “Night City” should have been a direct translation: “Night City.”

But Lincoln didn’t translate it directly; instead, he transposed the translation of “City That Never Sleeps,” “The Naked City (literal translation: Naked City).”

— He could swear on his conscience that this was purely for fun and not inspired by Fred’s multitude of male and female strippers.

The scene brightened, swiftly moving from the bustling commercial streets of Metropolis to the edge of the city, passing by the Red Gate Bridge from the previous news segment, and arriving at another city.

It was entirely different from the orderly Metropolis!

Under the night, the city lights were dazzling.

Strong light pollution made the night sky colorful and radiant, and the music became increasingly lively and cheerful.

Convertible cars speeding on the streets, neon lights on both sides of the road shimmering endlessly, flashing lights and dancing fountains…

Guests toasting in small taverns, bands performing tirelessly in bar corners, spirited gamblers in luxury casinos, unrestrained pool parties in villas, sweat-sprayed DJs in nightclubs, dancers twirling freely…

In the distance, a dancer’s figure appeared momentarily as they flung off their clothes on stage…

Music, drinking, racing, dancing, reveling all night long!

Every detail of this film demonstrated the city’s life philosophy— Live in a dream!

Drown in wealth!

As the music climaxes and fades, a gorgeous woman appears in the lens.

She wore a magnificent long gown covered in gold sequins, with a high slit revealing her long, smooth legs. She walked gracefully to the front of the stage, stood before a vertical microphone, and smiled charmingly at the camera.

Addressing all the players, she said:

“Welcome to Night City!”

The scene suddenly turned black, leaving only the large words in the center:

“Welcome to Night City!”