editing may change it to third person 


Note: Will see how this goes.

AN: While updating daily, I'm also in the process of slowly editing the early chapters. Don't worry, the plot and setting won't be changed. Thank you for your cooperation. 

Anyways, here's the synopsis:

Gods, Morals, Magic, Swords, and War...

Gray Allister woke up one day in the middle of an unknown forest. After an unforgettable moment with a monster rabbit, he met the System Goddess, Sylvia, telling him that he is in the world of Silverhart, a magical place erupted in a state of constant conflict where only the strongest can survive. After receiving his abilities, Gray is going to take Silverhart by storm!! In an epic journey to conquer and save the entire fantasy realm.

(Cover Photo not mine. CTTO)

September 5th, 2085...

Tyler walked into his silent and empty house, towing along a high-tech levitating board that lightly floated up and down. On this hovering board was his work briefcase and some groceries which he picked up for cheap at some convenience store.

Over the last sixty years, technology has advanced to the point in which even the poorest of people like him could buy sci-fi level tech.

Tyler had great features with short and curly black hair that was nicely cut. He looked like he was in college but in actuality, he was in his late twenties.

Due to the advances in health technology, he looked and felt like he was in the prime of his life. Going by others standards, he was quite good looking.

After he put all the food away, he made a cup of ramen and slumped onto the couch. He heaved a heavy sigh as he lamented over the days events 'Today's work was so tiring!' He grabbed the remote to the TV and started flipping through random channels 'I might quit soon...'

The same routine of moping and wasting away has been with him since he first got his job. He says he will quit, but he's in no position too.

Nothing good was on so he flipped to the news. Video feed of hundreds of people dancing in a futuristic ballroom showed up on a screen. People chatted and drank on floating platforms in luxurious garments. Musicians played a rhythmic and uplifting tune while everyone enjoyed the atmosphere. Multiple bars lined the walls as bartenders performed tricks for their guests.

A dashing reporter stood near the stage at the front of the ballroom as he explained the details of the event, "Today is the last day of the Monolith Foundation's game launch event and important figures from all over the star system are here to celebrate," the reporter spoke in an excited tone as he looked over the crowd, "In a few minutes, the final one hundred people will be drawn from the lotteries biggest prizes."

Monolith is a massive company that started from scratch and a team of geniuses, and ushered in a new era. They used simulated realities to generate technologies and advanced ideas for the world. It wasn't perfect and it's extremely difficult to find the solution to every issue using this method, but it ultimately drove the entire star system into a new golden age.

After Monolith revolutionized humanity, they wen't into seclusion for a couple decades. During this time, they put every ounce of effort into making a simulated world, or video game, that could be considered a real place due to the life like gameplay. In the real world, they spent around 40 years in development of the proper technologies and the game itself, but they used some advanced full dive technology to make a workspace that slowed down time. They spent more than two hundred years creating that video game in their work space.

Tyler could only imagine the hardships Monolith went through.

The reporter explained how in the previous day, results of one million to one hundred lottery prizes were presented online.

"Now the prizes are simple..." he held up his palm as a coin sized green disk laid upon it. A hologram floated above the disk and presented the prizes.

•>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>•

{1,000,000th - 101st}
- Private beta access to AlKo online
- One shooting star wish (in game)
- Special edition: Advanced Full Dive helmet (90% - 92% synchronization rate)

{100th - 51st}
- Private beta access to AlKo online
- Two shooting star wishes (in game)
- Additional talent choices (in game)
- Aura cosmetic editing chance for avatar (in game)
- Special edition: Full Dive pod (93% - 95% synchronization rate)

{50th - 11th}
- Private beta access to AlKo online
- Five shooting star wishes (in game)
- Additional race choices (in game)
- Additional talent choices (in game)
- Unique aura cosmetic editing chance for avatar (in game)
- Limited edition: Advanced Full Dive pod (96% - 99% synchronization rate)

{10th - 4th}
- Private beta access to AlKo online
- One shooting star cluster wish (in game)
- One super wish (in game)
- Additional race choices (in game)
- Additional talent choices (in game)
- Unique aura cosmetic editing chance for avatar (in game)
- Advanced AI helper interface (in game)
- Limited edition: Signature Monolith Full Dive pod (100% synchronization rate)

{3rd - 2nd}
- Private beta access to AlKo online
- Two shooting star cluster wishes (in game)
- Two super wishes (in game)
- Additional race choices (in game)
- Additional unique talent choices (in game)
- Premium aura cosmetic editing chance for avatar (in game)
- Super AI helper interface (in game)
- Premium edition: Signature Monolith Full Dive pod (105% synchronization rate)
- Lifetime Subscription to the Longevity Corporation: Diamond pass

{1st}
- Private beta access to AlKo online
- Three shooting star cluster wishes (in game)
- Three super wishes (in game)
- One grand wish (in game)
- Additional race choices (in game)
- Additional unique talent choices (in game)
- Premium aura cosmetic editing chance for avatar (in game)
- Super AI helper interface (in game)
- Premium Edition: Signature Monolith Full Dive chamber (110% synchronization rate)
- Lifetime subscription to the Longevity Corporation: Diamond pass

•<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<•

Tyler quickly skimmed over the screen as he marveled at the wealth of the prizes. Even the worst prize was quite extravagant.

'Didn't Andrew sign me up for this lottery? I heard it costs money to apply.' After memorizing the top 100 prizes, he made a mental note to thank his best friend for entering him, even if he didn't win anything.

The reporter rambled on about different key aspects of the game before a bald man with a bushy beard and soft features walked onto the stage. The music slowly stopped and the people all payed close attention to the man.

It was none other than Anthony McBell. The leader of the Pillars of Monolith and a core founder of the Monolith Foundation. A legend that has (mentally) lived over two hundred years. Although a majority of it was spent making AlKo online, he was still the oldest in the room so his ancient and wise aura was noticed by all.

He opened his arms in a welcoming manner and exclaimed in a delighted voice "Welcome to the Obelisk and thank you so much for coming!" The crowd cheered and applauded for a couple seconds before dying down.

The ball was being held on the Obelisk which is the Monolith Foundation's base of operations. It's a massive satellite station that orbits the moon. It's two-thirds the size of the moon so people on the moon and Earth can see it from their surface. The Obelisks main purpose is to house the mega computer that generates the technologies for the Monolith Foundation. It's considered a galactic monument of humanity.

Anthony made some announcement and jokes before he started talking about his dreams of making AlKo online. After a little bit he started reading off the names of the top 100's list. As he read the names of the top one hundred, the corresponding rewards were displayed behind him on a big screen.

"Now for our top 10 winners..." he gave pauses for dramatic effect as he slowly listed the names. Some of names were famous while most were completely unknown.

"Gerald Christoph from Russia! Congratulations on 3rd place."

"Vanessa Jackson from the United States! Congratulations on 2nd place."

Both names were fairly well known in the gaming community. Gerald worked for a big guild that focused on conquering big games while Vanessa was a skilled independent gamer that focused on a single game for long periods of time. He remembered them because Andrew constantly talked on about famous gamers that he looked up to.

"And our final prize goes too...." the band that was on the side gave a light drum roll at Anthony's command.

"Tyler Harlow from the United States!! Congratulations on obtaining 1st place!"

Tyler flinched when he heard his name 'Damn, what are the odds of someone with my name appearing on the list... even first place!' He took another bite of his ramen, obviously not believing that he won. 'I'm not that lucky...'

"Out of the 8.6 billion participants, a hundred people beat the odds..." Anthony raised his hand and snapped his fingers, "Messages were sent to the winners explaining the prizes and the instructions for obtaining them."

*Ding*

Tyler slowly turned his head toward his phone that lay beside him on the couch. A look of shock and a little terror flashed across his face. 'There's no way...' he picked up the phone and read through the message carefully.

"What is this heaven defying luck!?!"

•>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>•

Hello and thank you for participating in the Monolith Foundation's lottery event for AlKo online. Here are your prizes for winning first place:

- Private beta access to AlKo online
- Three shooting star cluster wishes (in game)
- Three super wishes (in game)
- One grand wish (in game)
- Additional race choices (in game)
- Additional unique talent choices (in game)
- Premium aura cosmetic editing chance for avatar (in game)
- Super AI helper interface (in game)
- Premium edition: Signature Monolith Full Dive chamber (110% synchronization rate)
- Lifetime subscription to the Longevity Corporation: Diamond pass

Secret prize:
- Modernized gamer residence (houses the Full Dive chamber)

Congratulations for winning all these prizes! We will be sending someone over tomorrow and they will arrive by 8:00 to talk about the details. Have a good day!

•<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<•

(TEST) RELEASE RATE INFO BELOW...

Tyler has never had an easy life ever since he was in elementary school, it was even a little unfair. One day his bad luck finally breaks and he discovers AlKo online.

A massive fantasy world filled with magic and mythical beasts awaits him. Numerous unfathomable threats and catastrophes stalk this world with ravenous eyes.

A new powerhouse is born and the major powers can't ignore him. His great ambition, which was suppressed in the real world, runs wild and his strength expands rapidly. 

Absolute power...

Overwhelming strength...

Unshakeable influence...

Vast wealth...

Endless knowledge and potential...

Beautiful women...

His ridiculous growth speed startles the gods and devils alike as he obtains everything and anything. All who threaten or get in his way are brutally put down. All who aid him only see great benefits and a bright future.

A legend is birthed...

Tags:
Romance//System//Action//Harem//R-18//Adventure//Fantasy//Game//Ambitious MC//Cunning & Smart MC//Comedy//Polygamy//Overpowered MC//Fantasy//Prodigy MC//Strong from Start// Non-human MC//Hidden Gem

Infrequent Tags:
Tragedy//Strategy//Yuri(rarely)//War//Politics//Economics//Gore(sometimes extreme)//Modern//Urban//Sci-fi//Futuristic//School//Psychological

(This means they might not be frequent or will appear much later on)

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{TEST RELEASE RATE}

FRIDAY: 2 chapters

This is my TEST release rate to see if I can handle it. I'm still a new author so need to see what I can handle.

I will try hard to abide by this release rate but I do have the stuff to do in real life so please bear with me if I’m late or I miss it.

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{COMMON QUESTIONS}

NOVEL’S FUTURE: 
This story is quite special to me because I’ve loved reading my whole life and I thought I’d give it a try. This is my first novel and I have big (and I mean BIG) plans with a really solid storyline planned out for its future. I truly don't plan on dropping this book or leaving it alone for unreasonable periods of time because I feel like I’ve invested too much of my energy and emotions to just give up on it. 

FAKE WORLD CONCERN: 
Some people are discontent with the fact that the world that the MC focuses on is all fake and virtual, but all I can say is that you shouldn’t be worried about that!! After all, I’m a reader too..... I know how you guys tick because I’m one of you so I would have similar feelings. Just wait and see what happens.

MORAL ALIGNMENT: 
I believe readers get a little confused on the MC’s moral alignment (at least in the beginning) and I don't blame them, he’s a complicated fellow. He usually does whatever he wants with little care for the other party unless they interest and/or benefit him and his ambitions, or his principles or bottom-line get in the way. When he makes decisions, he can respond like a ”lawful neutral”, ”neutral good”, or ”chaotic neutral”. I would say he’s morally grey… His strong views on matters such as slavery and extremely unethical organizations such as the Archaic Church stem from past experiences in real life that will be explained. I’d have to say that the MC is in between an ”anti-hero” and an ”anti-villain”. The main force that drives him is his unnaturally large ambition and yearn for power, which strengthens his end game goal… world domination. 

OCCASIONAL NAUGHTINESS: 
Concerning the (+18) scenes and chapters, I don't go heavy on them. I mainly focus on the storyline with the occasional scene or chapter as a cherry on top! They’re short and sweet and I try my hardest to not let them be lacking, but also not dwell on them. 

SINCERELY hope that you enjoy it!!!!!

(The title image isn't mine and if the original creator wishes to have the credit or for it to be taken down, please contact me through comments.)

Private editors - pros take from 17 to 30 dollars for 1700 words.

Prices for editing 1000 words fluctuate according to Google from 2 to 15 dollars. It is likely that older schoolchildren and college students of native speakers or in whom English is the second language (the legacy of empires) undertakes such editing. The level and quality of the translation will undoubtedly be higher (ours in which English is the third language). But since our level of knowledge is not very good, how can we evaluate the quality of editing? Need means another expert who would test the knowledge of the editor before starting work and paying. And this is an additional cost.

The easiest option (until you make money for a paid editor) is a machine editor, but not everything is smooth there either.

The second option is to learn English grammar yourself (but it takes time and money).

The third option is to find a free editor, but it will edit you from the kindness of sincere Chapter 5! You should be very grateful to him for this. After all, he spent his time on you and shared valuable knowledge.

And so I'm not sure that you will find an editor who can read all the chapters - 100-200-300 with the number of words from 80,000 to 300,000 for your simple thanks. I have not met such people yet. But probably they are?


I had an idea, in 2018 I am going to popularize the subject of the Silk Ooty. But in fact, all authors write what is close to their spirit, what they read or want to share their thoughts with others. And others just make a little money.

Moreover, writing is far from the most reliable and fastest way to earn money. If you also do not know the word very well.

In fact, it's faster to earn money by selling ads on YouTube or by taking food photos, although, of course, the sales hit has already passed.

Having a camera for $ 500-900, another $ 1,000 for gadgets, such as tripods, backlights. shadows, and other things, plus quality photo courses for $ 1000. If you have $ 3,000, then in half a year you will learn how to shoot so that your photographs will take "drains" at first, the authors will receive the first months from $ 50 to $ 200. For the second year, from 500 to 700 dollars. At the same time, they cook, sell their creations - jams, pastries, sell their ideas on healthy eating. Someone prepares healthy breakfasts or o-Bentos in offices, the prices are naturally higher, they are calculated for the rich office workers of foreign enterprises, state-owned companies.

Some go to flea markets, where they buy old dishes from their grandmothers for a penny, and then they sell it, bringing a little beauty for money in their online stores.

Money is flowing. Some go to Japan or South Korea to open online stores and make money again. Selling their products in their homeland, and some special items from their homeland in Japan or Korea. By the way, here you can write such a short story about different ways to make money. The fjord of short stories. Chapters 60-80.

Quick ways to make money!

In the meantime, I have three ideas to write new short stories. But to start writing new, not finishing the old, somehow does not look quite right. This will only show readers that the author is scattered with ideas, and at the same time, without burning desire, to bring the story to the end.

My Bro on the Tao is right if he really decided to start writing a new story, finish the old one. Even if the end is far-fetched, not entirely logical, but this is the end of the story. If desired, then you can write further if of course there are new thoughts.

So far I have 4 completed novels. You can write another 53 chapters and complete one novel, another rather than a novel, but a tool for evaluating, expressing thoughts about writing novels. discussion of issues. The third in the municipality can be completed now and then write the second season since it was more likely a short story. Then only the main novel will remain and you can start writing small stories voicing new ideas.

And later they will rewrite the story of adventurers and treasure hunters, compiling the story with already completed storybooks. And thus write a good romance with romance, cooking, adventure, and treasures.

Then it remains only to find a good editor. But the prof will take about $ 1,000 for a book of 80,000 words and not the pros, is a student native speaker from Asia probably 200-300 dollars?
This is considered a very good salary for us for 1 month of work.

Well, if at the same time he agrees to edit, and his editing will be at least average. Then one could try. But for now, it's all just a dream.

In all likelihood, I will slowly finish some novels in order to move on to new stories.

Thoughts of why and why stories are written.

All the same English, he has not improved in 18 days.

I'll figure something out, try to correct the text.

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This is a work of art. Any resemblance to real people or real events is purely coincidental.

With Vladimir's reminder, Zhang Zian took a look at the author of the article. But even though he did so, it was useless. He didn't know this person, and he had never heard the name.
"It doesn't matter who they are. Anyone who can publish an article in a newspaper of this scale will definitely be someone with a lot of influence." Zhang Zian shook his head. "I think we should confirm with our editors how bad the issue is…"
"No, something's not right," Vladimir interrupted him, insistent. "We should check first who this person is, and what his motive was for doing something like this."
Zhang Zian knew that Vladimir had a strategic mind, and there was no harm in checking either, so he opened the browser and entered that name. 
They immediately got a shock from the results. 
Zhang Zian sucked in a cold breath, muttering, "This is the ex-principal of the Nameless Lake University, and he is currently retired. He's said to be a descendant of Zhu Xi, and his predecessors have always been scholars. He's a smart and hardworking guy and has been since he was young. He had a lot of expectations from his family from a young age, and they had even broken tradition and named him 'Ji Sheng,' meaning 'To learn the ways of the honored, and to bring peace to the world.'" 
If Zhang Zian were to write his own resume, it might only be a few sentences long. But the information that you could check online about this person was at least a few thousand words long. Just his positions and responsibilities that he had held, or was currently holding, were around thirty, a dizzying amount. If you included the awards and honors that he had received too, you would lose the motivation to even be jealous and envious of him. 
"Hahaha! That's hilarious!"
Zhang Zian still hadn't finished the whole list of titles, but Vladimir had already collapsed on the floor in laughter. 
Pi was even more dumbfounded, even upset, thinking that Vladimir was making fun of it. 
"This… Vladimir, why are you laughing? What's so hilarious?" Zhang Zian asked, hinting to him to consider Pi's feelings with his eyes. 
Vladimir finally ended its maniacal laughter, standing up and saying a little hoarsely, "He's just a scholar, and he dares pride himself on 'To learn the ways of the honoured, and to bring peace to the world'? How dare he?"
Zhang Zian didn't understand. "Don't belittle this man," he said. "A person with a great reputation definitely has some skills in them. From what we've checked online, this person's definitely well-read and well-respected. He has students all around the world, within and outside of China. Many of them are working in the government, big organizations, or even the Fortune 500. He doesn't have many public speeches, but each one would cause a ripple through the world!"
Vladimir's smile gradually turned colder and colder. It raised a paw and slammed it firmly onto the tabletop to punctuate its next words. "I only know that if you walk the wrong path, the more you know, the more they will work against you!"
Zhang Zian said nothing.
It turned to Pi. "I respect authors because authors are engineers of the human soul," it explained. "But I don't like scholars because some of them only know how to twist the truth, write some weird passages that come from the depths of hell, and throw shade at people they don't like! What 'learning the ways of the honored'? These old men haven't understood that times have changed and only care about upholding tradition even if they know better!"
Both Zhang Zian and Pi had their mouths hanging open.
He recalled Vladimir's response the first time he saw Professor Wei Kang and its comment about Professor Wei Kang's strong academia vibes, and he finally understood why… It had never liked scholars much in the first place. 
But Wei Kang's main focus was natural sciences, and those would never be outdated. 
The more Vladimir talked, the more agitated it got, and it slammed its paw on the newspaper again, the fire in its eyes almost shooting out in a torch-like fashion.
"F*ck this! From what I see, he wants to f*cking make use of history!"
Pi had initially been very upset, but with Vladimir's thunderous outburst, its shock had instead washed away those feelings.
"History has proven time and time again, and will keep proving in the future, that anyone who tries to stop the world from moving on will be unceremoniously run over by its wheels, no exceptions!" Vladimir declared, hysterical. "People like these should be f*cking released into Siberia to get their heads straight!"
It was weird—the fractious Zhang Zian had calmed down now. Maybe it was the influence of Vladimir's bold spirit of wanting to fight against the world. 
"How about this. Now that we know who did this, let's contact the editor first and get to know the details, hm?" Zhang Zian was worried that Vladimir would be too excited and tried to suggest something to cushion its feelings.
He was worried about Pi too. No one would know better than him how much Pi had put into this novel. He couldn't just take this beating that came without rhyme or reason. But what could knowing who the culprit was do? All they could do was try and salvage what was left of the situation and see if they could recoup some of their losses.
Pi nodded in agreement. It was calm, unlike Vladimir, who blew up with the smallest flicker of a spark.
Zhang Zian clicked on the editor's icon and started typing. "I've seen the newspaper. Is the situation dire?"
After a moment, the bald monk display picture blinked again, and the notification bell rang.
The editor replied, "It's not looking good. Even the editing team has been receiving pressure from all around. We have to take care of this situation subtly. We will also try to tell our higher-ups about the situation, and I believe they will bring us justice."
Zhang Zian read the paragraph a few times, trying to peel back all its layers to understand what it truly meant. First, due to the fact that the article had also brought up the fact that the editing quality still left much to be desired, the editing team had gotten significant pressure too. Next, taking care of it subtly meant that they would have to lie low, and the novel wouldn't get into any "Recommendation" slots in the near future. Lastly, the editing team was trying their best to use their connections to report the situation back to their superiors, hoping to turn the situation around. 
Even though the arrow was pointed at Pi's story, this wasn't actually aimed at Pi. Instead, it was a jab at the whole online novel community, and none of the online authors could escape from it. It was just that Pi had ended up as the sacrificial lamb to put on a demonstration for the rest of the community…
The impact to them was too sudden and too heavy. As for whether they could turn the situation around, they didn't seem too confident either. 
"Cheep cheep?" Pi asked Zhang Zian about the situation. 
Zhang Zian tried to comfort it using the bright side of things and encourage it to not give up. But even he found his words empty, since the situation had already been blown out of their hands and control.
It was only after doing his best that Pi's emotions finally crawled out of the pit.
Wang Qian had already called him from downstairs several times, and he had to go downstairs to take a look. But he suddenly realized that Vladimir had gone missing yet again. 


1. Download a suspicious game
2. Catch a few magical pets as partners
3. Go through interesting daily routines and lead the pet shop to a whole new level

Chapter 63. V-tube (1)

<Ark's second large scale patch.>

<System update - What new kingdoms and scenarios would be unlocked? All the rumours going on in the forums.>

<Pegasus corporation official press release.>

<Official interview with James Ray - The creator of Ark.>

<Various rankers reacted to the sudden system update. Here are the interviews of some of them.>

These were the top searches on the real-time search rankings of every search engine all over the world.

Ark was a game that interested the whole world and the people of every country wanted to know about the second large scale patch of Ark. 

The media was trying to get more information from the Pegasus corporation but the proposals of most of the interviews were rejected.

Aside from one…

"He is really charismatic and fluent."

Lu Fei said as he chewed on some potato chips. He was currently watching the interview of James Ray.

Although Pegasus corporation released a press release, it was not enough to calm the media.

That's why, this morning James Ray decided to give an interview to Sky net - One of the global broadcasting stations that focused mostly on VR games.

-So, you are saying new regions would be introduced? Can you tell me more about them? 

-I can't do it. You would know about it after the update. If you still wanted to know, how about I tell you about myself?

The beautiful female interviewer on the screen giggled when she heard that.

She locked eyes with James Ray and Lu Fei could notice her eyes shining. It looks like she was interested in knowing more about James Ray. 

"Are all playboys like this?"

Lu Fei muttered with a look of slight jealousy. 

James Ray - Not only he was one of the smartest people alive, he was also rich and most importantly, he was a certified playboy. 

There were many rumours of him hooking up with actresses and idols. 

'He is certainly skilled in flirting.'

Lu Fei didn't like playboys in general. He doesn't like the idea of one night stands and casual relationships. 

One can call him boring and a person with an old mindset, but that's just how Lu Fei was.

Although he doesn't playboys, he still has to acknowledge the flirting skills of James Ray.

Lu Fei was sure that he would have gone on a date with the female interviewer after the interview. 

'I hope Xiaomei doesn't get entangled with a playboy.'

Lu Xiaomei was going with a high school student and that's when most people would start dating.

It doesn't mean that his sister would also be the same but he can't say the same about guys.

"I should warn her."

Lu Fei thought as he finished the packet of chips.

No matter what, he didn't want his sister to get entangled with a playboy. He didn't know what he would do if that came true.

After thinking about all that, Lu Fei suppressed his protective brother's side and watched the interview. 

-So, at what time will the servers of Ark again go online?

-It would on Sunday, 2 PM in the afternoon.

Today was Tuesday, so there were still four days until Lu Fei would be able to play Ark again. 

In the meantime, he can try to sell some items he had got from the Goblin nest. He also has to think how he should sell the antidote. 

It looks like he would be busy in the next four days.

"Sigh! I didn't get much information from the interview."

The interview finished after sometime and Lu Fei can't help but sigh. 

He was watching the interview to get some information about the update, but he only got some basic information. 

James Ray was really tight-lipped whenever he would be asked about the system update and what changes it would bring. 

In the end, Lu Fei wasted an entire hour. 

'Isn't there a little information on the internet?'

Lu Fei thought and started to read some articles but most of them were the same, only the words used were different. 

In the end, he opened the A.L.F community.

At least 95% of the posts were about the second large scale patch of Ark and the rumors about it.

Some of the posts were about the reactions of rankers and how they are feeling about this update.

Lu Fei opened a post and started reading the replies on it. 

-SickInTheHead: I'm getting impatient. Can't they update it faster?

-Innocent heart: If they rushed it, then it would be bad.

-Lewd loli: I can't wait for long. I want to play Ark. I was even in the middle of a D rank quest. 

-Cool geek: Do anyone know about the new regions and monsters that would be introduced? 

-Nurie: They haven't released anything about it yet but from what I have heard, a completely new, unexplored area would be introduced.

-Heartless: They are so heartless!! I want to bloody play Ark.

-Soul mate: I have also heard about an event but they are still considered rumours.

-Plutass: I just watched the interview of James Ray. He was flirting more than talking about the second large scale patch. 

-Astral plane: Pegasus corporation is really protecting any information from leaking out.

-ShotaLove: I just wished they would hurry!!!

'There isn't much.'

Just like that, Lu Fei scrolled through some more posts and read some more articles and from all that, he was only about to guess two things. 

One was that a new region would be opened. It can be a new area, kingdom or even an empire. 

There were also rumours about some new kind of monsters. 

Lu Fei was sure that the top guilds would be moving to be the first one to step foot in the new region. 

Not only them, many players would also want to explore the new undiscovered places.

The second thing was the rumour of some kind of event. Lu Fei didn't know what it would be, but he was curious nonetheless.

Ding!!

As he was thinking about all that, he suddenly heard the ringing of his phone.

It was the alarm he had set earlier.

"Ah, it's time to go to work."

Lu Fei sighed a little as he shut down his old, lagging computer and headed towards the bathroom. 

He was earning good money from Ark, but he was still working in the Forest cafe. 

* * *

"Lu Fei, I finally see you here. I have been coming here everyday, just to see you."

"You were not here for a few days. So, we were thinking that you left the job. It's nice to see that we were wrong."

"Forest cafe feels empty without you."

Lu Fei smiled towards the regular customers and slightly bowed his head. 

He was busy with playing Ark from the past few days. Moreover, he was also taking out some time to study. 

As he had decided to enter a university, he had to at least study. 

Because of these two reasons, he had already resigned from some part time jobs and the time he spent working at the Forest cafe had lessened. 

Creak!

As Lu Fei was taking orders, the door to the cafe opened and a familiar figure walked through. 

"Brother Lu!!"

Lu Fei turned his head to see Xiao Ming walking towards him.

"Xiao Ming, why are you here?"

"I came here to meet you. I have been calling you for the whole week but you didn't pick up the phone. Today, I went to your home but your sister told me that you were here."

Lu Fei made an apologetic smile when he heard that.

He was busy in his quest. So, his phone was on silent. Moreover, he doesn't even have friends that would call him.

So, he normally doesn't even check his calls as most of them are from insurance companies. 

"So, is there something you want to tell me?"

"Yeah, it's something regarding Ark."

Lu Fei became interested when he heard that, but his shift was still not over. 

"Can you wait? My shift is still ongoing."

Xiao Ming nodded his head and quickly sat down on a seat near the window. He even ordered an iced coffee. 

Lu Fei also finished his shift quickly.

He wondered what Xiao Ming wanted to tell him as he sat down in front of him. Then, he opened his mouth. 

"So, what is it?"

Xiao Ming smiled as he started speaking. 

"Do you know about V-tube?"

"Of course, I know about it."

V-tube!

It was a worldwide streaming platform where gamers can post videos of hunting monsters or conquering a dungeon. 

It was too common for a gamer to earn through posting videos.

He had even heard that one can earn thousands of dollars per month. That's why many people wanted to create a channel on V-tube.

Those who earn through V-tube are called V-tubers. One can also refer to them as live streamers.

"Why are you asking me about V-tube?"

"Actually, I made a channel on V-tube some days ago and posted some videos of me hunting monsters."

Lu Fei showed some surprise when he heard that. 

Not just anybody can make a channel on V-tube. One has to pay a fee to make a channel. 

Even after that, only skilled players would garner attention.

Becoming a V-tuber and earning money through it seems easy, but only the skilled can make money.

"So, what was the response?"

Looking at Xiao Ming, Lu Fei can already guess that his channel didn't work. 

"It was a disaster. I got some comments but most of them were just criticising my skills and said that I can't become a V-tuber."

Lu Fei already knows that most people will not act nice online.

They don't have to show their face there online. So, they would write whatever they want, without thinking about the other party. 

"You should know that you have to work hard and give time for your channel to grow. Becoming a V-tuber is not easy."

"I know all that but I already realised that what I'm lacking is skill."

Lu Fei felt that Xiao Ming was looking down on himself. He already knew that the laughing fatty in front of him has an inferiority complex. 

It was because of him being bullied most of his life. 

Lu Fei wanted to help Xiao Ming with that but it was not easy to cure an inferiority complex. He had tried but the result was failure.

'I should try encouraging him.'

Lu Fei thought but Xiao Ming's next words surprised him.

"Anyway, Brother Lu, how about you take over my channel?"

"What do you mean?"

"I'm not skilled but you are good at fighting. I'm sure that you would be able to become a famous V-tuber."

"No, it's your channel. Moreover, I don't know editing at all."

It was not like Lu Fei had never thought of becoming a V-tuber. It was a way through which he could earn more money. 

But there were some problems. 

First of all, he doesn't know editing at all. You can record a video in Ark but it would be messy. 

To make it presentable, you have to edit it, but Lu Fei has no relations with editing. 

Even if he knew editing, Lu Fei was not the type to sit on a chair for hours and edit his videos. 

He can hire a person to do the edits but those professionals were really expensive. He doesn't have that kind of money. 

"You don't need to do any editing."

"If I uploaded the video without editing it, then it would just become a mess of moving images."

"I don't mean that."

Xiao Ming laughed as he said that. 

"What do you mean?"

"Actually, I know editing and I'm quite good at it. At least, I had never received any negative remarks on my editing skills."

"So?"

"Brother Lu, let me edit your videos."

Lu Fei, a debt ridden orphan who struggles through his daily life. His only wish is to provide a good life to his sister.

With the threats of the loan sharks knocking on his door, he sets out to try his luck in the VR game called 'Ark'.

With a dark past as a returner and Ian has his alias, he fights in Ark for a better future for his sister.

Will he be able to reach the top?

What will happen when he suddenly got a mysterious class and he can hear the voices of spirits?

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This novel is inspired by novels like LMS, OG, EOSP, Praise the orc etc.

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Thanks for all your support till now. I was able to write till now, only because of you. To be honest, I'm really busy IRL with my part-time jobs. When I pause writing, It takes time to resume it again, and these few chapters took most of my day. I can't continue it this way.
I'm here to improve myself and with how I currently am, it wouldn't progress much. I rushed many things after many considerations, as I have less time in hand, I can't elaborate and do much research. But I still deleted lines and lines which are boring in editing. Probably, it made chapters much shorter. 
In the last few days, I started roughly writing and completed approximately around 30 chapters. And it sure needs a lot of editing because they are no different from the information dump. So, don't assume I'll drop this. Ok?
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Synopsis:-
Our MC is different from the OG and was tasked by the Gods to conquer the ATG Universe in a span of 10 years. Not like forcing, but more like to improve his own standing.
Previously, desiring to lead a life with no restrictions. He stumbles this path to make his dreams come true. Losing his memories of the world he resides in, join his journey as he explores this Universe.
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Author Note:-

*No Qingyue in harem*

Well, if you want an MC where he doesn't go for looks or at least treats his harem well and not as toys. Then it's for you. 
My story was birthed from the question "What if?"
This is a story where MC doesn't leave his harem and it will be more like their journey. 
I'm not a pro, so don't go on to expect great things, but I will try to make it an enjoyable experience for you.
I'm bad at English. I mean, grammar, if you point them out I will correct them.
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Ma Yiqun returned from Boss Pei's office, feeling less confused than he was before. 
When he went back upstairs, he passed by the editors' department and saw all the young editors vetting and editing manuscripts seriously. These young people seemed to cherish this job opportunity. 
As a second-tier city, Jingzhou did not have many tech ventures. There weren't many internet businesses either. The main source of jobs was in traditional industries. These traditional industries were known for torturing fresh graduates. They were worldly, hierarchical, and boring; most fresh graduates could not adapt to working in traditional industries. 
At first, these people lacked direction for their own futures. They could not get recommendations for post-graduate studies, and their academic results did not qualify them either. Yet, they could not find jobs that they were passionate about. 
Companies in traditional industries looked down on them, and they looked down on traditional jobs in return. They practically despised each other. 
They watched as their own classmates became carefree after securing jobs and post-graduate positions. Some of them had even been offered high starting pays and had become the envy of many. 
On the other hand, they did not have a single offer. They faced as many rejections as they did interviews, and they felt like they had already thrown their resumes into the deep sea. One could only imagine the immense pressure they were under. 
Initially, some of them were prepared to retake their examinations. Others decided to go back to their hometown. None of them expected the tables to turn! 
Coincidentally, a new website was set up. All of them were recruited. What's more, they landed editing jobs that were slightly related to their majors. Their luck was extremely good! 
In the beginning, some of them were unhappy with the job and even despised web novels. However, after interacting with other classmates who were already working, they realized that the job was extremely good! 
In Jingzhou, the salaries they were earning were considered high for sure. 
In terms of job content, reviewing manuscripts could be dull and tedious at times. However, it was much more interesting than working as an administrative staff in most offices. 
On top of this, their boss was young and easy to talk to. The atmosphere in the company was relaxed and harmonious. Everyone very quickly took a liking toward their new job and decided to work hard to transition from being a student to being part of the working class. 
When Ma Yiqun entered the office, a small-sized, skinny boy stood up suddenly. "Brother Ma, we have finished reviewing the manuscripts for today." 
Ma Yiqun nodded and said, "Good. Do whatever you want for now. I'll gather everyone for a meeting later on." 
This boy's name was Zhu Anxing. He was the liveliest person in the batch of fresh graduates. He was not as autistic as the rest, and he was much smarter as well. He was one of the few editors Ma Yiqun was happy with. 
Zhu Anxing's academic results were horrible. Even when he was about to graduate, he failed three subjects. That was why he proudly delayed graduation. 
Considering the difficulty of examinations for humanities majors, he still managed to fail three subjects before graduation. It was obvious how much he hated learning. 
Delayed graduation meant that Zhu Anxing would only get his graduation certificate at the end of the year. However, Ma Yiqun did not care too much about this. After all, to him, academic results were not important for determining whether one would be good at editing or not. The correlation was not strong. 
This Zhu Anxing read online literature and played games while he was at university. He had a wide variety of interests. That was why he was learning the ropes of this editing job relatively quickly. 
Ma Yiqun decided that once Zhu Anxing's skills were satisfactory, he would promote the latter to become the editor-in-chief of a popular channel. This would take some burden off Ma Yiqun as well. 
Ma Yiqun returned to his desk and made some minor arrangements. Then, he invited the good seedlings, who had chances of becoming editors-in-chief, to attend a meeting. There, he briefly explained what Boss Pei had instructed. 
In the future, they would ease the criteria for accepting manuscripts. They would also attract authors to write for them with full-time benefits. Their main goal would be to fill the library up. 
After that, Ma Yiqun addressed the problem of them not having enough work to do. 
People like Zhu Anxing, who were learning quickly about online literature, could start working as editors if they were really needed to. What's more, since there were very few manuscripts being submitted, they could quickly finish their reviewing work. 
If they had no other work to do during the remaining time, they could learn from Infinite Chinese Network's popular online literature.
Ma Yiqun scanned the group and said, "If you feel like you do not have enough work to do—apart from reading popular online literature, you could also try to write something.
"You might all be editors, but who knows if you would be able to write a hot-selling novel? You must still have dreams. 
"What's more, we don't have many manuscripts on our website at the moment. The standard of the manuscripts we are receiving is not great as well. I'm sure we could recommend any book you write in good positions on the website. You could take this opportunity to give it a shot." 
There was nothing wrong with what Ma Yiqun was saying, but it had no practical significance. If no one visited the website, it would not matter even if he recommended their books there.
Ma Yiqun paused before adding, "If you really have nothing to do, I will give you something to do: think about the theme and plot for Repent and be Saved." 
Initially, thinking about the theme for Repent and be Saved was Ma Yiqun's job as the plot planner.
However, life was full of twists and turns. Ma Yiqun had unexpectedly been promoted. Logically, Ma Yiqun should have handed this task over to someone. However, Lu Mingliang was stunned. He said to Ma Yiqun, "If you don't do this, no one else would be able to." 
The only other person who was fit to do the job was Boss Pei. However, Boss Pei was extremely busy. How could he personally work on the plot? 
Ma Yiqun thought about it and decided that it was not a big deal. He could afford to write the theme for the game. 
Thus, Ma Yiqun put on two hats. He thought about the theme for Repent and be Saved while he worked on Zhongdian Chinese Network. 
Now that the initial preparation for the website was more or less complete and Boss Pei was fully supportive, Ma Yiqun felt a lot less stressed.
All of a sudden, Ma Yiqun realized a problem. He had brothers around him. He did not need to fight the battle alone. They could work on Repent and be Saved's plot together! 
When the twenty-odd people found that they had nothing to do, they could think of a plot for Repent and be Saved. The few of them who majored in Chinese, like Zhu Anxing, had a good foundation in ancient Chinese anyway. 
According to Boss Pei's request, Repent and be Saved had to have a huge amount of ancient Chinese riddles and puzzles. Ma Yiqun had to work on all of these on his own. He would be able to complete it, but if he worked on it by himself, the quality would be compromised for sure. 
Now that there were so many people there to help him, he could split the workload. Wouldn't they be acting as a plot team, then? 
Ma Yiqun briefly explained the direction for Repent and be Saved's theme to everybody. 
The initial design for the theme was already complete. There would be traditional Chinese scenes and elements of Buddhism, Taoism, and ancient mythology. They would not emphasize any one element over others. Instead, there would be sprinkles of everything. 
It was possible for the game to only have Buddhist-themed scenery. They could even make Sanskrit part of the art resources in the game. However, after some discussion, Ma Yiqun and Lu Mingliang decided that it would not be appropriate. 
Having purely Buddhist-themed scenery would make the entire game cohesive. The style would also be very clear. However, it might not be able to accurately portray the characteristics of ancient China. 
In other words, the main point of the game might be obscured.
Buddhism was a foreign religion after all. It was no indigenous enough. It did not bring out traditional China's style. 
That was why Ma Yiqun and Lu Mingliang decided that they would include elements of Buddhism, Taoism, and ancient mythology. They would come together to express a unique, traditional Chinese style. 
As for whether it would look like a mess of different styles or not… 
They did not have to worry. Big Boss Ruan Guangjian would be in charge of curating the style of the game. He would use the epic ink oil painting style to create art resources. Ma Yiqun trusted that the effect would be beautiful.


I really just want to lose money! T_T
Best boss ever, prodigy of the business world, genius creator, visionary of the century.
These are the descriptions used for Pei Qian, President of Tengda Corporation.
Ever since his rebirth, Pei Qian finds himself in possession of a system that rewards him if he manages to lose money.
Instantly, a brilliant idea comes to mind — making crappy games!
"If the game flops, all my investment cost will be lost!"
"How difficult can it be to lose money?"
Indeed... how difficult can it be?
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