Chapter 286: Guide
Meanwhile, Kai Xiusu was watching a video on the Forum, a faint trail of sulfur-scented smoke curling from the corner of his lips.
"Yes... all of this is real footage."
"What’s shown here are all major events shaping the Anzeta situation."
Suddenly, Kai Xiusu felt an unseen presence observing him—some unseen eye silently recording everything. Even though his strength had nearly reached the peak of a Mortal Entity, he still couldn’t fathom the source behind it.
He continued scrolling through the Forum, until he stumbled upon a new thread posted by Singo.
《Server Launch Guide: Ailezegai Beginner’s Guide》
"Now, there are twelve initial spawn points across Anzeta, scattered in places like Stravburg, Wartz City, and Arlanburg. But my recommended spawn points are only one and a half—Northwind Keep, and Bathor City, which barely counts as half. And the only faction I’d suggest? The Kingdom of Ashen."
"From a class perspective, the Kingdom of Ashen offers overpowered options like the Crimson Scale Conqueror and Dragon-Bound Holy Knight—classes that give you a massive lead right from the start. The Northern Kingdoms’ faction subclasses? Only Bosk Duchy’s Lionheart Holy Knight has any real strength, but that’s a Noble’s personal army, with advancement requirements so strict that even the strongest classes can’t compare."
"As for alignment, it’s even clearer. The entire Internal Test Version is essentially the origin story of the Kingdom of Ashen. Nearly every main questline revolves around the kingdom. It boasts a technological level far beyond others, backed by a faction leader who’s nothing short of legendary—the King of the Burnt-Kai Xiusu."
"To put it bluntly, even if you lose on the Battlefield, you’ll still get to watch a cinematic cutscene where the Red Dragon obliterates your enemies. I’m starting to suspect this is the official ‘主角 faction’—the one they’re quietly pushing."
"For players who want to grow fast, spawn at Northwind Keep. Opportunities are endless—work in the factory for quick cash, or join a bureau, and you’ll build up startup capital in no time. For those who love adventure and want to level up fast? Bathor City is your best bet. The Storm Ridge is full of hostile monsters, offering plenty of XP grind."
Meanwhile, Stuffed Bun had also posted his own “Guide.”
But this wasn’t really a guide—it was more of a bragging post, dripping with effortless superiority, the very essence of a modern-day frill.
"The Crimson Scale Conqueror’s strength? Meh. Just better scenery. You get to ride a Two-Headed Dragon around the world, sure. That’s about it."
"Oh? You’re talking about Peacekeeper’s perks? Daily faction contributions? Hundreds of points—worthless for anything real. You can barely afford a Dragon Blood Elixir."
Beyond these guides, there were also deep-dive analysis threads. Half of them mentioned the King of the Burnt—and speculated that he was either the final boss… or the official Heaven’s Mandate protagonist.
Kai Xiusu browsed through the threads, giving a slight nod.
"Good. Exactly as expected."
"Now, it’s time for Public Test."
For nearly a decade, his goal had been clear: one step at a time, he had conquered the Tieflings, seized Northwind Keep, and ultimately forged the Kingdom of Ashen. All to claim every major storyline of the Northwind Keep’s Fall arc in the Internal Test version—ensuring his faction became the default main faction in players’ minds, laying the groundwork for future expansion.
After all, the players weren’t just watching over tens of thousands of “undead” forces. They were also observing a massive reservoir of talent and technological systems from another world. By the mid-to-late stages of the game, real-world national factions had already begun infiltrating—becoming the hidden puppet masters behind elite guilds.
Take the Mechanical Divinity, for example. In later stages, it attracted top scientists from every major country, building colossal floating fortresses. Even their guild leader, Steel Tide, had become little more than a rubber stamp.
And now? Kai Xiusu’s goal had been achieved. He’d even managed to have the mysterious System itself place him as a central figure in the background narrative.
"It’s time to prepare."
With that thought, Kai Xiusu activated his Magic Mirror and summoned Lanpu from Northwind Keep.
The grotesque, cannibalistic face of Lanpu once again appeared in the mirror’s surface.
"Master, what is your command?"
"Stellarfallen is approaching. Instruct all departments to prepare."
"Yes, Master."
Lanpu answered without hesitation, then paused, hesitating slightly before adding:
"Master… your requested item has already produced a preliminary design."
Designing this magical equipment had driven Lanpu to the brink. After all, this was a personal order from Kai Xiusu himself. Failure meant no one could bear the consequences. The design had been revised over thirty times, each version scrapped and rebuilt.
Even worse, the project’s details were classified as the kingdom’s top-secret intelligence. Not even the Magic Ministry’s mages were allowed access—Lanpu had to complete the entire design alone.
The final blueprint showed a lavish golden crown, perfectly fitted to Kai Xiusu’s head, forged from enchanted Mithril and embedded with an array of rare, precious gemstones.
【Crown of the Supreme Dragon】
"Not bad," Kai Xiusu murmured, glancing at it. He couldn’t decipher the intricate magic circuitry covering three full pages—too complex for his eyes to parse. All he could do was nod slightly, acknowledging its presence.
"At least it looks the part."
Weeks passed.
"Yes!"
"I got it! Public Test Phase Armor Classcess!"
In the room dominated by the Game Pod, Ji Ming clenched his fists, shouting in triumph.
He’d been following Ailezegai since Stuffed Bun’s video. He’d waited and waited—endured a year of relentless anticipation—until, through sheer, legendary solo hand speed, he finally secured his spot in the Public Test.
Only fifty thousand slots were available. They vanished the moment the release went live.
Hundreds of thousands watched in agony, now reduced to crying out on the Forum—screaming at the official for not increasing the名额, cursing the system, and blaming the gods.
Ji Ming tore open the package with excitement, placing the glowing, rune-carved Ailezegai Game Pod onto the floor.
First, he snapped a photo and uploaded it to the Forum—triggering a wave of envy, jealousy, and awe from thousands of fellow players. Then, he stretched out comfortably and slipped inside.
Having watched Stuffed Bun’s video, he knew the game’s flow by heart.
[Please enter your nickname.]
Ji Ming paused, then selected the username he used most often: “Lonely Like Snow”—a name that carried the aura of a true veteran.
Having seen the video, he knew Ailezegai was a game of reputation. You couldn’t afford to be reckless—otherwise, you’d become the next cautionary tale of that shameless, over-the-top Holy Light Guy.
[Connecting to Neural Core]
[Scanning your biometric data]
[Constructing your character]
[Character Construction Complete.]
【Lonely Like Snow】
(Note: Standard Human stats are 10)
Strength — 11
Dexterity — 10
Constitution — 11
Intelligence — 10
Wisdom — 10
Charisma — 12
"Damn… a perfect Human statline. Way better than that ancient god Stuffed Bun with Charisma 9."
Ji Ming grinned to himself, savoring the moment.
(End of Chapter)
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