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Chapter 69: Internal Test (IV)
Four days had passed since the launch of Ailezegai. Hundreds of players roamed freely through Bathor City, taking on quests, completing tasks, and compiling countless tips and tricks.
They discovered the most efficient ways to grind, how to cut corners when building houses, the best method to climb trees and rescue a Tiefling girl’s lost cat, and even how to steal vegetables from the Market without getting caught.
Ailezegai gave players the sensation of — utter freedom, and absolute realism.
You could be chased through the streets by an angry shopkeeper for shoplifting. You could be legally killed by a male homeowner who caught you rummaging through his house. And if you dared to draw a mustache on the statue in the town square, you’d be arrested by the Tiefling Watch.
Even more astonishing to players was the way real-world physics and chemistry were reimagined here — not as science, but as magic. One player, known online as "Running with Bucket," a seasoned civil engineer, had risen to fame using his masterful concrete craftsmanship and an ancient Ancient Cement Crafting Method to become the Overseer of Bathor City’s walls.
After four days, most players had reached Level 1 — Stuffed Bun included.
Ailezegai featured Twelve Core Career Branches for players to choose from:
Warrior, Barbarian, Minstrel, Priest, Druid, Monk, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Sorcerer, Pact Mage, and Mage.
Each offered unique strengths and weaknesses, leaving many players paralyzed by choice paralysis.
After careful consideration, Stuffed Bun chose the Warrior path — he preferred the thrill of swordplay, the clash of steel.
Yet most were forcibly logged out by the Game Pod’s 24-hour time limit — except a few elite gamers who had heavily modified their pods, becoming true Titans of the gaming world, far ahead of the rest.
“Phew… time really flew by,” Stuffed Bun sighed, removing his Game Pod with a sense of loss.
But there was no time to dwell. He needed to hustle — to edit and upload his video as quickly as possible.
“Ugh… another upload. My hair’s already thinning from stress.”
He rubbed his sparse scalp, opened his computer, and began cutting footage.
To Stuffed Bun, this Internal Test proved one thing: Ailezegai was a masterpiece. With its depth and realism, it was destined to break out of niche circles. He had to seize this early wave of attention — to be among the first to ride the crest of the game’s popularity.
Hours later, the video was finally published.
Stuffed Bun’s Live-Stream: Ailezegai — It Built a Real World
Stuffed Bun was already a semi-famous gaming content creator on Bilibili, with tens of thousands of followers. As soon as the video dropped, viewers flooded in.
“Missing person returned!”
“First place!”
“I’m the first!”
“Such a clickbaity title… are they getting paid?”
“Hi everyone, I’m Stuffed Bun. Today’s game? Ailezegai.”
“Most of you probably haven’t heard of it — but you will. I stumbled upon this hidden gem by accident. I’ve been playing nonstop for a full day and night, and I’m still mentally intact. If there were no time limits, I’d probably keep going for a year.”
“Enough talk — let’s dive into the gameplay.”
Even before the stream started, the Live Chat was already buzzing. The effect peaked at the character creation screen — especially when Charisma hit 9.
“King of the Earth, Stuffed Bun with Charisma 9!”
“Hahaha, I can’t stop laughing.”
“Stuffed Bun: No ancient god’s body? I am the ancient god!”
“Too funny.”
“Now I understand why his online romances never worked out.”
The chaos only intensified later — when “Holy Light Guy” tried to chase a fleeing NPC in full nudity, only to realize mid-sprint he’d just committed social suicide. And then there was Langli BaiTiao, who visited the Respawn Point three times in a row, only to be blocked by an NPC standing in the doorway — the Show Effect went full throttle.
“Hahaha, the wanderer finally got his comeuppance!”
“Whoa… is the AI this advanced?”
“Kinda scary.”
“Now I want to jump in too.”
The rest of the video focused on Stuffed Bun’s grinding, experience farming, and gold-earning exploits in Bathor City — including a hilarious moment where he insulted an Ogre and got chased through the streets, nearly dying for his first blood.
“Chase him! Get him!”
“Ogre eats Stuffed Bun — delicious!”
“Feels like you’re already a slave now.”
“Alright, that’s it for today. I need a breather. But tomorrow, I’ll be back in the Ailezegai world, grinding harder than ever. See you all next time.”
“In the future, I’ll be releasing a series called Stuffed Bun’s Ailezegai Adventures — available on both Player Forums and Bilibili. Stay tuned!”
The video exploded across the immersive gaming community. It hit a million views within hours, skyrocketing to the top of the Game section’s daily trending list. More and more players began to take notice of Ailezegai.
…
Kai Xiusu scrolled through the Player Forum, where posts poured in — chaotic, diverse, and full of life.
Newbie questions:
“Why can’t my Level 1 Mage get a spell? What’s this ‘Scroll’ thing?”
“Need a Wild Sorcerer build — what if I accidentally burn my teammates?”
Team recruitment:
“Hunting Orc rebellion — need a Barbarian for front-line tanking.”
“Looking for a Minstrel — need some tunes.”
“Need help on the Owlbear hunt — no Mage, no Wild Sorcerer, please.”
And one angry protest:
“Million-Person Blood Petition! Officially protest the devs’ targeted harassment of skilled players! They’re camping at Respawn Points, disrupting normal gameplay! Demand 1,000 Gold compensation!”
But replies were mostly mocking:
“Still glad the devs are kind.”
“Wow, the wanderer’s gone tame.”
“Here’s your 1,000 deaths as compensation.”
Then, Kai Xiusu noticed a Guide Post.
“Five Minutes to Master Ailezegai!”
The username was familiar — Singo.
In his past life, Singo was known as “S-Da,” nicknamed “Xin Dog” by detractors — a veteran immersive gamer and legendary solo player. He was a master of strategy, known for crafting flawless guides that lit the way for countless new players.
This post summarized the optimal quest completion paths for beginners, along with efficiency comparisons — but what stood out was his emphasis on the Four Sacred Mantras for quest selection:
> “If you have gold — choose gold.
> If you don’t — choose gear.”
>
> “Faction Contribution? Even dogs wouldn’t want it.”
Kai Xiusu narrowed his eyes. A puff of sulfur-scented breath escaped his lips.
“This won’t do.”
“If everyone’s chasing gold, how am I supposed to make a profit without investment? I have to stop this trend before it spreads.”
From a player’s perspective, Singo’s advice was flawless.
Gold coins and gear were tangible, universally accepted assets — real value. But Faction Contribution? It was essentially a credit currency, issued by factions.
And credit had a fatal flaw: it only had value if it was used.
No one could spend it. No shops accepted it. No NPCs traded for it.
So without a circulation system, Faction Contribution was worthless — a dead-end.
Kai Xiusu wanted to make a profit without spending a single coin. To do that, he needed players to believe in the value of Faction Contribution — not because it was useful, but because they expected it to be.
He smiled faintly.
“Polymorph!”
A ripple of arcane energy sparked through the air. The massive Red Dragon vanished — replaced by a noble youth with black hair, golden eyes, and a crimson robe, standing calmly in the cave.
“…Sometimes, you just have to meet the players face to face.”
(End of Chapter)
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