God-level Hero

Just as Da Fei was busy researching whether the Hydra Cannon could be transformed into a spiritual body, the secret video conference room of the U.S. Supernova Team opened for a new round of research meetings. Invited to this meeting were Prince George and the British Captain Lancelot. Simultaneously, five videos from five different angles were playing the navigation status of Da Fei’s Flying Battleship.

Looking at the airship in the video, Prince George was surprised: "What’s this?"

Fortson laughed: "This is the new move after Da Fei destroyed the city. It was recorded by Japanese players and forwarded by the Mitsubishi Team Command Center."

Lancelot was astonished: "It seems the hull hasn’t suffered any damage at all?"

Fortson nodded: "That crafty Chinese brilliantly leveraged divine power."

Prince George said solemnly: "None of this is important now. The key issue is, what’s the restriction measure for the New World?"

Fortson waved his hand and laughed: "Your Highness, our closest friend, what are you worried about?"

Prince George sighed: "What I am worried about is that, according to the backup protection mechanism established during the public test, the doors of the New World will assess the combat power of strategic weapons and then restrict their use accordingly. The real damage would be to us. We can’t bind the divine battle ability of Noah’s Ark just to contain Da Fei."

Fortson said seriously: "Your Highness needn’t worry. We will not continue using the backup protection mechanism from the public test as it doesn’t align with the game’s commercial interests. After all, the whole world is about to enter the airship era, and a crazy moneymaking era is impending. So I am specially informing Your Highness about our update direction!"

"Firstly, we’ll implement regional classification. We’ll initiate super server scans of the entire New World map, classifying all territories of the New World into four regular levels: S, A, B, and C based on resource distribution and monster intensity. This is an enormous project which will take about 4 to 5 days, so the Chinese were right; the opening of the National War Zone will be delayed by another 4 to 5 days."

The prince promptly understood: "So, the C-level area is to protect civilian players from airship bombardment?"

Fortson laughed: "Exactly! No airships are allowed to attack in that area. After all, the game categorizes airships as strategic weapons, and strategic weapons must have restriction measures. Although civilian players cannot bring substantial profits to game companies, they are the guarantee of popularity and the source of paying players’ sense of superiority, as well as the driving force for in-game purchases. The business principle of any moneymaking game is to protect the interests of a large number of civilian players."

The prince smiled: "I see! We presumably don’t care about the C-level area. What about the B-level area?"

Fortson laughed: "The B-level area is only protected by the system’s built-in no-fly zone! The no-fly zone is 50 meters high, meaning airships are prohibited from launching bombing attacks at 50 meters altitude but can descend below 50 meters to use ship cannons to bombard. That’s a distance where they can engage with ground arrow towers and shooter corps."

The prince responded with an ’oh’: "So, in this B-level area, the strategic value of airships has already vanished."

Fortson nodded: "Exactly, but airships still have significant advantages. Imagine, in the future National War Zone, the B-level area will be the most fiercely contested area, which the large number of civilian players can participate in."

The prince smiled: "What about the A-level area then?"

Fortson laughed: "It’s not protected at all, but players can purchase protection items, no-fly zones, from the mall! I believe players capable of developing in the A-level areas have sufficiently strong economic power and won’t care about spending a little money on items."

The prince laughed out loud: "I see! What about the S-level area?"

Fortson shook his head and laughed: "The S-level area is extremely hazardous. Not to mention establishing a city there, even the presence of airships in the area isn’t safe. Of course, it’s also unprotected."

The prince responded with an ’oh’: "So, how do we position our Noah’s Ark?"

Fortson said seriously: "That is the Divine Domain above the S-level areas, where only God-level battleships can enter; regular airships and Da Fei’s airship cannot enter. In this area, we need to eliminate several God-level Bosses, which is why I am notifying Your Highness; we need Noah’s Ark’s power!"

The prince suddenly realized: "I see! Then I have nothing to worry about."

Lancelot was surprised: "What if Da Fei’s airship also reaches the God-level battleship standard? I don’t think a battleship that can defeat God-level experts repeatedly is very mediocre. Especially his balloon, I always have a feeling that his balloon should have reached God-level status!"

Fortson frowned: "You make a good point; we really know too little about Da Fei!"

Prince George sighed: "Although I never believe Da Fei’s battleship can be a match for our Noah’s Ark, Noah’s Ark is still missing a crucial Sky Sail component and has never been in actual combat. Compared to Da Fei’s battleship which has participated in multiple battles and remains unscathed, it’s hard to ensure foolproof safety."

Fortson said seriously: "Makes sense! But this is only a preliminary update proposal. The specific operations in the Divine Domain are yet to be discussed. We still have a week, so until then, we’ll continue to keep a close watch on Da Fei."

Prince George nodded: "Well, thank you very much to the captain for the notification. We also need to seize the time to continue enhancing our Noah’s Ark."

Fortson asked: "By the way, it seems you in the European Union Zone have made a breakthrough in the Red Name Village, but Da Fei’s attitude seems indifferent?"

Lancelot sneered: "Da Fei probably thinks so highly of himself that he believes he already controls the leading power, and that we are all just here to invest in building a city for him? He’s too arrogant. We hold the Angel Village Chief’s Divine Realm appointment document, whereas the China Region’s Divine Punishment City has not issued such a document; that is his failure."

Fortson was surprised: "What if the China Region also gets an appointment document?"

Prince George chuckled and sighed: "Then, for Lancelot personally, it would indeed be a regret, but for us in the European Union Zone, at least there is no loss either."

Fortson laughed: "Let’s hope so, then, when there’s any latest news, I’ll notify Your Highness first."

"Thank you very much!"

...

After ending the video conference, Fortson, full of thoughts, visited Tommy and his Special Action Group again. At this time, the boys were still wandering and stationed in the maze instance.

Seeing the captain’s arrival, Tommy hurried forward to report: "Captain, there has been major progress. Henry successfully obtained the information for a treasure discovery!"

Fortson’s spirit suddenly lifted: "Great, being able to discover treasure information means it isn’t far from finding a treasure, keep up the good work!"

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