Chapter 9: The Launch of "World"—Newcomers Arrive

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The Eternal Corporation's meticulously crafted masterpiece, "The World," has officially launched.

This will be a genuine journey into another realm. Wishing all players an enjoyable experience.

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World Channel.

"Ahhhhh, it's finally live! I've waited five years for this. At last, the world is starting."

"This is hailed as humanity’s second world. Going all in is wisdom. I sold my house and car five years ago, waiting for this day—to rise."

"Ultra Gang is recruiting like-minded brothers. Let's party together."

"Gather at the village entrance, Zhan Yi Society members."

"Rain Sister’s elite team, assemble! Protecting the world’s best Rain Sister."

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Countless meteors streak across the sky, revealing silhouettes of figures. Ordinary people watch the apparitions with terror.

Thanks to the Heavenly Path’s warning, they already know the identities of these figures.

They are beings from an otherworldly dimension.

Fearful of the unknown, ordinary folk dare not approach and even keep their distance from these strangers to avoid harm.

"Woohoo, this feels so real."

"This game is incredibly realistic."

"Hahaha."

One player, just having landed, hurriedly slaps his own face.

A sharp smack.

Quite loud.

The player’s face visibly swells on one side.

Yet, instead of pain, he grows even more excited.

This world is unbelievably real.

Truly humanity’s second world.

This trip was worth it.

Once the novelty fades, most players begin trying to integrate into this reality.

Though “The World” is technically a game, it resembles more a true world simulator.

It lacks a defined main storyline; even quests are hidden.

Players must discover and trigger them themselves.

Moreover, every hidden side quest can only be completed once.

Because of this, the game attracts a massive influx of players.

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"Hey, hey, hey, NPCs, are you hiring?"

"N-p-i? My name’s Li Daniu, not NPC."

"Hello Li Daniu, is your shop recruiting? I know how to do everything."

"Do you know carpentry?"

"Yes."

"We’re looking for a carpenter."

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Alongside earnest players, there are also foolish ones.

Within less than an hour of the launch, Forget Worry County saw a most disgraceful public streaking incident.

Five players walked naked in broad daylight and even harassed women.

Uncle can tolerate, but auntie cannot.

The patrolling constables sprang into action.

At top speed, they arrested all five.

"Damn it."

"You guys have gone too far."

"Running around naked in public and harassing women? You’re done for."

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Lu Yuan was furious enough to fight these five players.

They were utterly reckless.

If you want to be naked, fine, but why harass women?

Being unclothed is a moral issue but not illegal in Forget Worry County.

Do as you please.

However, harassing women is another matter.

Forget Worry County’s laws clearly state:

Harassers will receive fifty lashes; repeat offenses mean castration.

"Pfft, just fifty lashes?"

"We’re brothers, not scared at all."

"Come on, hit me hard."

“Come on, baby.”

The players were smug, utterly dismissing Forget Worry County’s punishments.

So arrogant.

These little rascals were way too cocky.

"Chief Constable, these strangers knowingly break the law and refuse to admit guilt. I propose increasing their punishment."

"I second that."

"I agree as well."

The other officers suggested harsher penalties.

Lu Yuan fixed his gaze on the five players.

"Do you admit your guilt?"

He gave them one last chance.

"No, what did we do wrong?"

"No, no, we won’t admit it."

"Are you mad? Mad?"

"Come bite me if you dare."

"We’re Zhan Yi Society; we’ve seen all kinds of scenes. Who do you think you are, Binzhou?"

"Good, good, very spirited."

"I gave you a chance. Since you don’t value it, don’t blame me."

Lu Yuan smiled faintly.

The anger inside him vanished.

Because the upcoming punishment would be satisfying.

Whether the players enjoyed it, he didn’t care.

He certainly did.

"Guards."

"Take these five to jail."

"Harassment of women and refusal to admit guilt will result in harsher punishment—per law, castration and confiscation of offending tools."

"Five eunuchs, take care."

As soon as Lu Yuan finished speaking, the constables could no longer restrain themselves and immediately escorted the five to the cells.

The onlookers burst into laughter.

Castration.

Oh my.

These strangers were doomed.

"Hahaha, starting the game as eunuchs, that’s hilarious."

"These five geniuses are truly something else."

"They’re going viral."

"They already are."

"I dub them the strongest."

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"They’ve lost Binzhou, wonder if the cola of little life can help."

"No, without Binzhou, no glow."

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"Ah?"

"No, no, this isn’t right."

"There’s no such law in this world."

"Harsher punishment means heavier penalty at worst, like a hundred lashes. How can you castrate us?"

"We object, we refuse."

The players struggled, trying to break free.

But having just entered the game and at their current level, they lacked the strength to do so.

Instead, they were pressed down more firmly.

"Objection? Objections are invalid."

"Take them away, castrate."

Lu Yuan mercilessly announced their final sentence.

"Ahhh."

"I’ll sue you! I’ll find the county magistrate to sue you!"

The players wailed.

"Hahaha."

"You want to sue the Chief Constable? The county magistrate? You fool, don’t you know our chief is the county magistrate’s great-nephew?"

"No..."

"Take them away, quickly."

The five players were taken away.

Lu Yuan did not leave.

Instead, he looked at the curious players watching him from the crowd.

"This is a warning."

"I don’t care who you are."

"Whether you are good or bad, I care even less."

"I only hope that in Forget Worry County, you obey the law."

"Otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless."

After saying this, Lu Yuan turned and walked away.

Some things he had to do.

He was once a player himself and understood well how little players cared for the people or things in the game world.

Lawlessness was a mild way of putting it.

For players, everything in the game world existed to please them.

Some players, for fun or to vent, would slaughter entire cities’ NPCs.

Even more outrageous, inhumane acts were common.

To players, this world was an illusion.

To Lu Yuan, this world was real.

It was his home.

He would not allow anyone to defile his house.

Whoever dared to act recklessly would be dealt with harshly.

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"This NPC is so arrogant."

"Let me check his stats and see where that confidence comes from."

"Oh no, is this a bug?"

"These numbers don’t look right."

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