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"I see."
Blake did not continue the topic. The System's answer actually meant that it would be possible in the future.
However, no one could say for sure what the future held. After all, the System had intelligence, and it might also make empty promises like a boss.
"Then can you give me more tasks? I haven't received any new tasks yet."
"..."
[Side Quest · Workplace Suicide — Issued]
[Quest Duration: None]
[Quest Requirement: Pat Ivy's head]
[Quest Reward: System Points × 3,000]
[Side Quest · Huge Success — Issued]
[Quest Duration: 90 Days]
[Quest Requirement: Daily active players of Delta Force ≥ 1 million]
[Quest Reward: Exoskeleton Device × 1]
"Uh..." Blake looked at the two quests, slightly silent. "Is the first quest serious?"
"System, do you want me to get fired?"
Although Ivy was very easygoing as a boss and seemed a bit clueless when playing games, their relationship was, at most, just playing games together frequently. Patting her head would be a surefire way to court death.
Although 3,000 points were very tempting, it was unlikely to be completed — and probably never would be.
As for the second quest...
"The Zero Dam trailer already has nearly 20 million views on YouTube — trending #1 in Gaming for three days straight. #DeltaForce has been all over Twitter and TikTok..."
"Although one person can refresh views multiple times, one million daily active users should not be difficult to achieve."
"Let me think..." Blake pondered for a moment. "The second test ends in two days, and the third test can start on the 15th day after the second test ends."
"At that time, we can add Bakhsh... or directly add Bakhsh and Aerospace to the open beta?"
"But if we do that, will people think Horizon Interactive's production efficiency is too fast and then launch a major investigation into me?"
"Although it's not impossible to say that the game was already made long ago, we can't use this excuse for future new games, can we?"
Although theoretically there was no need for such a rush to open beta, Blake wanted to get that Exoskeleton Device early.
If nothing unexpected happened, this thing should be the Exoskeleton from D-Wolf's ultimate move.
Even if he got it, he wouldn't use it — it would easily attract the attention of the authorities — but he could still secretly enjoy it.
[When facing an investigation, the System can temporarily provide authorization to release humanoid autonomous machines]
[Only a suitable venue needs to be built. Humanoid autonomous machines will be provided infinitely, and identity documents, life records, birth dates, etc., will be perfectly forged]
[However, this authorization is only provided when facing an investigation. Under normal circumstances, there are still only 6 humanoid autonomous machines, and they are only within the Game Design Space]
Blake raised an eyebrow. The System's authorization had solved this problem.
Since the System said it would perfectly forge all things representing a legal citizen, there would be no problems — otherwise, it wouldn't be called perfect.
Most problems could be solved by having more people. As for salary issues... he could just say they were all good friends, working for the love of it, and not asking for much salary would be reasonable.
Since the problem was solved, the open beta could start directly on the 15th day after the second test ended.
"Cough. Let me see the Exoskeleton Device's data in advance."
[Exoskeleton Device]
[Normal Effect: Equipping the Exoskeleton Device increases speed by 20% and strength by 20%]
[Overload Effect: Additional 30% increase in speed and 30% in strength]
[No change in normal appearance. Overload mode will show the Exoskeleton Device on the right shoulder]
The effect was simple — not as strong as Blake had imagined.
However, this was actually a good thing, because his physique was only slightly stronger than an average person's, and a +20% would only be comparable to a top athlete.
As for Overload Mode?
This mode would make the Exoskeleton Device visible, and under satellite's omnidirectional observation, it was very likely to be noticed by the authorities — and then he would be invited for a few cups of tea.
Percentage-based enhancements were not particularly dazzling on this ordinary Earth. If this thing appeared in a fantasy novel, it would be considered overpowered, but unfortunately, this was real life.
"Knock, knock, knock."
A knock on the door came.
Blake got up to open the door — the takeout had arrived.
He couldn't play Delta while eating takeout. At most, he could put on a livestream on his computer. But the livestreams in this world... he never watched the thirst-trap ones. He often watched gaming streamers, but there were no fun games in this world, and he wasn't interested in outdoor streamers or other types of content.
Things had come to this. It seemed he could only activate the authorization.
"System, help me project an interesting player's game screen onto the computer."
No good livestreams?
Then he would create one himself.
[Received]
[Player selection in progress]
[Player selection complete: Jake, Marcus]
"Saeed!" As soon as the projection appeared, a roar made Blake flinch. "Two teams of players fight, and the winning team still gets ambushed by Saeed?"
"Who made this game?!"
Jake looked at the "Extraction Failed" on the screen, feeling furious.
He and Marcus still teamed up to assault the Dam in the second test. They played Longbow Valley a couple of times but found it uninteresting — it was too large and empty.
Unless they went to the Radar Station and the hotel, they wouldn't get into many fights. But a large map also meant more travel time, and not being in a prime position felt like being imprisoned.
But Zero Dam was different. Even if they spawned at the Visitor Center, they could quickly enter the Admin Building and fight.
In this round, he and Marcus spawned at the Visitor Center. The Admin Building had probably just finished a fight, with only two people left on that team.
Jake wasn't afraid even in a 2v3 situation, let alone a 2v2.
His D-Wolf plus Marcus's Vyron combination completely stunned the opposing team — but the two winners never expected there to be a Saeed in this round.
"Sigh." Although Marcus wasn't as furious, he also sighed. "Who knew that after fighting for so long in the Admin Building, there could still be a Saeed?"
"No one managed to knife him this round."
Saeed's long-range dominance was unquestionable, but in a knife fight, securing a position could guarantee a kill on him.
Both Marcus and Jake thought that entering the Admin Building so late meant there wouldn't be any Saeed left, but they were unexpectedly shot dead by Saeed, who suddenly rolled to their side.
"Forget it, forget it. Let's start the next round." Jake said while clicking match. "This round's spawn location is pretty good. Is this West Building Prime Spot?"
"After being stuck for three or four rounds, we finally got a good spot!"
But clearly, Marcus's focus was different from his:
"Hey, Jake — isn't there a quest on this map that we've never seen before?"
"Which quest?"
"The one with a crown above it. Let me see... it's called 'Wall Breaker Operation.'"
Jake thought for a moment and said:
"Indeed, I haven't seen it. Should we accept the quest after we finish fighting in West Building?"
"It's the first time I've seen it, so the probability of this quest appearing must be quite low."
Marcus agreed, saying:
"Alright, then we'll do it after we leave the building."