[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-was-supposed-to-develop-a-match-3-game-so-why-":3,"chapter-i-was-supposed-to-develop-a-match-3-game-so-why--i-was-supposed-to-develop-a-match-3-game-so-why--chapter-91":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Was Supposed to Make a Match-3 Game, So What's This Earth War?!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2215758,3915,"Chapter 91","i-was-supposed-to-develop-a-match-3-game-so-why--chapter-91",91,"\u003Cp>Watching the prompt characters slowly appear and then slowly disappear,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the piercing alarm was still echoing, and Song Yang hadn't reacted yet:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the situation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Triggered a hidden plot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others trigger hidden plots at the start, but he actually triggered one while going about his daily routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The viewers in the live stream room were also flooding the screen with question marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the alarm continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captains on the ships were already in a panic because some ships were on the periphery and were definitely the Empire's primary targets; once their ships were destroyed, they would likely be bankrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My ship!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A captain who had just been gathered in front of the map looked at the rising flames outside the window and collapsed, grabbing his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his cargo ship that had been torn apart by the torpedo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yang looked out the window, at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't like land, where you could run or hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the Empire bombed the ship and sank it in this vast ocean, there was only one way to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another loud noise, and an orange-red fireball rose, illuminating the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the brief illumination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could clearly see submarine periscopes emerging on the distant sea surface, as if watching this place coldly and ruthlessly, before immediately diving back underwater and disappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yang and the viewers in the live stream room froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to understand why this thing was called 'Wolf Pack Tactics'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly like a pack of hungry wolves staring at you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yang found a corner, put on a life jacket, and then hid by the window, watching the escort fleet fight the Imperial submarines. The searchlights on the escort ships were urgently scanning the sea surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rapid-fire guns on the ships were attacking various parts of the seawater, as if fighting against the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But judging from the occasional explosions rising from the sea and the violent shaking of the escort ships, the confrontation under the sea seemed even more intense. Just as Song Yang was watching the situation outside with full concentration,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shoulder was suddenly patted, and he shuddered in fright, turning his head to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw that the British Federation captain was also looking awkward, shrugging his hands:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be nervous. I saw you watching so intently, I thought you were very brave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yang also felt a bit awkward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I was just too engrossed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is something the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The British Federation captain sat down next to Song Yang and said with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can call me Rolf. Nothing much, it's just been a long time since I've seen a young man as brave as you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These guys, losing a few ships and acting like they're dying, it's really...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, he shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yang couldn't help but be speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship they were currently on belonged to this British Federation captain. Unless the outer ships were all bombed away, it wouldn't be his ship's turn to be bombed. No wonder he was saying these cool words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy is a bit dark-bellied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Song Yang himself was a player and had no concept of these losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the British Federation captain Rolf was calm and composed, Song Yang asked curiously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do these Imperial submarines often attack ships?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolf glanced at Song Yang strangely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this your first time doing business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yang said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came out with my uncle this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolf nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's how it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It depends on luck. However, recently, the number of Imperial submarine attacks on cargo ships has been increasing. Before, they would let neutral ships go, but now, as long as it's a merchant ship, it will suffer their attacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This might be their final madness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yang didn't quite understand and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see the Empire fighting all over the world now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The viewers in the live stream room were also curious; why did this NPC have a different view of the Empire than other NPCs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolf got up, pulled the map from the table, and then pointed out the Empire's original location:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This part is the Empire's original area.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he drew lines across Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is their current area; it has expanded several times over, hasn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The biggest taboo in business is to get carried away and bet all your capital on one product.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that is the situation with the Empire right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They have such a small land area, yet they want to rule the whole world. The population alone is a fatal flaw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They will collapse sooner or later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yang was thoughtful, then looked at the bullet comments in the live stream room and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you been to the East? How is Asia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a reminder from the viewers in the live stream room, because so far, there was no news about the [Asian Battlefield] and the [Pacific Battlefield]. If he could find out from this NPC, that would be great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolf thought for a moment and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asia, huh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've been to Southeast Asia; the fruit there is quite good, but it's easy to spoil during transport.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asia is also experiencing war, and the situation is no better than it is in Europe right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This damn world, there isn't a single place that isn't at war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Rolf's words, Song Yang's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No better than the [European Battlefield]?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss, the situation on the [European Battlefield] has been live-streamed in all rooms, and there are videos on the Polaris official website. As a result, the [Asian Battlefield] is no better than this side? Is this 'Earth' focused on human elimination?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yang was just about to ask for specific details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge fireball rose on the sea, along with the sound of steel tearing. Watching the ships slowly sinking into the sea and the crew members crying and jumping into the sea on the deck, Song Yang couldn't help but click his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another one gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolf next to him said with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already called for Federation support.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yang was confused:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this your confidence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Federation support will take a while to arrive, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolf smiled mysteriously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My confidence is... before the ships of those guys outside all sink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It won't be our turn to be bombed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was organized by the Federation, the ships in the core area were British Federation ships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While those on the periphery were ships from small countries...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black lines flashed over Song Yang's head. So that was the source of his confidence. He shook his head and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you tell me about Asia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolf was very surprised:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to go there to do business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reselling fruit is hard-earned money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe if it rots, you'll lose a whole ship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't suggest you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yang hurriedly raised his hand to interrupt:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just want to ask about the situation there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before considering whether to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolf said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, but I don't know much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The main battlefield in the East is in...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allied aircraft formations were streaking across the Atlantic, flying toward here without a moment's pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the expansion of the Polaris game official website's real-time map, players also discovered a new battlefield: [Atlantic Battlefield].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the map now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Europe, the Empire is attacking the Soviets; in Africa, the Empire is besieging 'Tobruk', and the Allies are constantly retreating; on the Atlantic battlefield, centered on maritime transport, the Empire's 'Wolf Pack Tactics' are hard to contain,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and the Allies are suffering constant losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from the scope of the map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for the [Asian Battlefield] and [Pacific Battlefield] that haven't lit up yet, the Empire seems to be at war with the entire world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the remarks of the British Federation NPC captain Rolf last night also sparked discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They have such a small land area, yet they want to rule the whole world. The population alone is a fatal flaw.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Empire is in full swing, this NPC's remarks also won the approval of many players. After all, this NPC was right; population is a fatal flaw. People are dead once they die and cannot be resurrected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, either the Empire occupies the world before its army is wiped out, or it is slowly worn down by the countries of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discussion about the Empire slowly turned from whether they could win to the various battlefields, as well as the various information obtained when streamer Song Yang communicated with NPC Rolf last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things like the 'Lend-Lease Act', the Eastern battlefield, and some things in the Pacific all completed the worldview. Players also realized that the unlit [Asian Battlefield] was no less cruel in terms of war than this side,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it's just that it's unknown when it will open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Polaris Game Company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open for agency?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming sat on the sofa, took the information handed over by Shen Qinghan, flipped through it, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It won't affect the overall operation of the game, will it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qinghan said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just an agency right. If you want, all decision-making power is still in your hands, including game updates and releases. These agents are just setting up servers in other Federations to maintain operations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They can also collect player feedback from their side and so on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming was a bit puzzled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't we do that ourselves?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qinghan rubbed her temples:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can, but doing it this way can save some trouble and also allow us to get to know and win over forces from other Federations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The current popularity of the game and the things contained within it have already been noticed by quite a few people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although players are just experiencing the story and lowering their war-like thinking, 'World War II: Rise of the Empire' is also very good for training official soldiers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, some people have already seen this potential and want to enter Polaris Games by way of buying shares.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I'm under quite a bit of pressure here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming was a bit surprised:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is your family not effective, Senior?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qinghan rolled her eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Family is family, and I am I.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And... there are idiots in the family who want to get involved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But those few idiots have already been turned away by me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about them coming to harass you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The trouble now is that other families all want to get involved. Once they get involved, various aspects of the game might be restricted in the future due to differences in opinion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's why I asked you to pick agents in other Federations. They won't participate in any game matters,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"but if you have any opinions or ideas, they will definitely stand by you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because they can't wait for those idiots to go too far and anger you into leaving the Daxia Federation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if you really ran away, those idiots might get a beating; hurting their bones and muscles would be inevitable. This is also quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Shen Qinghan's words, Zhao Ming was also a bit strange:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't object to me going to other Federations?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qinghan was a bit surprised:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would I object?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming understood a bit; the concept of a federal system and the world as a family doesn't seem to be that deep on Blue Star. However, he was too lazy to change places; it's the same wherever he stays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's just that he has to solve those 'idiots' first...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the information in his hand, Zhao Ming said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know much about it either; you choose, Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, I support you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way... does the Federation not care?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't they just give us a reward a few days ago?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qinghan sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are all normal commercial behaviors. Many individual companies participating in the 'Anti-War Competition' will accept capital injections from large companies after achieving results. It's a willing matter; how can the Federation manage it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those guys won't force you, but they will apply pressure from all aspects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's me who is currently being targeted; they don't dare to move you for the time being.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, everything in the entire game is designed with you as the lead, and the value is the game itself and the subsequent scenarios.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rather than offending you, it's better to offend me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming thought for a moment and raised his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the value is the game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why not increase this value?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Increase it until the Federation stands up for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget about the other forces on this list; if we're going to pick, we have to pick the official ones. Wait for me a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Zhao Ming went to the computer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started to pull up the data organized by the AI and redeemed some 'modern warfare' CGs, handing them to the local photonic supercomputer for cluster rendering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A prompt popped up on Shen Qinghan's phone; it was a virtual projection file.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming walked over and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a look at this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qinghan put her phone on the coffee table and clicked on the virtual projection file.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A virtual projection of about 15 inches that could be clicked appeared above the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the projection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From top to bottom, there were three labels, written respectively:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'World War II: Rise of the Empire'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'World War I: Twilight of the Empire'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Earth OL: Modern Warfare'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qinghan looked at these labels and understood:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are these subsequent game DLCs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming said with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, each of these is a separate game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just that 'World War II' was released first, so the order should be swapped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, Zhao Ming clicked on 'World War II: Rise of the Empire' in the projection, moved it below 'World War I: Twilight of the Empire', and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This corresponds to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact, the entire game series is the war history of 'Earth'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From the twilight of the empire during 'World War I', causing the imperialist systems of European countries to collapse,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"to the rise of new imperialism during 'World War II'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then transitioning to 'Modern Warfare', these are all games that will be released later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as the value within them is shown, to the point where the Federation cannot ignore it, then your troubles, Senior, will be solved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Zhao Ming raised his hand and clicked on 'Earth OL: Modern Warfare'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What met his eyes was a row of videos, but except for the first one, the others were all black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming clicked on the first one, and the virtual projection immediately started playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen showed a circular, huge conference hall. As the screen flowed, an official marked as the American Freedom Federation turned on the microphone in front of him, took a glass bottle containing a white powdery substance from his pocket, and said into the microphone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the proof that he possesses weapons of mass destruction. Once the chemical substance in the bottle leaks,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"it can cause tens of thousands of deaths in a short time. I absolutely cannot tolerate such a thing happening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2567,"2026-06-17T10:00:24.305Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b4b8692acd613a8b4f051a1512810d84040d766815bdcf79b167f70e84fb502d","i-was-supposed-to-develop-a-match-3-game-so-why--chapter-92","i-was-supposed-to-develop-a-match-3-game-so-why--chapter-90",301,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-was-supposed-to-make-a-match-3-game-why-is-thi-cover.jpg"]