Chapter 814 - Players: I Dont Want To Socialize. Han Xiao: No, You Do. (2/2)
Sylvia said a little awkwardly, “Erm… our funds are running out…”
Han Xiao’s eyes widened. “We have so many businesses, including the resource planet mining rights from many civilizations, how are we lacking money?”
“The cost of expansion was too high. The current maintenance fee of the army is extremely costly, plus the Logistics Department has been producing at full capacity all the time, which is reducing our funds at quite a terrifying speed. Furthermore, it’s the off-season for trading lately, many of the financial groups working with us have seen decreased sales, so the profit period of the mining of resource planets is extended. Hence, our capital flow is a little tight…”
“Did you not look for the Crimson Dynasty and the Purple Crystal Civilization’s men and asked them to send funds? Didn’t I tell you, that you can look for them whenever we’re lacking funds if it’s caused by normal operation?” Han Xiao asked.
“I did…” Sylvia replied with resignation, “They did not reject, they just said that they would only do so when you tell them personally. They only recognize you.”
“Alright then, I’ll contact them later.” Han Xiao’s mouth twitched. These two only recognized him as their ally, which was unavoidable. Although his army was enormous, its true core was still him.
“One more thing. You told me to gather the teams needed to explore the Flickering World, I’ve already done so. They’re split into many fleets and are now in standby at the various sub-bases in Colton, ready to depart anytime,” Sylvia said.
“Good, Zoel will be hurrying me to get going very soon.”
Han Xiao gave Sylvia a very satisfied look.
The three of them then reported some of the details. Seeing that Han Xiao had no other orders, they relaxed and started casually chatting.
“Why didn’t I see Lagi? I’ve returned and my vice-captain isn’t here to see me, what’s he been busy doing?” Han Xiao wondered.
“Hehe, he’s been busy every day, either busy playing cards or busy sleeping!”
Sylvia felt angry whenever Lagi’s name was brought up. He then gave Herlous a stare and said, “You too. He has been dragging you to play cards every day, why don’t you ever reject him?!”
“What do you know about fun between card-mates?” Herlous snorted.
“Don’t mention playing cards in front of me.” Han Xiao complained. “How has Lagi been teaching Tomar?”
Tomar was a protagonist character he brought back, and Han Xiao did not forget about him.
“I heard he’s learning very fast.”
Han Xiao nodded, then looked at Reynold and said with anticipation, “What about my godson? Has he shown any special talent in terms of machinery?”
“Err… no,” Reynold told the truth. “But he’s learning very fast too, he’s quite talented on the path of the machinery.”
Sigh, I wonder if this will help in getting [Perfect Mechanical Sense]… Han Xiao waved his hand with resignation.
“I’ll bring him out in a few days times, that’ll be all.”
The three of them nodded and left the room. Han Xiao took out his communicator and contacted the Purple Crystal Civilization and the Crimson Dynasty, successfully requested for funds.
Zoel also reminded him that the Crimson Dynasty was done preparing their exploration team, and told Han Xiao to lead his people to the Flickering World’s Dawn Star Cluster sometime soon and rendezvous with the dynasty’s army. By then, they would officially start to explore the Flickering World.
After settling the official matters, Han Xiao then looked at how the 700,000 new players were doing in the army’s headquarters.
These Constellation Corridor players were still familiarizing themselves with the headquarters’ structure and map. Han Xiao had noticed something — although these more than 700,000 players have already traveled to another Star Field, they were still posting on their Constellation Corridor forums page out of habit.
Although the players of both sides communicated quite a lot on the forums, only a minority of players interacted with each other in the army’s headquarters. Despite all of them being army members, there were still obvious differences between the players of the two Star Fields. They were not completely avoiding each other, but they were basically playing on their owns.
“This won’t do…” Han Xiao shook his head.
He pondered, then quickly wrote two Faction Missions and gave them out through the faction interface to all the army players.
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[[Teach a Recruit] (Repeatable)]
Mission Introduction: The most recent expansion of the Black Star Army has brought back new warriors from another Star Field. The senior members of the army can choose to teach the new members, helping them to get familiar with the tasks in the army quickly.
Mission Requirements: Team up with one or more new warriors (players) from another Star Field and complete any one army mission.
Reward: 100 ~ 300 Black Star Army Contribution Points.
Remarks: Only players who have been in the army for more than a year can accept this mission.
[Consult A Veteran] (Repeatable)
Mission Introduction: As a new member of the Black Star Army, the veterans are the best people to learn from. Go and consult them, let them help you to know more about the army.
Mission Requirements: Team up with one or more senior warriors (players who have been in the army for more than a year) and complete any one army mission]
Reward: 100 ~ 300 Black Star Army Contribution Points.
Remarks: Only players who have been in the army for less than a year can accept this mission.
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“Hehehe…” Looking at the two missions he had just distributed, Han Xiao giggled mischievously.
After existing for three versions, the army’s Contribution Point had already become a key resource that was just as important as Enas, no amount was too much for anyone.
He did not want to players of the two Star Fields to form their own circles. Those club guilds were commercial competitors with each other so there was nothing he could do, but there was definitely something he could do for those normal players. Since they were all here at his headquarters, they were all leeks in the same field. He needed those new and old members to interact with each other and play together.
The social aspect of a game was a key factor in the players’ game experience!
Since players of both sides were so shy and did not interact with their foreign friends, Han Xiao decided to lure them to socialize.
This would be beneficial for the Constellation Corridor to embrace the army’s system. Not only would they be able to adapt to the new environment quicker, but the “Constellation Corridor” tag on those players would also slowly disappear and they would soon just think of themselves as “army players”.
This way, the personal connection between the players would become another reason for them to stay in the army. Using players to “attract” players, indirectly enhancing the appeal and sense of belonging of the faction!
Han Xiao suddenly patted his forehead and his expression became weird.
“Why does it feel similar to the oldest profession…”