29: For the settlement! For Dahe
Of course, besides those who were pessimistic, the Dahe Clan bystanders naturally had to support Ito Hidekazu.
“What do you know! Mr. Ito was just testing the waters last time; this time, it's a real battle!”
“Mr. Ito daring to actively challenge this instance naturally means he has confidence!”
“What do a bunch of mongrel pigs know! Do you understand the value of the Dahe Clan forming a group to attack?!”
“This time, Mr. Ito will definitely conquer the instance and acquire Aircraft Carrier technology for His Majesty the Emperor!”
“For the Emperor!”
“For the Emperor!”
The people of the Dahe Clan were very strange; in such a world ruled by the Sky Curtain, where everyone fought for themselves, many of them still wholeheartedly remained loyal to the Emperor.
Some even willingly died for the Emperor…
It's truly hard to say if the people of this race are loyal, or if there's something wrong with their heads.
Watching a group of Dahe Clan people going crazy in the live stream, other comments became even more agitated, and before Ito Hidekazu could even officially begin accepting the quest, the comments were already in a heated argument.
The number of people entering the live stream to watch was even more than yesterday.
The Sky Curtain, just like yesterday, repeated the instance map and mission rules to the Challengers.
“This is the enemy force of this instance: Eagle Country.”
“Eagle Country, with a total area of 9.37 million square kilometers, composed of 50 states, with a total population of 400 million…”
“This is the force manipulated by the Challengers of this instance: Eastern Island.”
“Eastern Island, with a total area of 378,000 square kilometers, composed of four large islands…”
The Sky Curtain described all aspects of Eagle Country and Eastern Island in detail.
This was a necessary process every time one entered an instance and would not be omitted just because it was the second time entering.
After a thorough explanation, the Sky Curtain finally presented the mission choices.
“Optional Mission One: Destroy Pearl Harbor Military Base.”
“This round's game time is 96 hours. If the Challenger destroys Pearl Harbor Military Base within the specified time, the mission is considered complete. Each Challenger will receive 50 points!”
“Optional Mission Two: Economic Overtake.”
“This round's game time is 120 hours. All Challengers can participate in the management of Eastern Island. As long as an economic overtake of Eagle Country is achieved at any point in time, the mission is considered complete. Each Challenger will receive 50 points!”
“Optional Mission Three: Surrender and Submission (Individual Independent Option).”
“Directly declare submission to Eagle Country, contribute all carried weapons and technology to Eagle Country, incur a deduction of 20 points, and be teleported out of the instance.”
“Mission Failure: If Pearl Harbor Military Base is not conquered and economic overtake is not achieved within the specified time, the mission is considered a failure, and 100 points will be deducted!”
Taking a deep breath, Ito Hidekazu clenched his fists, regaining his composure.
At this moment, a handsome young man wearing glasses suddenly approached Ito Hidekazu.
“Hello, Mr. Ito, I am Yamashiro Kojiro, currently a professor of Instance Model Research at Heiankyo University.”
“I am your loyal fan.”
Ito Hidekazu took a look; although this Yamashiro Kojiro was young, he was also at LV2 like himself.
On Azure Star, universities still held a very high status.
Because whether it was instance research or daily life, it was inseparable from the assistance of universities.
Essentially, a university was a large organization, with the protection of the school and Settlement, making it relatively safer.
To a certain extent, a university was a shortcut for a bottom-tier LV0 person to quickly advance to a higher level.
A young university professor like Yamashiro Kojiro was definitely considered a standout among people.
Such a person might not have powerful military weapons, but in terms of intellect and instance gameplay, he was absolutely first-class.
“Hello, Yamashiro-kun,” Ito Hidekazu nodded politely. “This instance will require your strong support.”
“Mr. Ito, you are too kind. It is our honor to fight alongside you. Previously, His Majesty the Emperor specifically arranged for me to select a batch of the most excellent students from universities in various Settlements.”
“They are involved in all industries on Azure Star and are definitely intelligent Great Harmony talents.”
“All of us are at Mr. Ito’s command.”
Immediately, Yamashiro Kojiro waved his hand, and everyone lined up in a single file, walking neatly in front of Ito Hidekazu.
Then they respectfully bowed.
“Greetings, Mr. Ito!”
“Greetings, Mr. Ito!”
Even their shouts were perfectly synchronized.
Mr. Ito nodded with satisfaction, his apprehension lessened, replaced by a sense of comfort.
Having such a group of respectful teammates was definitely much better than the random stragglers from before.
At the very least, these people would follow orders and not cause trouble for him.
“Everyone, we are fighting for the Emperor, and also for our Great Harmony Settlement.”
“If we can clear Raging Sea and obtain the instance technology within it, it will not only be a contribution to the Emperor but also the best opportunity for each of you to improve!”
“When the Settlement is strong, each of us will be safe. Let us work together, for the Emperor! For the Settlement!”
Ito Hidekazu himself became emotional and suddenly shouted a rallying cry.
The other Challengers around, mostly young students, were full of youthful vigor. Hearing Ito Hidekazu's passionate slogans, they all became excited.
“For the Emperor!”
“For the Settlement!”
Seeing such a formation in the instance, the observing audience was also stunned.
“Very good! Very spirited!”
“Why are you shouting so loudly… Can a loud voice clear the instance?”
“Some of the Dahe Clan’s ideas are truly hard to understand.”
“Seriously, with an entire race participating, it does have a lot of momentum. Perhaps this time, they really will clear it.”
“The person above, stop dreaming. You don't understand Ito Hidekazu at all. When has this person not shouted slogans that shook the heavens?”
Everyone noticed that the person who was finally speaking ill of Ito Hidekazu was actually Singh, the Indian Prince who had challenged Raging Sea with Ito Hidekazu last time.
So, this instance failure caused a falling out between two important figures on Azure Star.
Some who loved to watch drama and didn't mind making things worse immediately seized the opportunity.
“Singh, big shot, what do you think of Mr. Ito?”
“Ito Hidekazu is just a guy who doesn't live up to his reputation. If it weren't for his command error last time, we wouldn't have lost so badly. Such a person does not have this Prince's approval!”
...
Ito Hidekazu glanced at the comments in the instance and almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
This Singh, he actually dared to challenge him.
Even if he, Ito Hidekazu, was trash, he was still much better than a curry prince who bought his way up.
On what grounds did such a person dare to jump around?!
Steadying his mind, Ito Hidekazu immediately closed the comments in front of him and then looked at the crowd in the military camp.
“Everyone, time is limited; we cannot waste it.”
“Next, I will choose Mission Two! We will conquer Raging Sea with an unconventional approach!”