2: Chapter 2 I Know Better Than You

The most important participants in the Game of National Destiny are the [ Strategists ], like chess players on a chessboard; the [ Strategist ] controls the flow of the game and places [ Heroic Spirits ].

Without a [ Strategist ], the Game of National Destiny cannot continue.

On the chessboard of this Game of National Destiny, the Dragon Country's original [ Strategist ] has died. Unless they have a special item rewarded by the Game of National Destiny, the Dragon Country cannot re-enter the game even if they have other [ Strategists ].

What are the negotiations with Sakura Country about?

Besides the authorization for constructing [ Heroic Spirits ], the most important thing is that Sakura Country holds an item that can allow the Dragon Country's [ Strategist ] to re-enter the game!

" I didn't expect that this game itself contained an item, [ Endless Life ], that allows a [ Strategist ] to re-enter. "

" This is great! With a new [ Strategist ] entering the game, we don't need to negotiate with Sakura Country; our Dragon Country can continue this Game of National Destiny. " A member of the Support Group said excitedly.

Is that so?

After Chen Aoyun became the new [ Strategist ] and entered the game, the face of the Support Group's leader, Group Leader Chen Feng, remained extremely grave.

" During the time we lost our [ Strategist ], the Dragon Country has fallen too far behind on the chessboard of the Game of National Destiny. "

" The return of a [ Strategist ] alone cannot reverse the disadvantage. Unless the foreigners are willing to reopen the authorization for constructing Heroic Spirits, our Dragon Country will still end up at the bottom. "

" At the bottom... The Dragon Country's current National Destiny is almost depleted. If we end up at the bottom again, I'm afraid those few cities will suffer the punishment of calamity. "

A member within the group said:

" After all, we used an ' in-game item ' to let the [ Strategist ] re-enter. Because of this, our Dragon Country's demands in the negotiations will be fewer. "

" With fewer demands from our Dragon Country, perhaps Sakura Country won't make such exorbitant demands. The possibility of successful negotiations will be much higher; perhaps Sakura Country will soon agree to reopen the Heroic Spirit permissions to us. "

Group Leader Chen Feng sneered:

" It won't happen. Sakura Country is not holding the Dragon Country hostage with an ' out-of-game item ', nor are they negotiating with the Dragon Country using Heroic Spirit permissions. Sakura Country and the major powers behind them are threatening the Dragon Country using the safety of three cities and the lives of millions of Dragon Country citizens as bargaining chips! "

Just as Group Leader Chen Feng had predicted, at the negotiation table with Sakura Country.

" The ' out-of-game item ' that allows a [ Strategist ] to re-enter is a random reward for winning the Game of National Destiny, and it is extremely precious. "

" But now, our Dragon Country has reasonably utilized the rules of this Game of National Destiny and used the in-game item [ Endless Life ] to let our [ Strategist ] re-enter. Thus, there is no need to consume the precious item in your country's hands. "

" Our Dragon Country's demands have decreased, shouldn't the conditions you proposed also be lowered? "

Lower the conditions?

Sakura Country's negotiation representative tapped on the treaty on the table and sneered:

" Dragon Country representative, are you really ignorant or just playing dumb? "

" Is this about an ' out-of-game item '? "

" Whether your Dragon Country has a [ Strategist ] re-enter, or whether you need the ' out-of-game item ' in Sakura Country's hands, is not important! "

" The treaty I proposed is in exchange for the lives of your Dragon Country's three cities and millions of citizens! "

" Even if a new [ Strategist ] enters, without authorization for Heroic Spirits, your Dragon Country cannot use my Sakura Country's Heroic Spirits on the chessboard of the Game of National Destiny! "

" Not just my Sakura Country's Heroic Spirits, your Dragon Country currently has no authorization for the Heroic Spirits of any country! "

" As I said before, your Dragon Country has no Heroic Spirits of its own, so you can only be at the mercy of others on the chessboard of the Game of National Destiny! "

" Sign this treaty, and I guarantee that Sakura Country and several major powers will immediately open authorization. Your Dragon Country has lost its [ Strategist ] for too long and has fallen too far behind on the chessboard, but with powerful Heroic Spirits, you at least won't be at the bottom. "

" If you don't sign... If you don't sign, I advise you to call your Dragon Country's high-level officials and tell them to prepare for a national funeral. After all, when the calamity descends, many people will die! "

Chen Aoyun, who had been struck by lightning, arrived in a strange space.

Before him was a gigantic, infinitely expanding chessboard, as if he were in the vast universe, surrounded by the deep, boundless cosmos and a vast sea of stars.

A flash of realization entered Chen Aoyun's mind, and soon he understood his situation.

" This is the world of the Game of National Destiny. Have I become a [ Strategist ]? "

Chen Aoyun had long studied what a Strategist was, and he had also been " following " this current ' Game of National Destiny '.

Just like watching a TV show, since Chen Aoyun transmigrated, he had been ' following ' this Game of National Destiny for half a month.

The ' formation ' and ' move-making ' stages were almost coming to an end. After becoming a [ Strategist ], Chen Aoyun analyzed with his new identity:

" There are four surviving [ Roleplayers ] from the Dragon Country, two of whom have obtained useful ' identities ' for this game. "

" That means I have two ' chess pieces ' I can use? "

" No, it's five. There are three other [ Roleplayers ] who have identities, but their identities are not ' Generals ', so they cannot directly lead troops. "

" The [ Strategist ] who died didn't obtain much ' Construction Power ' during the ' move-making ' stage, and only used two special ' hand cards ', one of which, [ Endless Life ], was already used. Now there is only one [ Concealment ] left? "

" What about the opponents? Before entering the game, I watched the live stream. To my left and right were the [ Strategists ] of Sakura Country and Goguryeo. The ' hand cards ' in the hands of the Goguryeo [ Strategist ] are almost exhausted. I need to be wary of the [ Strategist ] from Sakura Country on my left... "

Chen Aoyun carefully sorted out how many ' chess pieces ' he could use on the board, how many ' pieces ' he could place, and what skills he could construct after placing them.

After sorting these out, Chen Aoyun began to analyze the rules of this Game of National Destiny.

" The rules for each Game of National Destiny are different, and even the way to win the game is different. "

" The theme of this current Game of National Destiny is ' Survival '! "

" Whoever can hold out longer will have a higher ranking. "

" Since that's the case... then I should arrange my layout and place my pieces like this! "

After having a complete plan, Chen Aoyun began to use his identity as a [ Strategist ] to continue ' making moves '.

But just as Chen Aoyun was about to move a chess piece, a strange ringing sound echoed in his ears.

Chen Aoyun knew this was the Dragon Country's ' Support Group ' wanting to communicate with him inside the game world.

He connected the call, and a calm male voice sounded in Chen Aoyun's ears:

" Do not act rashly. Wait for the negotiations between the Dragon Country's negotiation team and Sakura Country. "

" Only when the negotiations are successful will you have Heroic Spirits to use. Otherwise, even if the previous [ Strategist ] left you with Construction Power, you won't be able to construct any Heroic Spirits! "

" Before the negotiations are successful, you do not need to ' place pieces '. The theme of this game is survival; you only need to move the ' chess pieces ' back to the ' Home Base '. "

On the massive chessboard of the Game of National Destiny, there is a distinction between ' chess pieces ' and ' pieces '.

The ' chess pieces ' are soldiers, or can be understood as a legion. After the [ Roleplayers ] successfully achieve the rules in the game, they exist on the chessboard and need the [ Strategist ] to mobilize them at any time.

Heroic Spirits and wonders are ' pieces '. They do not need to be mobilized and can be placed anywhere on the chessboard by the [ Strategist ]. In most cases, the ' placed pieces ' (Heroic Spirits) are used to buff the legions, which means buffing the ' chess pieces '!

The theme of this Game of National Destiny is survival.

As long as the Home Base does not fall, it represents survival.

The Support Group requested that Chen Aoyun move the ' chess pieces ' back to the Home Base before the negotiation team obtained authorization for Heroic Spirits from other countries. This is a reasonable tactic.

However.

Chen Aoyun had his own ideas.

" The three important in-game items for survival: tree of dark twilight, tree of morning light, tree of eternity. "

" The tree of dark twilight can absorb calamity corruption, the tree of morning light can replenish troops, and the tree of eternity has both abilities. "

" Three important items, and currently, I have none. "

" Move ' chess pieces ' back to Home Base? "

" And give up on the important items? "

" There are only two trees of eternity, and they have already been taken by others, so I won't mention them. "

" But there are still quite a few trees of dark twilight and trees of morning light left, and I want to try! "

A stern voice came through:

" What are you trying to do? "

" You brat, don't mess around! "

" Those important items are things that only powerful countries capable of achieving a ranking will strive for. The Dragon Country is participating in the Game of National Destiny passively. We don't seek a high ranking, just as long as we aren't among those at the bottom. "

" If you mess around and lose the ' chess pieces ' for nothing, even if the subsequent negotiations with Sakura Country succeed, the Dragon Country will still fall into a passive position... "

Click — —.

" The number of calls available in a major phase is limited. You didn't analyze the intelligence with me, and you're just telling me this? "

Without waiting for Group Leader Chen Feng to finish, Chen Aoyun ended the call.

" I'm not listening to your nonsense, and I don't need your analysis. I understand this game better than you right now, because I have Heroic Spirits in my chest that your Support Group doesn't know about!!! "