NFBE Chapter 8: "Three Kingdoms Kill" Officially Launched!
Chapter 8: "Three Kingdoms Kill" Officially Launched!
Inside the Apocalypse Studio.
Lin Lang and all the employees gathered in the conference room. The lights were off, and Zhang Yang operated the computer, projecting the Guan Yu game CG that he had just finished onto the big screen.
The screen lights up.
The first scene depicts a gray sky with lightning and thunder, accompanied by the sound of approaching hooves, which gradually grows louder.
The backs of two generals appear in the picture, one holding a scimitar and the other a spear.
But at this moment, the two of them, with their bodies bent over, looked at the figures gradually appearing in front of them and couldn't help but tighten their grip on their weapons.
As the sound of hooves gradually approached, a figure dressed in a dark green robe, holding a Green Dragon Crescent Blade, and riding a Red Hare steed charged towards the two.
"drink!"
With a roar, Guan Yu's blade flashed, and the heads of the two generals were severed in one fell swoop.
The image freezes at this moment.
Against a backdrop of surging ink, half of Guan Yu's face is hidden in the blood, with only one eye visible, its cold glint like a blade!
The screen gradually darkened, and a powerful voice rang out.
"I have repaid Cao Cao's kindness; from now on, I owe him nothing."
Then, the scene transitions to ink, and the gold seal and gold ingots are displayed intact on the table in the pavilion. Guan Yu rides Red Hare and gradually walks away, leaving only his back view.
As he passed by Cao Cao, his eyes were free of any distracting thoughts, and Cao Cao's figure gradually disappeared.
"To serve one's lord without forgetting one's roots—this is loyalty!"
The scene freezes on the official road, with Guan Yu riding alone in the lead, guiding the carriage further and further away.
The scene shifts again, showing Guan Yu standing atop a mountain, his Green Dragon Crescent Blade set aside, offering a toast to the tombstone.
The tombstone bears the inscription: "Tomb of the Righteous Man Hu Ban"
"To act with integrity is righteousness!"
The scene then shifts to Liu Bei and Zhang Fei in the Peach Garden, their faces beaming with smiles as if they are waiting for their sworn brother Guan Yu to return!
"My loyalty remains unchanged, my heart is not extinguished; though the road ahead is fraught with difficulties, I will use this sword to sever them!"
At the end of the scene, facing millions of enemy soldiers, Guan Yu leaps onto his horse, wielding the Green Dragon Crescent Blade, his green robe billowing in the wind, and a green dragon appears behind him, resonating with him!
No one spoke in the meeting room.
Even though I've watched it many times.
The employees were also deeply impressed by Guan Yu's loyalty and righteousness, especially considering he was alone on horseback.
Then you can overcome all obstacles and defeat all enemies!
The lights came on, and the employees stared at the screen, remaining there for a long time.
Even if they knew it was game CG, even if they thought it was just a story Lin Lang told them.
But I was still deeply impressed by Guan Yu's solo journey of a thousand miles.
Would anyone actually go to such lengths?
He faced countless enemies alone along the way, yet he never retreated a single step!
He didn't know what the chances were of surviving and being able to bring his sister-in-law back to Liu Bei's side.
But he knew it was something he should do as a younger brother!
At this moment, the employees' interest in the Three Kingdoms reached an unprecedented level, not only in Guan Yu, but also in other figures from the Three Kingdoms period.
They all want to know!
Lin Lang understood their feelings; after all, he felt the same way when he first learned about Guan Yu.
The Three Kingdoms period did exist in this world, but it has been ignored and forgotten by people today.
This friendship and loyalty showed them that such people still existed in the history of their Great Xia!
It's important to know that Guan Yu wasn't the only one in the Three Kingdoms period!
Zhuge Liang: I am deeply grateful for your kindness in visiting me three times; I will repay you even unto death!
Zhao Yun: I am Zhao Zilong of Changshan!
Dian Wei: Courage comes first, righteousness comes first!
Sima Yi: I have served three dynasties, and my loyalty cannot tolerate any slander!
Lü Bu: A true man lives between heaven and earth; how can he remain subservient to others for long!
Shu Han has its charm, Cao Wei has its spirit, and Jiangdong has its own...
In short, the Three Kingdoms period was not a Three Kingdoms of one person, but a Three Kingdoms of a group of people!
Since they can't understand this sentiment, let's first bring them the shock of the Three Kingdoms!
Lin Lang could imagine that when the Three Kingdoms background was revealed to people, they would have many questions, just like the employees at the beginning.
Why did Guan Yu choose to travel a thousand miles alone?
Why did Zhuge Liang choose to assist Liu Shan?
Why did Jiang Wei choose to launch nine campaigns against the Central Plains?
Lin Lang plans to hide the answers to all of this in a part of the CG, allowing players to experience it for themselves and discover history on their own!
After all, Lin Lang wanted to bring Mr. Luo's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" to the world and let people feel its unique charm!
This is something that only I can do!
After watching, Zhang Yang took a deep breath and looked up at Lin Lang beside him.
"From now on, we'll handle all the CG work for games related to the Three Kingdoms period. Price is not an issue!"
He desperately wanted to know everything that had happened in the Three Kingdoms period that Lin Lang had mentioned, and he was still recalling the image of the general in his mind.
Lin Lang was naturally very satisfied with this proposal. Not to mention cooperation, he even wanted to take over the studio.
After a period of adjustment, Lin Lang wants to ensure that every general he introduces later is vivid and lifelike.
Therefore, those who were captivated by the charm of the Three Kingdoms period were the first choice.
You should know that what he wanted to make was not just a simple game, but to present the glorious history of the Great Xia Dynasty to everyone!
"I hope we can achieve a long-term partnership in the future!"
"Definitely! Definitely!"
After finishing the last game CG, Lin Lang paid the remaining balance according to the contract. He had already taken out another loan from the bank a few days earlier.
Now that he has more debt, Lin Lang doesn't feel much pressure anymore.
The bank's attitude towards Lin Lang also changed; they greeted him with smiles and even began to worry about his health.
After saying goodbye to Zhang Yang, Lin Lang rushed back to his company with the completed game CG.
It was already 8 p.m., and there were only four hours left before the competition registration deadline.
"Ahem, Mr. Lin, is the game's CG production finished?"
Chen Nan was wearing a mask and had a cooling patch on his head; his eyes were listless.
"It's finished!" Lin Lang showed him the USB drive. "Didn't I tell you to go to the hospital? Why did you come here again?"
Chen Nan worked overtime all night last night, and found out he had a fever of 41 degrees Celsius the next morning!
"Don't worry, I'll still be worried until I see the CG... cough cough!" Chen Nan was relieved to hear that everything went smoothly with the game CG.
Seeing this, Lin Lang understood that he wouldn't take the child to the hospital unless he saw the CG content, so he quickly organized everyone to watch it.
A 30-minute game cutscene isn't short, but everyone was completely absorbed.
Lin Lang could tell from their expressions that they were just like the employees at Apocalypse Studio that the game's CG was a success!
"Worth it...cough cough...this money was well spent!" Chen Nan gave a thumbs up. "The ink wash style is perfect; it evokes a strong sense of history!"
Shen Qi and the other employees also praised them, finally feeling relieved!
The game is ready for official release!
Lin Lang also assigned the final tasks to everyone.
"Xiao Wang, take five people and put these game promotional CGs on our official website!"
"Xiao Zhang, go and conduct one last test of the game!"
"Shen Qi, take Chen Nan to the hospital for a checkup!"
After the task was assigned, everyone threw themselves into their work.
But Chen Nan was still somewhat reluctant. He had devoted himself to his work for the past few weeks, but unexpectedly, he ended up getting joint problems.
"I'll be there in a bit... just one more thing..."
Before he could finish speaking, Lin Lang interrupted him.
"Stop hesitating, just go to the hospital. This is none of your business!"
"I'll be furious if you develop any health problems that hinder your work!"
After saying that, he gave Shen Qi a look, signaling her to take Chen Nan away.
Lin Lang was also worried about his health; Chen Nan could barely stand up now.
"Alright...alright, I can go by myself. Shen Qi, you stay with Lin Lang." Chen Nan sighed, declined Shen Qi's offer to accompany him, and took a taxi to the hospital by himself.
After finishing everything, Lin Lang and Shen Qi were sitting in their office, their eyes fixed on the computer screen.
"Lin Lang, is this really the decision?"
"Don't worry, I have everything planned out!"
Immediately, Lin Lang controlled the mouse and clicked the upload button.
The game "Three Kingdoms Kill" is now officially free to play!