Amidst the melodic cascade of the waterfall and the soothing fragrance of tea, Song Yunshi recounted his story,
"I met him in a high-level Cycle two years ago before I became a legendary player. Its setting was in ancient China. I was one of the Great Generals, and he was the youngest prince I had to support until he ascended the throne, or so was the task from the core NPC. Thanks to that, I had a lot of opportunities to interact with the boy. I thought he was just an ordinary NPC like the others, until…"
The complexity of a high-level Cycle did not have to be mentioned, making a low-level or even a mid-level Cycle seem like a child's play. Almost fifty players had entered and were divided into different factions, each with their own Prince which they must push to the throne.
To the players, this Cycle was akin to an intricate game of chess. They needed to strategize, defend against the other factions, and most crucially…
