A Different World.

Territory of the Undead Tribe.

Near the Blackwater River.

A series of hurried footsteps grew closer, coming from a distance.

A young man ran towards the Blackwater River, cradling a large skull in his arms.

Behind him, a headless skeleton hobbled, limping as it chased after him.

"Why won't this thing just die? Can't even dismantle it properly?!" the young man named Ember Wilde complained.

Ember Wilde, a 23-year-old man with handsome features and tousled golden hair, stood out amidst the eerie environment filled with scattered limbs and wandering undead creatures.

Exhausted and drenched in sweat, Ember Wilde finally reached the Blackwater River. He glanced at the dark water ahead, realizing that this was the last step to his success.

Taking a deep breath, Ember Wilde tossed the skull into the air and delivered a powerful kick, striking it mid-air.

"Bang!"

"Plop~"

As the skull dropped into the Blackwater River, the skeletal frame behind him instantly crumbled to the ground.

Ember Wilde turned around, holding his breath as he waited for several seconds. Once he was sure the skull wouldn't resurrect and reassemble itself, he sat down on the ground, panting heavily.

"Finally... the mission is complete!" he exclaimed, relieved.

At that moment, a series of text appeared in his mind:

*Loaded information [Skeleton Soldier: Rank G] into the "League of Warcraft: StarCraft" database.

"League of Warcraft: StarCraft" Online Requirements:

[Player Data: Establish a safe structure as the player's respawn point (completed)]

[Map Data: Explore a three-kilometer radius from the respawn point (completed)]

[Monster Data: Kill ten undead creatures (completed)]

[First game test can now be initiated. Do you wish to proceed?]

Ember Wilde quickly confirmed, "Yes, please! Staying alone in a place like this is too dangerous!"

After confirming the information, his mind started processing a massive amount of data. After a few seconds, the data transformed into a few lines of text.

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[League of Warcraft: StarCraft]

[Official website in progress...]

[Official website generated.]

[Game release platforms: Steamy, EA's Dungeon, Epic Games Freebies, and other platforms.]

[Scale: First test, test quota (0/99)]

[Official website pre-registrations: 0]

[Qualifications granted: 0]

[First test period: November 1st - December 31st]

*The first game test will include a free recommended service. The game "League of Warcraft: StarCraft" will appear as a new game recommendation in various platform stores.

Ember Wilde looked at the strings of information and could only think of two words: "Finally" and "Assistance."

Finally... he could have some support!

If he couldn't fulfill the requirements for the game's release, he felt like he was about to die!

"However... with a name like that, it's going to be difficult to attract players for the test reservation, right?" Ember Wilde expressed doubt.

He didn't hold high expectations for the game's name. If he were in the shoes of a player, he would definitely not click on a game with such a bizarre name that seemed like it was produced in some low-end workshop.

As for why the game had such an odd name, it was because on a certain day in Ember Wilde's original world, countless portals appeared in the sky above major cities worldwide. Countless undead mages, skeleton soldiers, werewolves, dark elves, and other creatures stormed out of the portals, wreaking havoc and slaughtering humans.

The armies of various countries were helpless against these supernatural beings, and Ember Wilde, an ordinary person, could only watch helplessly as the elite forces, which humans took pride in, were defeated. At that moment, a pop-up window appeared on his computer screen, displaying: "Which game's abilities do you think could save humanity?"

Without hesitation, Ember Wilde checked all the games listed in the questionnaire. But after completing the survey, a flash of white light transported him to this desolate world, seemingly inhabited only by undead creatures... more like hell.

He wasn't the only one who got transported here; even the game system came along.

This game was a super mash-up that incorporated elements from multiple games, so it wasn't surprising that the name turned out strange. Ember Wilde himself never expected that this patched-up online game would actually go live on major gaming platforms in the future.

After the game was released, Ember Wilde looked at the sky, realizing it was getting late. Undead creatures were most active during the night, and if he didn't make it back to the respawn point before nightfall, he would be in serious trouble.

If the game went live and the game designer disappeared, how would the players continue to play? There would be no one to plan events or provide updates!

Ember Wilde hurriedly ran towards the direction of the respawn point.

He had been in this eerie world for a month, encountering all sorts of strange creatures like skeleton soldiers, dungeon spiders, and undead knights, but he hadn't come across a single human.

Just when he was about to give up, he stumbled upon the ruins where he currently resided. The remnants of supplies in these ruins allowed him to survive.

It was also in these ruins that his "Game Design System" was activated, and he completed one of the prerequisites for the game to go live.

Seeing the system, Ember Wilde became numb.

He crossed over to another world, and now he had to work for this system?

Was this system developed by capitalists?

Well, if he had to work, at least he had cheat codes to rely on. After studying the "Game Design System" that suddenly appeared in his mind, Ember Wilde regained hope for survival.

He could actually use "League of Warcraft: StarCraft" to summon players to his side and strengthen himself through the game's content!

In simple terms, the players themselves would be future warriors, and the future looked promising!

As a game designer, Ember Wilde would also receive a certain percentage of their enhancements.

Similar to his previous life as an experienced gamer, players might feel like they were gaining a fortune, but the game company would never lose. Ember Wilde understood this well.

Relying on the "Game Design System" to summon players, Ember Wilde could secure his survival in this mysterious world.

"Now, all that's left is to patiently await the impact of the game going live," Ember Wilde said, closing his eyes and silently hoping, "I hope future players can lend me a hand and not go on strike like me..."