Chapter 257
Chapter 257
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 256
Chapter Title: World Creator in Action
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Since it was something I'd done before, the work at the research lab wasn't all that difficult. There was no surpassing my ability to implement Revenge characters and items, backed by the inner universe of Ardenia within me—no matter where you searched in the greater universe.
'The more I do it, the clearer it becomes. The most important part... is the [keyword].'
Other developers and researchers at the lab had to build objects from the ground up, defining every material and shape.
For example, to create a person, they'd start with the skeleton, add muscles and flesh, then hair, facial features, and even design the color and style of their clothes.
I was different.
I visualized the image and executed the implementation, but the core was their name. With just the name and a concrete image to solidify it, the creation was complete!
That was why, when the researchers asked me to 'make a flower,' I implemented a generic flower instead of a rose or tulip.
'Something's clicking into place...'
The key point was that my development skills were on a whole different level from ordinary developers. My virtual reality implementation skills were beyond what over a hundred top-tier developers and more than a hundred elite designers could achieve together.
It wasn't for nothing that Sarang had called me in, even if the situation felt a bit awkward.
"No way, implementing it in one shot? Even for a Triple Transcendent, does that make sense?"
"Creating a full character without any process... Even a lifelong lover's face is hard to replicate perfectly, let alone the whole body and clothes."
The onlookers groaned as a researcher who'd seen my work before puffed up with pride.
"This is the power of a Triple Transcendent! Rumor has it they finish everything in their inner world before bringing it over."
"Makes sense—achieving that insane level of detail in one go."
Some rubbed their eyes in disbelief.
"Honestly, I thought it was bullshit..."
"Even seeing it with my own eyes, it feels fake."
Developers and researchers marveled, tongues clicking, as I repeatedly implemented objects inside World Creator. Even illustrators and designers, who weren't really needed for this task, had gathered to watch.
"Wow, they said 8 billion a day and I thought it was insane... but please come every day."
"Look at that development speed—it's nuts."
Amid the awe, Sarang calmly explained.
"It's called the outer world, but separated by dimensional walls, it's essentially another continent. No players live there, so it's been conquered by monsters."
"Once the Ardenia continent unifies, an Emperor Class appears... so there must be Emperors there too."
"Yes. There are three continents, each ruled by Emperor-level monsters who've mastered a new attribute beyond Revenge's nine elements."
That alone gave a rough picture.
"The Three Great Attributes."
"Right. The three Emperor monsters have each mastered one of the Three Great Attributes."
The God of Magic classified the world's attributes into twelve, separating three as the Three Great Attributes, or Absolute Attributes.
Time (時). Space (空). Nothingness (無).
These were higher powers that normal psychic abilities could only touch indirectly. Mastering them through science alone would qualify a civilization as one of the greater universe's top four.
"Let's start with the Time Devourer."
Implementing the Emperor Class special bosses wasn't easy for me either. Even with the illustrations and settings Sarang provided to activate the [keywords], it was tough.
In the end, that day wrapped up at the level of grasping their overall authorities.
"Whew."
Logging out of World Creator brought applause from all sides.
"Great work!"
"Great work! Whew—!"
"That was a mythic development session!"
Pushing through the excited developers, Sarang handed me a drink.
I took it with a smile.
"Nice atmosphere."
"It has to be. Revenge's status is incomparable to before."
People go to work for money, sure, but humans prefer praise over criticism.
With Revenge being the most talked-about game on the 34th Earth, sweeping awards left and right, it was bound to boost morale.
"So, that's it?"
"Yes. Oh, um..."
Sarang, standing beside me, hesitated before steeling herself.
"How about dinner together?"
"Sure."
I nodded easily. Truth be told, I wanted to talk more with her.
"Enjoy your meal."
At the research institute's staff cafeteria, I got Korean food while Sarang took Western, and we sat at a separated table. She picked up her fork and knife.
"Today's pace was very satisfying. Can I count on you going forward?"
"You seem in a hurry."
Even for a powerhouse like Nemesis, 8 billion a day was no small expense. And this wasn't a one-off ad spend—it could stretch from a week to half a month.
'It could end up over 100 billion total.'
Even with my warped sense of money lately, 100 billion wasn't pocket change. That's enough to build a major online game from scratch, and they're spending it all on me, meaning Nemesis was racing against time.
"Well..."
Sarang faltered, looking embarrassed, but pulled herself together.
"Sigh. No point hiding it. It's... my father started playing the game."
"Ah."
It clicked instantly.
Sarang was famous now as Revenge's mother, but that was recent. In the past, she was known more as someone's daughter.
"The Chairman's... recruiting castle lords from other fire points?"
Bae Jaeseok.
Chairman of Ilseong, the 34th Earth's largest corporation, and authority on heaven and earth. Schoolmates with Game Master Gwandaeha, close enough to use casual speech, and a being who'd lived so long even elders called him elder.
Talent limits kept him from Transcendence, but he wielded the planet's greatest wealth and power. Only the Game Master was clearly above him.
"Yeah, and he even approached me."
"The Chairman's influence would make even fire point castle lords comply."
Bae Jaeseok wasn't just a rich chaebol; he was an elder among elders, a giant who'd shaped the 34th Earth from chaos into the greater universe's paradise. Most elders had served under him, so when he moved, even proud castle lords would yield.
"How many has he recruited?"
"Not sure, but... three so far. Four if I join."
"Almost there."
If true, an All Master in Revenge wasn't a joke—it could happen soon.
'Hmm. Ardenia won't update just because Revenge does, right?'
The thought crossed my mind, but probably not. Updating to All Master needed over 120 trillion in stocks, and monsters updating themselves was ridiculous. Plus, [She] hadn't implemented mid-tier Transcendents yet.
"Of course, I don't think Father really wants to play."
"High likelihood. But even so... it's acknowledgment of Revenge."
Revenge was a cross-play game: mobile, PC, connector—all worked.
But who played it in VR?
Great graphics and tech aside, Revenge was just a pay-to-win game. Over 95% of players used mobile, most just auto-farming.
Not anymore.
Countless players connected via connectors. They met people, chatted, traveled, rode rides, trained, indulged dark desires.
The influx of lower civilization players amplified it.
'Even a scummy pay-to-win game... gets fun to spend on with enough players.'
Imagine buying a 100 million car or smart pet IRL. Who cares?
No one. It's just your stuff—no attention, no scolding spared is a win.
But in Revenge?
Strut with 100 million gear, and lower civ players envy you. They beg for hunt help, fawning 'hyungnim-oppa.'
With free-to-play surging, even light spending made you top-tier.
"Y-yeah, right?"
"Exactly."
This momentum activated Revenge's objects more. Movie theaters and libraries appeared where none existed. Parks got displays for news and variety shows; billboards dotted cities and hunts.
Players from across the universe naturally absorbed 34th Earth culture, growing amid its ads.
With potential to become high-rank psychics in their civs, this was huge.
'Maybe they planned this all along.'
Revenge was less a game now, more a stratified society—a true Second Life.
We talked plenty after. Conclusion: create new content before Chairman Bae Jaeseok becomes All Master.
"Thanks for today. Looking forward to more."
"Likewise."
Thereafter, I commuted daily to the lab.
"Hello!"
"Please take care of us today!"
Implemented characters, monsters, items.
"Great work!"
"Great work, Jaeyeon!"
Then back to Dragon Star.
"Your Majesty! Almost done transferring the music!"
"Good. Now transcribe the novels."
"Nya?!"
"...What's with that reaction?"
"Oh, been focused on streams lately."
Handed Ardenia content extraction to Harmony. She'd extended real-world time to 8 hours, her modern tech skills improving.
"Jaeyeon, can you make it bigger?"
"Jaeyeon, can you do massive cliffs?"
"Jaeyeon, the characters all have the same build!"
My relationship with Sarang, once awkwardly crush-like despite no dating, softened. Awkwardness gone, we dropped formal speech.
[The Shadow Princess rescued refugees! She's the beloved maknae of the Universe Peace Force, they say.]
"Don't underestimate her youth. Top actress Hye-young just opened a ground gate—unbelievable at her age.]
[Oh, and heartthrob Lee Seongjae hit 8th Class. Intense battles drove dramatic growth.]
'No wonder I haven't seen them—they joined the Universe Peace Force.'
Busy, peaceful days flowed. I commuted, ate with Sarang, chatted.
A week later.
Sarang asked seriously.
"Wanna grab a drink?"