Three Towers Game

Chapter 366 Resolving the Internal Crisis

Internal affairs include mandating overtime for employees, processing employee overtime requests, and allocating points.

In addition, domestic affairs can also consume points to purchase items unrelated to health points.

These things are rather wicked, and not only are they wicked, but they are also extremely cheap.

For example, performance-enhancing drugs.

It only costs five points, and it shows that there are enough for the day. Once used, the points will be used on employees, and the employees' DR value will increase significantly.

Furthermore, employees will not feel deprived due to a decrease in health points.

There are even advanced stimulants that can make employees unable to see their own health bars.

However, Wen Xishu did not use his points to purchase these items.

The essence of these things is to make people ignore the loss of life points when working overtime, and there will inevitably be people who want to use these things.

What Wen Xishu needs to solve now is how to deal with tomorrow's crisis.

Tomorrow, the efficiency of the C team will drop to 80%.

If the boss is unaffected, then normally the total earnings for everyone tomorrow would be 23.2 points.

With 23.2 points, plus Wen Xishu's own two points, that's 25.2 points. Wen Xishu can only guarantee the survival of twenty-five people.

This is still the ideal scenario, after all, humans have thoughts. This arithmetic is too simple; probably only Thurter couldn't solve it. But even if he couldn't solve it, Thurter still possessed social skills.

If you can't figure something out, you can ask or talk about it.

It is impossible for a person to rigidly accept death.

If five people knew they were doing the same job and would eventually die, would they still do the job?
I have to work overtime.

Without a doubt, everyone will have to work overtime tomorrow.

Wen Xishu was somewhat resistant to working overtime.

He discovered that working overtime could very well be a Pandora's box. The DR value, or motivation, after the first instance of working overtime, even if it's for six consecutive hours…

Surprisingly, it's also on the rise.

In other words, after working overtime, you'll want to work overtime even more.

But now, in order to survive, Wen Xishu has no choice but to work overtime.

0.5 points per hour. If everyone works overtime for an hour, it will generate 14.5 points. Considering that Shen Changfeng's HP is already insufficient, Wen Xishu decided not to let Shen Changfeng work overtime.

That's 14 points.

Wen Xishu frowned. No, it wasn't fourteen points; to be precise, it was 11.2 points. Because overtime work also reduces the score.

With these 11.2 points, Wen Xishu can easily cope with the upcoming crisis.

He quickly began preparing the domestic policy strategy for the next day.

From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., which should have been a rest time, almost all of the 117 people in the four teams were still awake.

Because once a new day begins, people who want to quit their jobs or change jobs will have to wait until the next day.

If you want to switch to a new team, you have to do it before the day starts.

Wen Xishu originally planned to invite Tang Zhe, the computational genius, to help him deduce the internal policies after he finished making them...

But soon, he faced some other troubles.

Clark Kent has arrived.

"Boss Wen, I admire your monstrous bullet hell ability in Moen City. I also admire your ability to defeat the Red House."

"You're a good boss, but you rejected my overtime request. I need points, lots and lots of points."

"The Three Towers Company seems like a serendipitous encounter, a serendipitous encounter that could change my destiny."

Wen Xishu understood what Clark meant:

"All this preamble is unnecessary. Just get to the point: are you resigning?"

Clark nodded:

"Yes, my physical fitness is far superior to everyone else's. Don't be fooled by Shen Changfeng's ability to go without food or water. In reality, when it comes to physical strength and willpower, he may not be stronger than me."

"In this team competition, I should be the ace. Please forgive me for being a selfish person. I hope to go to a place with high intensity and fierce competition where everyone competes and fights fiercely."

"I don't want my points to go to the weak."

Wen Xishu sighed:
"Clark, you're very smart. You made a good impression on me when it came to choosing a boss. You're not just a muscle-bound tough guy; you also have the ability to think."

"But why can't you figure it out?"

"Many rules of this game are still unclear. The algorithm for DR value fluctuations is completely unknown. It restores five HP points every day, but that comes at the cost of normal work..."

"You don't actually think that the HP lost from working overtime can be restored, do you?"

Clark waved his hand and said:

"That's not important, Boss Wen. How could there be no bleeding? My body is strong. I believe that even if I only have a little HP left, I can continue to work."

"As long as I stop in time at that moment, everything will be fine."

"I want to be the one with the highest score."

Wen Xishu said:
"Then you can try working overtime like crazy tomorrow. I'll allow you to work overtime."

Clark sneered:
"Then distribute the points to those who did less work than me?"

Wen Xishu remained silent.

Yes, Wen Xishu appears to be an "egalitarian".

Clark extended his hand:

"Boss Wen, actually, your abilities aren't suited to be a boss, they're suited to be an employee. You could use your shadow to work overtime. Maybe that's the cheating method that suits you best."

Wen Xishu thought to himself, "You really know how to exploit people. I thank you on behalf of Shadow."

He shook his head:
"It seems we have different philosophies."

Clark stated frankly:
“Area A is more suitable for me. I know that area is where people die, but I have to go.”

Wen Xishu knew he couldn't keep Clark, but he was no longer the same Wen Xishu who was completely on guard.

After experiencing many apocalyptic events, Wen Xishu gradually became more sentimental:

“I admire everyone who takes care of others in the apocalypse. Clark, you are definitely a hero in Moen City. Heroes should not die needlessly.”

"This is my final advice... Don't go to Area A, go to Area D. Also, let me tell you an extra rule: the boss has a limit on the number of mandatory overtime hours. Mandatory overtime can be up to six hours, in other words, don't let your health drop below thirty points, or you might be overworked to death."

"And, you're always welcome in Zone C. If you find it's not working out, you're welcome to come back to Zone C."

Clark disagreed. Section A scored 70 points, but subtracting the boss's two points left Section A with 68 points. 29 people achieving 68 points? That was insane competition. In his view, supporting insane competition was supporting individual heroism.

In an unfair arena where everyone's physical differences are so vast, individual heroism is the only right thing to do.

But he could sense Wen Xishu's kindness; he knew that Wen Xishu truly did not want him to die.

"it is good."

[Team member C02 from Zone C has applied to transfer to Zone A.]

[Accepted by Area A. Job change successful.]

The prompt appeared in the minds of everyone on the Wenxishu team.

Clark's departure made Wen Xishu's situation even worse.

At this moment, Wen Xishu also realized that being a leader was not as comfortable as being a lone wolf.

He suddenly thought... if it were Wenren Jing, he might have been able to handle this problem much more easily.

He really wanted to do the math for everyone, but unfortunately, his computing power was limited and the data was unclear, so he couldn't do it yet.

Clark is undoubtedly a formidable figure in Section C.

The resignation of the general has caused even greater anxiety among everyone.

Soon, about twenty people gathered in the office area, hoping Wen Xishu would give them an explanation.

Will people die tomorrow?

"Boss, won't the attacks on Area A become more and more extreme?"

"Yeah, I don't think Area B is doing too well either. Did someone die in Area B? Won't the people in Area B be jumping ship like crazy?"

"The same goes for Section D. Section D's score is not as high as Section A's. Everyone will go to the areas with higher scores. Clark has left, so others will definitely follow."

"Sector A... its population is bound to surge. If the population in Zone A surges, then wouldn't it be able to launch continuous invasions?"

The crowd was noisy.

Wen Xishu looked at Tang Zhe, who found it boring, but it was clear that Tang Zhe had been coerced into coming to create momentum.

Li Weiwei, who was also a candidate for boss, was very curious about how Wen Xishu would respond.

Wen Xishu said:
"Everyone, I've already passed the overtime test. Working overtime will deduct five health points." "Shen Changfeng, step forward. Tell everyone, is this data accurate?"

Shen Changfeng quickly stepped forward and nodded.

Wen Xishu continued:
“We scored thirty-four points yesterday, twenty-nine of which came from each of you.”

"Shen Changfeng worked four hours of overtime and got three overtime points. I have two points here, for a total of thirty-four points."

"But we only have one point left, and that one point is the extra one I earned as the boss. What did I do with the remaining three points?"

Nobody knows.

Shen Changfeng suddenly remembered:
"That potion?"

Wen Xishu nodded:

"I used all the points you earned to buy medicine to treat you. Now tell everyone how much you lost and how much you recovered?"

Shen Changfeng initially felt somewhat resentful, but after thinking it over, he immediately understood:

"I lost thirty points and recovered ten. The points gained from working overtime are not low, but... but while points can be earned, regaining health is very difficult."

Shen Changfeng's expression was not precise enough, but the principle itself was not complicated, and everyone understood it immediately.

Even Thurt knew it.

Wen Xishu said:
"Everyone, health is the hidden score, but the score cannot replace health."

"Remember the first rule of the game: if your HP reaches 0, you die. It may seem like a truism, but it's the first rule that people at Three Towers ever teach, because it's the most important rule."

"My strategy will put us under pressure for a short period of time. We'll probably feel quite frustrated for the next few days. Don't expect to crush others with points against me."

"If any of you want to leave, you may leave. If anyone feels that the distribution is unfair, you are welcome to leave."

"But what I need to tell you is that you only find things unreasonable when you are strong. But can you stay strong forever?"

"At least with me, your HP loss is minimal."

Wen Xishu's words were indeed reasonable and well-founded.

Actually, apart from a few exceptionally capable individuals who don't quite accept equal distribution, the rest of the team are rather fortunate.

For example, Thurst, who wasn't very bright and could only do addition and subtraction, got the same score as Thangzhe, who calculated the rocket's trajectory.

Some people are dissatisfied with the equal distribution, while others are happy with it.

Moreover, Wen Xishu, together with Shen Changfeng, explained a principle clearly.

Even if you have a score of 1000, you still need at least one HP to win. Without HP, everything else is meaningless.

Wen Xishu's words didn't sound very confident.

after all……

He knew very well that there would definitely be unexpected events in this game.

At this moment, Li Weiwei suddenly realized that the game actually echoed reality.

Using your health to make money is something you do in the first half of your life. If you overdo it, you'll regret it when you try to buy back your health with money later on.

Li Weiwei understood somewhat; it turned out that Boss Wen had this reason for rejecting her overtime application.

She quickly began helping Wen Xishu stabilize the morale of the troops.

Although Clark left, Vera Lee demonstrated her commitment and loyalty to the team.

"Tomorrow, I will have everyone work an extra hour. You can feel the changes in your bodies after working overtime. But remember, I only allow you to work an extra hour."

"Let's call it a day. Time is running out, so hurry up and get some rest."

The team's first crisis has finally been brought under control.

Wen Xishu didn't actually know what the other bosses were thinking.

It stands to reason...

If the boss of Area A is rational enough, then after yesterday's crazy overtime work, he should have stopped immediately today.

But he wasn't sure if the boss of Area A, after working crazy overtime, would receive some kind of reward.

After all, from the very beginning of the game, it was made clear that all the rules had to be figured out on your own.

……

……

The following day, Clark did not sleep a wink.

When he appeared before the people of Area A with 100% HP, 100% DR, a clear face that hadn't yet worked overtime, and a body of unparalleled muscle, he was like a ferocious beast.

Five people came to work in Zone B after switching jobs.

One person came from area C to switch jobs.

Surprisingly, no one in Zone D switched jobs.

In short, Area A is now more powerful than ever before.

Currently, there are 36 people in Zone A, 22 in Zone B, 29 in Zone C, and 30 in Zone D.

The owner of Block B...

Clark remembered that it seemed to be a guy who was good at hiding, and he survived for seventy days in an environment full of monsters.

Special skill, enduring.

Can this skill really be called a skill?
The boss of Area A is named Yun Xinghe. His greatest achievement was commanding a force of over a thousand men. His defining characteristic is the ability to maintain balance.

The 36 people in Area A are divided into seven teams.

Excluding the boss, the remaining thirty-five people were divided into seven teams, with five people in each team.

Each team has a group leader.

Clark was in Team Seven. He and a few others from Sector B formed Team Seven, and Clark became the captain of Team Seven.

The seven team leaders, under Yun Xinghe's leadership, check and balance each other while competing with one another.

The seven teams were further divided into two divisions, with three teams in each division.

There was another team, the first team, which Yun Xinghe considered the lucky team. The advantage of being the lucky team is...

Even without overtime, everyone can be guaranteed to get points and survive. If the team works the most overtime, the boss will activate internal affairs to allow the lucky team to plunder the team with the least overtime.

The winners of the two divisions will be eligible to play against the Lucky Team and replace them.

Yun Xinghe made the formation of the entire team extremely complicated.

He made it unclear to his teammates what he was up to. They could only see the short-term opponents.

The goal for all teams is to defeat the lucky team and become the new lucky team. The goal for the lucky team is to successfully defend their title.

He successfully shifted the conflict between the various teams, allowing him to operate covertly.

Sometimes, Yun Xinghe would give a team some performance-enhancing drugs, and these teams would even thank Yun Xinghe for giving them this opportunity.

At that very moment, Clark received such a "gift".

Yun Xinghe is very handsome; compared to Wen Xishu, he seems more like a male protagonist born with divine inspiration.

He said gently:

"Clark, welcome to the team. Your muscles make us feel safe, but you know, our team is a very competitive one."

"I have high hopes for you. I hope your seventh team can first win first place in your region, then defeat other regions, and finally defeat the Lucky Team."

"I like the number seven, so here's some help for you."

"Work like crazy, go overtime, unleash your initiative, go conquer! Drink these, these are precious potions I exchanged for with points."

The strange purple reagent left Clark somewhat bewildered.

But faced with Yun Xinghe's invitation, he, as someone who had just switched jobs, found it difficult to refuse.

"There's an extra reward for first place. Oh, and let me tell you something: don't be afraid to work overtime. As long as we consistently come in first place, we'll get extra compensation. This is a rule that other low-performing teams can't uncover. Because only the first-place team is qualified to know."

"Look, everyone in our company is full of energy and spirit, aren't they?"

It really is.

Everyone looked healthy and full of energy; in fact, one could say they were brimming with fighting spirit.

Clark felt he had made the right decision.

This is the kind of boss I want to follow! To hell with egalitarianism!
He was full of energy and drank the strange reagent.

In fact, Yun Xinghe did not tell him what the subsidy that only the first place winner could receive was.

Interestingly, no one questions Yun Xinghe whenever he says this.

(End of this chapter)