I'll kill you after I finish this game!

"I'll have to bother you tonight, Morizawa. I promise I'll help you beat this game!"

Morisawa only listened to the first part of what the kitten said.

This means the kitten is staying overnight to play games all night, which is... really... amazing!!!

Morisawa's bad mood caused by Sekiro instantly disappeared.

On the contrary, I am now very grateful to Sekiro.

He actually turned misfortune into blessing!

Having a kitten to keep him company while he plays games overnight is just too good to be true, he's really hit the jackpot!

Sekiro and Devil May Cry have become popular. Those who play Devil May Cry are doing a bit better, but those who play Sekiro, seeing the big "noob" on the game screen, turn green with envy.

The more resilient a player is, the more likely they are to die, and the more they will discover the malice coming from Raiji's mischief.

"Damn! Am I being mocked by a game?!"

"Raiden Corporation, is it really okay for you to be this cheeky!?"

"Protest! This is an insult to us ordinary gamers! It's outrageous!"

"This game has driven me crazy! Raiden, you make great games, but you can't mock us!!"

"The blades are ready, and I've already mailed them over!"

P.S.: Sorry, I was busy preparing for a contract signing and was rushing to meet the word count, so I didn't pay much attention to the time when inspiration struck...

Chapter Thirty: The Game of the Strong

Online, players who were mocked by Lei Zhe's malicious actions were enraged and began to vent their anger on various communication software and forums.

But this is also what Lei Zhe wanted to see; it could be said to be part of his plan.

Opinions about his games online are polarized.

It's definitely going to be a hit, but it's also driven some players crazy. There aren't that many hardcore gamers; nine out of ten players are just howling, and the other one is screaming wildly.

Lei Zhe didn't intend to apologize to those who were less skilled at hand-eye coordination and were angry about being mocked.

Instead, they put pre-prepared videos of skilled players showcasing their skills or defeating bosses without taking damage on the official website.

Whether it's Sekiro or Devil May Cry, they are both difficult, but not unacceptable.

Lei Zhe's game edit videos, as well as the edited videos of those pro players that he paid some money to do, were all put online.

It also included his personal message.

"Sekiro is a game for the strong. Devil May Cry has difficulty options. If you can't beat Sekiro, try Devil May Cry. Running away may be shameful, but it's actually quite useful!"

"Sekiro doesn't have a difficulty option because, in my mind, Sekiro is a game for skilled players. It might be too difficult for ordinary players. In a game with a high difficulty level, in addition to selecting players with strong skills, it is also hoped that ordinary players can gradually become stronger."

"Sekiro can test a player's will, reaction, intelligence, and a whole range of other skills!"

"My point is that players who can beat Sekiro are definitely better than others!"

Lei Zhe's words played a crucial role, although his opening line, "Escaping is shameful, but it's very useful," angered many players.

However, after seeing the subsequent comments, the polarized opinions gradually improved.

At least the number of players complaining that the game is too difficult has decreased significantly, and those who know Sekiro is difficult still choose to play it.

Everyone has a competitive and comparative mentality, and competition is even more common in games. However, this time the competition isn't about how strong your game character is or how much money you've spent.

Sekiro and Devil May Cry on the highest difficulty level are all about the player's skill.

Players who can beat Sekiro are definitely better than others!

Lei Zhe's words really resonated with the players; at least those who show off their skills in live streams or videos felt that his words were very true.

It's understandable that Sekiro is so difficult, since it's meant to select the strongest players. If you're so bad, you don't have to play it. Why play Sekiro if you don't have the skill? Go play Devil May Cry on the lowest difficulty!

"Raiden Games is very conscientious, preparing two exquisite action games. I believe that players who have played them will not find them bad. If you can't beat Sekiro in terms of game skills, you can play Devil May Cry, which is also a high-quality action game."

"Hehe, the strongest, of course the game needs to be more difficult to be challenging, it's not like it's impossible to beat."

"It's only natural that a good game like Sekiro is difficult. It doesn't require much spending money; the most important thing is skill. Players who can't beat it can look up guides online."

"Upstairs, after playing Sekiro and Devil May Cry, playing other action games is so easy. Pro players can show off their skills in Sekiro, and ordinary players can improve their game skills through Sekiro."

"If you feel that your overall qualities, such as willpower, reaction time, and intelligence, are not up to par, then you should go and have some fun!"

"Both games from Riden are top-notch productions. You can complain that they're difficult to play, but they're definitely classics. In today's action games, what games do you think can compare to Sekiro and Devil May Cry?"

"After playing the exhilarating and satisfying Devil May Cry, I can't look at other action games the same way anymore. Seriously, there's no comparison!"

"The gameplay and combat feel of Sekiro are evident to all. It's clear that Riden Studio put a lot of effort into making it. It's fine to complain about how difficult it is online, but you shouldn't attack other aspects of the game!"

Because Lei Zhe had anticipated this situation, he was well-prepared, and now the polarization has turned into widespread acclaim.

The game's sales also skyrocketed.

Sitting behind his desk, watching the steadily increasing pre-sale figures and the game icons gradually coming to life in the system's game catalog, Lei Zhe smiled.

"You're really something, Xiao Zhe."

Looking at the comments on the official website, Kobayashi breathed a sigh of relief. After Lei Zhe's actions, it was impossible not to be worried.

Xiaolin didn't want to see the game at her workplace fail.

Many employees had previously thought that the company's game release might not go well, but to their surprise, many people complained about the game's high difficulty in the first few days after its release.

But gradually, these voices subsided, and instead, a large number of players started to praise it!

The reason is exactly what Razer said: every player has a competitive and comparative mentality. Razer's initial goal was to ignite this fuse, to make Sekiro and Devil May Cry burn as brightly as possible, and then, when the time came, he revealed the real reason why the key game Sekiro is difficult to play.

Those who wanted to complain that the game was too difficult or that other game companies wanted to smear them have gradually disappeared from the public eye.

This is because the games produced by Raiden are of such high quality that others can only complain about how difficult the game is. If anyone dares to complain about the quality of the game, they will definitely be bombarded with criticism from other players.

Anyone with two eyes who isn't just using them as light bulbs can see that the game's quality is impeccable; they can only find the game's one flaw to vent their frustrations about.

However, after the players vented to a certain extent, Lei Zhe brought up his previous remarks, effectively blocking this outlet for venting and leaving the players with no way to express their frustrations.

Both hardcore and casual gamers can play Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Skilled players can showcase their abilities and prove themselves to be top-tier gamers.

For ordinary gamers, playing Sekiro is just like what Reiji said before: you can become stronger by playing Sekiro.

Many players were driven to despair by Sekiro and wanted to find another action game to relax. Surprisingly, those other challenging action games they hadn't played before Sekiro and the high-difficulty Devil May Cry turned out to be surprisingly easy to play.

"Although I'm a noob at Sekiro, I'm a king in other action games!"

Having taken the Sekiro entrance exam, playing other games is as easy as going back to kindergarten!

What Riden said before was not just empty talk; playing Sekiro and Devil May Cry can indeed improve your gaming skills.

So afterwards, those players who complained about the game's difficulty stopped talking. The game's defining characteristic is its difficulty; difficulty is one of its defining features.

Having experienced the intense battles with Sekiro, it's hard for them to appreciate the mundane.

Clang!

Just as Lei Zhe and Xiao Lin were excitedly browsing online posts about their game, they suddenly heard a knocking sound on the glass.

You have to understand, Razer's office isn't on the first floor or anything; the only people who could knock on the windows of such a high-rise building are...

"Thor..."

Kobayashi looked helplessly out the window at the orange-haired girl with a happy smile on her face, who had strange dragon horns on her head, a pair of devil-like wings on her back, and was dressed in a maid outfit.

Reiji, instead of looking helpless, opened the window with a smile and let Thor in.

"Thank you, Raize-san~"

When Tohru, dressed as a maid, entered, she greeted Reiji with a friendly smile, then looked at Kobayashi and said happily, "Kobayashi, I've come to take you home!"

Because of his affection for Kobayashi and the earnest entrustment from Reiji, Thor was very concerned about Kobayashi in every way.

When Reiji went out to fish for ghouls at night, he didn't find any ghouls in the area. After thinking about it, he figured it was probably because Tohru was worried about Kobayashi's safety, and because of the ghouls that Reiji had mentioned before, that Tohru had used some means to deal with the ghouls.

"I already told you you don't need it."

Xiaolin looked a little unwell and subconsciously touched her lower back. She had been sleeping too soundly and had taken a free ride on the Thor Dragon's car on her way to work. Although it was free, the price she paid was that she strained her back.

Regarding Xiaolin's actions, Lei Zhe smiled and egged her on, saying, "I think it's necessary. If you go out for drinks alone, who knows where you'll end up?"

As it turned out, Kobayashi did indeed need Tohru's care, and Reiji was quite worried about leaving this woman alone.

With Thor, her dragon maid, taking care of her, no fool would dare to mess with the dragon tamer, Kobayashi.

That was just one exception!

Hearing what Lei Zhe said, Xiao Lin blushed and felt embarrassed. She had gotten drunk and didn't even know where she had ended up in the mountains. Luckily, she ran into Lei Zhe who helped her.

She knew it was dangerous for her to be drunk and wandering around at night, and she was lucky she didn't encounter any danger.

However, this misfortune turned into a blessing, as he met Thor, the dragon maid.

"If possible, I hope that Kobayashi-nee will never make an exception. What if she gets drunk and runs around again and ends up in a ghoul's den?"

Lei Zhe wouldn't tolerate Xiao Lin's wishful thinking in this matter. This world isn't based on a single worldview, and many things can't be judged using his memories from his past life.

Xiaolin is lucky, but her luck won't last forever.

"With me protecting Kobayashi, those few ghoul scum can't possibly harm her!" Thor patted his own heart, assuring her earnestly, in response to Reiji's concerns.

In fact, Reiji was right. Tohru did use cruel methods to eliminate the ghouls in this area for Kobayashi's safety.

It wasn't just because of Kobayashi, but also because of Reiji. Thor learned about Reiji during his previous conversation with Kobayashi.

Raiji's family died because of a ghoul attack, so for Kobayashi's safety and to repay Raiji, she had no pity for those ghouls, only disgust.

In the area around Kobayashi's home and workplace, not a single ghoul remains. Tohru frequently uses her senses to probe the area, and if she senses any ghouls entering, she exterminates them with swift and decisive action.

"At least Kobayashi is someone to be relieved about..."

Reiji watched with a smile as he and Tohru walked away, chatting and laughing side by side. In his heart, he offered his sincere blessings to the troublesome Kobayashi and the lonely Tohru, hoping they could be together.

Although Kobayashi might have found it difficult to get along with Thor at first, Reiji believed that the two of them needed a period of adjustment, and he was confident that they would both become the most important people in each other's eyes and hearts.

Moreover, with Thor's help, Kobayashi has a very high chance of entering the supernatural world. According to Reiji's memories, he knows that Kobayashi's magical talent is extremely rare. As long as he finds the right path, he will definitely achieve great things in the future.

Now his path to becoming stronger is on the right track. What Lei Zhe needs to do now is create games, play games to become stronger, and accept guidance from Xiao Sheng to deepen his foundation.

The games he's been playing these past few days haven't really improved his strength; they're mostly small games from his previous life, like beating up kids, which improved Lei Zhe's physical abilities.