Create a game called "Collapse Iron," where the entire universe is the player.

Professor Ladio's tone remained unchanged, but anyone could detect the undisguised disappointment within it: "Excuse my bluntness, but this card pool arrangement deserves zero points!"

Jimi (sweating profusely): "Huh...?"

This sudden scene left both Jimi and the audience somewhat confused.

Jimi has flipped through the script to pieces, but this part of the plot is nowhere to be found!

Ladio gave him no chance to explain, continuing in a tone as if stating a truth: "Knowledge should circulate and be shared, and so should truth."

"I, Veritas Ladio, speaking only on my own behalf, demand that all pioneers be given an equal opportunity to receive knowledge and education."

The background gradually dimmed, but Latio's portrait alone radiated a holy and rational light, like the light of enlightenment.

He solemnly announced: "Therefore, at the same time as the 1.2 version 'Everything Flows' event is launched—"

"All pioneers who have unlocked the mailbox function can receive a free limited five-star character, 'Doctor Truth,' via in-game mail."

"That is, myself."

"During the same period, completing the [Exotic Pet Gleanings] series of event tasks will allow you to receive my exclusive light cone for free—'The Baptism of Pure Thought'."

His words, like a final summary, carried a simple yet powerful force: "Ordinary people will create the most popular characters in their own way."

That's it.

Goodbye.

The phone icon abruptly clicked off and disappeared from the screen.

After a brief, almost vacuum-like silence, the live stream chat went completely silent.

It completely exploded:

"What...what did I just hear?! Free?! A five-star character + exclusive light cone, just given away?!"

"No wonder Professor Ladio wasn't in the guest seats! Turns out he was holding back a big surprise!"

"Bengtie! My eternal godfather! From this day forward, Dr. Truth will always be the supreme saint in my heart!"

"Excuse my bluntness, but compared to other games' card pool arrangements—it gets a zero!"

"The true God of knowledge, the Lord of great wisdom, the Father of truth! I bow down to you!"

"Wait a moment, pioneer! Do you acknowledge that 'Veritas Latio' possesses unparalleled wisdom?"

"What better way to describe Professor Ladio's character and philosophy than this: 'Knowledge should be shared, and mediocre people will create the most owned characters in their own way!'"

"I hope we'll come here often! I love it!"

"Brighter than the sunlight is Professor Latio's wisdom!"

"Long live Professor Latio!"

"Enter the gate of my truth, and let the learned be your subordinate!"

"I've made up my mind! I'm going to Professor Latio's class today!"

"Hilarious! Which of this professor's classes isn't packed? If you're slow, you won't even be able to register!"

……

On the live stream, Jimi, a seasoned host, was filled with doubt.

But he quickly recovered, his face showing utmost respect and agreement, and respectfully faced the direction where Ladio's image had disappeared: "Very well! Farewell, Professor! Truly worthy of Professor Ladio! His noble character and boundless wisdom! The professor is absolutely right! Knowledge should be shared, and everyone is equal before the truth!"

A halo of admiration appeared above the chibi version of ScrewGumm's head: "He mocks himself as a 'mediocre person,' yet acts like a 'sage.'"

"Conclusion: I'm increasingly looking forward to seeing how this 'mediocre' character performs in the story."

The chibi version of the Big Black Tower looked around as if searching for something, then shouted directly at the camera, "Hey! Lin Lin! When is my in-game character coming out?!"

Lin Lin, backstage, rolled his eyes. It's easy to leak other people's names outside.

How rude!

But he still gave a perfunctory reply: "It'll be released later, it'll be released later! The main character always has to appear last!"

Lin Lin (inner monologue): A poem by the roadside?

Let's forget about it then...

Let's see if there's any special (SP) form of the Great Black Tower in the future!

……

Next, the live stream moved into the demonstration segment of the new simulated universe DLC.

"Next up, the familiar 'Sim Universe' will receive a brand new DLC chapter—'Gold and Machines'!"

The visuals showcase a brand-new simulated universe that blends mechanics and aesthetics.

"This simulation will take you back to before the fall of the 27th member of the Genius Club—Emperor Rupert I—allowing players to personally experience the grand war that once again swept across the universe—the Imperial War!"

Compared to the previous simulated universe, this update not only adds a brand-new "Wisdom" destiny blessing, but the biggest change is that the "dice effect" and "destiny choice" have been separated.

This means that players can create more varied and strategic gameplay, with a wider range of customizable dice effects waiting to be discovered.

The program concludes with the much-anticipated giveaway segment.

In addition to the usual version update sign-in rewards and login bonuses like Star Trail Passes, Jimi also received a "special" perk.

He glanced at the name of the redemption code, and his expression instantly became quite interesting. He couldn't help but secretly glance at the big black tower next to him out of the corner of his eye.

The Great Black Tower (Q version): "???" (Noticing the gaze)

Jimi thought to himself, "Is it... this 'fancy'?"

But I still gritted my teeth and read it aloud from the script:

"In addition, this version will also include a special mystery redemption code. It's important to note that—"

He emphasized his words, as if reciting some kind of official disclaimer:

"This redemption code was forcibly distributed to all pioneers by 'Star Core Hunter'—Miss Silver Wolf—using her superb hacking skills to 'hack' into the official welfare distribution system."

"To reiterate, this behavior was Ms. Silver Wolf's personal act and has no direct relationship with the official team of 'Collapse Iron'."

The redemption code contains: 50 "Star Trail Passes", 10 "Star Trail Exclusive Passes", and 10 "Fuel".

"And the name of the redemption code is—"

Jimi paused, took a deep breath, and almost closed his eyes as he read it aloud:

"Bad Black Tower!" (Please enter this name exactly, including the exclamation mark.)

"brush--"

The moment the name was uttered, the entire live stream seemed to be muted.

A tiny "oO?" emoticon popped up above the chibi version of ScrewGumm's head.

Even the usually composed Ruan Mei glanced sideways, looking at the large black tower beside her with a gaze that held a hint of inquiry and subtle amusement.

The Great Black Tower (Q version): "………………"

She was taken aback at first, and then a series of huge question marks appeared in her mind.

Finally, the expression froze on a complex one that was hard to describe, somewhere between "speechless," "funny," and "is this kid out of his mind?"

This kid's way of getting revenge... it's kind of like... a kindergarten-level act of whining?

(P.S.: Is it just my imagination? It seems like the data usage is a bit higher?)