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Legend of the Executor - Prelude
>Alright, that's the end of our mission here. Hooray! Time to enjoy the holiday!
After checking his gear, Kamui collapsed to the ground, lazily asking our opinions like a Labrador.
But the HQ asked us to be on stand-by... I don't think we should enjoy ourselves too much...
Just tell them we are maintaining the equipment. What do you think, Commandant?
I think he is referring to the arcade machines we saw earlier.
I think he wants us to all play arcade games together.
Lee, how are the supplies?
All good. We still have Vera here. She has access to Kurono's express transport lines.
So this "enjoyment" you are talking about... Is just playing games together?
Correct! Plus, I asked Miss Celica to secretly modify the game. I'm sure it's more fun than ever now.
What's there to worry about? Oh, I was quite surprised with the technologies she used though.
Of course not. It's more fun when we play it from scratch together.
So, what do you think?
I don't mind going.
Lucia?
It's necessary to have a break from work occasionally. The HQ had already sent other teams to take over. We just need to not become addicted to the game.
What do you think, Commandant?
Hooray!
Do what I want... I'm not a kid, Commandant.
Let's hurry up then. There are six of us, including Commandant. We can split into two teams of three.
You never mentioned teams... Anyway, where's the sixth member you are talking about? There are only five of us!
Oh, Camu was also showing a lot of interest. But he is already in the game now.
...Really? Can't he wait?
Don't worry, he seems to be just watching the opening animation again and again.
I think maybe Camu just likes that animation.
This is also a good opportunity for us to get along with Camu. Good thinking, Commandant.
Wait a sec.
Not again?
Just when Kamui was about to take the team forward, another voice from behind stopped everybody once again. Kamui complained as he turned back.
You're up to something fun, aren't you? Mind if I join?
It's "us", Vera.
Under the sun were two Constructs wearing environment-specific Coatings. Vera and Karenina never stopped quarreling. They seemed to be on an operation together.
Karenina, Vera, are you doing something together?
That's none of your business. But I heard you were going to slack off! Count me in!
It's "us", remember?
Screw you!
They didn't seem to be getting along at all. In fact, I felt they were about to start fighting in the next moment.
We are going to try this game that Kamui recommended. I don't mind if you come along, but can the game fit so many of us?
Shouldn't be a problem. I don't see any limit on the instructions, and we could do two teams of four.
Okay then. Speaking of which, you mentioned teams... Does it mean that we will play against one another in this game?
Celica said it was more like a traditional role-playing game. I guess the teams are just to compete with each other for fast clearing or something similar.
Shall we spice it up a little then? Like, the winning team can make the losing team do one thing.
What? No...
Are you planning something evil again, Vera?
No way. I said just to spice things up a little for fun.
Somehow, Vera kept staring at me while she was talking.
Hmm... It's up to Commandant to decide.
Reasonable, huh... Fine, let's just keep it that way, Commandant of Gray Raven.
I think it's okay, because I have no plan to lose. Aren't you the same, Commandant?
I'm okay either way. Can we just go?
Yeah, let's go!
I never thought we would all be playing a game together...
I think it will be a good experience.
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After arriving at the arcade game center, everyone followed Kamui's instructions to create their characters and put on their connectors.
Kamui, how are the teams assigned?
Lee asked Kamui in the dark.
Celica said the system would randomly assign players to teams.
Does it mean that we may be playing against Commandant?
Yeah, it's possible. But I'm not going to give in, even if Commandant is my enemy.
There's no such option in the game, Commandant.
Hmph, you sound very confident, Commandant.
Anyway, this game is fairly free, but bear in mind that players cannot kill important NPCs.
It's a common practice in many open world games. Some NPCs will mess up the entire game if they are killed by players.
Kamui completed some basic game settings. The arcade machines stared.
Starting... Loading game—Le*end...of...H*ro...X
After some stuttering electrical sounds, a mysterious title was displayed.
"Legend of the Executor - GR" was the title. Moments later, it was blurred and a few more words showed up, getting larger and larger...
"Romance of the Kingdoms — Overlord's Conquest".
