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ICO Chapter 1
🕑 Added 2024-04-07 13:23:15 +0000 UTCThis will replace CHIH after it is done(Will be finished up to the public available chaps)as a result of the recent votes.
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As usual, Liu Yuan spent his time eating, sleeping, and gaming, but just before going to bed, he heard a strange sound.
"System activated, Super Entertainment System enabled."
"System? Heh, if there really is a system, then give me a top-notch computer. Nowadays, all the graphics cards are mining cards, which is really annoying."
Liu Yuan didn't take it seriously and was about to go to sleep when the strange sound appeared again.
"Super Internet Cafe System activated, Boss, you can't rest yet."
"No! I just want to rest."
"Dear Manager, do you want to live a mediocre life and not even be able to afford a catheter when you get old, or do you want to become a famous internet cafe manager?"
"I think..."
"The host has agreed, countdown to Transmigration, five..., Transmigration completed."
"I want to use a catheter..."
The expression on Liu Yuan's face had completely disappeared. He had seen strong-arm tactics before, but this was the first time he encountered such coercion. If he had known he couldn't refuse directly, why did he add "I think"!
"Four-Dimensional Space Cyber Cafe is now open, and all expenses except for the boss will be covered by the system."
"Mission issued, please check the task board for details."
Liu Yuan saw the so-called task board, with several tasks shining brightly on it.
[ Own the game "Elden Ring Real Experience Edition"
Primary task: Open the Internet cafe and recruit a network manager
Task reward: 1 computer and supporting equipment, 3000 yuan cash, "Resident Evil Full Series Real Experience Edition"
Task deadline: 7 days.
Note: Wishing the host's internet cafe to be popular all over the world. ]
...Basically, this was the situation. With a system like this, Liu Yuan wouldn't waste it. He certainly wouldn't overlook the 3000 yuan.
This was 3000 yuan!
With this, he could eat out twice a week on top of normal expenses.
Isn't that amazing?
As for the rest?
Liu Yuan couldn't care less. What use were these miscellaneous items if they didn't bring in money?
What's the use of money? Of course, it's useful!
The entrance to this internet cafe is like a portal, leading to any world. But the downside is that you can only return to the world you came from.
At the same time, he also learned that he would receive ten percent of the actual income, while the remaining money would become the startup and growth capital for the internet cafe.
There is money to be made?
This motivated Liu Yuan even more.
With plenty of time provided by the system, Liu Yuan first gave the internet cafe a thorough cleaning, played the real experience edition game all day, and officially opened today.
The interior of the internet cafe was decent, with white tiles and attractive wallpaper.
Upon entering, it gave a warm feeling, except that the floor tiles were a bit slippery.
Don't ask how he knew, yesterday when Liu Yuan was mopping the floor, he slipped several times.
In the center of the room, four sets of luxurious machines were placed. Next to the machines was a pair of adjustable glasses.
According to the system's explanation, this was a virtual reality device. By wearing it, one could experience real games through a series of methods that Liu Yuan didn't understand.
The machines didn't even use electricity. Liu Yuan searched all over but couldn't find any power cords.
Come to think of it, it would be a bit low if the equipment provided by the system required electricity.
Opening the computer, there was only one icon on the desktop, unlike traditional game icons. This was typed out in Word, with "Elden Ring - Real Experience Edition" written on it.
A large screen hung at the entrance, displaying some rules.
1. Open for 12 hours.
2. RMB 50 per hour for computer use, RMB 20 for cola, RMB 30 for food.
3. Play or leave, no loitering.
4. No noise in the hall.
5. The final interpretation right belongs to the boss.
Liu Yuan saw it as 50 yuan per hour, but according to the system's explanation, this internet cafe's door was a "portal," and it didn't necessarily attract people from the same world. Depending on the person who comes, they would be charged the corresponding currency value from their world, and even exchanging goods was possible.
In addition to internet access, various drinks and food were also provided. There were various drinks, but the food was limited to instant noodles, personally cooked by the boss.
The internet cafe operated for twelve hours a day, with a limit of eight hours of gaming per person, as explained by the system.
"The boss needs eight hours of sleep and four hours of free time every day."
Playing games also required money. Games were bought once, and to play them, one needed "300 yuan." However, as a staff member of the store, Liu Yuan could play games for free and enjoy regular discounts.
At the current stage, there were only two tasks: recruit a network manager and find a customer.
These were easy. The money for recruiting a network manager didn't come out of his pocket, so he could directly hire one at a high salary to solve the problem.
As for the customers, it was even easier. The system didn't say he couldn't find them through friends, right?
System: ...
Looking at the time, it was already dark outside. Liu Yuan was considering whether to play another round when the door was pushed open.
A tall man and a short girl, two people walked in one after the other.
"Welcome to the Four-Dimensional Space~ You can play interesting games here that will give you a real, heart-pounding experience~"
Subaru Natsuki looked around in confusion. He still remembered that he was searching for lost items with Emilia just now, and then he was stabbed by a strangely dressed woman. Now he suddenly appeared here?
Next to him, a short-haired girl named Fujimaru Gudako also looked around in confusion. She remembered she was about to sleep, but suddenly appeared in this strange place.
"Internet cafe?"
The text on the screen in front of them explained simply what this place was.
"Welcome to the Four-Dimensional Space Internet Cafe. Those who have nothing to do will be driven out~"
Internet cafe? Going online? Four-dimensional space?
Although these were terms that were easy to understand, they made the two feel extremely confused.
Looking at the internet prices, it was 1000 yen per hour.
Fujimaru Gudako felt like she was dreaming.
She remembered very clearly that she had just washed up and was lying in bed. She had changed into pajamas, but now her clothes had become ordinary clothes? And she had her wallet with her, with 100,000 yen in it? If this wasn't a dream, what else could it be?
She remembered very clearly that she didn't even have 2000 yen in her wallet. There was 100,000 yen in her bank account, but when she came to Chaldea, she didn't bring her bank card!
Since it was a dream, of course, she had to enjoy it to the fullest, right?
"Hey~"
Fujimaru Gudako shouted to Subaru Natsuki beside her, "Kid, stop staring and let me treat you~"
Since it was a dream, this poor guy had to be generous. What fun was there in playing games alone?
"I must have been playing games too crazily recently, and I'm having this kind of dream..."
Skillfully turning on the computer, Subaru Natsuki was thinking of surfing the internet randomly when he opened it and saw that there was only one icon on the desktop, no matter what method he used.
"Boss? Isn't this a bit too few?"
"Just one game, play it or leave."
"Hey, I'm the one paying, give me a refund."
Liu Yuan leaned on the counter, smiling at Fujimaru Gudako, "There's only one game, but it will definitely satisfy you. Try it with those glasses! It's a new world that you'll love."
"If you're lying to me, I'll take all the money back!"
Fujimaru Gudako was already prepared. Whether it was fun or not, she would say it wasn't fun later.
In her dream, she wanted to do something she wouldn't dare to do normally. Set a small goal, she would rob this internet cafe later.
But the moment she put on the glasses and opened the game, she was shocked by the immersive scene before her.
Subaru Natsuki, on the other hand, had been dazedly led around by the girl the whole time.
When he saw the girl next to him start playing the game, he wanted to refuse and ask Liu Yuan for help.
But inexplicably, as if possessed by a ghost, he put on the glasses and opened the game.
