Chapter 685: Chapter 441: Assembly_3

“Hmm… perhaps I should make a special exception and let Polaris become the first player of the Mid Sequence in version 2.0?”

Chen Lun thought to himself.

“Mr. Jack, did you come to announce the main… er, the missions related to the Western War?”

Doghead Gold suddenly asked.

Hundreds of eyes stared intently at the gentleman in the black suit, eagerly awaiting some good news.

Chen Lun smiled slightly.

He certainly knew what these players were thinking, so after feigning deep thought for a moment, he slowly nodded.

“Indeed, the Western War is a matter of great importance, and the Empire needs you…”

“Oh!!”

The players cheered excitedly.

The three-day server update had left them anxious and unsettled, and now that they were online again, the chance to dive straight into the main storyline made them overjoyed.

“But here, you’ll need to make a choice.”

Chen Lun raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

“What choice?”

Dongyang asked on behalf of others.

Chen Lun looked at the puzzled faces of the players and stopped beating around the bush, saying directly:

“You can choose to join the war in the West as mercenaries for the Imperial Military or go to the battlefield as part of the expedition of the Generous Council… Each option has its pros and cons, so please consider carefully.”

“Teacher, what’s the difference between the two?”

Polaris asked.

“With the first option, you’ll receive official equipment and supplies and will join the main force on the frontline, where the intensity of the battles will be higher… In the second option, however, you’ll receive no material assistance. All weapons, equipment, and supplies will have to be sorted out by yourselves, and the battles you join will mostly involve providing support from the flanks.”

Chen Lun explained slowly.

After hearing this, the players immediately began to discuss among themselves.

From Jack’s explanation, the first option clearly seemed better, not only providing free weapons and equipment but also offering more opportunities to level up.

Intense battles?

The players were not afraid at all!

It was a lack of monsters to kill that they feared!

“Teacher, in what capacity will you be going to the battlefield?”

Polaris didn’t consider too deeply and asked directly.

“I just want to follow you and fight the enemy!”

“Yes, our thoughts are the same as Polaris. Whichever option allows us to join you on the battlefield, that’s the one we’ll choose!”

Doghead Gold, Dongyang, and others also expressed their position.

They didn’t care about minor details. After a whole version of the game’s trials and tribulations, these high-level players had solidified their belief… only by sticking close to Jack’s “silver staff” could they find the ultimate truth!

What about weapons, equipment, and supplies? How much could those possibly cost?

They didn’t care!

What did it matter if the chances for battle were fewer?

Jack would surely have more benefits waiting for them to seize!

“Um… the Generous Council has already decided on the personnel, and as the person in charge of the Western War this time, I will lead the clergy to assist the Empire’s expedition.”

Chen Lun said with a smile.

“Teacher, I choose the second option!”

Polaris declared categorically.

Chen Lun looked at him with a satisfied expression, thinking to himself that a special exception was definitely in order.

Dongyang and the rest didn’t hesitate either, choosing the Generous Council’s side. After a brief interaction and consideration, the majority of the Circus players made the same choice, which was to follow in Jack’s footsteps.

The players capable of joining the Circus were no fools; they naturally understood which choice was better.

“In that case, we set off tomorrow. All personnel must arrive at the southwestern border within seven days and rally in Wasteland State City… Those who are late will be stripped of their qualifications to participate in the war,”

Chen Lun said calmly.

He lifted his hand and tapped his Silver Staff on the ground, producing a dull thud. The players immediately responded in unison:

“Yes, Mr. Jack!”