A group of players looked at each other in confusion.
One of the players was the first to react.
This player stared at Uehara Naraku in disbelief for a moment, not daring to believe his words: "Wait, do you mean... you're the president of the game company... and not a world boss created by the game programmers?"
This joke is a bit too much...
A game company president actually appearing as a world boss...
Just as Uehara Naraku thought these players finally understood, the tavern suddenly became lively again as the players' continuous discussions reached his ears.
"Hey, hurry up and refund us!"
"Fix the logout system first!"
"Yeah, at least restore the logout system first!"
"Although the new version of the game is indeed well-made, it seems more realistic than before, it's just not very friendly to beginners..."
"Hey, hey, hey, just saying it's well-made is an understatement, right? It's already amazing, the physics here are so realistic, it's just great, I've never played such an awesome game!"
"Yeah, not surprising coming from the company that developed YGGDRASIL, they've managed to create a game with even more freedom, it's truly amazing!"
"Speaking of which, we can't even find the recharge point now; isn't this game just starting its beta test?"
"That's for sure..."
As one player discussed, he turned to look at Uehara Naraku and loudly asked: "Hey, President Uehara, when will the official release start?"
"I've already prepared to quit my job to continue playing this game!"
"I feel there's no need to get married in reality! Marian's figure is too amazing, I want to give her everything I have!"
"Hey, hey, hey, get a grip on yourself!"
"..."
Uehara Naraku's expression gradually stiffened.
The group of players surrounding him did not show any particular panic; they were only surprised for a moment and immediately began discussing this novel and interesting world again...
These guys...
Seem to be enjoying themselves here!
Moreover, they haven't discovered the truth yet, but seeing Uehara Naraku has surprisingly reassured them. After all, the game company's boss wouldn't risk being trapped in the game world like them!
Just as Uehara Naraku was about to continue saying something, a player suddenly made a suggestion: "Hey, President Uehara, if this game inherits all the attributes of YGGDRASIL, do you still have world-destroying powers?"
"..."
Uehara Naraku nodded silently.
Finally, a player had found the right direction...
In the next moment, that player suddenly shouted: "Then the president is the only GM of the system... can we voice our opinions! Right now we're playing too chaotically, there's almost no penalty for PKing, and the respawn points..."
"Yeah, the resurrection penalties are too severe right now!"
"You can only revive by consuming your level and experience..."
"For leveling up, it seems like we can only train hard, and killing monsters doesn't give experience or equipment drops, this needs to be changed too!"
"Actually, this feels more realistic! After all, killing a monster dropping equipment and Gold Coins doesn't seem realistic at all!"
"Get a grip; we're playing a game..."
"But I think playing like this is more realistic!"
"Then why don't you go train instead of hanging out at the tavern all day..."
"I'm just taking care of Marian's business!"
"..."
The players started to go off on a tangent again, completely ignoring Uehara Naraku's world-destroying powers, chatting about all sorts of opinions on the game, one after another...
They were off on a tangent again.
"..."
Uehara Naraku's expression slightly froze.
If this continued, he felt like he might also be led astray...
These players couldn't be left here any longer; he had to find a way to gather them all and drive them out, the thought process of this 'fourth disaster' was beyond what he could imagine...
"Hey, stop for a sec!"
Uehara Naraku stretched out his palm to stop their argument, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "In a month, I will announce this game... no, this world... never mind, it doesn't matter... I'll announce important matters about this game in the Imperial Capital of Bahas Empire... please notify everyone to come to the Imperial Capital..."
As ripples of teleportation slowly appeared at Uehara Naraku's feet, he slowly waved his hand: "If you want to know all this, or have any opinions about the game... gather at the Bahas Empire's Imperial Capital in a month's time!"
Towards the end, Uehara Naraku's figure completely disappeared, leaving only his final words: "Moreover, only I can help you log out and leave this game... if anyone doesn't come to the Imperial Capital, they'll just have to wait for the company to fix the bugs..."
"Hey, wait..."
"Don't rush off like that!"
"We still have a lot to discuss!"
"If you can log out, send me first!"
A group of players hurriedly tried to stop Uehara Naraku, but they couldn't stop the teleportation from activating and could only watch as Uehara Naraku left the tavern.
After Uehara Naraku left, one player after another immediately started contacting their friends or guild members, spreading the news of Uehara Naraku's appearance to everyone.
The Imperial Capital of the Bahas Empire became unprecedentedly lively.
Besides the local players from the Bahas Empire, players from the Slian Religious Kingdom and Reystej Kingdom also swarmed in.
As the players flooded in...
Uehara Naraku appeared at the highest point of the Imperial Capital of Bahas Empire, watching a group of cheerful players continuously enter the city, feeling a bit complicated.
Even members of the Ainz Ooal Gown Guild had secretly infiltrated the Imperial Capital.
Originally, knowing the power of other players was greatly diminished, Ainz Ooal Gown Guild wanted to rely on their several max-level NPCs to try and conquer other guilds, seizing all resources in this game first.
However, the ever-cautious Momonga worried other guilds might have similar NPCs, so they temporarily halted this plan.
Now, Uehara Naraku's message was making them uneasy...
Except for Momonga who was still steadfastly defending the Nazarick Great Tomb, all other members of the Ainz Ooal Gown Guild rushed to the Imperial Capital, truly wanting to go home.
Momonga alone wasn't very interested...
If it weren't for his gentle nature, he actually wanted to tell his companions that this time when they couldn't log out and leave the game, was the happiest he's been over the years.
The real world was too lonely...
Only in Nazarick could Momonga feel the warmth of friendship.
Momonga's skeletal body sat in the Throne Hall, slowly stroking the Guild Staff with his hand bones: "If Uehara Naraku never appeared, it would be great to never log out... but others have families and lives..."
Especially now, Nazarick...
Besides their former guild mates, the NPCs seem real, making Momonga feel it was truly home here.
Just as Momonga was tapping the Guild Staff in solitude, Touch me's contact suddenly cut into his ears: "Momonga, this is a real world, do not engage with Uehara Naraku, it's all his plot!"