Chapter 162-3: Ways to Obtain Game Qualification (3) |
For the outstanding ones who remain after layer upon layer of screening, Starnet arranges a series of high-difficulty management simulation tests.
The simulated scenarios cover predicaments in politics, economics, war, and other fields.
For example, in a simulated sudden Earth energy crisis, participants are required to formulate an energy allocation plan in the capacity of the Lunar Eclipse leadership and coordinate the various races of the Earth Alliance to cooperate.
In this process, Starnet closely observes their performance under pressure and their ability to maintain overall control in complex situations.
Only those who stand out in the simulations and display outstanding leadership and crisis-handling abilities will finally be selected by Starnet as the reserve force for the future world’s management core, bearing the heavy responsibility of leading the Lunar Eclipse race and the Earth Alliance.
Among them, the most outstanding eighteen will replace and assume the position of Lunar Eclipse governor when the current management’s abilities fail to meet Starnet’s requirements.
In Starnet’s eyes, a Lunar Eclipse governor is not a puppet who obeys every word. Every governor must be a leader capable of taking charge alone.
The criterion for evaluating this ability is that, if one day the Starnet super AI crashes and cannot operate, can the selected leader continue to guide the Lunar Eclipse race’s development in the midst of adversity.
This is also why Starnet is always asking questions.
Many external affairs need to be executed by the Lunar Eclipse management, and Starnet will fully open permissions.
This is also why, when the governors applied to the Human race for currency exchange, Starnet did not intervene.
Aside from major decisions, every governor is the decision-maker representing the Lunar Eclipse race externally.
After hearing Starnet call out the No. 8 Governor just now, the other governors suddenly realized one thing.
No. 8 is probably going to be replaced.
This is also the inevitable trend of changes in the Lunar Eclipse race’s governing management.
Changes in personality, aging, adaptability to ever-advancing technology, for example, whether one is still using a senior phone in an era when smartphones are widespread… all kinds of factors can become reasons for elimination. In Starnet’s eyes there is only the macro whole of the Lunar Eclipse race, and it will not be influenced by emotions built up over years of interaction.
Emotion exists, but it will not affect Starnet’s decisions to eliminate.
Those who can sit here are all elites who have passed layer upon layer of screening. They all know well what Starnet requires of them.
At this moment Starnet continued to ask.
“Are there any other plans?”
The No. 1 Governor stood up at this time.
“Starnet, you speculate that the recruitment by the high-dimensional being is guided by the development of the player legion. It can be understood as a strategy war game. We are the unit types, and the high-dimensional being is the development decision-maker above us, who engages in a war game with the Black Tide through development layouts.”
“Yes.” Starnet nodded.
“In that case, to obtain player qualifications, we need to prove our value, to demonstrate to the high-dimensional being the combat power boost and acceleration of development that our entry into Monster World can bring him.”
“Just like the Gill-Fish race and the Abyssal Mermen, whose abilities in sea regions can enhance the construction of sea power, or the Skyfeather race, which can provide the construction of aerial combat power, our Lunar Eclipse race must also put forward abilities sufficient to make the high-dimensional being feel we can bring a positive impact.”
“Good idea, so how exactly should we do it?” Starnet nodded with a smile.
“Through player exchanges on the Monster World official forum, identify the next-step needs of the player legion’s construction.”
“For example, the player legion lacked melee and tank-type players, so they targeted the recruitment of the Giant Brute race and the Night Demon race. We need to sift information to find the next direction of need for the player legion, set up in advance, and use the technology library to find corresponding technologies, turning passive acquisition of qualifications into active.”
At this moment Starnet clapped.
“No. 1, your idea is precisely the direction I am about to set up. You have grown again. I am very happy.”
No. 1 nodded respectfully and sat down, his expression unchanged, not revealing joy on his face.
After the No. 1 Governor sat down, Starnet continued.
“Assuming the goal of the high-dimensional being matches the hypothesis we analyzed, I will agree to open the banned gene technology. This technology can help us become any part that fills the shortage of the player legion.”
“If sea warfare capability is needed, we can obtain abilities such as Underwater Breathing and high-speed movement underwater through gene technology.”
“If flight capability is needed, we can use gene technology to create flight abilities superior to the Skyfeather race and cultivate aerial combat ability through simulation technology.”
“This sealed technology can help us demonstrate value to the high-dimensional being. Even if we cannot grab qualifications this round, we can find the shortage in the player legion’s development through forum exchanges, then become the force that fills this shortage and prepare for obtaining qualifications next time.”
Hearing this, the Lunar Eclipse governors were all stunned.
Starnet had already explained in detail the reason gene editing technology was sealed.
The gene sequence of the Lunar Eclipse race is the underlying logic by which Starnet certifies the Lunar Eclipse race. If genes are edited at will, there is a probability of being expelled from the race by Starnet.
Just like the historical case of gene warrior SSS111.
“Starnet, can this technology… really be used?” the No. 1 Governor asked with a worried expression.
Facing the question, Starnet nodded calmly.
“I know what you are worried about. All my ideas are based on the future development of the Lunar Eclipse race. The original intention of prohibiting this technology was because the development assistance I provided to the Lunar Eclipse race was more beneficial than gene technology. Choosing gene technology and abandoning me would be a loss to the Lunar Eclipse race’s development.”
“But the situation is different now. A new era is surging in. I am not necessarily the best guide for the Lunar Eclipse race’s future, especially after Monster World opens qualifications to the public in batches. I may be eliminated by the new era at any time. All I can do is pave the way for you in advance, strive to help you obtain player qualifications as soon as possible, and gain a first-mover advantage after entering the game.”
“The judgment back then was that my importance to the Lunar Eclipse race outweighed gene technology, but the current judgment is that the speed of obtaining Monster World qualifications outweighs me, so I permit you to use the sealed gene modification technology.”
“As for the future… if I cannot enter Monster World, you will create a new super AI in Monster World. It will replace me as your new guide. At that time you can reset the underlying laws of the new super AI and make up for the shortage in gene certification.”
“As for me, by then I will no longer be important. My suggestion is to carry out an information repository transfer and body dismantling before my certification judgments completely fail, contributing my last value to the development of the Lunar Eclipse race.”
Starnet spoke calmly about the arrangements for itself, but the Lunar Eclipse governors all fell silent.
As Starnet said, such arrangements can indeed accelerate the development of the Lunar Eclipse race, but they are incomparably cruel to Starnet.
Although a created life, Starnet has served the Lunar Eclipse race for long ages and has long since left the concept of a mere tool.
Most members of the Lunar Eclipse race even call Starnet the Ancestral Patriarch.
Every generation of the Lunar Eclipse race has grown up under Starnet’s care, down to every single racial member.
At such an important turning point in the development of the Lunar Eclipse race, to cast Starnet aside left them somewhat unable to accept it.
“Starnet… perhaps there may be a way to solve the problem in the future.” The No. 1 Governor’s eyes reddened slightly.
“I know there are better possibilities, but whether I can enter the game, and whether things are controllable after entering the game, are both unknowns. This is the worst outcome for me personally, but it does not affect the development of the Lunar Eclipse race.”
“Additionally.”
As he spoke, Starnet looked at the No. 1 Governor with a serious expression.
“No. 1, I have clearly told you that as a governor you must not be swayed by emotion. Your decisions must always take the development of the Lunar Eclipse race as the first priority. My future is not within the scope of your considerations. Remember why I selected you. I do not wish for there to be a next time. If it happens again, I will need to re-evaluate my assessment of you. Perhaps you do not have the capability to serve as the No. 1 Governor.”
Facing Starnet’s criticism, the No. 1 Governor took a deep breath and nodded solemnly.
“I understand.”
“Then today’s meeting ends here. Next, the player exchange on Monster World’s official forum is the focus of our attention… Oh, and do not forget to participate in the qualification lottery later. I wish you all good luck. I am off to click my mouse too.”
Starnet playfully winked with a humanized touch. After speaking, his figure scattered into starlight, and the projection lights on the ceiling went out accordingly.
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