Create a game called "Collapse Iron," where the entire universe is the player.

Chapter 35 Preview Begins



Chapter 35 Preview Begins

The official preview live stream page for "Collapse Iron".

Even though the screen was still black, the number of people watching online in real time had already exceeded an astonishing number (in the tens of billions), and the scrolling speed of the bullet comments had long surpassed the limits of what the naked eye could perceive.

Lin Lin himself appeared quite "casual".

He would pre-record and edit the full version of the preview special program data package, send it to the live stream push interface on time, and then... he didn't care anymore.

The rest is left to the automated playback system.

......

At the top of the hour (system time).

The live stream screen lit up right on time!

The opening scene featured a soft, starlight-like feather effect that seemed to float by. Then, Jimi, the well-known interstellar host, wearing a suit and bow tie, walked into the frame with his professional gait.

With obvious nervousness and anticipation on his face, he muttered to himself in front of the camera, his voice processed into a unique tone: "Oh dear, what should I do? What should I do? I'm really nervous about interviewing three distinguished guests from the Genius Club."

As he moved, a chibi-style character portrait would appear next to the camera.

The first one to appear is a chibi version of Screwgoom: wearing a top hat and a bow tie, with a round and cute mechanical body and gentle blue eyes.

Jimi's eyes lit up as he looked at the portrait of Screwgoom, and he began to imagine: "Mr. Screwgoom, the 76th seat! A refined and elegant mechanical nobleman, the legendary supreme leader dedicated to saving all inorganic life in the universe!"

"He must be incredibly perceptive and intelligent; he'll definitely be able to discover my hidden talents! If I could gain his favor..."

The more he thought about it, the more beautiful it seemed, and his lips involuntarily parted to reveal a wistful, longing smile.

At the same time, an auditory narration mimicking the tone of Screw Gum, but more exaggerated and dreamlike, began to play:

【Fantasy·Screw Gum】: "Due to the amazing wisdom displayed in the language program, he was appreciated by the wise and learned. Conclusion: The 85th seat of the Genius Club is awarded to Mr. Gum."

Jimi was completely lost in his fantasy, grinning from ear to ear: "Hehe...hehehe...85th seat...Genius Club...I'm a genius too..."

The comments section was instantly amused by Jimi's vivid "fantasy time," while also explaining his identity:

"Who's this idiot host? He's so dramatic!"

"Science Popularization: Jimi is a host under Interstellar Peace Entertainment Media. He has hosted several hit programs such as "Interstellar Arena" and "Global Interview". He is known for his quick wit, ability to create a lively atmosphere, and occasional eccentricity."

"Oh, so he's just a corporate slave!"

"I didn't expect to see Screw Gum 'guest appear' in a live stream so soon! Although it was in chibi form."

"Now, it's time for fantasy! .jpg"

"Wait, he's fantasizing about being the 85th seat? So the Genius Club only has 84 people right now?"

"To be precise, since the birth of the Star God 'Erudite,' over the long course of time, only 84 people have been chosen by Him to become Messengers of Wisdom."

"Is there a difference? They're all among the top tiny group of geniuses in the universe anyway..."

……

The live stream continues.

Lost in his fantasy, Jimi wiped away non-existent drool and continued "walking" to the left.

A chibi-style portrait of Nguyen Mai then appears: dressed in an elegant long dress, holding Nguyen Xian in her arms, with a serene expression.

Jimi's smile faded slightly, replaced by a cautious yet admiring expression: "This is Ms. Ruan Mei! In the simulated universe, she is always so gentle and generous, willing to share precious blessings... but she always gives me a strange... sense of distance."

"What if I accidentally ask something I shouldn't during the live stream..."

He shook his head violently, forcing himself to shake off his worry, and straightened his back, his face revealing the confidence of the "85th Genius": "No! I'm a member of the Genius Club now! As the 85th, how could I ask questions I shouldn't ask!"

Just as Jimi, with that inexplicable confidence, walked towards the next chibi portrait of the Black Tower, and was about to say something...

The chibi-style portrait of Ruan Mei suddenly opened its eyes, a faint smile seemingly playing on its lips. Its voice was ethereal and melodious: "Let me see... what this talkative little bird is fantasizing about?"

Almost simultaneously, the chibi-style image of the Black Tower also "came to life," its face displaying its signature impatient and disdainful expression, and it loudly "scolded" Jimi, "Stop daydreaming! The show is about to officially start! What are you waiting for? To have the opening PV pop up on its own?!"

This sudden "breaking the fourth wall" interaction in the world of anime instantly jolted Jimi out of his reverie, startling him so much that his feathers almost stood on end: "Huh?!"

As another, even more magnificent flurry of feathers drifted by, the live stream officially switched to the PV—

The live chat was filled with laughter at the amusing opening and the "official jokes":

"Hahaha! 'What are you waiting for? The PV?' — The official self-deprecation is the most lethal!"

"This preview livestream was so well-made! It included an opening skit and a standalone PV!"

……

The official PV has started playing.

The scene opens with a voice-over from the Black Tower (a doll), accompanied by the perspective of an adorable Pepe as she nimbly navigates the Black Tower space station:

Heita (voiceover): "I thought that guy #4 Polka Kakamu had already 'erased' most of the club's members, so I didn't have much hope of finding a new partner."

The camera follows Pepe past Estella and Alan as they talk, then sees Sora looking around curiously, March Seven taking excited photos, and Dan Heng lost in thought with his arms crossed...

On the ground or at the corner of the table, several adorable "cat-shaped cakes" with distinct characteristics of their respective characters were hopping around:

Wearing a miniature black tower doll hat and with a haughty expression, "Black Tower Cake" is a character from the novel.

The "March 7th Cake" is entirely pink and blue, decorated with ice crystal six-pointed stars.

The "Danheng Cake" with its blue scales and serious expression...

Immediately afterwards, other cat-shaped cakes flashed by on the screen:

The elegant purple "Kafka Cake".

The "Blade Cake" features a clean black color scheme.

The white and red "Clara cake"...

Bullet comments;

"The fourth member of the Genius Club? '#4 Polka Kakamu'? They've practically wiped out all the members? That's a lot of information!"

"A member-only match-3 game, is that even okay...?"

"Look at the PV! So many cat-shaped cakes! So cute! That one hopping around, is that the Black Tower cat-shaped cake?!"

"And there's March 7th Cat Cake! Danheng Cat Cake! Kafuka Cat Cake!"

"The model is so bouncy! It feels so bouncy when you jump!"

"Kafka cat cake and Clara cat cake together... two mature and elegant cat cakes! I love them!"

"??? A mature, sophisticated type? The people upstairs haven't had enough of that charm, have they!"


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