Why the bug I wrote became a core gameplay mechanic?!
Chapter 525 - 508 Swear by the Comet

Chapter 525: Chapter 508 Swear by the Comet

Instructor Ding fell into deep thought.

The bill was clearly very useful, as emergencies often arose in the game, necessitating rapid construction or disaster relief.

For instance, before the onset of severe cold or extreme heat, rapidly building shelters or temperature control facilities meant saving more lives, the faster they were constructed.

And, when a fire or other disasters occurred, the quicker the response, the more lives could be saved.

Although proper planning could prevent these issues to a certain extent, humans were bound to make mistakes, and disasters often had a random element that made perfection difficult to achieve.

At such times, the Emergency Army Law became a beneficial fallback measure.

It should be noted that whether it was basic construction, rapid construction, or disaster relief, people were needed in the game, namely those silicon-based figures.

Generally, the efficiency of ordinary silicon-based figures was limited.

If this bill was activated, it would be somewhat akin to implementing "Military Governance" or "Military Settlement."

Using the military for these tasks was obviously more efficient, as the military had better organization and discipline.

If this technology wasn’t chosen, those benefits would be missed.

Missing out meant a loss.

Of course, Instructor Ding also realized that this technology was quite dangerous.

Because military power was always the most sensitive and crucial authority within a civilization.

Just like the conspirators in history who staged coups, the most crucial step was always seizing control of the military. Without this, all plans were moot.

And this bill precisely granted the executive the control of the military.

Although according to the details of the bill, it was only partial control of the military and not complete, if the executive really wanted to cause trouble, it was entirely possible to find a pretext to transfer other military forces away and then directly use the controlled military to execute a coup.

In short, whether to push forward with this critical bill was a very significant issue.

Instructor Ding quickly gave up thinking, realizing that deliberation was not very useful.

Whether the bill could be activated simply depended on whether the head of state could trust the executive.

If there was no trust, don’t activate it; if there was trust, then go ahead, it was that simple.

With that thought, Instructor Ding typed and asked, "Luo Shui San Qian, can I trust you?

"Given this military power, you wouldn’t mess around, right?"

Luo Shui San Qian immediately declared his stance, "Of course!

"Instructor, I’m a big fan of yours!

"Besides, haven’t our collaborations been seamlessly close so far? Up to now, I haven’t hidden anything or messed anything up. We all just want to play the game well and beat it. What’s there to doubt?"

Instructor Ding nodded slightly, then looked towards the barrage of comments.

"Use people without doubt, ditch people if doubtful, let’s give it!"

"But why do I feel like his statement has already exposed him?"

"There’s a problem, don’t give it!"

"Damn bigwig, why are you flattering him so much?"

Clearly, the barrage also couldn’t make up their minds, and those who distrusted Luo Shui San Qian had no solid evidence.

Instructor Ding sighed, "Ah, I knew it. You people are of no use at all, it’s up to me to make the final call.

"Alright, then let’s give it!

"No suspicion between sovereign and minister, I choose to trust!

"But..."

Instructor Ding thought for a moment, then typed in the chat box, "Luo Shui San Qian, it’s not that I don’t trust you, but this matter is of great importance. Could you reaffirm your loyalty? The resolute kind.

"Make me believe I’ve entrusted this to the right person."

Luo Shui San Qian immediately typed, "I swear by Comet, if I ever act unrighteously, may I eat instant noodles without any seasoning packets ever again!"

With this statement, the live-stream’s barrage was persuaded.

"Alright, alright, that should probably be fine."

After all, swearing by Comet did seem quite sincere.

"Good, then let’s have no suspicions between sovereign and minister, and in the game, let’s recreate the touching legacy of Emperor Zhao Lie and Zhuge!"

Soon, the technology was developed.

The executive immediately gained control over some of the military forces, and these silicon-based soldiers were clearly more organized and efficient than the ordinary silicon-based figures.

Luo Shui San Qian did not disappoint Instructor Ding’s expectations, and he utilized these silicon-based figures to their utmost potential without any waste in efficiency.

The industry on Comet experienced a notable improvement compared to before.

As there were fewer operations needed, Instructor Ding, the head of state, increasingly played a hands-off role.

All that was needed was to carry out some minimal tasks, then one could enjoy watching neatly organized industrial areas spring up.

Although he hadn’t exerted much effort himself, he still felt quite proud seeing this scene.

Soon, the game entered its later stages.

As expected, according to the barrage, Comet started experiencing frequent incidents involving troublesome subjects.

There were moderate ones and radicals, and as various events continuously emerged on the map, Instructor Ding felt overwhelmed.

Besides, these were only incidents due to weakened governance. What would have happened if the incidents hadn’t been weakened or had even been intensified?

Instructor Ding found it hard to imagine.

But soon, these troublesome incidents were all quelled.

Luo Shui San Qian’s approach was obviously mature and cunning. He was able to effectively prioritize these incidents and deal with them using appropriate methods.

Especially for the more violent uprisings, he directly and decisively employed the military to suppress them.

Although the initial battles were indeed brutal, they were resolved quickly.

Instructor Ding couldn’t help but sigh, indeed it was right to give part of the army to him!

If Luo Shui San Qian couldn’t control this army, then similar incidents would have to be resolved in other ways, potentially spiraling out of control, and might even trigger a more severe chain reaction.

But now, most of the troubling incidents were resolved smoothly without danger, and Comet’s development was still on the right track.

"Ah, this game is a piece of cake!"

Instructor Ding relaxed and stretched.

The barrage of comments was speechless.

"Man, Little Ding’s face is exactly that of a freeloader."

"Have some shame, would there be any difference if you were replaced with a pig?"

"With or without you, it’s all the same."

"No, it’s still different, after all, we couldn’t start the game without him."

"Hurry up and finish the game, it’s getting boring. Who would watch this in the future?"

There were all sorts of comments.

Instructor Ding also knew he couldn’t keep playing like this. It’s okay to be carried by a pro once, but being constantly carried would kill the show effect.

Next time, he had to take control himself.

However, just as he thought he was about to smoothly finish the game, something unexpected happened.

He saw that the army was strangely advancing towards the governance hall where he was located.

This was strange because the governance hall itself is a large building, neither requiring construction nor upgrades.

Furthermore, the area around the governance hall was just an old industrial zone, which no longer needed any upgrades, as its production and consumption were roughly balanced.

So what was this army doing here?

Even if Instructor Ding was slow to react, he should have realized something was wrong now. He quickly marked a question sign on the map.

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However, this question mark didn’t elicit any response.

Instructor Ding quickly tried to mobilize other military units, but they were all in distant regions and wouldn’t be able to arrive soon.

He could only watch helplessly as the army entered the governance hall.

Then, all the technological tree options and operational choices in front of Instructor Ding turned gray.

Even more outrageous, the technologies on the systemic tech tree began to research themselves!

Instructor Ding couldn’t believe his eyes for a moment, even rubbing them, but he finally confirmed that these technologies were indeed researching themselves!

Though there are two tech points on the tech tree, each leading to the supreme powers of the governor and the head of state, Instructor Ding wasn’t that foolish—he didn’t directly max out the governor’s power.

After passing the "Emergency Army Law" milestone, Instructor Ding selected two more tech points, but there were still six points from the highest position.

He planned not to select any further.

Because looking at the contents of these laws, the powers given to the governor were already far beyond the actual benefits, becoming very disadvantageous.

Instructor Ding had thought the situation was still under his control.

In terms of power, though the governor’s powers were significant, as the head of state, Instructor Ding still held three or four of the most critical powers.

And militarily, while the governor controlled a strong military force, the head of state controlled forces about three times as large.

This looked like an advantage to me!

In such a situation, Instructor Ding thought it was pointless for his opponent to break things irreparably.

After all, cleaning up this big mess would be very difficult.

But he could never have anticipated that after the governor launched a coup and cut off internal and external communications, he could directly select these laws!

Wasn’t this a complete disaster?

And these laws were rapidly researched, finishing almost instantaneously; Instructor Ding had no way to stop it.

He could only type furiously in the chat box.

"Not cool, bro, what’s the meaning of this?

"Aren’t you a fan of mine?

"You even swore on Comet!"

Luo Shui San Qian: "I’m sorry, maybe this is just how sinister human nature can be!"