Chapter 103: It’s All the World’s Fault!

Chapter 103: It's All the World's Fault!

Soon, fans began to pay attention to the advertisements and promotions related to *Edge Runners*. The announcement of the *Edge Runners* anime adaptation was expected given the current popularity of the series. Even without the Newcomer Award, the production of an anime was a given.

However, the news about the spin-off game was much more intriguing.

A spin-off game based on *Edge Runners*? And it's named *Cyberpunk 2077*?

Moreover, it was claimed to be... the first AAA game from the Republic?

When did the Republic have such a powerful game developer?

Could this be a scam?

As the initial impact of the final episode of *Edge Runners* faded, more and more people began to focus on the spin-off game *Cyberpunk 2077*.

Zhou Wenwei had also calmed down after several days, barely recovering from the intense ending of *Edge Runners*. He finally turned his attention back to this spin-off game.

"Republic's first AAA game, a 1:1 reproduction of Night City's scenes and combat?"

Curious, Zhou Wenwei clicked the link and arrived at the official website of Speedlight Development Company.

There was a nearly hour-long promotional video showcasing the gameplay of *Cyberpunk 2077*. The video demonstrated everything from character creation to combat scenes during the story's progression, highlighting the game's high level of completion.

The combat and story scenes looked thrilling and satisfying just from the trailer.

After showing the prologue, the last ten minutes of the video featured...

The antagonist Adam Smasher and the Arasaka Tower, responsible for killing David and Rebecca!

The trailer clearly stated that the game would include storylines where players could beat up Adam Smasher and destroy Arasaka Tower.

This made Zhou Wenwei's eyes light up as he clenched his teeth. "Adam Smasher... you deserve to die! When is this game coming out? I want to buy it just to beat that bastard Adam Smasher!"

Not just him, many fans in the comments section of the trailer were eager for revenge against Adam Smasher and Arasaka.

"Hurry up and release the game. Adam Smasher, you deserve to die!"

"Not just Adam Smasher, don't forget the source of all evil, Arasaka Corporation. Adam Smasher is just their henchman. I want to burn down Arasaka Tower!"

"I'm saying this now, I will definitely buy the game when it's released, just to avenge David and Rebecca."

"To be honest, if the game really has the quality shown in the trailer, regardless of *Edge Runners*, this game will be a masterpiece."

"This is incredible... when did the Republic get a game developer capable of making AAA titles?"

"Speedlight Development Company? I checked, and their previous games were mostly puzzle, card, and 2D games... they did have a 3D parkour game, but how did they suddenly develop a AAA game?"

"Regardless, the Republic finally has its first AAA game, and it looks very playable."

"*Edge Runners*' setting is perfect for a game adaptation. Different cyberware branches can lead to various gameplay styles."

"I can't wait to play a hacker style like Qwi and Lucy in *Edge Runners*, instantly paralyzing opponents' systems. It sounds so cool~~~"

"I just want to know what the game's requirements and price will be so I can prepare."

"Not for anything else, just to beat up Adam Smasher in the game."

...

The comments section mixed opinions from fans of the original *Edge Runners* and pure gamers. Most were excited about *Cyberpunk 2077*.

With the prelude of *Edge Runners*' plot and the label of the Republic's first AAA game, *Cyberpunk 2077* quickly gained hype and anticipation on par with previous titles.

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Some fans even contacted customer service for Speedlight Development Company or called them directly to inquire about the game's release date.

This left the customer service team at Speedlight Development Company struggling and seeking help from Liang Zhiyuan.

Liang Zhiyuan asked Wang Weijie, who was primarily responsible for development, how much longer it would take to complete the development and testing.

Wang Weijie estimated about six months to a year.

After the official announcement from Speedlight Development Company, the fans quieted down.

Following this small uproar, the storm stirred by *Edge Runners* in the Republic quietly spread to Europe and America.

...

California, USA.

James put down his American comic magazine and slowly stood up, then went downstairs to get a glass of water.

He sat on the sofa, sipping the water silently.

His hands trembled slightly as he drank. Qwi had died, Rebecca had died, and David had died.

In front of that Adam Smasher guy, they were mercilessly slaughtered without any chance to resist.

Only Lucy survived... and Falco the driver.

But what does it matter?

Lucy, who lost her loved ones and friends, was probably no different from a soulless zombie.

Like the final moon trip, walking on the barren surface of the moon, her heart was as empty as the land.

Perhaps her only reason for living was David's promise.

David wanted her to live, to go to the moon and fulfill her dream.

And it was because David had once said this was his dream.

So... Lucy, who no longer wanted to go to the moon, was carrying David's dream, living for him...

David lived for others' dreams, and in the end, Lucy lived for David's dream.

Thinking about it, it was truly heartbreaking...

"It's all Adam's fault... no, it's all Arasaka Corporation's fault, it's the fault of the Cyberpunk world!"

James gritted his teeth, "Such a cruel world shouldn't exist. Where's human rights? Where's freedom? Democracy? Damn it... is America also heading towards such a future!?"

"How can our future be so dark?!"

He was determined not to let such a world, dominated by elites and capital, descend upon himself and his descendants!

(End of Chapter)