episode_0099

“Hello everyone!”

On September 2, 197, Cantor Coleman’s voice resonated loudly in the main auditorium.

“I guess I learned the wind spell.”

“That’s right. I feel like I can hear better than usual.”

Indira and Meena are whispering in the back of the auditorium.

“Then there will be a presentation for Season 1.5 of The Age of Romance!”

“Wow!”

This is already the third time that Coleman has been in this position.

The first was a hastily organized meeting to resolve the model shortage issue.

The second is an opening ceremony announcement that includes all parents and guests.

Either way, it was no ordinary presentation.

‘So, this presentation is actually the first Funforge regular briefing session…

What’s happening now may set a precedent for future presentations.’

While thinking that, Mina looked around.

The people gathered here are all different.

A hardcore classic with hundreds of hours of experience from the romantic era.

A light fan who only watches games and focuses on collecting.

And even the new curious first graders.

Will it be possible to make an announcement that will satisfy them all?

“Nice to meet you, new students!

You probably heard a lot about the romantic era before you joined the academy.

We have prepared several events to meet your expectations.”

Coleman begins with a story that beginner users will be interested in.

After that, the conversation continued.

A two-player starter box containing 50 points for each of two factions so you can start with a friend.

A low-point dedicated battlefield that can be played with a small number of points so that you don’t have to worry about purchasing and painting models.

A painting and gaming class held at Funforge on the first Sunday of every month.

And finally, a beginner-only competition open only to those who have not yet registered for the league.

“The Romantic Age always welcomes new gamers!”

Applause from newcomers.

One student from Far East is jumping up and down in love.

Did you say the name was Gyounguk?

“Before we move on, I would like to introduce two new members of Funforge.”

Gygax Rung and Angela come forward at Coleman’s gesture.

“Marquis Lung will be the Chief Setting and Story Manager, ensuring that the new factions of the Romantic Era blend seamlessly with the existing dormitories.

Angela is the official painter, and all future official paint examples will be created by Angela.

Thank you for your applause!”

Mina applauded appreciatively, and so did other audience members.

Not everyone was that excited, but there was no expression of wonder.

Angela’s painting skills are well known.

And Marquis Long…

“Mina.”

“Ah, Graven.”

Graven waved lightly and then asked a question.

“Gygax Rong is said to have originally planned plagiarized models at the Prophecy Workshop. Is this true?”

“Mmm. From what I heard, yes.

Well, it was only for a short time, but he was talented enough to cause a craze, so I guess that’s why Coleman brought him in.”

“Well… ”

Graven is convinced.

However, when Mina and Indira looked around, it seemed that there were many people who looked suspiciously at Rung.

I guess it’s because they weren’t the ones who were with us from the beginning.

Coleman continued his presentation regardless.

“The five new factions announced at the Festival of Romance will release albums containing the abilities and settings of all models one after another during this semester.

In addition, the official novel, ‘I’ll Commit and See’, featuring a group of youth phantom thieves as the main characters, will be available in bookstores this month.”

“There is no talk about balance patches.”

“The announcement is still in progress, so let’s wait a little longer.”

“From the commentator’s point of view, that’s what I’m most curious about.”

“I can’t help it, Indira. If I start talking about that, everyone will run away.”

“And… ”

Coleman quietly dragged the horse.

“You commit and see, a special gift is enclosed, so please take note.”

“Special gift?”

Well, there was a surprise gift at every presentation.

First, a new unit from the Red Horse faction was announced.

Next, the youth phantom thief faction was announced.

What is it this time?

“Then, I would like to announce Season 1.5 of The Age of Romance.”

The crowd that heard those words showed clearly distinct reactions.

A person who sits with an upright posture.

And people who lean back in their chairs with the attitude that they have heard everything, or prepare to leave.

Of course, Mina, Graven, and Indira were the former.

‘Oh, he seems really interested.’

When the balance patch plan came out, most first-year students lost interest.

But Gyo Woon-guk was still looking at the stage with burning eyes.

Like someone whose life really depends on this game.

“The data collected from the Festival of Romance and the data analyzed based on the games you played during vacation are as follows.”

An ink mark that appears as soon as Coleman tears the amulet.

“The faction with the highest win rate is Baekyang, and the most used unit in Baekyang is-”

What follows is about 10 minutes of data analysis.

Coleman calmly explained which units had problems and how they needed to change.

The most notable of them are-

“The effect of blocking student council president Lilac Bonnet’s operation was too strong.

If I didn’t come up with a way to deal with it, the game would often shut down.

Conversely, the Student Council President’s defensive aura only blocks attacks from Academy units, so it is not suitable for Season 1.5, where many factions other than the Academy have been added.

thus… ”

Student Council Carte blanche – 12cm Aura, enemy units cannot perform strategic actions and are not affected or affected by the strategy.

-> 12cm aura, enemy units that start their turn within range cannot take strategic actions and are not affected or affected by the strategy.

Hospitality – Attacks made by Academy units against models of this unit always fail on a 6 or higher, and this unit’s Defense Roll against that attack always succeeds on a 5 or lower.

-> The attack roll of an attack made against this unit’s model will always fail on a 6 or higher, and this unit’s defense roll against that attack will always succeed on a 5 or lower.

A powerful change given to the president who was the symbol of Baekyang and the student council.

“In addition, the coverage story will be deleted in Season 1.5.”

“What?”

Indira opens her eyes wide.

Mina was equally surprised.

In fact, it was within the scope of the prediction that the Chairman’s model would be revised.

It was too central to the meta, and a lot of things depended on whether or not the crew could kill the president.

But editing, or rather deleting, the story?

take

1 protagonist ally model.

Start: The story begins within 12cm of you. The main character of the story becomes the target of reporting.

Progress: The protagonist has spoken to the target.

End: The main character survives.

“The starting condition of the coverage was too strong because it earned 1 victory point without action and outside of your turn. In addition, it overly discouraged the other person’s speaking behavior.

Therefore, in Season 1.5, the coverage story will be deleted and replaced with the following story.”

blasting

1 protagonist ally model. One piece of terrain completely inside the target enemy territory.

Start: The protagonist operates within 6cm of the target.

Progression: The protagonist operates within 6cm of the target.

End: The protagonist is alive in the friendly camp.

aha. So, you plant a bomb, detonate it, and then escape.

“In addition, we plan to apply the following rules on a pilot basis in Season 1.5.”

precision operation

Each unit may operate only once per round.

“We are trying to shift the game’s focus to combat a little more, but we are not sure what the results will be.

We would appreciate it if players could give us feedback.”

Applause. Coleman’s greeting followed.

When Indira gestured asking if she could leave, Mina also nodded.

They announced an event, announced plans for additional content, and released a balance patch, so there’s nothing more to do.

Even if I go now-

At that moment, the lights in the main auditorium turned off.

“Huh?”

“Of course!”

Light coming in slowly.

The shouts of students who realized that there was One More Thing this time too.

Mina waited for ink marks to appear in the air.

But what awaits them is-

Boom, the lights turn on and exciting music plays.

No, it’s not exciting, it’s childish and overly cheerful music.

And illusions projected by lunar magic.

“… Vice President Tangaroa?”

“Isn’t that Cleo?”

Tangaroa takes off her top completely, wears a palm tree skirt, and sticks out her tongue.

Cleo hitting the ball with her hand while wearing a bikini.

Meanwhile, Cantor Coleman appeared smiling.

“Vice President Tangaroa has worked really hard!

So, for the first time in the Romantic Era, we give you the second model!”

“2nd model… ”

“The name is Tangaroa, successor of the southern sea!

This is an if model that represents what would happen if the Vice President remained in his hometown.

Please look forward to the Vice President who brings completely new abilities!”

Those words implied a lot.

Even people who have already received a model can receive a new model.

And this modeling… It has nothing to do with how it looks in reality.

So, instead of being an academy duelist, is it possible for me to come out with a new concept?

With a new title like Yeti Hunter or Yojo Lady?

Mina turned her head here and there to check the reactions of the students around her.

As expected, the students’ eyes sparkle with anticipation.

But there was one unusual person –

Gyo Woon-guk, who had been cheering just a moment ago, was stroking his chin with a strange expression.

As if thinking deeply about something…

But since it was none of Mina’s concern, she asked other questions.

“Over there!”

“Yes?”

“What does it mean that the Vice Chairman’s model is the first? There’s also Cleo.

Cleo’s model will come out a little later?”

Coleman waving his finger as if he had been waiting.

“Ah, Cleo receives new models, but she does not receive new rules.

This model is identical to Academy Secretary Cleo Macariel in all respects.”

“Then… ”

“100 units.”

The auditorium suddenly became quiet.

“Only 100 units will be produced this month.

Since then I have never resold it.”

“That means… ”

Coleman pointed to a piece of paper at the back of the auditorium.

“There is a purchase application form on the back.

The price is 2 gold.”

2 gold. The price is 20 times more expensive than the regular model.

But people were already flocking to the application form to buy the limited edition bikini skins.

A fierce battle takes place to get the application form first.

Of course, the person who bravely broke other people’s heads was Mina Karcic.