"Unbelievable. We're still here on Blue Star fighting for our lives, and the Chief Player? He goes and founds an empire in Karte World."
"Damn, I really wish time in the real world would pass faster."
"Forget everything else, it'd be great if real-world time was just one-to-one with the game's. I wouldn't even care about the Inference Day rewards at that point."
The founding of the Star Empire in Karte World had a massive impact.
It had long since caused a massive uproar on the game forums and Blue Star's internet.
On a familiar street, in a familiar breakfast shop, a group of young men were discussing the news over their meal.
"You talk as if you're a Player. Why don't you actually get access to the game first?"
The young man's companion teased with a casual smile.
"I will, sooner or later. Besides, isn't the game opening up new slots this time?"
"Two million of them, in fact. I refuse to believe I won't be able to snag one this time."
