"This is the first step toward a true virtual universe, and one day, it will rise above everything and stand at the very top of the world." Andrew stared at the computer screen, murmuring under his breath.
His eyes shimmered with unwavering confidence, as if reflecting a future only he could already see. A vibrant, almost unstoppable energy radiated from him, filling the quiet room with purpose.
"Now that my own game platform is finally built, all that's left is to upload the game. At two o'clock this afternoon, the pre-sale can officially begin." Andrew glanced at the time once more.
The seconds ticked steadily forward, each one bringing him closer to that pivotal moment. He took a slow breath, organizing his thoughts one last time. Then, without hesitation, he got to work.
First, he uploaded the fully prepared game files to the "O5 Council Game Platform." Next came the construction of the pre-sale channel itself, a process that demanded precision and focus. Whenever he encountered even the slightest obstacle, Andrew didn't hesitate to call on the system for assistance. With the "supercomputer" function already activated, every problem was swiftly resolved, as if the path ahead had been cleared in advance.
By the time everything was completed, Andrew leaned back slightly and let out a long breath of relief. Now, all that remained was to wait. At exactly two o'clock in the afternoon, the pre-sale channel would go live.
"This time, I should finally be able to make a real fortune. Maybe even enough to buy an office building." A faint smile tugged at Andrew's lips, anticipation flickering in his eyes.
"Right… I also need to prepare the list of the teams." With that thought, he moved the mouse again.
Opening the game platform, Andrew carefully began compiling the names. It took some time, but he meticulously recorded every member from the first twenty teams that had successfully cleared the game. This list wasn't just data; it was a promise waiting to be fulfilled.
"Now… It's almost two o'clock in the afternoon…" Andrew exhaled softly, his voice barely above a whisper.
Time drifted forward. Soon, the hour was nearly upon him. He had thrown together a simple lunch earlier, eating quickly without much thought. Now, he sat once again at his desk, posture straight, eyes focused.
His hand moved the mouse, double-checking every detail with deliberate care. File integrity, platform stability, and pre-sale access; nothing was overlooked. After confirming everything was in perfect order, he took a sip of water and waited in silence.
At this moment, everything was in place. The stage was set; only the final trigger remained. Every preparation that could be made had been made. From the complete game package to the fully functional platform he built from scratch, and every minor detail in between.
Andrew was ready, and all that was left was the result. What would happen next, even he couldn't predict with certainty. But deep down, he believed, this would be a success.
Time passed, second by second. And then, two o'clock in the afternoon arrived.
Andrew took a deep breath, steadying the excitement surging in his chest. His fingers tightened slightly around the mouse before he began.
First, he officially launched the pre-sale channel for the new game on the O5 Council Game Platform. At nearly the exact same moment, the pre-sale announcement he had prepared in advance was published on the internet.
Although the platform itself was still new and relatively unknown, Andrew wasn't worried in the slightest. The reputation alone was enough.
A single announcement would ignite attention like wildfire, sending waves of players flooding in at astonishing speed. Customer traffic? That was never a concern.
And reality proved him right. The moment the announcement went live, the internet erupted once again. Like a tidal wave crashing onto shore, countless players rushed forward, driven by anticipation and curiosity, all heading straight for the O5 Council Game Platform.
At that very moment, the pre-sale of "SCP: 5K" had officially begun.