Woke Up to Find the Game I Made Came True-Chapter 73
The five players paused in unison for a moment, exchanging glances.
They were not agents from the same civilization—among them were three factions, each from different star systems, some even rival civilizations. Yet, despite this, their personalities and combat synergy had led them to form a temporary team, venturing together into the wilderness.
After all, the Blue Star region had earned the nickname "Agent Headquarters" among the civilizations of the Stellar Alliance. Unaffiliated players were as rare as phoenix feathers.
Bai Ye, perched atop the leaderboard and constantly making headlines, had not faded into obscurity after addressing the entire Stellar Alliance. Instead, the universe’s attention had only intensified.
Under these circumstances, the number of agents on Blue Star hadn’t dwindled over time—quite the opposite, it was steadily increasing.
After completing their class advancements, most Blue Star players immediately set out to explore the wilderness, all with the same goal: to find the legendary Bai Ye Village.
Now, as the first five-member team finally arrived at Bai Ye Village, they were struck by an overwhelming sense of surrealism.
And as they followed the dirt path deeper into the territory, that feeling only grew stronger.
*You call this a village?*
Compared to the NPC villages they had seen before, Bai Ye Village was not only vast in size but also astonishingly well-equipped.
Unlike Ye Bai, who could unlock such a comprehensive array of technologies, NPC villages lacked these advancements. Moreover, Bai Ye Village was already on the verge of upgrading to a Tier-4 settlement—everything was in place, waiting only for the next wave of population growth.
The sight before them was breathtaking: a smithy billowing steam, a sawmill humming with activity, a brewery wafting the rich aroma of alcohol, and distant fields dotted with fresh green sprouts. Even these players, who had seen major cities, now gawked like country bumpkins in a grand palace, marveling at the game’s undisputed "Number One Territory."
Of course, their view was limited.
When they caught sight of Bai Ye Village’s military zone, enclosed by wooden fences, they craned their necks curiously, drawn by the faint sound of whinnying—something seemed to be kept inside.
But the next moment, a system alert flashed before them:
**[You have entered a restricted zone of this territory. Proceeding may lead to unknown consequences. Continue?]**
At the same time, a shout rang down from a watchtower overhead:
"Outsiders! This area is off-limits—leave at once!"
A guard leveled a gleaming crossbow at them, leaving no room for argument.
The five immediately stepped back—a reflex honed in NPC towns. Upon reflection, they realized this was the right move. Bai Ye was the first player to reach Level 20, and who knew how much stronger they were now? Provoking them was unthinkable.
The last person who allegedly crossed Bai Ye hadn’t just been killed—they’d been stripped of every last piece of gear.
Anticipating player visits, Ye Bai had taken precautions. She designated the Tree of Genesis, the military zone, mining and agricultural districts, and key industrial buildings as restricted areas. She’d even exploited the Well of Origin’s unique trait—stackable with other structures—by concealing it behind an ordinary residence.
Restricted zones could be set within a 1,000-meter radius of the Tree of Genesis’s control. Unauthorized entry would trigger alerts for the lord, the trespasser, and nearby guards. Further intrusion would be treated as a declaration of war, resulting in full loot drops upon death.
If captured alive, lord players could even imprison trespassers—though Ye Bai could only execute them for now, as the jail required Tier-4 settlement technology.
The five pressed deeper into Bai Ye Village, snapping screenshots of its bustling scenery whenever possible.
The Stellar Network game allowed screenshots (with a three-minute cooldown) but no recording. The feature wasn’t native to the game—it was more of a visual data-translation tech, converting what players saw into image files.
Unable to access the core areas, the five could only document Bai Ye Village’s thriving outskirts.
After half a day of exploration, they still hadn’t encountered the elusive lord, Bai Ye. The villagers, like those in ordinary NPC towns, remained neutral, going about their business without sparing them a glance.
But soon, they made a startling discovery: Bai Ye Village had *no other players* at all.
"Bai Ye Village… was built without any player assistance?" one of them murmured.
The others shared his awe, their mental image of Bai Ye now shrouded in even greater legend.
Unknowingly, they wandered near the residential district.
"Huh?"
One player suddenly gasped. In an ornamental flowerbed, he spotted clusters of rare magical herbs—**[Frost Nettle]**.
As a player from the magic-centric city of Melora, he knew their value well: a single plant sold to NPCs for 50 copper coins. Here, five or six could be harvested—2 to 3 silver coins total. A small fortune!
Glancing around, he saw his companions busy framing shots. The nearest villagers were a group of drunkards chatting and drinking five meters away.
Seizing the opportunity, he approached the flowerbed and reached for the Frost Nettle.
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In Melora, picking flowers wasn’t a big deal—even mischievous NPC children did it, as long as they didn’t wreck the beds or do it in front of patrolling guards.
But the moment his fingers brushed the herb, a thunderous shout erupted:
"THIEF!"
"Wha—?"
Not just the herbalist, but all five players froze in shock. Before they could react, the previously idle drunkards lunged like a pack of wolves, pinning them to the ground in seconds.
Instinctively, they tensed to fight back—until they saw the health bars above their assailants’ heads.
Every one was Level 20 or higher, and their titles—**[Lord’s Retainers]**—left no doubt: these were *not* people to mess with.
"We didn’t steal anything!" one player blurted, still pinned but unharmed.
"No theft? Then what’s *this*?"
Blaze, captain of Bai Ye’s retainers, yanked up the would-be herbalist’s hand—clutching a half-plucked Frost Nettle leaf.
"I... I-I didn’t!"
The exposed player panicked. He remembered only touching the leaf—he hadn’t even plucked it yet. Had he accidentally torn it off without realizing?
"The evidence is right here! Bai Ye Village doesn’t welcome thieves! Pay up and get out!" Blaze roared.
**[Bai Ye Village’s favorability toward you has decreased by 20. Current faction reputation: Cold (-20)]**
All five players received the notification simultaneously.
Anyone who had gone through the ‘Visitor Phase’ knew exactly what a cold faction reputation meant—closed trade, scarce quests, and near-impossible goodwill recovery.
"Frostfire! What the hell did you do?!"
"This was his own doing! It’s got nothing to do with us!"
The other four immediately distanced themselves from the flower-plucking player, all speaking at once.
But the lord’s guards weren’t convinced. "Everyone saw it—you’re clearly together."
"That’s right! These outsiders came into the village as a group."
Villagers who had noticed the commotion quickly gathered, chiming in with their own observations.
Just as the five players found themselves tongue-tied, unwilling to risk attacking and further damaging their standing with Bai Ye Village, a calm voice cut through the noise:
"What’s going on here?"
The crowd instantly parted, villagers bowing respectfully toward the speaker.
"Greetings, my lord!"
"Welcome, Lord Bai Ye!"
The lord?
The struggling players froze—wasn’t that the legendary Bai Ye?!
As the crowd stepped aside, the five finally caught sight of the mysterious powerhouse’s true appearance.
True to the rumors, Bai Ye appeared female—or at least, presented as one. (In the interstellar era, some races were hermaphroditic or genderless.) She wore high-tier gear far beyond their identification level, her face, hairstyle, and build all mirroring the game’s standard default template.
"My lord, these are thieves—" Blaze stepped forward to answer Ye Bai’s question.
The players snapped back to reality, hastily stammering out explanations: "Lord Bai Ye! We meant no harm, truly!"
After listening patiently, Ye Bai nodded. "Of course, I believe you meant no ill intent. But... as you know, faction reputation isn’t something I alone can dictate."
"Ah..." The players’ brief flicker of hope died as they took in the villagers’ hostile stares.
Then, as if struck by inspiration, Ye Bai clapped her hands together. "How about this? Why not buy something from our village market to boost your favorability?"
It wasn’t until they were herded toward the marketplace by Ye Bai and the villagers that the five players suddenly realized—
Wait a minute… something about this doesn’t feel right.
