Game Maker System In Another World

Half of five million…

That was $2.5 million!

If he could get more of this kind of money, Alex wouldn't even mind being called a fool!

But he wasn't the short-sighted type.

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he forced himself to sound indifferent.

"No. I just need $100,000 to buy a game server. That's enough."

To him, Honor of Kings was a goldmine.

Once the game launched, money would no longer be a concern.

He didn't want to owe too much to someone else—even if it was Dilireba.

Even asking for this much already made him feel uneasy.

One way or another, he would repay this debt.

Dilireba, on the other hand, felt her respect for him grow.

A man who was righteous, kind, and untainted by greed—someone who treated money like dirt—was incredibly rare.

"By the way, I'm actually a huge gamer! Can I try out your new game? If I like it, I might even invest in it personally."

She had noticed that Alex hated being seen as needy, so she framed her support as a business offer—just to protect his pride.

Alex smiled slightly at her thoughtfulness.

"Of course. The server issue will be resolved in an hour. If you're not too busy, you can come to Blackstone Apartment—I'll send you the installation file myself."

….

One hour later!

Alex had successfully rented a dedicated server for his game—$100,000 for one year.

He was confident that by the time this contract expired, he wouldn't need to rent servers anymore.

Instead, he'd buy the best ones outright—for himself.

🔔 KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! 🔔

Opening the door, Alex was greeted by the sight of a graceful young woman standing before him.

She wore a floral dress with delicate ruffles, paired with cute pink-framed glasses.

Her fair complexion, oval-shaped face, and flawless skin gave her an elegant yet lively aura. In her hand, she carried an LV handbag, exuding the presence of a true celebrity.

But… she wasn't Dilireba.

"Sera?"

Alex felt like he had somehow gained a magnetic effect after transmigrating—constantly encountering various familiar celebrities from his past life.

However, in this world, it seemed like these stars weren't exactly living their best lives.

• Hugo, his childhood friend, wasn't acting in dramas—instead, he was obsessed with running a ramen shop.

• Dilireba, a rising talent, was just a rookie in the entertainment industry—and had nearly been exploited before even starting her career.

• And now, Sera…?

Alex quickly searched his inherited memories and confirmed—there was no such person as "Sera" in this world's entertainment industry.

"So… you really did investigate Dee's."

Sera let out a cold scoff, her tone filled with displeasure.

"I'm Dee's's manager. I hope you know your limits—don't cross the line in your relationship with her. Also—"

Before she could finish, a mischievous voice cut in.

"Hey, Alex! Or am I imagining things…? You seem way more handsome than last week!"

It was Dilireba—her playful, energetic self peeking out from behind Sera.

Her comment wasn't just flattery—it was genuine observation.

Alex's physical appearance hadn't changed much, but after a week of regular sleep, healthy meals, and sheer determination, his complexion looked much healthier.

That, combined with his newfound confidence and ambition, naturally gave off an irresistible charisma.

Seeing Dilireba immediately compliment Alex, Sera nearly exploded on the spot.

"Dee's! You lovestruck fool! Where's your dignity?!"

Ever since the attempted exploitation incident, Sera had been glued to Dilireba's side 24/7—riding in the same car, staying in the same room, and constantly watching over her to prevent another mishap.

And yet… despite all that effort, she had failed to guard against Alex, this "heart-stealing thief"!

What she didn't know, however, was that Dilireba's current attitude toward Alex wasn't romantic at all.

After her traumatizing experience, she had become much more cautious around men.

In fact, she even carried pepper spray in her handbag—just in case.

But…

Alex was the exception.

Whenever she looked at him, she felt an unexplainable sense of security—as if she was looking at an older brother from the neighborhood.

Luckily, Alex couldn't read minds.

Otherwise, he wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry at that comparison.

"Alright, enough talk. Let's get down to business."

Without further delay, Alex finished configuring the server and proceeded to uploadHonor of Kings onto several major app stores.

• 📥 iTunes Store

• 📥 Xiaomi App Store

• 📥 Android Universal App Store

However, app store review processes varied between 12 to 48 hours, meaning the game wasn't officially available just yet.

Now…

It was just a waiting game.

Alex directly transferred the game files to Dilireba's phone.

Installation in progress…

30%…

60%…

Dilireba's big, sparkling eyes widened in excitement, practically glowing with anticipation.

Watching this, Sera couldn't help but scoff, her tone dripping with skepticism.

"Hmph… EXO just fired this guy a few days ago. There's no way he could've made a good game in such a short time!"

Despite her prickly attitude, Alex maintained his composure and simply smirked.

"Wait and see."

⟪ 🔔 INSTALLATION COMPLETE! ⟫

A sleek game icon appeared on Dilireba's screen—a blond-haired, armored knight as the logo.

Arthur, the legendary champion.

Sera muttered under her breath, "Well… at least the presentation looks decent."

Dilireba tapped on the icon, launching the game.

The loading screen appeared—clean, polished, and professional.

No corporate branding, no publisher logos—just a pure, standalone game.

"Honor of Kings? Wow, that name sounds so badass! So, how do I play?"

Alex smiled and explained,

"It's a 5v5 competitive MOBA. Right now, though, since the game hasn't been approved yet, there are no other players—so I'll teach you how to play against AI."

He patiently guided her through the basics.

"This joystick here controls movement…"

"Each champion has three active abilities and one passive skill. Since it's your first time, I recommend picking either Arthur or Sun Wukong."

"…You picked Angela? Alright then! Cute girls are justice!"

Under Sera's sharp, dagger-like gaze, Alex calmly walked Dilireba through the game mechanics.

If looks could kill, Alex would've been slaughtered a hundred times over by now.

But he remained completely unbothered.

"Wow! This game is so much fun!"

Dilireba gleefully ran around the map with her fire-wielding mage, Angela, before letting out a frustrated groan.

"Ugh, it's so hard! it just killed me again!"

"Ahh! I died again!"

"QAQ Why is this so difficult?!"

Hearing her adorable cries of despair, Alex felt an unexpected sense of satisfaction.

"Huh… why does watching a cute girl struggle in a game feel so entertaining?"

Despite her pleas for help, Alex didn't join the match.

Instead, he was busy spamming ads for Honor of Kings on every major app store's hot game ranking sections.

Without a marketing team, he had to promote the game manually—hoping to boost its visibility.

"97, 98, 99… Son of a—! I just got banned!"

Alex's frustrated howl echoed through the apartment.

His accounts on multiple platforms had been muted for excessive advertising.

With no other options, he leaned back, deciding to relax by watching the two beautiful women play his game.

"DEFEAT!"

Seeing the failure screen on Dilireba's phone, Alex winced.

She was terrible.

He was 100% sure he had set the difficulty to Easy Mode, yet she was still getting crushed.

"Feifei, come play with me! These AI enemies are way too strong—I can't beat them alone!"

After losing three games in a row, Dilireba pleaded for backup, tugging at Sera's sleeve.

Unable to resist her whining, Sera reluctantly installed Honor of Kings on her phone.

The two girls soon became completely immersed in their fierce AI battles.

They lost again and again, but kept retrying—each round more intense than the last.

Before they knew it, seven to eight hours had passed.

Neither of them had even noticed the time.

Alex glanced at the wall clock—the hands pointed at 10 PM.

He stared, bewildered.

"It's just AI bots… is it really that fun?"

Just as he debated whether to cook some ramen, his phone suddenly buzzed.

⟪ 📩 SYSTEM NOTIFICATION! ⟫

"Your submitted game Honor of Kings has passed the review process! 🎉"

"Before it officially launches on the iTunes Store, please set a purchase price. Recommended retail price: $25 per user."

Alex's eyes gleamed.

It was finally time.