As the "old rogue" smoothly entered the grand building of the Ministry of Truth, Deputy Director Oliviera wasn't dismayed. Instead, he was even more excited.
"So, it's someone from the Ministry of Truth! What on earth are those folks up to with their conspiracies?" Deputy Director Oliviera pondered. The Ministry o...
2023-11-13 20:47:10 +0000 UTC View Post"Keep an eye on him, but don't make it obvious," the policeman instructed before leaving. He then walked out the door and headed to the next inn.
After a busy morning, young policeman Vebitzki finally returned to the police station. As per the routine, he reported the situation to Chief Armand.
"Chief, here is the information ...
2023-11-13 20:46:55 +0000 UTC View PostRegarding the merchant's statement, that "the town's workers are working harder than before, but at least they have bread to eat," Félix didn't find anything wrong with it. Because Félix wasn't a time traveler, in his view, working hard and then barely making a living was just the normal course of life. It was even God's will.
<... 2023-11-13 20:46:35 +0000 UTC View PostA month later, Félix sat in a carriage bearing the emblem of the French Embassy, heading directly to the pier through the VIP channel, formally reserved for diplomats.
Boarding from here was relatively safe. After all, Félix was a wanted man in England, and if caught, he'd face the gallows. Even though the regular channel had...
2023-11-13 20:46:17 +0000 UTC View PostWhile Gérard was discussing the sale of steam engines by the cozy fireplace with Watt, little Oliver was busy delivering warmth to the residents of Petticoat Lane under the guidance of Feigin.
This act of delivering warmth was truly heartfelt. A week earlier, a brutal and invisible intruder known to the doctors as "pneumonia"...
2023-11-13 20:46:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe new year of 1800 had just begun, and the streets of London were still covered in thick, dirty, grayish-white snow. Around nine in the morning, a public carriage stopped not far from the entrance of the Bolton-Watt Company. A burly young man stepped down from the carriage, his neck pulled down into his coat to shield himself from the co...
2023-11-13 20:45:50 +0000 UTC View PostLucien's defense found some understanding and support from Joseph, but it couldn't shield him from the consequences Napoleon and Joseph had in store for him. The reason? Disregard for authority.
"So, you think you can pull something of this magnitude without discussing it with us first? Tell me, are you simply audacious, or are y...
2023-11-13 20:39:18 +0000 UTC View PostIn response to Joseph's inquiry, Paulina wasted no time in selling out Lucien.
"In the chapter I wrote, I described a scene involving gambling. At first, I used my imagination and what I had read in other books to write it. After I finished, I showed it to Lucien. He read it and said I was just making things up, that real gambling houses wer...
2023-11-13 19:55:39 +0000 UTC View PostIn Joseph's office, Napoleon and Joseph were having a heated argument. The reason for their dispute was rather simple: Joseph had suggested replacing all the copper cannons of the French army with iron ones.
"If you had cheap steel ready right now, I might consider it, but your steel-making is still in the laboratory! You'...
2023-11-13 19:55:30 +0000 UTC View PostIn a humble, run-down cottage in "Petticoat Lane," Oliver met with the leader, Fagin.
"Oliver, you're back... Hmm, what happened to your hand?" Fagin asked, setting aside a well-worn Bible with its pages turned.
"Ran into a blasted bobby, got a beating," Oliver nonchalantly replied.
"Let me have a look," Fagin said.
O...
2023-11-13 19:55:16 +0000 UTC View PostOliver was taken aback and struggled vigorously, pulling out a small knife with his free hand and thrusting it towards the "gentleman" who had a grip on his wrist. However, the "gentleman" displayed surprising agility, and his other hand shot out to catch Oliver's hand holding the knife. The two of them held each other's hands, and from a distance,...
2023-11-13 19:55:03 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the peace agreement, it seemed like a golden age for British merchants. Their ships were laden with various goods, including woolens and cotton fabrics. While they had engaged in smuggling to access European markets before, it was a clandestine affair. But now, they could operate openly.
After defeating Prussia in France, the economic condit...
2023-11-13 19:54:42 +0000 UTC View PostWith a consensus reached, France and Britain forged a peace agreement in Amsterdam.
"I know our French friends made a deal with the British, which has left some of our comrades feeling uneasy. They're worried that we might have been betrayed by the French. The British claim that under this agreement, the French can no longer s...
2023-11-13 19:54:33 +0000 UTC View Post"Britain's presence in Hanover poses a threat to the security of France," Talleyrand replied without hesitation.
"Hanover is also the sacred domain of our King," Sir Humphrey, Britain's new Foreign Minister, countered, "According to your nation's principles, you should recognize that private property is inviolable. Hanover is, indeed, the...
2023-11-13 19:54:23 +0000 UTC View PostOver the next two hours, Captain Martain's operations became increasingly skillful, the efficiency of the battle improved, and his boldness grew. Relying on his superior power and maneuvering, he continuously seized advantageous positions, leaving three British steamships powerless. Not only did their paddle wheels shatter, but even their masts were ...
2023-11-13 19:54:15 +0000 UTC View PostIn the eyes of the British, the "Leviathan" had been in hot pursuit of a fast-clipper for nearly half a day. Throughout this chase, the steam engine of the "Leviathan" must have been running under a heavy load. The British were unsure about the capabilities of the French steam engine, but they figured it couldn't be much better than the...
2023-11-13 19:53:59 +0000 UTC View PostFrom the surviving crew members, the British had already gathered some information about their target, the "Leviathan."
"The 'Leviathan' is a warship about the size of a frigate, with two masts and an angled prow. The crew unanimously claims they haven't seen any visible wheels on the 'Leviathan,' but its speed and smokestacks sugges...
2023-11-13 19:53:47 +0000 UTC View Post"Junhyuk's launch event for Liberation Day in Korea went exactly as planned!!"
"That's great news! Did you enjoy attending the user gathering previously?"
Laon had tailored marketing messages separately for Korea, Japan, and the United States, as it was released simultaneously in these three countries.
In Korea, they actively utilized the image of being the first portable game...
2023-11-13 17:39:26 +0000 UTC View PostKang Junhyuk muttered, "How much are they trying to make us spend today?"
As Inoshita-san made his announcement, the protagonist with fiery red hair on the projector screen leaped high towards the goalpost, making the net tremble with an astonishing dunk scene.
The users couldn't help but cheer as if the goalpost might actually break from the intensity of that slam dunk.
If yo...
2023-11-13 17:39:11 +0000 UTC View Post"Hello, this is Kang Junhyuk from Pentagon Soft. Um... I must say I really enjoy tormenting all of you, just like games such as Dragon Emblem, Psych Battle, The Empty Streets, and Valentine's Day."
That was my opening statement.
The gamers gathered at the event hall looked bewildered by my bizarre greeting.
"Well... when I played them one by one, I didn't know much, but collec...
2023-11-13 17:39:06 +0000 UTC View PostAugust 14, 1991, 10 AM.
Despite it being morning, I had expected a bit of a cooler breeze, but my expectations were completely off the mark.
The scorching summer in August made the streets heat up as soon as the morning sun rose. Even with the rising discomfort index, there had been a person who appeared homeless, hunched over awkwardly on the roadside in front of Tamago Shop for se...
2023-11-13 17:38:59 +0000 UTC View PostDing-dong~
The doorbell chimed.
"Food delivery is here."
12:15 PM.
Once again, right on time. I guess that means the restaurant is nearby, right?
A man in a crisp white uniform, a delivery driver, handed me a bowl of udon and yakigyoza (fried dumplings) from a wooden delivery box as I opened the door. He handed them to me with skillful hands and silently turned to ...
2023-11-13 17:38:53 +0000 UTC View Post"What's this?"
"Half-fish kick. Don't you know?"
"I don't!! Seriously!"
In the end, Junpei was defeated by my play using the bug.
I tried to recall old memories just in case, but it's the same. I should ask Capcom to fix it later.
At that moment, the door to the development room opened, and the employees who had gone out for lunch returned.
Now, there are 12 ...
2023-11-13 17:38:47 +0000 UTC View PostI sipped my cold coffee, scanning through the increasingly noisy chat room.
"Wow... this guy and his songs. Quite polite, though."
At a time when awareness of spoilers was weak, discussions about the science lab mentioned in a song made the chat room lively.
Then, the one known for cutting off discussions, No-Song, spoke again.
"I have a schedule tomorrow morning, so I s...
2023-11-13 15:38:31 +0000 UTC View PostAfter a brief ride in the staff elevator, I found myself on the third floor, waiting for customers at the dimly lit counter.
The concept here was an abandoned school: meet all sorts of ghosts on the second floor, then ascend to the third where the savage counter awaited.
"Looks like we're about to start, Junhyuk."
I turned at the voice calling my name to find Yuki, dressed in ...
2023-11-13 15:38:21 +0000 UTC View PostIn 1991, the voices of kids playing in the alley echoed regardless of location, and it was the same in my childhood, whether it was in Japan or Korea.
"Hadouken!"
"Shoryuken!"
"Tatsumaki Senpukyaku!"
(Sometimes, these names varied depending on the region.) Street Fighter 2, which had emerged with a new look as if to slap the old saying "There is no younger brother better...
2023-11-13 15:37:42 +0000 UTC View Post"Is this really okay?"
But having a screw means it can be opened, right?
Let's just open the lid first and if it doesn't seem like anything, put it back on the shelf. I cautiously consoled myself and carefully opened the back of the Game & Watch. My first impression upon opening the outer case was...
"There's nothing particularly special?"
Starting with the battery c...
2023-11-13 15:37:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe next-gen 16-bit console "Laon" has finally been unveiled. But what's its true identity? The first horror game for the Super Family, "Valentine's Day," to be released soon. Is the next-gen console portable? It has left the gaming giant Mintendo in shock. The news of the new console's release has sent shockwaves through the gaming world. The game magazines released this month were filled with...
2023-11-13 15:37:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, I boarded the first Shinkansen of the morning, and by 10 a.m., I was standing in front of the Mintendo headquarters in Kyoto, taking out a cigarette.
"It's been a while here."
As I finished my cigarette and entered the headquarters, the atmosphere inside wasn't as hostile as I had anticipated.
Perhaps it was because I had gone around saying goodbye to each employ...
2023-11-13 14:37:26 +0000 UTC View PostIndustrial Spy...
I know the definition: "Someone who deliberately leaks proprietary technical information belonging to their own or another company to cause damage." But no matter how much I think about it, I can't believe I've caused as much damage to Mintendo as to fall under that category.
Of course, that definition is just the crux of industrial espionage. Broadly speaking, my ...
2023-11-13 14:37:17 +0000 UTC View Post