Kaidan Game Train: Abide Rule or Die!
Chapter 1413 - 1414: Engagement Warm-up

Chapter 1413: Chapter 1414: Engagement Warm-up

"If you want to make better props, you need better Artifact Makers," Xu Huo said.

"Of course," the shop owner, eager to chat after landing a customer, responded, "The success rate of making props varies. Sometimes, even with good materials, an Artifact Maker can still mess up. You need some luck with that."

Xu Huo nodded. As he stepped out, he was stopped by two young girls, "Sir, would you like to buy a flower sticker?"

The so-called flower sticker was actually a palm-sized corsage made from small petal flowers glued together. It’s more convenient than traditional corsages, as you can stick it directly onto clothes. Plus, in the middle of the corsage, there are small electronic components crafted with micro petals into various designs. Today’s trend is for designs featuring lovers embracing, and Xu Huo noticed many people wearing such corsages.

"This one can stay fresh for ten days."

"If you meet someone you fancy, you can remove the sticker and it turns back into a white flower symbolizing love. It will bless you with romance!"

Lots of young women passing by were buying these. The girls had already stuck it onto his clothes, so Xu Huo had no choice but to pay.

"Mr., recently, the Eye of Platinum is in a prosperous period for love fortunes. You’ll definitely find love here!" The two girls had sweet tongues.

Xu Huo thanked them with a smile and took a flyer from their hands, "The Magic Eye Divination House is really accurate. Last year, the Goddess of the Evil Eye predicted that our little princess of the Eye of Platinum would bloom in love this year, and it turned out to be true, right over by Two-Fifths Avenue, not far at all!"

Xu Huo was planning to go to Two-Fifths Avenue anyway. He left One-Fifth Avenue and boarded an automated flying vehicle, taking the opportunity to check the Eye of Platinum’s Artifact Maker leaderboard on the vehicle’s Collection of Information Terminal.

The public leaderboard is ranked by the certification level of the Artifact Maker industry qualification from the Eye of Platinum. The Eye of Platinum does not recognize certification from other districts, so any Artifact Maker looking to open a business here must retake the test. It’s considered a highly valuable list, also publishing areas the Artifact Makers are specialized in and representative props they’ve created.

The Artifact Makers on the list have guaranteed quality and reputations. There’s no fear of them running off with customers’ materials or secretly swapping them with inferior ones. Anytime such events happen, the Eye of Platinum would permanently revoke the Artifact Maker’s practicing qualification. The name "Eye of Platinum" itself serves as a trust guarantee. With a certificate from the Eye of Platinum, one can work directly at official-backed institutions in many Wormhole Points without needing additional certification, providing a very secure living environment for Artifact Makers.

Xu Huo glanced at another list recommended by netizens below.

With a government-backed trusted list, naturally, there’s also an unofficial one. The Artifact Makers on these lists typically don’t have formal certification. The reasons for lacking a certificate can vary, but they have built a certain reputation with numerous props. They are the go-to for players looking for affordability and quick turnover. Additionally, some are popular for creating "unconventional" props, which are quite sought after.

The unofficial list carries higher risks; it’s fine to buy some props directly, but no need to bring materials for customization.

After roughly reviewing this information, he browsed the recent hot news about the Eye of Platinum.

The story about a weapons heist worth billions a few months back was outdated, scarcely discussed now. What dominated the headlines was the Eye of Platinum’s little princess’s engagement.

The so-called Eye of Platinum’s little princess is none other than the mayor’s daughter, reportedly engaged to a young member of a family from another district, skilled in high-precision machinery making. Not only is he handsome and capable, but he is also set to inherit the family’s mineral wealth, deemed the ideal suitor in the hearts of countless young women.

The engagement banquet, set to be grand, is three months away. The mayor is even commissioning an unprecedented new ship for the occasion, showcasing his satisfaction with the union.

The residents of the Eye of Platinum are equally pleased. The Collection of Information Terminal is filled with well-wishes for the little princess and anticipation for the upcoming engagement banquet. Calling it a nationwide celebration is no exaggeration. Many people are voluntarily preparing festive activities, and it’s been warming up for months in advance. A tangible example is the prevailing love-themed marketing throughout the streets and alleys.

The flower sticker Xu Huo bought came from such a promotion.

Two-Fifths Avenue was bustling, livelier than One-Fifth Avenue. The aroma of food and flowers filled the air, with steaming sample foods and peculiar little trinkets exhibited everywhere. Robots dressed in various themed costumes animated the atmosphere, occasionally performing small shows to attract customers.

Holographic projection costumes were very convenient; both adults and children could purchase one to wear, experiencing the joy of transforming into various fairytale characters without any hindrance, especially groups of kids racing through the streets.

The shoes and accessories worn by the Eye of Platinum’s children had all been modified. Apart from basic positioning and alarm functions, some also had danger defense and cushioning. Whether they stumbled mischievously or accidentally bumped into pedestrians or robots, these personal items could protect the children immediately.

Moreover, whether they serve merchants or are street cameras, all robots and monitoring devices prioritize observing children, making child abduction virtually impossible—a fact that explains the parents’ ease in allowing their children to play freely.

"Ouch!" A small child bumped into Xu Huo’s leg, looked up, and gave him a toothless smile before slapping a red bubble sticker onto his hand and scurrying off.

For the next three minutes, the sticker on Xu Huo’s left hand continuously and spontaneously generated bubbles, attracting numerous children eager to pop them. Soon, he found himself surrounded by a sizeable group of kids, some hugging his legs, others climbing his arms, and the bolder ones jumping directly onto his back.

Having no other choice, he bought candy from a robot and handed it out individually to the children in line before he could get them to disperse.

The children ran off after receiving candy, while a dozen or so robots surrounding him during that time quietly retreated back to their posts.

However, this incident made it obvious to nearby onlookers that he was an easy-going person, and more people started approaching him to make sales pitches.

"Sir, would you like a fortune reading? The Magic Eye Goddess’s predictions are very accurate, with a 99% hit rate!" a person in a mascot costume jumped in front of him.

Xu Huo smiled, "But there’s still a 1% chance it’s wrong. What happens if it’s not accurate?"

"If it’s not accurate..." The mascot costume was genuine; its chubby hand pulled out a handful of sunflower seeds and walnuts from its belly and shoved them into Xu Huo’s hand, "Then I’ll treat you to some snacks!"