We Agreed to Create Casual Games, What the Hell is this World War Nonsense?
Ch. 21 - Hall of Fame – Father of Blitzkrieg!

The introduction of the medals and its historical narrative left both Yu Feng and his entire audience utterly stunned. This transcended a simple game achievement—it felt like documented evidence that the “Normandy Landing” had truly occurred in some alternate reality.

Despite knowing this was merely virtual recognition, the medal possessed an almost magnetic allure that compelled Yu Feng toward its acquisition. The chat exploded with reactions to the medal's scope.

[Holy shit? Holy shit? HOLY SHIT?!]

[420,000 deaths? That's insane! I wouldn't even dare write numbers that high in a novel!]

[Fun fact: my entire hometown only has 310,000 people.]

[6666, that death count is absolutely brutal.]

[Compared to this, “Wasteland Future: 2100” is baby mode. Real chads are out here with rifles and artillery while Wasteland players are still collecting scrap to build flashlights. World War II completely destroys it!]

[LMAO don't say that, seriously don't... I just came from there and people are still fighting over two engine parts. So cringe.]

[Let's go! Let's go! Host, check out the rest!]

[This game looks sick, definitely trying it!]

[Host, hurry up and check the Hall of Fame!]

Yu Feng gradually emerged from his stupor. "Brothers, hold on a moment. I'll examine the Hall of Fame shortly, but let me first investigate what the other two unlockable medals require. Maybe I can actually achieve them." 

His attention shifted to the remaining medal requirements.

【Stalingrad Medal】

【This was the decisive turning point in World War II history, called the bloodiest battle of World War II and modern times. The unprecedented brutal street fighting earned it the nickname “World War II Meat Grinder.”】

【Before the war, Stalingrad had a civilian population of about 800,000. After the war, only about 7,000 remained.】

【The brutality of this battle was unparalleled in modern warfare. During the battle, the Soviet Federation averaged over 8,000 casualties daily, with soldiers having an average survival time of less than 24 hours and officers surviving less than three days on average.】

【The Empire and Soviet Federation deployed approximately 4.5 million troops total in the “Battle of Stalingrad.”】

【Combined casualties from both sides totaled approximately 2.7 million—Empire and vassal states suffered about 1.5 million total casualties, while the Soviet Federation suffered about 1.2 million total casualties.】

【Its brutal intensity and casualty numbers rank in the top three of World War II battles.】

【Note: This is a Nation War Instance, opening during major holidays.】

【Note: In the “Stalingrad Defense Battle,” lead a 50-man assault team, use ruins terrain to engage in deadly street fighting with Empire forces, delay the Empire army's advance, survive over 10 days.】

【Completion condition: 0/10 (days)】

【Note: Ura! For Stalin! For the Motherland!】

【This medal is one of three essential medals for players to enter the Hall of Fame.】

Hiss——!!!

Yu Feng inhaled sharply. The scope just kept escalating beyond belief! A city of 800,000 reduced to barely 7,000 survivors. Combined deployment of 4.5 million troops with 2.7 million casualties. What was the battle's ultimate outcome? Did the Empire or Soviet Federation emerge victorious?

A Nation War Instance available only during holidays? When would that launch? New Year's remained months away!

The medal's description was masterfully crafted to generate anticipation—revealing the staggering background and casualties while withholding the crucial outcome. Like the Normandy Landing Medal, it identified a turning point between the Empire and Allied Federation forces without revealing the specific victor. Yu Feng was now completely hooked—the sheer impact of these historical backgrounds demanded continued exploration.

The chat required no monitoring; every viewer sat transfixed. As downloads approached availability, his audience was already demanding immediate access to the battlefield. Yu Feng's attention moved to the final Hall of Fame prerequisite medal.

【Moscow Defense Medal】

Both Yu Feng and his viewers felt a spark of recognition—wasn't this the Moscow featured in the game's opening cinematic? The haunting images returned: countless Soviet soldiers charging Empire forces with their gasoline-soaked bodies blazing, an entire city transformed into an inferno of war.

Considering the described brutality of both “Normandy Landing” and the “Battle of Stalingrad,” Moscow's inclusion as a Hall of Fame requirement made perfect sense. Its violence likely matched or exceeded the other campaigns. As Yu Feng read further, his suspicions were confirmed.

【Moscow Defense Medal】

【This was a war concerning the Soviet Federation's survival, and also the Empire's first setback. The blitzkrieg that once created the miracle of destroying a nation in four hours did not achieve its intended effect when faced with the Soviet Federation's vast territory.】

【The war lasted a total of 7 months. The Soviet Federation relied on extreme cold to resist the Empire army, mobilizing large numbers of civilians to construct two defensive lines, totaling approximately 580 kilometers to resist Empire forces.】

【Both sides deployed a total of approximately 2.25 million troops.】

【Post-war statistics showed both sides suffered approximately 1.5 million casualties—Empire casualties of about 500,000, and Soviet Federation casualties of about 1 million.】

【This was the Empire's first setback, breaking the myth of blitzkrieg invincibility.】

【Note: This is a Nation War Instance, opening during major holidays.】

【Note: In the Moscow Defense Battle, lead a squad in guerrilla warfare, persist for 15 days, and lead the squad to break through Empire armored forces' encirclement.】

【Completion condition: 0/15 (days)】

【Note: We must stop the Empire army. We have no retreat! Because behind us... is our Moscow.】

【This medal is one of three essential medals for players to enter the Hall of Fame.】

This description provided more concrete information than the others—revealing the Empire's first defeat and the legendary blitzkrieg tactics capable of destroying nations within four hours. Even an Empire this formidable wasn't invincible.

Yet this revelation only intensified player curiosity exponentially. While the war's outcome was known, the specific details of the Empire's setback, the mechanics of blitzkrieg warfare, and the Soviet Federation's successful resistance strategies remained tantalizingly obscure. What tactical innovations could annihilate entire nations in four hours? How exactly had the Soviet Federation countered such devastating effectiveness? Despite the burning questions from both streamers and viewers, answers remained locked away—the content simply wasn't available yet.

Yu Feng calmed his anxious viewers and quickly accessed the Hall of Fame. With the game showing 【376/500】and rapidly approaching capacity, time was running out. The Hall of Fame presented a gallery of portraits, all grayed out and locked like the medal collection. Yu Feng selected one at random, causing it to expand into a detailed profile.

【Heinz Wilhelm Guderian (Locked)】

【Title: Father of Blitzkrieg, Imperial Eagle, Father of Imperial Armored Forces】

【Military Rank: General】

【Biography: He was one of the Empire's three greatest generals, founder of modern blitzkrieg, who once swept across Europe with blitzkrieg, creating an invincible myth, but suffered defeat at the Soviet Federation capital, later dismissed due to disagreements with the Führer.】

【Famous Quote: "Drop your weapons and get off the road, I don't have time to take prisoners!"】

【Exclusive Storyline: Locked】

【Exclusive Biography: Locked】

【Note: Participate in immersive storylines to unlock famous figures from World War II. After unlocking, there will be separate storylines and biographical CGs. Perhaps you'll become an adjutant to the Father of Blitzkrieg Guderian, learning ultimate blitzkrieg tactics, and of course... you'll also have opportunities to get close to other Empire high-ranking officials.】