MMORPG: Martial Gamer

Chapter 1798 1798: Bowing to the Big Shot

As a game developer, Soaring Dragon Group is the one that sets the rules of the game. They know better than anyone else where the God-grade equipments and divine skills are located in the game. Signing a contract with a competitive team to participate in competitions is inherently unfair to the other teams.

In this situation, Soaring Dragon Game Studios needs to avoid any conflict of interest.

"The big boss Evil Rampage didn't read the contract, did he?" Mary pointed at the contract and said, "This isn't a competition contract; it's an endorsement contract."

"Endorsement contract?"

Upon hearing this, Evil Rampage boss quickly looked down at the contract, and as expected, the signing terms were clearly stated on it.

At this moment, Mary added, "The terms in this contract only pertain to game endorsement; aside from that, all the big bosses are not bound by any constraints."

"This..."

Hearing Mary's explanation, Wang Yu couldn't help but ask, "Isn't this inappropriate? No work, no pay. I feel like there's something off about this contract..."

It's not surprising that Wang Yu felt uneasy; after all, he's always been a sensible person who believes in getting paid for the work done.

The benefits stated in this contract were evidently at the level of a top-tier team.

A competitive team and an endorsement are two entirely different concepts.

A competitive team requires a significant investment of time and energy in training and participating in various competitions. Although it may seem easy to play games every day without having to farm for gear or materials, it is actually exhausting, often more demanding than a regular job.

For a company to spend millions to sign these professional players is, in essence, worth it.

However, endorsements are different. Usually, endorsements involve just filming an advertisement or, at most, posing for a few pictures and saying a few words. Even hiring a top celebrity for such work would cost only a few million; hiring a couple of fresh faces would certainly be more beneficial than using this group of guys from the Quan Zhen Sect.

These old dogs are either ugly or sleazy, and Wang Yu, who is somewhat charming yet still a bit naïve, can't see how spending billions to hire this group for endorsements is of any use.

"Haha!"

Seeing Wang Yu's expression, Mary chuckled and said, "Brother Bull! To be honest, a few billion to get you to endorse isn't actually that much."

"Is that so? Am I really worth that much?" Wang Yu asked incredulously.

He considered himself just a martial artist, not a young model or fresh-faced celebrity, so how could he be worth that much?

"Of course you are."

Without needing Mary to elaborate, Fearless chimed in, "Have you forgotten that back when you just started playing, someone offered a billion to sign you, and you turned it down? At that time, you were already worth a billion, let alone now."

Fearless truly has a clear understanding of things. Back then, Wang Yu had an implicit value of one billion without showing any signs. Now that he is a core player of a professional league championship team, a few billion is really not too much.

"I know", Wang Yu said. "But this is just an endorsement."

"Hmph!" Fearless snorted, "Do you think the Mary family would make a losing deal? They are targeting you as a potential world champion, understand?"

"Haha!" Upon hearing Fearless's words, Mary laughed heartily, saying, "Fearless always speaks so straightforwardly."

Fearless was right; Soaring Dragon Group signed Wang Yu precisely because they recognized his strength.

In the gaming industry, promotional expenses typically account for one-tenth of a game's profits. This means that if Soaring Dragon Game Studios earns a billion, the promotional department must allocate a hundred million for advertising.

Years ago, Soaring Dragon had a very popular mobile game that generated an annual profit of three hundred billion, leading to promotional expenses of thirty billion, to the point where they would hire a star for every new game hero.

As for <<Rebirth>>, which is currently the most groundbreaking title for Soaring Dragon, its annual profits exceed one trillion, and its promotional costs can be imagined.

However, since <<Rebirth>> is a traditional online game, the effect of hiring celebrities for endorsements is relatively small compared to hiring skilled gamers.

Mary, having entered the game and mingled with the Quan Zhen Sect from the start, is undoubtedly well aware of Wang Yu's strength. It makes sense for her to place her bets on him in advance.

After all, a few billion is trivial compared to Soaring Dragon Group's promotional budget of hundreds of billions. Securing Wang Yu, a potential world champion, as a spokesperson is indeed a profitable move for them.

If Wang Yu were to actually win the world championship, that few billion would be nothing compared to what Soaring Dragon Game Studios could offer afterward.

Fearless, being so astute, certainly wouldn't be fooled by Mary's little schemes.

"Heh heh."

Facing Mary's awkwardness, Fearless smiled again and said, "We old folks in the Quan Zhen Sect know our own strength well, but you probably know better than me what kind of abilities Old Bull has. Even if Old Bull drags us down from winning the world championship, we should at least make it into the top four, right? This way, you're saving a lot of money, isn't that a bit unfair?"

"I wouldn't dare!" Mary replied with a grin. "This contract is merely a signing contract. If you all can win the world championship, I guarantee your bonuses will be at least an extra digit compared to the numbers on the contract."

"Hiss..."

As soon as Mary said this, everyone from the Quan Zhen Sect gasped.

Indeed, as a child from a wealthy family, her words carried weight; with just a few exchanges, billions were on the table.

...

Although the Quan Zhen Sect isn't lacking in second-generation heirs, most of them aren't particularly wealthy. On a daily basis, they have little concept of a few billion; it could just be a casual expression. But when a real contract worth several billion is laid out in front of them, the feeling is entirely different.

This is solid cash, real hard currency, not the in-game currency...

With this money, as long as everyone avoids self-destructive behaviors involving gambling or drugs, they could comfortably live out the rest of their lives.

Young Frost Blade earned a few billion based solely on his own strength, which would give him some backbone in front of his future father-in-law.

Even the notoriously wealthy demon boss couldn't help but feel a bit tempted.

"Uh, should I be signed too?" Evil Rampage boss asked. "Actually, I also count as one of the players from the Uhe League."

"Of course, that's fine." Mary replied casually. "If Evil Rampage boss wants to join, I'll offer you the same treatment as Brother Bull."

"Little Mary is straightforward", Evil Rampage boss smiled. "Don't worry, the Quan Zhen Sect will definitely sign, and even if they hesitate, I'll force them."

Indeed, in this world, the only thing that truly transcends all is money. In front of cash, even the mightiest of bosses must bow their heads.

"Then as for our team's equipment and resources, will someone reimburse us?" At this moment, Fearless didn't forget to come over and take advantage of the situation.

"Absolutely", Evil Rampage boss shamelessly replied. "If you need materials, just get them from me. Little Mary wouldn't let me suffer a loss, right?"

"Of course not", Mary smiled.