NIKKE: Max Bonded but System Gone

Green gently stroked his chin, pushing the thoughts in his mind aside.

Though his ambitions were grand, the current Outpost Base was like a small boat floating on the sea, unable to escape the vast ocean that was the Ark.

So, the first priority was to make money.

Green thought for a moment before asking, "Rapi, you should know that as a commander, I can't work and earn money like an ordinary person."

Rapi nodded in understanding while Green continued.

"Commanders don't have a basic salary. If you want to earn money, you have to execute missions. Whether it's searching for supplies or exploring lost areas, even the simplest tasks are life-threatening, with casualty rates reaching up to 60%. So, is there any way for me to earn money while sitting in my office?"

After thinking for a while, Rapi replied, "Commander, considering your popularity among the Nikkes, I think you could try crowdfunding."

"Crowdfunding?"

"Yes. You can have the Nikkes donate funds, then order merchandise from the factory and give it to the Nikkes who contributed. I believe, with your popularity, you could raise at least several million credits."

"Rapi, you're a genius!"

Green slapped his leg. Why hadn't he thought of that before? Let's do this! Yeah, with his popularity, he can earn money like a streamer or something. He didn't feel bad about it. After all, it was also for his upcoming pelvis training.

He immediately opened his commander account and started an anonymous livestream directed at the Nikkes.

"Let's name it like this."

[Outpost Base is Bankrupt, Owes 350 Million, Seeking Crowdfunding Suggestions!]

As soon as Green finished typing the title, the Nikkes' chat group erupted with activity.

——Commander's Fan Club——

Privaty: "I just received a message that the Commander seems to be livestreaming?"

Privaty: "What happened to the Outpost Base?"

Privaty: "If the management is bad, I think we should transfer the Commander to our Triangle Squad, at least the welfare is better there?"

Anis: "What? As soon as the livestream starts, you want to steal my man?"

Anis: "Clearly, you're from the Central Government, but you come to the Commander's office every other day. It's like you're about to write 'thirsty' on your face!"

Neon: "Exactly! The boss has to spend all his time dealing with you troublesome women. Have you ever considered how he feels?"

Privaty: "Hmph, I'm just concerned about the Commander."

Privaty: "Besides, I have credentials. As the Commander's training instructor, is there a problem with me being at the Outpost Base?"

Privaty: "The Commander is a very magnanimous person, but you all, one by one, are so competitive. Could it be that you can't compete with others and just want to keep him to yourselves?"

Anis: "The Commander is my boyfriend! This afternoon, we... hehe, never mind, anyway, I'll win in the end!"

Don't bother me (Yulha): "The one shouting about winning, will only end up losing terribly."

Anis: "Hey, how come you're in this group chat too?"

Yulha: "Oh, it's Amy who added me, but as soon as I joined, I regretted it. How could there be such a third-rate group chat in this world?"

Bestie: "Yulha, weren't you staring at the Commander's abs picture for a long time the last time?"

Yulha: "....."

[Yulha has left the group chat]

Bestie: "Why… why did she leave?"

Rapunzel: "I just realized something. This livestream is only for Nikkes."

Rapunzel: "Could this mean something?"

Rapunzel: "I understand now. The Commander must be choosing someone from the viewers to take to his bedroom... for a night of madness?"

Really Not A Dog (Polly): "(Little dog is shocked!)"

Polly: "I smell something sinister!"

Polly: "This is an illegal livestream! ACPU squad, immediately come shut down this illegal stream!"

Rapi: "Officer Polly, don't listen to what the others are saying. This is a perfectly normal livestream, it's about crowdfunding."

Anis: "Oh, so it's about crowdfunding. But what exactly are we crowdfunding for?"

Game Field Master (Exia): "Oh... is the rookie trying to crowdfund?"

Exia: "If possible, I want to crowdfund for a fan audio recording."

Soline: "Fan audio recording, what's that? O.o"

Exia: "Hehe, it's something exciting."

Exia: "The rookie's voice is very magnetic, right? If I could listen to his audio while sleeping, it would be pure bliss."

Novel: "Hey, don't be a bad influence on the kids."

Soline: "I want to hear more, keep talking!"

Neon: "Master must think our squad is too poor, so he wants to help us raise money and improve the environment!"

Neon: "Master, if there's ever a chance, I will definitely repay you!"

Meanwhile, in the livestream.

Green smiled at the comments and nodded. "It looks like the response is good so far." He turned to his computer screen and continued, "I'll just leave the rest to Nikkes. You all know how valuable your support is, and I promise to make the best use of the funds."

The crowd seemed to grow more excited, with numerous Nikkes eagerly discussing how they would contribute.

Green leaned back in his chair, feeling a bit more confident. This crowdfunding could indeed be a way to secure the future of the Outpost Base and start strengthening his position.

"Let's make this happen," he thought to himself.

Green cleared his throat, adjusted the collar of his uniform, and spoke to the Nikkes who were gradually joining the livestream, "Good afternoon, everyone. I am Commander Green of the Counters Squad. I'm sure many of you have heard of me to some extent, but that's not the focus today."

I want to say this: The Outpost Base's financial situation has been a bit difficult recently. To sustain the base's development and raise funds, I've had to launch a crowdfunding campaign targeted at the Nikkes.

Right now, I plan to crowdfund the production of my own doll. If anyone has any other ideas, feel free to write them in the voting section. Also, this is an anonymous livestream, so please feel free to speak your mind. I will do my best to satisfy everyone's requests."

Green opened the backend of the live stream and added the word [Doll] to the crowdfunding items.

Commander's Girlfriend (Rupee): "Really? You'll satisfy everything?"

Rupee: "Then I want to crowdfund this~"

Immediately, Green saw a new item added to the crowdfunding list.

[The highest donor gets to become the Commander's girlfriend]

Green picked up his coffee, smiling as he spoke, "Rupee, this is a serious crowdfunding event. Every Nikke who donates will receive a product. If you do this, everyone will be upset."

I'm the Commander's Girlfriend (Anis): "Exactly! Just because you have money, does that mean you can do whatever you want?"

Anis: "I think a doll is better!"

Me Too (Neon): "Agreed~?"

Anonymous User 024 (Rapi): "Agree."