Kellan blinked. “I… I wanted the 4K cinematics without the 100-gig download?”
But Kellan was already moving his mouse. He navigated to the installer window, unchecked the “Apply Crack” box (too risky), checked the “Verify BIN Files” box, and clicked ‘Next.’
Celebrimbor nodded. “The repack is repaired. The Ring is whole. You may now play… the Definitive Edition.”
The installer was… unusual. Instead of the usual grey windows prompt, a single red eye blinked at him from the center of the screen. A deep, gravelly voice came through his headphones—not the Windows chime, but something far older.
“Thank you for playing. Please consider buying the game if you enjoyed it. – FitGirl”
Celebrimbor sighed. “There is only one way. You must go through the Setup Process. Not the silent install. The full CRC check.”
But finally, the progress bar hit 100%. He stared at the folder.
The computer whirred. The fan spun up like a Nazgûl screech. Then, the screen flickered, and the room went dark.