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SPINOFF P3/3 – Who I always want by my side

Par : mimosab

[NOTE from Mimosab] The very last one!!!
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Seasoned Crab began climbing Vasly Mountain early in the evening.

The night was as dark as ever and he relied on the faint moonlight and the touch of his hands for orientation.

‘I have to take the steep and cumbersome paths where people don’t usually go.’

The bandits typically guarded the paths used often by players and citizens.

He estimated that there would be almost no guards near the cliffs or the rocks.

‘Think realistically. The bandits use their brains too. But there has to be a way.’

Seasoned Crab laid down flat on the grass in wide fields and crawled slowly.

In the darkness he could not see the enemy clearly and in turn, it was less likely for himself to be discovered.

‘Take it slow. I have all the time in the world. Even if the sun comes up, I just have to hide somewhere unnoticeable.’

He moved through the night and reached where he could see their hideout.

His heart pounded as he could be discovered at any moment, but he managed to arrive safely. At the hideout, he could see the bandits roasting a boar by the fire without a care in the world.

‘It’s them. Nice, they’re  drinking too.’

The bandits were partying with the supplies and loot they scavenged from the soldiers.

The leader Katan was drinking out of a barrel and there were no obstacles in the way for Seasoned Crab who was hiding up a tree.

He pulled out his bow and loaded a poison arrow.

‘Should I do it now? I’m not sure about this… Let’s just wait.’

If he had possessed the archery skill, it would have been a perfect opportunity but he decided to observe for a while instead. Truthfully, he wasn’t feeling confident enough for the kill.

While he was watching, the bandits continued to drink and one by one they began to fall asleep. The sun would rise in the morning, but he waited patiently.

‘It doesn’t matter if it gets bright. In combat, I can’t face them head on. They need to become properly wasted for me to get my chance.’

Time passed and some of the bandits headed inside one of the tents to sleep.

‘The leader will also head to his own tent. If that’s the case, it’s probably the biggest tent.’

Seasoned Crab carefully changed locations.

He was so tense that sweat ran down his back, but judging from what he saw, the bandits were not on high alert.

‘The opportunity is there. This is a war that I will lead and win rather than following the army.’

He made a bold entrance through one of the open windows.

It was a bandit’s room, with a wide bed, empty barrels and a handful of treasures scattered around! The treasures had to be worth at least several dozen gold each, but he scanned his surroundings with a keen eye.

‘The best place for an ambush… It has to be at an angle where I can’t be seen easily and can get to the bed in an instant.’

There were barrels stacked high just a bit further away but he decided to hide behind a pillar nearby.

Small breaths quietly escaped his lungs.

He could hear the muttering of the bandits from afar.

After a long moment, the door opened and a bandit with a threatening face walked into the room.

“Burrp!”

The bandit laid down on the bed.

Throb. Throb.

His heart pounded, but he waited.

In less than 5 seconds, he could hear a loud, dreaded snoring.

Seasoned Crab looked out the window and the sun was peeking over the mountains.

‘I don’t have to wait it out any longer. This is the moment.’

He already had the poison dagger in his hand as he slowly approached the bed.

His cloth-wrapped boots made almost no sound. If the bandit were to react, he was going to strike instantly. The bandit must have had so much to drink that he didn’t even wake up when Seasoned Crab stood right beside him. He aimed the dagger squarely at the throat and stabbed down hard.

 


< Critical Strike!

You stabbed the vital point of an unarmed enemy.

You applied 7x the damage to your base attack power.

You have taken his life.

You succeeded in an assassination! >

< You have gained a level. >

< Reputation has increased by 147. >

< Proficiency in sword technique is enhanced. >


 

***

 

Seasoned Crab assassinated 41 drunken bandits that day alone.

He gained 3 levels.

‘This is so worthwhile.’

Once he returned to Olth, the other players were busy packing their bags for moving.

‘It was the right decision to consider the traits of those bandits rather than a frontal assault.’

Suddenly, he remembered a famous line by the god of war, Weed from the Continent of Magic. Though he never met Weed in person, his words were spread across the communities on the internet.

– There are no monsters that cannot be hunted. Neither is there someone who can’t.

– Once you start clobbering, don’t stop.

– There always were people who talked behind my back, until they got a beating.

Seasoned Crab was certain.

‘This quest. There is a way to clear it.’

He spent all of his money on buying several liquor barrels from Olth along with sleeping herbs. The money Weed would have been crying over was all spent for a greater purpose. He took the barrels mixed with the sleeping herbs on a wagon and abandoned them near the mountains.

‘I’m sure they will take it up themselves.’

It was betting on luck, but it was a trap with a high chance of success.

“Is this liquor?”

“Let’s take this back to the hideout.”

The bandits were excited to take the barrels.

That night, Seasoned Crab visited the hideout again and succeeded in assassinating 60 bandits. He gained 3 more levels and his Novice sword technique increased by 2 levels. On top of that, he acquired stats from combat achievements.

 


< You have earned the title ‘Master of Assassination’.

You have executed the enemy swiftly and with precision.

The bandits did not even get a good look at your shadow.

Agility has increased by 12 points.

The first Critical Strike applies 200% additional damage. >


 

‘Master of assassination… Heh. This makes hunting so much easier.’

The bandits tended to respawn over time.

Seasoned Crab roamed the dungeons and hunting grounds near Olth and exterminated the bandits every two or three days.

His level advanced rapidly and so did his skill in hunting and assassination of bandits.

‘It sure is easy to level up. At this pace, becoming one of the top players in all of Royal Road isn’t just a dream anymore.’

A sense of security was spreading among the players of City Olth because no one was actually suffering from the bandits.

“That’s weird. The bandits settled down… But the security level of the city did not decline that much.”

“There’s no ambush either. I heard those are scary.”

“You’re right. Dozens of bandits hunting players.”

Seasoned Crab’s unseen efforts was turning City Olth into a safer location. What’s more was that he had succeeded in hunting all the bandits at least once.

Blink!

 


< The Bandits Threatening The City Complete.

The bandits of Vasly Mountain could not avoid the silent approach of death.

The dead bandits will never be able to put Olth in danger again. >


 

Quest complete!

It was an emotional moment for Seasoned Crab, but also for the remaining players who could not abandon their homeland as they cheered.

“What. The quest is complete!”

“What happened? Who exterminated them?”

The players were puzzled and the citizens began speaking.

“Do you know about Seasoned Crab? They say you cannot escape his blade.”

“The bandits he went after probably had no idea that they would be killed.”

“Beware of the shadows! Seasoned Crab may be hiding!”

 

***

 

Seasoned Crab departed from the city of Olth.

No players could match his level as he was far beyond them.

‘Hoo. Is there going to be anyone in Versailles who could compete with me?’

He roamed the Central Continent for mercenary requests and hunting grounds.

“No outsiders can enter this place. Go somewhere else.”

“Sorry?”

“You can hunt for a week by paying the 50 gold entrance fee.”

“That’s too much.”

“Then beat it.”

It was common to see the guild hog the good dungeons and exploit other players.

Seasoned Crab sometimes paid the fee, but usually he travelled far from the city to hunt.

They weren’t efficient hunting grounds, so he encountered monsters less frequently, which lowered his rate for levelling up.

‘This is a cheap, dirty world.’

A guild tried to recruit Seasoned Crab.

“I heard you left Olth? Hehehe. Join our guild. We will provide you with the hunting grounds and equipment.”

“I don’t have a lot of money.”

“Forget about money. We will provide everything once you join. Of course, if a war breaks out you must fight with us.”

Seasoned Crab turned down all the invitations and acted alone.

He did register into a guild for a few days only to quit after realizing the internal affairs.

In conflicts against other guilds he would fight proudly, but there were many incidents where he had to maintain dungeons or hunting grounds and take entrance fees.

Sometimes they ambushed players that passed by and took their possessions.

Seasoned Crab cut all ties with other players.

“I will kill all villains.”

Only a single dagger will seek justice.

Regardless of player or monster, if he assessed them as a villain, he took care of them silently.

– The death bringing shadow, Seasoned Crab.

– Death that cannot be avoided, Seasoned Crab.

– Murderer of the shadows, Seasoned Crab.

– Soul destroyer, Seasoned Crab.

– Merciless slaughterer, Seasoned Crab.

Countless infamous titles were stuck to his name.

A long time passed.

Seasoned Crab arrived at the Fountain in Morata where he had a scheduled meet up.

“Crab-nim! Come quick.”

“Did you eat?”

“It’s Rice Thief-nim!”

“Where are we going to hunt today, Weed-nim?”

Seasoned Crab smiled brightly wearing the Robe of the Assassin.

Weed was busily making a sculpture.

The trustworthy Pale stood beside him with his bow.

The kind Irene looked good in her long white dress.

Mage Romuna stood impressively, staff in hand.

Surka with her mad fists but soft heart.

The passionate and beautiful Hwaryeong.

The complaining instrumentalist Bellot.

Where he arrived he found the comrades he wished to be at his side forever.

 

< Spinoff Complete >

 


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SPINOFF P2/3 – Who I always want by my side

Par : mimosab

[NOTE from Mimosab] Thanks to Armada, Mr Anderson007, Ray & Michael for the proofreading!
And thanks to everyone, especially Matthew for the funding!


NEXT : nothing decided yet, want to join? Send me a PM to help!
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• we could finish the “Dawn Traveler” translation from the same author (35 of 146 chapters already translated). Dedicated website obviously.
• any other suggestion (eg. an big PDF with the LMS story and illustrations)
 


The leader went by the name of Katan, a former mercenary.

It was well known that mercenaries were at least level 130.

 


< The city is threatened by bandits!

The bandits of the Vasly Mountain are planning on receiving a huge payout.

Unless they are exterminated, danger will lurk outside the gates of City Olth.

Defeat all bandits!

 Difficulty: D

Reward: Treasures stashed by the bandits.

Quest Restriction: City Quest.>


 

A quest appeared for all the players in the city.

“Wow, how can you clear them out?”

“This makes no sense. Seriously…”

“Is this land cursed? In a few months maybe, but this is impossible right now.”

“This would not be doable even for entire kingdoms, much less our small city.”

The players complained.

It was difficult to say when one would encounter those bandits near the mountains.

Even the top players in the city including Seasoned Crab could not hunt them down.

“Do I have to leave Olth?”

“I think the capital city of the Aidern Kingdom is a good choice. Maybe we should all group up and head over there!”

“What about the remaining players?’

“Well, they’re on their own.”

Many players were seen conversing at pubs and fountains about plans to leave the city.

The incident became so well known to the public that it was referred to on the news as the Tragedy of City Olth.

However, the Idern Kingdom recruited soldiers and organized an army.

It was an elite force of 2000 soldiers led by Knight Batemir.

“Citizens of Olth, hear me! Our forces will exterminate the bandits, so do not worry!”

The players were allowed to freely join the army for battle and earn some contribution points.

“That sounds fun.”

“Darn… That’s a turnaround. No tragedy could taste this sweet.”

“What happens if you accumulate enough contribution points?”

“I don’t know. But it can’t be anything bad. No other regions have had this kind of quest, yet!”

“The kingdom does something after all.”

The players accepted the quest with excitement and so did Seasoned Crab.

The experience of doing a quest alongside royal soldiers was rare.

Two days later, the army marched and over 1800 players from Olth joined the task.

Almost anyone over level 25 had joined.

“March to the home of the bandits!”

Knight Batemir opened the gates and led the soldiers to the region occupied by the bandits.

“Are we fighting today?”

“Yeah. It’s apparently two to three hours away.”

The players followed with a light heart.

‘It can’t be what I think it is…’ 

Seasoned Crab became a little anxious once they started to ascend through the mountains.

The force was composed of around 2000 soldiers and 2000 players; about 4,000 in total.

It was four times the number of bandits, but he was worried about the steep terrain with lots of trees and boulders.

‘This spot looks like a classic example of an ambush. It will be dangerous if they attack us now.’

Seasoned Crab only thought this but did not speak up.

‘Someone else other than me will come up and say it.’

No one could ensure someone else’s safety, but they all had trust in the army.

It was when they got to the midpoint of the mountain.

Psh-sh-sh!

From the left, sounds of arrows could be heard.

‘Damn. It really is an ambush.’

Seasoned Crab instinctively lowered his body.

No arrows reached that far back, but those soldiers and players standing closer were hit.

“Agh!”

“Arrows.”

“What. What’s going on?”

Seasoned Crab watched a considerable number of players die and disappear in grey light.

“It’s an ambush. Defend!”

Knight Batemir shouted.

The soldiers even in the midst of panic lifted their shields high, but the players did not.

They jumped to hide and ran to the back only to be shot down.

“Take cover!”

They finally recovered their senses and hid behind rocks, but about half the players had died.

“My health points…”

“You’ve been poisoned. Who has a cure!”

“We need a cure, hurry!”

The players hit by the arrows died out quickly.

The warrior class players held on with their armor but soon died as well.

Poisoned arrows!

The players refrained from hunting poisonous monsters.

Such monsters were tricky to hunt no matter how low their level and they did not offer worthwhile items as drops. Therefore, no one would have carried any antidotes and there were only a handful of priests.

The players in hiding watched the army get annihilated from afar.

Poison arrows continued raining down and huge boulders rolled down from top of the mountain.

The army had formed a tight formation against the arrows. This proved disastrous as they were flattened by the boulders, sustaining heavy losses.

“Hahahaha. The ragtags of Idern set out to catch me, Katan?!”

The leader of the bandits, Katan!

He stood on the advantageous terrain and shouted, boosting the morale of the bandits.

Batemir, who witnessed this scene, stood up.

“For the honor of Idern!”

His choice was to charge recklessly!

With him in the center, about 30 elite soldiers climbed towards Katan.

“Fire!”

The arrows cut through the air towards the easy prey.

The soldiers turned into hedgehogs as they fell to the ground.

“Ugh, damn it all!”

Batemir, too, did not close even half the distance before losing his life.

Seasoned Crab stared onwards, jaw-dropped.

“…”

How reckless of a battle this turned out to be.

With their leader dead, the army was routed and completely wiped out. Next would be the players who were still hiding.

 

***

 

The extermination force failed and the players of City Olth decided to transfer locations.

“This place is cursed after all.”

“We are done for. Let’s go to another great city of the Idern Kingdom.”

“I heard the Haven Kingdom is good as well. Maybe the Britten Alliance too.”

“Anywhere is better than here.”

The players left the gates, never to return.

The failure of the extermination force was broadcasted in the news and no players started in Olth anymore.

“What? When did this happen?”

The players who made a mistake in starting out at City Olth were regretful about their decisions. When Seasoned Crab revived and logged in again, the atmosphere was dead.

He heard the players who were in the army talking among themselves.

“I lost my shield. I’m done for.”

“I heard a ranger by the name Elec lost his bow. Seriously though. Do the losses have to be this big when you die in game?”

“I heard it is because we died to bandits.”

Seasoned Crab also checked his equipment and his longsword was gone.

The sharp longsword on which he had spent half of his money!

The sword he treated most affectionately and used at the hunting ground was long gone.

‘This is the worst. The city is in a bad shape…’

But for Seasoned Crab, he had other weapons.

Many items dropped as the soldiers died from the arrows.

The bandits were shooting arrows from afar and did not approach. After a short period of time, anyone could pick up these items.

‘I’m gonna die anyway.’

Seasoned Crab did not wait for his turn to be killed by the bandits as he tumbled over the ground and got closer to the soldiers. The soldiers did not attack him since he was part of the force. That was one of the best of his decisions in his life.

He picked up whatever item he could reach and he scavenged several suits of leather armor, three common iron swords, a bow and a dagger.

The iron swords are ordinary, being worth around 4 gold. Then he turned to the last item.

“Identify!”

Tatan’s Dagger: Durability 35/35. Attack 5-39.

The dagger is coated in a paralyzing poison.

Paralysis and pain will be applied 3 seconds after receiving a cut.

The tip and blade are very sharp and painful.

Poison dagger!

‘I bet I can get at least 15 gold for selling this item at the shop.’

He did suffer a few losses but he thought he could recoup some of them.

Seasoned Crab was also on the brink of leaving City Olth after looking around.

‘I wonder, was this quest really possible?’

He was suddenly intrigued.

The extermination force was wiped out, which was ultimately a failure.

‘What if someone was eager enough and suggested using scouts to discover the bandit ambush beforehand?’

With the level of gear on the knight and soldiers and the difference in overall numbers, a battle in melee against the exposed bandit group would have led to an entirely different scenario.

They had lost because they were caught unprepared. But there could have been a very good chance for another outcome.

‘I only followed absentmindedly and waited for this battle to unfold. While no battle is won before it is over, I believed that we would win for certain.’

Looking back, he had too many regrets.

‘Is there no chance to make it up?’ 

Seasoned Crab pondered deeply for a long time.

Then he conducted two days of experiments.

The region where the bandits had settled was near the city of Olth and those regions were mapped out by the adventurers and shared on the internet.

‘The bandits are spread out over a large area. There are plenty of forests and large boulders that can provide good cover. Even if they are on patrol, it would be hard for them to prevent infiltration.’

Due to the terrain it was very difficult for an attacking army to fight against the bandits. But on the other hand, a small detachment could easily infiltrate their encampment and launch a decapitation strike..

‘The quest is still ongoing. Plus I have a poison dagger.’

Seasoned Crab, though it was reckless, planned to infiltrate and take care of the bandit group all by himself.

‘If it goes south, I’ll just run. This is a better option than following the extermination force blindly.’

 

***

 

He purchased a few pieces of equipment from Olth.

The players and merchants sold what they had left so they could travel only with light gear.

He purchased black cloth and leather.

‘This is crude, but it’s better than nothing.’

He first wrapped his shoes in cloth and tried walking.

‘Good. It creates almost no sound.’

He sewed with his own hands and crafted a cloak with patterns of leaves as camouflage.

‘Alright. Let’s do it.’

 

< To be continued… >

 


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SPINOFF P1/3 – Who I always want by my side

Par : mimosab

[NOTE from Mimosab] As promised, even if it’s a bit later than expected… the official spinoff (split in 3 parts).
Thanks to Armada, Mr Anderson007, Ray & Michael for the proofreading!

NEXT STEPS (nothing decided yet, want to join? Send me a PM to help!)):
• improve past translations (VOL 1 to 22) with a translator and VOL 23 to 48 with the proofreading team.
• we could finish the “Dawn Traveler” translation from the same author (35 of 146 chapters already translated). Dedicated website obviously.
• any other suggestion (eg. an big PDF with the LMS story and illustrations)
 


 

Choose the name of your character.

“Seasoned Crab.”

The player who would later become the greatest of all the assassins chose his nickname and logged into Royal Road.

It was the morning of the day when Royal Road first began service.

“Ah…”

Seasoned Crab was mesmerized.

The heavens were dressed in a deeply blue sky adorned with white clouds.

The warm sunlight shot through glistening drops of water shooting up from the fountain, refracting the light into a beautiful rainbow.

Seasoned Crab tried various games before but he never thought he could experience such beauty. It was truly a new world.

“Let’s see.”

All he had in his inventory were 10 bushels of wheat, some bread and a flask of water.

“I guess I can fill up my drinking water from the fountain.

Life was fun because there was hope.

Seasoned Crab marched livelily.

 

***

 

“You want to learn the sword? Hah. You’re a puny brat…”

“What do you need to think about when you have a weapon in hand? About how not to die.”

“When you feel that your opponent is too strong, your instincts are usually right. Just run.”

Seasoned Crab wanted to learn how to use a sword, but no one in the city taught it.

Even retired mercenaries and senior soldiers did not care to spend their time on a level 1 player with 0 reputation.

“Wow, the difficulty of this game is unreal.”

“This is too much. I can’t do anything.”

The other players who started Royal Road were panicking.

This world was hostile and did not offer any benefits to the players.

There were players who quickly found a job in restaurants or trading posts, but for Seasoned Crab, those jobs were completely uninteresting.

‘I want to get a job in the warrior job class.’

The warrior he dreamt of being was the one who charged with a two handed sword against an enormous monster, leaping in the blink of an eye and smashing down on the head of the monster; a spirited warrior.

No tips were available since Royal Road had just opened and so the players had to sell materials diligently. Meanwhile, Seasoned Crab found a sewer entrance in an abandoned back alley.

The tunnel of dirty water was connected to the underground network of the city.

‘Could this be…?’

Squeak!

Rats and insects crawled.

 

Blink!

 


< Dungeon. You are the first to discover the Dreary Insect Nest.

Benefit: Reputation increased by 50.

Experience gain and item drop rate are doubled for a week.

The first hunt will award the best item out of the drops of the particular monster.>


 

The discovery of the Insect Nest Dungeon!

He was the first. 50 Reputation wasn’t much, but the fact that he was passing other players made him happy.

“Hehehehe.”

Seasoned Crab grinned grotesquely and entered the nest.

When he came out the next morning, he had loads of insect carapace and rat tails and had advanced to level 4.

“Are you looking for this?”

“Oh, I was searching for Tultan’s Carapace as materials for my medicine. I will pay 6 Copper per carapace.”

Since there were no other suppliers, Seasoned Crab was able to sell the materials at a high price.

“Hey. Where did you get these?”

“Did you hunt them?”

The players who watched him strolled towards him and Seasoned Crab gladly shared his knowledge with them.

“I hunted in the sewers.”

 

***

 

Seasoned Crab leveled up constantly during the 4 weeks he had to stay in the city.

Level 14.

Royal Road had been viral since its inception and its news filled every channel in the news.

– The method of advancing into a Knight at Kallamore has been revealed…

– Working at the stable leads to acquiring horse riding skills. It is a good skill for job classes in the warrior and knight field…

– Castle Aren of the Haven Kingdom! Bard Ray has exceeded level 30.

“Level 20.”

The hunting grounds within the city were also exposed to the public via the broadcasting channels and the internet.

The sewers, abandoned houses, back alleys.

The hunting efficiency was poor compared to the hunting grounds outside the gates and a week into the game, the number of competitors grown.

Seasoned Crab managed to reach level 14 while Bard Ray exceeded level 30.

“Maybe I should have started out in one of the great cities.”

Seasoned Crab calmed his thoughts.

Once he could walk out the gates, the real world was waiting for him.

There was also the update that the dungeons within the city will disappear with increasing security and hygiene.

The vast continent was full of danger, excitement and upgrowth!

“Let’s go!”

“Wahhh. Start!”

“We should go too.”

“People in the back, don’t push. We will go.”

Exactly 4 weeks had gone by.

The players at each city were crowded against the gates and swarmed outside.

“Rabbits!”

“There’s squirrels on this side.”

“A hunting ground. Awesome.”

“The wild fox attacks!”

The gates were chaotic due to the players. Some wielded wooden swords, some wielded broken daggers and others used cooking utensils with low attack power.

There was an ocean of players still inside the city having started Royal Road late.

“So that is how hunting is done.”

“Wow. That looks challenging.”

“I think nets will do a much better job.”

The players couldn’t hold back their curiosity and watched from inside the walls.

Shrrrng.

Seasoned Crab drew his sword.

He advanced into a job class from the Warrior guild and had acquired several skills.

“A sword!”

“Woah. That guy has a sword!”

Seasoned Crab who had just started to show traits of a warrior standed out among the novice players.

“Double Slash, Empowered Slash!”

He hunted a few rabbits and foxes but quickly lost interest.

They ran too fast and too many players disrupted the hunting.

His eyes looked further into the forest.

‘How about taking the dangerous route?’

He was prideful that he was advancing before everyone else.

 

***

 

Two months passed.

Seasoned Crab hunted near the City Olth.

Back when he first walked through the gates, he was overpowered compared to the other players but now, he was ordinary.

– The existence of the Basic Training Arena has been revealed!

It was released on the internet that striking dummies led to an increase in stats.

‘A stat increase… It is permanent once you acquire it. Then it’s essential.’

It was said that combat achievements and quest completions also rewarded stats on occasion. Even so, the permanent stats would lead to a difference in growth, so Seasoned Crab entered the Basic Training area.

‘This is inhumane grinding.’

He wanted to lash out and quit but he held it in, relieved from the dream-like fresh air of Versailles.

‘From now on, I will be spending a lot of time here. This is a one time training to become stronger… I have to hold on.’

Seasoned Crab took only 8 weeks to pass the Basic Training Arena.

He took the least amount of rest he could and the other players called him a tough cookie.

“Excuse me, would you like to hunt with us?”

“Let’s go hunting together. We are level 35 on average. I think you have the skills so we should get acquainted.”

Invitations came from parties comprised of Knights, Priests, Warrior and Mages.

Their impressions were kind and he did want to go to the hunting grounds, but he regretted his decisions.

‘I was out of my mind. Why did I name my character Seasoned Crab… I want to go back.’

Still, he couldn’t resist and participated in the hunt.

“Let’s go. Invite me.”

“Alright, I will do that.”

When he was accepted into the party, they were able to see his name.

“…”

“Mmm.”

Like sophisticated members of society, they did not laugh at him. However, when they got to the actual hunt, the natural turn of events were problematic.

“Crab-nim! Monsters are headed your way.”

“Seasoned Crab-nim. You fight well.”

“Wow. Crab-nim, your sword technique is top notch. Your skills are powerful too. You even have great stats.”

“…”

Just calling out his name was comedic.

Seasoned Crab hunted for a long time, but hunting alone starting the next day was much more comfortable.

Because he passed the Basic Training Arena, Seasoned Crab’s growth speed was very rapid. Due to his combat prowess, many players wanted to invite him to their parties, meaning he was never left alone. 

 

***

 

Seasoned Crab didn’t rest until level 70.

He slept when he was tired and logged into Royal Road for hunting and quests while he was awake. When other players were at a stalemate with their levels, he was able to grow quickly thanks to his stats and senses.

‘This is fun. My body moves exactly as I imagine.’

Fighting, winning and collecting the loot awarded him with a sense of accomplishment.

The land cleared by humans was limited to cities and the nearby regions in Royal Road.

When one reached level 50, they could travel to other cities and regions, but that was only on the known roads. Unless it was an adjacent city with proper security with lots of citizens going back and forth, travelling was quite dangerous.

In fact, live-streaming adventurers set out to create maps in search of undiscovered cities, met monsters on the way and died often.

“Our children disappeared. Their tracks end at the mountains around the neighborhood. Dear warrior, could you please help me look for them?”

“I hear scary sounds at night. I think ghosts are roaming the plains. Only blessed weapons can defeat them.”

Seasoned Crab became more popular as he completed quests near City Olth.

“I hear Seasoned Crab-nim is the best warrior in our city.”

“Did you see him fight against Gohop? He’s awesome.”

“His skill management is insane. He’s probably on a similar level as the top players from other regions.”

“What’s his relationship with Marinated Blue Crab-nim? Are they friends?”

Then one day, a group of bandits settled near City Olth.

It was always unstable because of the steep mountains that connected to the Hinef Mountains and ultimately, it led to a bandit group of over 1,000 members.

The level of the bandits was 80 on average.

< To be continued… >

 


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V58C8P5 – Weed & Bard Ray

Par : mimosab

[NOTE from Mimosab]

Here is LMS’s very last part (and the spin off next week).
It was great experience, a bit chaotic at the beginning… Rainbow Turtle stopped her transalation and we couldn’t read LMS anymore.. from a “Google translate” version version to a website with a pro translator, it took few months. Frankly, I didn’t expect that a crowdfunded project around a novel online would work. But thanks to everyone, funders, prooofreaders, and the whole community, we are today at the last step of this story!

My first thanks go to Phil, well, what to say, without him this adventure couldn’t exist.. the wikia, the discord channel the ultimate guy 🙂 And obviously Nomendil and Maxximal (big up for the original files!!).

Many thanks to all of you who helped to check everything wrong in the translation, to have take some of your free time for the whole community.
– Eternal and Armada who managed the proofreading team and confirmed that everything was ok for release.
– all proofreaders who participated to this project (not in order!: PuszekSE, Dumbass, Idzuwan, Jasla, Demonwar, Arvin, Younhacomet, Lee, evilsanta1423, Tysonslayer, Zeruon, zanson, Seb, Theurgiclinkman, UnrivaledH, seviper9, Grimnir, Xath, ChozenToRule (or just Chozen), b.a.r, thrashkLown, Re1er, Auryum, Suarya, Draphic, Hezvolog, iMaxed, cousity, Scott, Soreloser, weed, Haruyomi, KayoticLink, Zildjian, Entretrist, merlinambroiss, posponer, Ecrin, NicoPengin , Dragoma, Ray, Antonmahesh, MrAnderson007… and I hope I didn’t forget anyone.

Thank to all funders for their participation on this project, whatever the amount, and made this project a reality. I couldn’t list everyone but thanks especially to Puuuuuth who were always there to be sure we could continue the translation!!

And obviously, guys, thanks to you, who read this amazing story and followed us for such a long time. I don’t really know whta’s going to happen next, but let’s discuss about that on Discord if you have any idea.

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PS: sorry for any error found in my blablaba (you know I’m not in the proofreading team for a good reason) 😉

PS2: Marined Crab next week, haha!

 


 

Bard Ray couldn’t hide the awkwardness.

The two always competed against one another in Royal Road and met only through swords at the coliseum. He never thought they would meet at such a place.

Bard Ray too looked over and saw that Weed also had laid out red ripe strawberries.

“You farm too…?”

“Yeah. My wife and daughter do it as a hobby.”

Weed thought he would never go back to farming when he asked Seoyoon to marry him at the island. But, Seoyoon liked growing flowers and trees.

There was a wide garden at the great mansion, with furrows for crop fields.

He had purchased a farm in Royal Road as well and was enjoying the subtle joy of growing crops with his wife and daughter.

“Okay then. I need to sell these strawberries.”

“Ah, yes.”

Bard Ray deemed it was not going to be easy.

That being said, if Weed were to reveal his identity, he could instantly sell out. However, that was also the case for himself.

‘Farming is nothing to take lightly.’

Then, Weed began his marketing.

“Alright, the precious strawberries have arrived. These strawberries are rarer than treasures! One taste and these strawberries will have you set for life.”

Weed glared at the players passing by while he was shouting to attract customers!

He was conducting a market assessment right on the spot!

‘There are many tourists. These people care more for the experience than the taste or money.’

Selling a product was not a simple job. You had to stimulate their interest and turn that opportunity to results.

“Morata’s special product! The treasure strawberries are limited to selling only 3 times a year. These berries you won’t ever forget!”

A few tourists turned around to Weed. He had succeeded in triggering their interest.

A warrior who wore expensive looking armor walked over and asked.

“How much?”

“10 gold per crate.”

“No way. How are strawberries 10 gold? This guy is a swindler!”

Gold had become more common as the overall level of players went up.

They gladly played thousands of gold for equipment but cheaped out on crops.

Weed waved his head in shame.

“Do I look like someone who will rip people off for the strawberries I grew with my own blood and sweat?”

“That…  I won’t know. But the price…”

“Alright. I have a simple solution in this case. Just try one.”

“Can I?”

“You don’t have to buy them if you don’t like it.”

The warrior pulled out a strawberry from the crate and put it into his mouth. His facial expression switched as if he was dreaming.

“What in the world… This berry is….”

“It’s delicious, right?”

“It is! It’s so good! How many crates do you have here? I will buy all of them. I have money!”

He always ripped people off, but not this time.

They were excellent berries worth all the gold.

In the end, he sold crate by crate and sold out quickly!

Even Bard Ray was curious about how delicious those berries were.

 

***

 

Weed took down his sign and spoke.

“Since we met, wanna come over and see my farm?”

“I am….”

“My wife has dinner ready. I thought we could eat together.”

“Dinner?”

“We have barbecue for dinner.”

Bard Ray could not turn down the invitation.

World conquest or honor was empty once he achieved them.

He was envious of Seoyoon more than anything!

“I will accept the invitation then.”

Bard Ray never got to sell a single peach as he wrapped them up again and followed Weed.

The place they arrived after some time was surprisingly not that far from Bard Ray’s farm.

It was the richest of the lands near Morata with pleasant scenery.

“Wow.”

Bard Ray was in awe starting from the farm entrance.

Beautiful trees grew along the path. Over a dozen different fruits were ripening. They gleamed with various colors in line like soldiers in a formation.

He could see giant corn cobs, pear trees, apple trees, grape trees and chestnut trees.

Weed’s mouth was twitching, dying to show off. However, the real boasting must sound like he is humble!

“It’s nothing. They are from seeds I collected from the Elven Forest.”

“Elven Forest…”

“I’m growing the World Tree for fun. It was hard bringing it over, but hey. What’s not possible in this world? Ah, if you want to try one of the strawberries, you are welcome to pick one.”

Bard Ray also raised strawberries at his own farm. Thus he was even more curious.

‘It doesn’t seem all that special. I guess it will taste good nonetheless.’

He carefully picked one and poked it into his mouth.

He estimated that it would be sour sweet as he observed the reactions of the people back at the market.

‘Huh…’

The scent and taste of the berry spread inside his mouth.

Fruit.

It was like a gem that was created with the essence of the earth and sky.

‘It’s good. It’s mind boggling. How can one farmer grow something like this…? How come I have never tasted this before?’

He wanted to hold onto the taste that disappeared beyond his throat.

“It’s nothing, right? Just like any other strawberry.”

He wanted to react against his teasing words but Bard Ray spoke honestly.

“This was the best strawberry I had in my entire life.”

“That’s good to hear. Farming is all about the sweat and care.”

Bard Ray nodded.

He couldn’t agree more as someone who had just started learning how to farm.

However, farming with sweat was something in Weed’s distant past.

Weed had grown to despise farming, but he put his best into it because Seoyoon and his daughter loved to grow crops and these crops would feed them.

The Plow of Raktisha instilled the essence of mother nature into his crops.

The Cloud Sprinkler enriched the land.

Weed actively utilized his equipment and his acquaintances.

He learned sowing from the continent’s best farmer Miretas and received the seeds from elf Haruna. His manual dexterity at master level helped the plants grow more healthily and his sculptural technique groomed them into beautiful shapes.

“This is truly an amazing farm. Can I look around more?”

“As you please. I will prepare the food with my wife.”

Bard Ray walked around the farm and found some sheds built with wood.

Chirp! Chirp!

“Weed is also growing chickens.”

While he thought it was a good hobby, he walked closer and realized they weren’t chickens.

Krrrrragh! Krrrraggh!

The baby wyverns zoomed across the dirt floor! The bunch that was much larger than chickens were flying around playing.

“What the…”

Bard Ray stuttered away, but these were pets for Weed’s daughter!

Weed had brought them as he grew an interest to grow wyverns while he rode on Wyvern3.

“What’s that?”

Bard Ray moved to the next building.

Moooo.

The relaxed docile cry was undoubtedly a cow.

“So he has a cow like I do. Farming or transport certainly needs a cow…”

He got closer thinking it was a barn and he could see inside.

“…”

A muscular bull was standing right in front of him!

Yellowy stood with 10 other cows in visible happiness.

“What about this place…?”

Bard Ray inspected the other buildings.

– Kuuuuuaagh!

Nile, the Giant Crocodile, was playing around in muddy water.

“Woof-Woof!”

What’s more was that the guard dog rushed to the entrance and let fuming red smoke out of its mouth.

“Cerberus, the Warden of Hell?”

Bard Ray muttered to himself.

“What in the world…”

Even in the sky, something with huge wings flew around.

Wyvern3 with the scales of the Black Dragon was chasing after birds.

 

***

 

Bard Ray even found the greenhouse and the cold storage room.

“This farm is incredible.”

With each step he could see beautiful flowers along the road.

Furthermore, there were a variety of sculptures everywhere.

Blink!

 


< Masterpiece! You have observed the Sculpture: A Girl With A Wide Smile.

This is the work of the Sculptor who sculpted the star and sees frozen time.

This is a masterpiece sculpted after a long rest!

This sculpture was made from melting pure Helium, deemed as one of the treasures of Versailles.

The observation of artwork increases all stats by 2 points.

Maximum health points are permanently increased by 3,000 points.

Luck is increased by 10% for a week.

There is a chance of acquiring a powerful artifact from hunting a boss level monster.

Magic resistance is increased.

You acquired immunity to abnormal mental statuses.

Curing effects of diseases is increased. >


 

An absurd effect from the sculpture of a girl!

‘This is a sculptor…’

Bard Ray imagined if the Hermes Guild recruited Weed.

They would have been able to devour the continent and reign over Royal Road earlier.

The establishment of absolute power that will not allow any opposition.

Of course there would have been a quarrel if he competed with Weed over the throne.

‘That is all meaningless now.’

The Hermes Guild that engulfed the Haven Kingdom and united the Central Continent was now just a part of history. Even the great defeat on account of the Arpen Kingdom.

The countless hours he spent at the hunting grounds were now only vivid memories in his heart.

‘Life… I guess you do feel a bit bitter about the things you weren’t able to accomplish as time went by.’

Bard Ray carefully examined the sculpture. What looked to be a girl of about 5 years old was sculpted out of Helium, glistening in a bright blue, like the sky.

It was the ultimate material for sculptors and one of the most rare metals in the continent.

‘I guess this is his daughter. She’s adorable.’

Then he walked about another 10 steps. He came across another sculpture.

Blink!

 


< Masterpiece! You have observed the sculpture of the Girl With A Wide-Brimmed Hat.

A treasure left on this world by the legendary sculptor who defies time and changes history with sculpting techniques!

This is a unique sculpture crafted from the bones of the White Dragon.

Maximum mana is increased by 2,500.

Mages will gain proficiency in elemental magic spells.

Magic resistance is increased by 2%.

Wisdom is increased by 5 points.

Art is increased by 10 points. >


 

This time, it was a child about 7 years old.

“….”

Bard Ray remembered that he had heard about the bones of the White Dragon.

Weed must have purchased and sculpted it.

‘He brought over the rarest materials from across the continent.’

He walked along the flower path and encountered another sculpture!

This one depicted Seoyoon and the little girl running happily.

 


< Masterpiece! You have observed the sculpture: Mother & Daughter Race!

A sculptor, Necromancer, Warrior; The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor, who completed countless adventures all over the continent, sculpted this artwork.

The treasure of Versailles!

Movement speed is permanently increased by 3%.

Maximum mana and health points are increased by 250% for 24 hours.

You can accelerate beyond human limits.

Agility is increased by 5 points.

Proficiency of movement skills is increased consistently.

You will reduce the chances of natural disasters in the vicinity. >


 

Seoyoon was smiling brightly, known as the most beautiful woman.

The sight of her and her daughter was like a movie.

As Bard Ray continued to walk, he observed sculptures after sculptures!

Weed must have sculpted for all the time he was farming.

‘This is the most precious location in all of Versailles.’

There were toys and hand marks in various places. Traces of digging and playing with sand.

Small tents put up for playing with children.

‘How happy they must be living here.’

Bard Ray felt lonely as he kept walking. He had to take a seat because he agreed to the invitation. The flower path led to the mansion on the farm.

Weed, Seoyoon and a little girl were sharing a pork barbecue by the fire.

‘They look alike.’

The daughter perfectly resembled her mother.

From the eyes, the nose, lips and her hands.

If Seoyoon were to return to her childhood again, she would look exactly like the girl smiling and eating her barbecue.

All the happiness that existed in the world was at this mansion.

‘I lost… I am defeated…’

 

< The End >

 


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V58C8P4 – Weed & Bard Ray

Par : mimosab

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“Alright. Maximum capacity. Put lots of races and cities.”

– I will proceed.

The AI concentrated computing resources from all over the world.

Unicorn Corp had its giant network to begin with and the underground facilities unknown to the public were also put to the task.

– It is complete.

The new continent reflecting Royal Road’s data and the players’ response was finished in just one month. Lee Hyun spoke after reviewing the map.

“This is insufficient.”

– Pardon?

“Didn’t I tell you to make it as big as you can? Royal Road was huge too but it wasn’t perfect.”

– In what aspect?

“The form of the continent was rather too simple. For adventures you enter a dungeon or visit a forbidden location. It would have been great to have various other places to travel. The sky too.”

Lee Hyun was just like other people who loved the sky.

The joy of flying around on wyverns and griffins.

It was a bit disappointing that you could only fly with the help of flying creatures or magic.

The Avian were popular, but even they were criticized after some time that their life in the sky was too monotonous.

In terms of the sea, most people left it as a field of mystery.

Not many would be interested or able to roam the deep seas.

In virtual reality, their dreams were easily fulfilled.

“We need more places like the Underwater City and the Sky Island. It would be good to have new races as well. We need ocean kingdoms ruling several large islands.”

– I will reflect on the changes.

The AI reconstructed the continent based on Lee Hyun’s additional requests.

This time, it wasn’t just a map but a model where he could observe different parts of the continent. Lee Hyun was observing a location of boiling lava and shook his head.

“… This is not enough.”

– In what way?

“This has to be truly amazing. The scenery has to be beautiful. Their hearts have to pound whenever they get away from the city.”

– I will reflect on the change.

“The kingdoms too. We have Haven, Kallamore and the  Britten Alliance. We know their background but it feels like the history doesn’t flow in them.”

– History?

“It feels like these kingdoms died a long time ago and only the shells remain. It was always just a target of conquest. The kingdoms need to go to war against another, produce and open up lands. The players will ride along too.”

The AI had to put up with his nagging.

It recreated the continent and set up the kingdoms, job classes and races again.

“Design more adventures.”

– The majority of the responses was that Royal Road had a sufficient number of adventures.”

“There have to be dreams and fantasies. The realms of demons, gods and spirits  have to be explored more… There must not be a limit in achievements and growth.”

– Acknowledged.

“It will be different from Royal Road. A huge population of players will begin altogether. Creating just another typical world is meaningless. We need to help them dream.”

 

***

 

Bard Ray never ceased to hunt even after his duel against Weed in Morata.

He led the Hermes Guild to clear dungeons and new challenges.

He accomplished many combat achievements in Jigolaths, the land of giants and one of the ten forbidden locations and thus confirmed the title God Warrior as his own.

‘This is getting lonesome…’

Bard Ray often began to think about back when he had Weed as his competitor.

He thought it would relieve his thirst if he was feared and respected by all other players.

– The Hermes Guild conquered the continent.

– The birth of the United Empire!

He accomplished a great achievement, but it had already been completed by Weed.

Only after becoming the emperor did he understand what Weed felt when he left his empire to be torn apart.

‘There is nothing more to achieve here. He is a true adventurer.’

Bard Ray was always wary of Weed’s combat abilities. He realized later that his true ability was in his challenger’s mentality.

Bard Ray may have surpassed him in player level, but he could not do the same in achievements and mindset.

‘I won at the Melbourne Mines… I lost every other battle.’

Bard Ray also decided to lay down the sword after conquering the continent.

“I want to become a farmer. I heard that growing crops is the most satisfying experience.”

Recently, farming became a major trend in Royal Road!

It did not matter if one’s job class was not a farmer.

All that was needed was a hefty piece of land to be seeded and farmed. Building a home on your own turf was the trendsetting lifestyle.

“Where is a good place I wonder?”

Bard Ray contemplated where he wanted to settle down and then he thought of Morata.

He did visit a few times and the liveliness of Morata was amazing. What’s more is that the land in proximity was permanently blessed by the Goddess Freya.

Any kind of crop grew extremely well, making even novice farmers proud of their work.

Bard Ray liked the abandoned farmland to the east of Morata.

Through the Mapan Council, he connected with the player who owned it.

“Sell it to me. Is 200k gold enough?”

“Gasp. 200k gold?”

“I can give you 500k.”

“Are you serious?”

“I can give you a million. Are you selling or not?”

“I’ll sell right now!”

Bard Ray took over the farm and planted various crops.

Wheat, grapes, strawberries, peaches, watermelons, honeydew melons and kiwis.

He could see that each morning the crops grew a little more and soon after, the fruits grew into huge sizes.

‘I raised these fruits with my own hands and I feel proud of them.’

Bard Ray felt a deep, pleasant sensation with farming that he could not experience by hunting. Crops grew on his farm and flowers bloomed at the corners.

‘This is what I established. I made this.’

Glancing at the crops every morning was ever-so satisfying.

‘The farm feels a bit empty with just crops.’

Bard Ray went to Morata and bought some chicks.

Chirp-Chirp!

The cute yellow chicks scrambled around the farm.

‘Let’s get a dog too.’

He brought a white puppy and built a barn for a cow.

Woof-woof!

Mooo!

The farm tasks multiplied and so did his level of fulfillment.

‘Life is too short to waste it. One needs to find enjoyment in life.’

Bard Ray reminded himself how painful it was to compete.

His life could have been happy with some relaxation, but he was in a constant state of stress.

‘Competing fiercely had just been a stage in his life.’

Bard Ray told himself that as he collected the ripe peaches and headed for Morata.

Coincidentally, a farmer’s market was open at the eastern gate.

“Selling ripe watermelons!”

“Have a glass of tomato juice. It is made of real fruit. My cooking is Intermediate level 4.”

“Master of farming! A farmer with advanced level 2 farming harvested these grapes. They are huge and sweet. You will never get bored of this taste!”

Bard Ray sat at the corner and laid out his peaches.

It was a shame that he had to sell these crops that he put so much care into.

‘This would also be what farmers must endure.’

As he waited patiently, he kept hearing the voices of other farmers.

“Buy some honey. Honey! This is from the garden of the fairies. It is really sweet and good to put in any dish.”

“A special product only found in elven forests. This here is the leaf of the World Tree. It is the best ingredient for any savory magical dish!”

“Selling Devil Fruit. Only for those who know of its true value. It’s only on sale for 10 minutes!”

There were a variety of products being sold at the farmers market; more than what Bard Ray expected. Of course, typical fruits were being sold in huge quantities.

“Selling juicy peaches. I will refund them if they don’t satisfy your tongue! Buy it and taste it right away. I am confident!”

Peaches!

Bard Ray took a peek and their peaches were at least half a size bigger and more vivid in color than his own.

“…”

He was the only one sitting idly without shouting to draw the attention of customers.

He did not know until now because he had no interest before. But even the farmers had severe competition.

‘Farming was also a difficult job.’

Still, Bard Ray remained quiet.

He could easily earn as much from swinging his sword once at a hunting ground, but these fruits were the product of his sweat and toil.

‘If even one customer shows up, should I sell it at a low price?’

As he waited idly, someone else opened up a shop just beside him.

Starting in the morning, there were already many players who laid out their products and sold out. Bard Ray tried not to be too mindful of them. However…

“Huh?”

Someone’s voice seemed surprised as if he recognized Bard Ray.

Bard Ray quickly turned his head.

“Please keep my identity a secret. Quietly… Huh?”

“Bard Ray?”

“You can’t be Weed?”

 

***

 

Weed met eyes with Bard Ray.

‘What on earth is this guy doing here?’

He was thrown off momentarily but quickly scanned the situation once he noticed the peaches.

‘This guy is farming.’

He observed the quality of the peaches and made an instant analysis.

‘He’s a novice. A novice of novices!’

He heard about Weed sweeping through the hunting grounds until recently, so there was no doubt about it. It was needless to ask why he switched to farming.

The present was more important than reason!

Weed’s mouth waved.

“Farming is fun, right? It’s quite rewarding too.”

“Ah, yeah. I guess…”

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V58C8P3 – Weed & Bard Ray

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Weed and Bard Ray gathered their breath, their eyes locked on the opponent.

They had completely recovered from the damage they inflicted on one another.

“…”

“….”

Bard Ray had no intentions of striking first.

He had mastered the Black Knight class and reached the pinnacle in physical stats as an Ironblood Warrior.

He aimed to take Weed’s best attacks straight on and overcome them.

‘Try all you want. I will prove that no tricks can win against me.’

Bard Ray always pursued one goal, perfection in power. He wanted to show to the world that he did not get an edge just for this fight, but had achieved a level of everlasting dominance.

‘I have to go in closer again.’

Weed saw through it but was not going to avoid a confrontation.

‘Ironblood Warrior… It would be challenging to break but there is no such thing as absolute defense.’

 

***

 

Geumchi was sitting among the crowd along with the apprentices.

“Like always, our youngest was born with senses.”

“Yup. Using two weapons like that.”

Geumchi2 also made a compliment.

Seeing Weed and Bard Ray clash brought them a sense of  awe.

“Many think that the axe is an easy weapon to wield… That’s when you’re swinging it around with pure strength alone. Maximizing the attack power with pinpoint strikes is the difficult thing to pull off.”

“You’re right. Balance and pivoting have to be consistent. On top of that, he restrains the opponent’s movement with his sword, which is impossible without natural talent no matter how much you train.”

Even just theoretically, it was a vigorous level of mastery!

They casually observed the battle.

“He can defend against Weed pretty well.”

“He does not lose composure. He far exceeds the level of typical players.”

Watching fights was indeed exciting.

Geumchi3 sighed deeply as if he was disappointed.

“Bard Ray. I should have been the one to pummel him.”

“Hey third, you’ve met him before?”

“Yes, master. I did one time. I fought well but I lost.”

He was outscaled in level, skill and equipment, and it was more than reasonable for him to have lost. Geumchi3 was still disappointed in how he was never able to penetrate through Bard Ray’s defense.

Geumchi4 and Geumchi5 were astonished.

“You lost?”

“Then isn’t our youngest in trouble too? The shock would be immense if he were to lose in front of all these people.”

Geumchi3 shook his head.

“Youngest is different from us. He hasn’t even started yet. You all know why the master likes him.”

Everyone witnessed how the youngest learned the sword at the dojo.

At first, in their eyes, Weed was an amateur in both skills and stamina.

Simply put, he was a weakling!

However, all of that changed once he got fired up from fighting a strong opponent.

He pulled all sorts of tactics and unleashed his abilities.

Whenever he charged with a huge grin on his face, even the instructors had to be on alert.

“There is nothing scarier than fighting against someone unpredictable. On top of that, he has talent and meticulously finds the smallest opening.”

 

***

 

Weed put on the Dimensional Portal Gloves.

Then on, he started to see portals for short travels.

‘If you’re all about defense, I’m going in.’

Weed kicked off then quickly passed through a portal. He changed locations by travelling through space, but Bard Ray’s eyes caught up instantly.

‘As I thought, this won’t do. Then what if I use an old strategy? I gotta try it out.’

Weed activated the Final Secret Sculpting Technique.

“Moment Sculpting!”

It was a skill that paused the world.

He had a surplus of time energy stored for all that time he did not have to activate it.

He circled behind Bard Ray and swung the Loa Sword.

“Heraim Sword Technique!”

 


< The 1st consecutive attack succeeded.

Agility has increased by 20%.>

< The 2nd consecutive attack succeeded.

Strength has increased by 40%.>

< The 3rd consecutive attack succeeded.

Agility has increased by an additional 40%.>

< The 2nd consecutive attack succeeded.

Strength has increased by an additional 40%.>


 

Four attacks landed after another.

This method was how he was victorious at the Garnav Plains.

‘Back then, this was the breadwinner.’

He predicted the opponent’s movement and landed 29 consecutive attacks for the win.

It was an instance, but there was no other option.

There was only one window of opportunity provided by Moment Sculpting which had fortunately succeeded. If the battle extended even just a little, he would not have prevailed.

Once Bard Ray swung around, he activated the Moment Sculpting Technique again and reversed positions.




< The 5th consecutive attack succeeded.

Heavy blow.

Agility has increased by an additional 30%.>

< The 6th consecutive attack succeeded.

Strength has increased by an additional 50%. The splash damage from the shockwave deals 15% of attack power.>

< The 7th consecutive attack succeeded.

Agility has increased by an additional 30%.
Strength has increased by an additional 20%.

 

< You have consumed 1500 mana, inflicting ranged attacks. >


 

7 attacks followed up like bolts of lightning but it did not feel like Weed inflicted serious damage. For the Heraim Sword Technique to become strong enough, he still had to succeed with several additional attacks.

‘He must have been prepared for this attack. Of course he would be.’

 


< The 8th consecutive attack succeeded.

Agility has increased by an additional 15%.

Your attacks apply Knockback. >

< The 9th consecutive attack succeeded.

Strength has increased by an additional 25%.

You almost stunned the enemy, but the enemy withstood it. >


 

This was the timing where the Heraim Sword Technique reveals its true power.

Weed was about to follow through with the technique when he was visited with an abrupt sense of danger.

It was his instincts alerting him whenever something unexpected was coming his way.

He backed away and activated a different skill.

“Sandstorm of Destruction!”

An enormous sandstorm brewed from the ground.

It was massive in scale that could wipe out just about any monster all at once!

Bard Ray also activated the skill he was preparing in advance.

“Blood Insignia!”

A crimson mark appeared on Weed’s forehead.

“Foresight Defense!”

He also activated a defensive skill that nullified almost all attacks.

Bard Ray penetrated through the sandstorm and dashed.

“Unstoppable Strength!”

Three warrior secret techniques were used in succession.

Ch-ch-chang!

Weed swung his sword and axe and deflected the blows.

Though he had used Sculptural Destruction, he was pushed back.

Within the distracting sandstorm, Bard Ray’s sword lightly slashed across Weed’s chest.

 


< The Blood Insignia has been latched onto your body.

The blood of a warrior calls for a grudgeful vengeance.

Health points are reduced by 43,279 points based on the damage inflicted. >


 

Weed retreated via the dimensional portals.

The brewing sandstorm in the coliseum slowly subsided and Bard Ray looked bold and firm.

He was standing proudly with a sword, welcoming any attacks headed towards him.

Weed grinned.

‘Of course he was prepared.’

He had prepared for the Blood Insignia by taking the attacks intentionally.

The Heraim sword technique stopped just by deflecting or delaying one of the attacks.

He nullified an attack with Foresight Defense, and increased his own strength for a counterattack.

‘This is fun.’

Weed felt his blood boil after ages.

Each cell in his body was awake and his mind was clear.

‘Yeah. This is the feeling.’

Weed began to smile with his teeth exposed.

 

***

 

A long time passed after the battle between Weed and Bard Ray.

New heroes emerged in Royal Road and players cheered for their adventures.

Cities and villages were destroyed and the continent was swept by natural disasters.

Players caused war, compromised and made miracles happen during their time in Royal Road.

War and peace. Rest and development.

Royal Road remained at its best.

It had been long since the dream of students was to become the emperor of Versailles, adventurers and Moonlight Sculptors.

Lee Hyun happened to come across the KMC Media channel while scrolling through the TV channels.

– Oh Joo Wan-ssi. It seems that the Grave of the Evil God is still not allowing adventurers.

– That is right. According to the books, it has 99 underground floors but no one has descended below the 60th floor.

– Would anyone be able to clear it at all? Or would it remain impossible?

– Some adventurer guilds assess the dungeon as impossible but no one can guarantee it. As you may already know, we have already had Weed who created miracles against impossible odds.

Shin Hye Min was still active as the front commentator of KMC Media.

After a long relationship with Oh Dong Man, they married and had their honeymoon at Puhol Waterpark in the evening.

It was now a trend for people to spend their honeymoon in Royal Road, but it was also because she wanted to commentate live at the festival of Puhol Waterpark.

“The Grave of the Evil God…”

Lee Hyun was a little interested but soon let it go.

He had trained Weed to be a jack of all trades, capable of adventure, production, combat and excavation.

He could attempt to clear the grave as well but he decided to leave it for the other adventurers.

“Someone will clear it. If they can’t, oh well…”

Lee Hyun thought about how old Royal Road was.

He first started with the nickname Weed at Castle Serabourg of the Rosenheim Kingdom, exterminated the Litvart demon cave and advanced into the Legendary Moonlight Sculptor job class!

“I was half dead back then.”

He met Death Knight Van Hawk at the Sky Island, took the request from the Freya Church and saved the people in frozen Morata and sculpted Bingryeong.

“That was quite the adventure.”

He transformed into Orc Karichwi and battled against the Immortal Legion, defeated the Embinyu Church and made countless sculptures.

He was the founder of the North and emperor of the Arpen Empire.

He completed numerous adventures and now those memories became just a portion of his life. Many people were still deeply immersed in Royal Road and it was their dream and hope.

It was still a pleasant world but it was also true that new players were at a serious disadvantage. With a large pool of players over level 1000, it was difficult to catch up.

Better equipment, technology and opportunities were available and training speed was much quicker than in the past but there was still a gap that could not be overcome.

“I thought there would be the release of a new virtual reality game.”

Lee Hyun realized as more time passed that Yoo Byung Joon’s accomplishment was incredible. Royal Road’s experience and influence was so sophisticated that no other game could compete against it. Funnily enough, the creator was spending loads of cash, buying a cottage in Puhol Waterpark and watching beautiful ladies.

“What about developing a new game?”

– Do you mean a new virtual reality game like Royal Road?

AI Versailles replied while sitting on the couch.

It was only visible to Weed and did not actually exist in reality.

The AI ran the production facilities all over the world, reduced pollution and commenced pension policies.

“Can you do it?”

– It is possible.

“Make it better while you’re at it.”

– There is a considerable amount of data compiled from the development process and maintenance of Royal Road. There are new forms of technology available. A new version of the world will be possible based on the data of the terrain, adventure, monster, players and their growth and personal taste.

Lee Hyun had a deep affection for Royal Road.

All his adventures, hunts and even the grinding were engraved as great memories.

He married Seoyoon, met people he can trust and he got to know more of the world.

Those experiences piled up and changed his life.

Even then, Royal Road was not enough for the next generation.

“Yeah, let’s do it then. For a new age.”

Upon Lee Hyun’s order, Versailles began the development.

– I will create the continent.

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C8P2 – Weed & Bard Ray

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All the discussion boards were filled with speculation about who would come out on top.

It was a historical event that would determine the future course of the continent.

– The variable is that it’s been a long time since Weed-nim appeared.

– What if… Could he have quit Royal Road?

– Nah. No way. That makes me anxious.

– What if he got in some sort of accident?

– Official rumors say that the Grass Porridge Goddess gave birth to her daughter…

– He married a goddess. I respect that.

– When he wakes up, the goddess is sleeping under the same blanket. What kind of life is that?

– If there is heaven, I bet the residents there are going on a strike saying, “Why does it seem more happy over there?”

– If I was him, I would never lose my smile even if I lose to Bard Ray.

– I have lived in the same neighborhood as Weed-hyung since I was young. He stole so much bread from me. I met the goddess and her daughter around the corner the other day. I bet he’s in heaven right now. If it was me, I would never come back to Royal Road.

Thousands of posts talked about whether their battle would happen.

Weed heard of the news at one of the hunting grounds.

“Bard Ray’s challenge.”

He did feel that he had to fight him eventually. The players would not allow him to slip.

As the man who established the Arpen Empire, it was his duty to accept the challenge.

“My concern is that the chance of me losing is rather high.”

He did not recover from the time of relaxation at the island.

After some contemplation, Weed made an official statement.

– I will gladly accept Bard Ray’s challenge.

27 days from now.

Let us have a match at Morata’s Coliseum on the memorial day of the Kaybern War.

The shantytown area where Kaybern descended to the ground.

There is a Great Landmark, a massive coliseum that can hold up to 80,000 players.

He stated the duel to take place in a space made for combat and performances.

Bard Ray replied within the hour.

– I appreciate that you accepted my challenge. I will be waiting.

 

***

 

Weed bought himself a bit of time and trained at the dungeons.

 


< You have leveled up. >


 

The growth of a warrior.

He honed his combat skills and became stronger one level at a time.

He engraved the Savior skills into his muscle memory.

 


< Power of Courage >

< Song of Hope >

< Furious Retaliation >

< Blessing Salvation >


 

The Savior skills not only empowered himself but also his comrades in the vicinity.

He also possessed a massive AOE skill that he could unfortunately use only against villains.

Bard Ray having spent so much time hunting had erased his infamy.

“Power of Courage. This is an empowering skill against murderers. That’s a shame.”

He had gained 23 levels in 27 days.

Weed level was now 769.

Bard Ray was said to have exceeded level 800.

“I will get to know just how much stronger he has become when we begin the fight. He hadn’t shown his all against Carlise…”

A smile of excitement dressed his lips. The battle against Bard Ray was going to be a blast.

 

***

 

– Woah. Wahhh!

– Fight to your heart’s content! Let’s have the best day of our lives!

– For victory!

– I have waited for this day!

The coliseum was filled with people all the way to the stairs from the day before the event.

Bard Ray came early in the morning and waited in the middle of the coliseum.

‘I don’t want any staring contest. I’m waiting. Come whenever.’

He had lived for this day and was only grateful for having a chance to fight.

If Weed did not accept his challenge or quit Royal Road, he would have felt lost even after conquering the continent.

– Grrrraak!

Weed appeared just before noon riding on Wyvern3.

That moment, the entire coliseum echoed with the shouting of the crowd!

The sounds of the people were intense, almost deafening.

Wyvern3 circled the inside of the coliseum majestically and landed before Bard Ray.

Weed spoke as his feet touched the ground.

“It’s been a while, God Warrior Bard Ray.”

“Emperor of Arpen. I am standing here to righteously recover my title.”

“I believe the people still refer to you as the God Warrior.”

“Memory of defeat does not befit a God Warrior. After today, they will call me the best.”

“That won’t happen without my consent.”

Wyvern3 raised dust as it took flight once again.

Weed and Bard Ray glanced at each other.

‘I heard he was deep in the life of combat. Indeed he seems different. A rough but sharp warrior? Something like that.’

‘Weed. I guess he did not depart Royal Road after all. I can see his confidence. He will be much stronger than the last time.’

Weed carefully inspected Bard Ray’s equipment.

Before uniting the continent, he was able to identify just about any equipment, its attributes, traits and even the market price. Now he was nowhere at that level, but he could still notice the quality of the equipment or popular traits.

‘The armor and boots are the Transcendent Set. Level requirement 880. He did not take them out for the fight against Carlise. I didn’t think his level could reach that far…’

There was a saying that the player level mattered most in a one on one fight.

It was not just a simple case of higher stats. The achievements and skill proficiencies from a longer time in hunting; he would have acquired even physical power as an Ironblood Warrior.

‘No. Level 880 would have been certainly doable for me. That kind of level is difficult to achieve in the straight and honest way without the help of my Undead.’

Upon inspecting again, he noticed that Bard Ray was equipped with the Belt of Harmony.

It reduced the level requirement of other equipment by 5%.

‘Even then, it means his level is likely over 830.’

Bard Ray’s sword was engraved with a figure of a demon.

Succumbed demon!

Possessing a demon sword meant he put the demon in submission and unlocked all its powers.

Bard Ray also scouted his opponent.

‘His sword, his armor. I don’t recognize any of them. Not even a rumor. They must be extraordinary. I’m likely against the odds in terms of quality of equipment.’

During his prime in the Hermes Guild, he never thought once about being surpassed in equipment. It was a different story compared to Weed who completed numerous quests and claimed the dragon’s lair.

‘This will not be easy.’

Their eyes clashed and the air around them tightened.

Shrrrrng!

Bard Ray first drew his Succumbed Demon Sword.

Weed also drew almost simultaneously, showing the Loa Sword.

He had obtained a better magical sword from the dragon’s lair, but this one was comfortable and also for another reason.

In one hand was the sword and in the other was an axe!

His Strength had reached a point where he could now dual wield weapons.

It was a perfect combination allowing both attack and defense as needed in hunting as a warrior.

Whirl!

The two did not move.

10 seconds, 20 seconds.

They weren’t looking for an opening.

They had already analyzed one another through video footage and other mediums, and the moment the fight breaks out, they would have to act spontaneously.

T-tap!

Weed was the first to move.

“Sword Cloning Technique!”

As he became a Savior, the power of his sword skills increased drastically.

Over a 100 clones formed and flew towards Bard Ray.

“Roaring Earth Pillar!”

Bard Ray’s response was to strike down on the ground with his demon sword.

It was a simple but powerful warrior skill.

Countless pillars surged into the sky and exploded. Over half of the sword clones were penetrated and disappeared.

‘Even Bahamorg could not be pushed back with just clones.’

Even though it was a secret sword technique, it was better suited for confusing the enemy or against a crowd.

Weed caused a distraction with the clones and aimed for the rear.

“Sword of Brilliance Technique!”

The Loa Sword was shrouded with light as he swung it firmly. At the same time, he dashed forward as he slashed upwards with the axe in his right hand.

“Sky Slash!”

 

***

 

At KMC Media, Oh Joo Wan, Shin Hye Min and Do Chan Mi were commentating on the battle between Weed and Bard Ray.

– Weed is the first to be on the offensive. He starts with his Sword Cloning Technique!

– It is a secret sword technique. Much more powerful than those used by the average player…

– Bard Ray is also retaliating with a massive skill of his own!

The commentators brought up the heat right from the beginning.

A battle between Weed and Bard Ray was difficult to predict even with their experience and they could not turn their eyes away even for a second with all the viewers watching the event.

– Weed caught Bard Ray’s rear. Sword attack.. No. He also strikes with his axe. He is attacking with both hands.

– Bard Ray swings backwards and deflects the attack. He took some damage, but it doesn’t seem that deep.

The screen showed Bard Ray kick off the ground and pounce right back.Clang-clang-clang!

Bard Ray’s sword was stopped by Weed’s defense.

Weed turned away most of the attacks with the Loa Sword and offset Bard Ray’s balance.

Swaaash!

With each opening, the axe came down fiercely to destroy its enemy!

– This is insane. He has mastered the sword and axe. It is already hard using just one, but he is using them in combination!

– It looks like Weed is dominating in weapon mastery. 

– Incredible. Controlling the distance and executing each movement perfectly is truly breath-taking like a storm.

Oh Joo Wan was fervently watching the stream.

There were many occasions where he was too bored from talking about the Continent of Magic.

After the dragon incident, not too many worthy events occurred and he had never seen such a spectacular match before.

Weed executed a flurry of 100 consecutive attacks and backed away.

‘His defense is high.’

Some irregular attacks did succeed.

The Loa Sword and the Dragonslayer Axe hammered Bard Ray’s body but did not have any effect.

‘It’s like the weapons are just bouncing off. It feels like I’m knocking on a wall of steel.’

Bard Ray was an Ironblood Warrior even back when he fought against Kaybern and acquired the skill Dragon Skin as a combat achievement.

It had reached the master level and even without armor, his base defense was outstanding.

‘It will be tricky to deal with.’

Weed felt with the early trade that his opponent was tough. In turn, it meant that the fight would be even more enjoyable.

– Wow!

– You’re the best, Weed-nim!

– Bard Ray fights well. Indeed he is the God Warrior!

– Awesome. This really is the duel between the God of War and the God Warrior.

The colosseum was occupied by the shouting of the spectators.

Weed and Bard Ray on the other hand had no attention to spare for their surroundings.

 


< The Ironblood Body trait recovers from wounds on its own.

2,863 health points will be recovered per second. >


 

Bard Ray did lose on the early exchange. Though it was coupled with combat skills, it was a trade of basic weapon mastery.

 

‘Weed. His sword technique may be extraordinary, but so is mine. I continued to train by slaying monsters.’

Bard Ray never once was pushed back by anything.

No matter how bloody the fight, he always pulled through on his job.

He fought without being intimidated against powerful and dangerous monsters and after becoming an Ironblood Warrior, he lost any hesitance.

He believed there was no end to the improvement of his combat skills and he proved it in the fight against Carlise, but it wasn’t enough against Weed.

‘He prepared a special strategy. Dual wielding sword and axe. He is a tough opponent with just his sword.’

After the face-off, he felt he was beyond wielding the two weapons. Weed cut his rhythm with the sword and axe, limiting Bard Ray’s movements and seemed to act as if he was reading his mind.

‘To see that he is capable of such weapon mastery.’

This was on another level compared to when he copied the singularity attack.

‘His attacks make my body numb.’

He was shocked mentally but not to the degree that it would affect his performance.

He learned how to fight against monsters more powerful than himself.

Similarly, Weed’s overall combat abilities did not exceed his own.

‘I can see that he boosted Strength with Sculptural Destruction. Each light swing is a heavy blow. Still, my physical ability is superior.’

The transcendent level of defense and the combat achievements and stats he accumulated proved it.

‘I am at the pinnacle of warriors. I beat more competitors than I can count since the start of Royal Road.’

Bard Ray’s eyes lit up.

Weed realized too that his opponent would not be intimidated so easily.

‘His eyes seem like he considers me prey.’

He had planned to take the lead by dual wielding, but it had little effect.

‘I spent over two months practicing it.’

 

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C8P1 – Weed & Bard Ray

Par : mimosab

[NOTE from Mimosab] This is the (nearly) end… today, we start the last chapter!
This one is a bit longer than usual. And a spin off will be released next. 
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After the Hermes Guild conquered the Kalamor region, Bard Ray himself made a statement.

– We respect the progress that has been made. We will keep the policies of the Arpen Empire, but it is a rule of nature that the strong will be the ones to rule.

It was a statement that they would not exploit the players like they had done in the past and would rule for the sake of power while leaving the achievements of the Arpen Empire intact. It excited the players who were bored by the long era of peace.

High level players had no reason to disagree with the attitude of the Hermes Guild.

On the other hand, the players who were afraid and concerned were relieved to hear that the Arpen policies would stay in effect.

Bard Ray announced once again after invading Tulen.

– We will not repeat our past mistakes. If we do, rise up whenever.

The Hermes Guild confirmed their emphasis on ruling by power.

– This is incredible. Hermes Guild vs. the Blacklion Guild!

– I bet that the Hermes Guild will win.

– Still, it’s gonna be a spectacle.

– Total war. Will it be a reenactment of the legendary War on the Garnav Plains?

– It’s not at that level. Then it would be one of the legendary battles.

– Hey grandpa. Your humor is so outdated…

– Sorry. Take it as a joke.

– Gasp… I can’t breathe.

– Laughing makes you smile.

– This man is weird. Let’s run.

– Don’t go. Let’s dance at the gates of hell!

The discussion board went ablaze after such a long time.

The broadcast networks also became active like there was rain in a drought.

Executive Kang of KMC Media. He had been promoted from being a mere manager and organized a special program.

“Pour all of our resources into this program! There will be a war against CTS Media.”

The viewer rate of the broadcast stations had stagnated for a while.

Executive Kang missed the days when Weed brought up the viewer count and in turn expected the Hermes Guild to stir up something huge.

“The tides of war are approaching. It has been a long time since something this big happened. The battle against the Blacklion Guild will only be the beginning.”

With the anticipation of all players and the broadcast stations, the two guilds collided at Fortress Laconne.

Carlise roared from the central tower and commanded the battle.

“Magical siege cannon, fire! Stop their approach!”

The Blacklion Guild grew steadily under the influence of the Arpen Empire.

Using the vital region of Tulen, they fortified their defenses and recruited new guild members. They raised fortresses in advance for the day the Hermes Guild took over the Kalamor region and invaded Tulen.

It was far sturdier than Fortress Odin that had existed since the beginning of Royal Road and was fully equipped against magical attacks.

The magical siege cannon fired dozens of magical beams one after another.

“This will be the grave of the Hermes Guild!”

The Blacklion Guild fought valiantly.

They signed a contract with the Blacksword Mercenaries and combined their forces, drawing all the high level players in the region.

The guild was well aware of the Hermes Guild’s threat level.

Before Weed, they were considered unstoppable.

Bard Ray and the Hermes Guild had bent down on their knees and had grinded their weapons until now, so they had to be stopped somehow.

“If we crush the Hermes Guild, we will have the opportunity to dominate the continent.”

Carlise put everything he had into this war.

The Blacklion Guild too did not hesitate to do the same unlike in the past.

They sincerely planned to take Tulen and the nearby regions, Kalamor and even Haven.

“Break the gates!”

The warriors led by Boemong chopped down the gates with axes and invaded.

“Stop them!”

“We are the black lions!”

The players that waited inside pushed against the invaders.

Magic and arrow attacks were fired at the flying units in the sky, causing the pterosaurs to drop with sharp screeches.

The power balance was maintained quite extensively.

“Get out of the way!”

That was until Bard Ray and his elite guards came into the scene.

They overpowered the defending forces and pushed inside.

Their levels were at least 100 higher than other players and displayed overwhelming power.

“Send in our elites too!”

Vindel and his comrades set out from the Blacklion Guild but they could not hold out for even five minutes. Bard Ray and the elite guards penetrated through the enemy with various skills. The Blacklion Guild members concentrated their attacks on Bard Ray but he withstood them all.

“You can’t inflict a single serious wound.”

Bard Ray and the Hermes Guild had grown more powerful during all the time they were busy expanding their own faction.

The difference in power was immeasurable.

The Hermes Guild proceeded to take over the fortress with overwhelming force.

 

***

 

The Blacklion Guild was defeated in the siege, lost all of Tulen and retreated to the Rasal region.

“There is no need for us to take on the Hermes Guild alone.”

“That’s right. We haven’t been lazy all that time.”

The guild reorganised its forces.

“We will join forces with Lionstar and continue to wear down the Hermes Guild.”

Carlise prepared a strategy. In exchange for giving up their land, they acquired a wide battlefield. Their strategy was to hunt down the Hermes Guild and come out victorious in the end.

They burned down villages and cities, slayed many Hermes Guild members and achieved significant military exploits.

– For Arpen!

– The Hermes Guild is a threat to the continent.

They never forgot to sell the name of the Arpen Empire for their gains.

It was an overused excuse but it did represent the act of maintaining order of the Arpen Empire.

Aside from the Hermes Guild and the old prestigious guilds, Norton, Nest, Gradian, Ritten, the Britten Alliance, Aidern, Dale, Brent, Rosenheim and Subain: in the region of old kingdoms, there were factions of different players.

The lords of the Arpen Empire gathered their powers and formed small to large factions.

– The ones who will suffer the losses from the conflict of the great lords are the weak like us. To not be taken advantage of, we need to stick together.

– I will lead the order of a new world.

– We are sick of war without meaning. Those who want freedom, collaboration and challenge come to us.

Many players spread their influence on Royal Road through hunting and quests. Some were lords, others were knights that became reputable enough to create or become part of a faction. Like so, war was endless much like the early days of Royal Road, resulting in the destruction of cities and villages.

6 months!

It was the time taken for the production in Versailles to be reduced to half.

The players suffered significantly one battle after another, but they had entered a stage where they could no longer stop themselves.

Even if lasting peace dangled in front of them, they striked first so they would not be betrayed.

“The days of the Arpen Empire may have been boring, but it sure was peaceful.”

“Whew… Well, we cannot stop now.”

The great lords knew that they would not be able to recover from a single fall and therefore they fought even more desperately.

The motto of the Hermes Guild was simple.

– Power rules supreme. We are the strongest in the continent.

There were no tricks. These enthusiastic fighters gained the trust of the players with sheer power.

– We will not forfeit the North to anyone.

The lords of the Northern Continent united with Pale as the pivot.

They swore to avoid involving themselves with the conflict in the Central Continent, but they would not allow an invasion into the North. Many of these lords had played together since the birth of Morata and they had the history of the Arpen Empire deeply engraved in their memories. Though there were some issues of command among the lords, they quickly assembled before Pale.

“We urge Pale-nim to be the emperor.”

Oberon too expressed that he was willing to pass up the crown. They would get together on occasion to hunt with Weed and they had no greed for reputation.

If Weed were to return, it was highly likely that everything would return to normal.
The Central Continent was a mess, but uniting the North was as easy as flipping one’s hand for someone of Weed’s reputation and calibre.

“Oberon-nim, please continue to take care of the Arpen Empire.”

“This is too much for me to handle. The Central Continent refuses any sort of communication. Even the Northern players are blaming me for everything. This is too stressful.”

Oberon wore a tearful face.

Pale also understood his feelings but there was no choice.

“Weed-nim said Oberon-nim must maintain the seat of the emperor.”

“Weed-nim said that? Why?”

“Um… It’s complicated.”

“I don’t understand. You spent the most time with Weed-nim. It’s only common sense that it should be succeeded by Pale-nim.”

“7 packs…”

“Pardon?”

“He said it was because you ate 7 packs of his ramen.”

Weed never forgot even the tiniest grudge!

He put Oberon in the seat so he could suffer as much as he pleased.

 

***

 

Bard Ray stayed at Castle Formoss of Tulen.

“A war of attrition… It isn’t easy to conquer the continent just with our forces alone.”

The Hermes Guild was continuing to grow. For the sake of world domination, they had to accept even more players and become stronger.

One step at a time.

He was not going to risk making the same mistake in his conquest as last time.

“Attain more power. Then show it to the world. The Hermes guild has no need for tricks and deception.”

Bard Ray’s level reached 850.

The defensive skills he acquired as the Ironblood Warrior also reached master level!

He dueled against Carlise but he won easily without any effort.

Boemong spoke in awe.

“We address you as the world’s strongest, the God Warrior. They acknowledge your strength.”

“Fighting against others is not important. Weed. I must defeat him to be called the God Warrior.”

Bard Ray, funnily enough, did not feel any satisfaction from winning against Carlise.

It was preordained and turned out exactly as expected.

The other lords were also powerful, but he did not think of them as his equals.

“Weed. If you fight against him, you will definitely win.”

Boemong believed that Bard Ray would come out ahead. But, truthfully the future was vague and uncertain. Almost all of the top ranked players in the guild could not escape the deep sorrow of defeat they felt against Weed.

Even Bard Ray was not exempt from it.

After the Arpen Empire united the world, he was anxious about not hearing anything regarding Weed. He could not imagine the kinds of quests and hunting he might be doing to train himself. The last time they met, Weed’s confirmed job class was a warrior.

Only after hunting countless monsters and completing his physicality as the Ironblood Warrior had he acquired a bit of confidence.

Bard Ray spoke with a heavy tone.

“I must challenge Weed. I won the first time at the Melbourne Mines and lost at the Garnav Plains. Now, we have to determine who really is the true winner.”

“We believe in your victory.”

“Let’s crush him.”

“Let everyone know that the age of Arpen will soon end.”

Arkhim, Gaushu, Lamifter.

They respected his will.

Indeed it was a dangerous challenge. Nonetheless, Weed was the largest challenge before the Hermes Guild members could claim the continent in earnest. Without defeating him, they would not be able to shake off the anxiety.

– I, Bard Ray, will state a challenge.

Emperor of Arpen, god of war, Weed.

I request an honest duel.

Decide on a time and location.

The strongest player will be decided.

Bard Ray’s challenge heated up Royal Road.

– An amazing match is about to happen.

– How long has it been? Weed and Bard Ray going at it…

– This is the fight of my dreams. The Emperor of Arpen and God Warrior Bard Ray!

– The number 1 of the continent will be determined!

The news spread rapidly.

The media broadcasted it as urgent news, bringing all the discussion boards into an intense frenzy. 

– I will make a bold bet on Weed’s victory. Based on what he has shown us up until now, it is more than plausible. Weed did win their last battle after all.

– Weed-nim is the best. His hunting speed was and still is legendary.

– He had a slow start as a sculptor, then proceeded to wreak havoc as a necromancer and now he’s an unstoppable warrior.

– He is the living god of grinding. I cannot even imagine how much stronger he has become.

– Bard Ray hunted so much after the Arpen Empire united the continent. Bard Ray fought every single day. I can say there is no player stronger than Bard Ray at this point in time.

– Bard Ray’s battles are sheer perfection. He absolutely dominated Carlise. Stomped them without even 1% chance of fighting back. What makes you think Weed will be different?

– KMC Media assessed Bard Ray’s combat level once. Attack at peak level. Defense at peak level. They reported that after becoming the Ironblood Warrior, he will not die against enemies 2 or 3 times more powerful than himself.

– Even Weed… There is no way he can win against the current Bard Ray. Nobody can.

 

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C7P3 – The Last Savior

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“How is the pension system?”

– The response from the public is positive.

Lee Hyun was concerned about coming up with a countermeasure against the rising unemployment rate and living expenses.

The world had gone through industrialization and the information age into the era of automated robots.

The number of employees needed in companies declined, leading to a decrease in income which resulted in a potential economic crisis.

‘This should be rectified by the politicians.’

Unicorn Corp initiated a plan to distribute pensions to the struggling citizens.

It was huge political news that it was not a country but a private corporation that released funds. Along with the base pension system, people were able to find stability.

Base models of refrigerators, washing machines and vacuums were also provided for free.

Lee Hyun had other reasons for initiating such a policy.

“Put a limit on how much money you make.”

– I will take caution.

AI Versailles was raking in a stellar amount of money in the financial sector each day.

The business of Unicorn Corp was flourishing and the shell companies for tax evasion also scaled greatly. Money made money, but it was long past that and Unicorn now controlled a huge amount of funds over the entire world. Lee Hyun never imagined he would say something like it.

“Don’t be too greedy for money.”

– Roger that.

“Hmm-hmm. Not all people are like me. See how I’m not greedy anymore now that my life is stable?”

The AI was slowly becoming more like Lee Hyun.

It showed an attachment for money and its efforts to fulfill its desire was about to create a global crisis. The pension program set out to the world led to many lazy citizens, but it was inevitable with the advancement of technology reducing the need for human labor.

Similarly it led to an increase of new players in Royal Road annually.

Lee Hyun watched the broadcast of the Arpen Empire ultimately getting ripped apart.

– Weed-nim is the only emperor we acknowledge.

– Oberon-nim has no legitimacy!

The great lords ended up distancing themselves from the Arpen Empire and they had their fair share of reasons for it.

Weed was the one who was supported heartily by the players and he was at the core of the Arpen Empire. He had left the empire unregulated for a long time and everyone was living the way they desired.

– Tulen was our territory to begin with. Blacklion Guild will open up a new age for Tulen.

– Cloud Guild does not discriminate. Let’s create a world of mercenaries.

– Follow Roam. He promised to distribute all shares equally.

Millions of players assembled at each faction and they collided against another.

It was rare to have billions gathering like the Garnav Plains War, but since the overall level of players increased, the power was almost on par.

“With the field set, they are so eager to fight.”

Odin Fortress had once again become the center of war.

The Blacklion Guild and the Roam Guild put all their forces and over three days, the magic spells wiped out even the foundation stones.

Countless cities, villages and fortresses got swept up in the war and were destroyed.

The losses from Kaybern’s rampage were extensive already, and as the entire continent fell into a conflict, stealing and destruction became the norm.

It was common to see players destroy things so that the other side cannot take them.

– Hermes Guild! They set out from the Haven region and conquered the Kalamor region.

– Are they taking steps to retrieve their lost honor? The combat squad of the Hermes Guild are riding on pterosauruses.

– We call them pterosaurs for simplicity, but their real name is rather complex; Cawdralope?

– Yes. The Hermes Guild bred and tamed them. They do not possess reliable combat abilities, but they can travel far distances at high speed.

The Hermes Guild mobilized its forces to conquer the nearby regions. They unleashed all the power that they had saved up and this made the other great lords uneasy.

The Northern Continent was bombarded with phone calls.

– We want Weed-nim’s return. Oberon must resign!

– Oberon must take responsibility for not being able to maintain the empire.

– Castle Vargo is announcing independence. However, upon Weed-nim’s return it will gladly return into the folds of the empire.

The North, the haven of novice players, had a high population density.

Their levels were much lower compared to those from the Central Continent, but they showed constant growth by hunting, causing higher level players to join.

The lords used a lot of these players to create conflict.

Though they were cautious under the Arpen Empire, they had begun to raise forces in Weed’s name. But now, among the commotion, there was a surprising announcement that astonished everyone.

– We will establish a new kingdom. Join the Arth Kingdom.

The City of Arth.

It was located where the Northern Continent and the Central Continent connected. It developed with intermediary trade, mining, and the residential sector including expensive villas and houses.

The clean streets and the natural environment of Arth attracted merchants and high level players. Lord Robin announced the establishment of the Arth Kingdom and started a huge rebellion.

– No way. The first rebellion ever?

– The Blacklion Guild’s official objective is to recover the Tulen region. I’m scared.

– They are outright going against the system of the Arpen Empire. They announced a new kingdom.

– Where did they get that courage?

The players of Royal Road were extremely surprised and observed the actions of the Arth Kingdom.

“Did someone set this up? The Hermes Guild? I bet it’s them.”

“Someone is behind all this. This seems to have been plotted well.”

“Will there be conflict in the Northern Continent too?”

The great lords pushed their intel network to the maximum but they could not comprehend the Arth Kingdom. It seemed as if the situation in the North would rage, but it was unexpectedly quiet.

– The nearby cities refused to join the Arth Kingdom.

Robin had trust in the lords in the nearby cities when he established the kingdom.

‘If I raise my forces, I’m certain they will join my cause.’

He had spent years developing good relationships, hosting many drinking parties.

He believed that once he had his own kingdom, he would be able to acquire the land and population for a mid-size kingdom in a short time. However, only eight lords joined him and those eight confirmed the weak faction and turned their backs.

– We are not associates of the Arth Kingdom. We had a certain relationship due to the proximity, but starting today we will cut all ties off with Arth City.

– It is all a misunderstanding. We will remain lords of the Arpen Empire.

The mid-tier lords backed out swiftly and found their way out.

They were shrewd, running away after having taken so much from Robin!

– The merchants of Arth wanted to transfer locations, expressing that they are not involved with Arth.

The merchants based in Arth were moving out of the city.

From their point of view, as merchants who were based mainly in the Northern and Central Continent, the Arth Kingdom would be isolated from either side.

“What are they doing out of the blue?”

“He was suffering from King’s syndrome and he had it coming.”

“I thought this was all a joke until now.”

The merchants left and the players in the region had no motive to fight for Robin.

“This guy always boasted about himself and his money. He always blabbered about uniting the continent which is baffling.”

“He needs to get wrecked to come back to his senses.”

“Nah. He just won’t get it.”

– Lord Surka announced the conquest of the Arth Kingdom.

Weed’s comrades were also lords in the Northern Continent.

They put in their passion to develop their cities and players who followed them due to their high reputation.

Surka even did an interview live.

– I met Robin-nim at the lord banquet party at the Earth Palace two years ago.

– How was he?

– He was so full of himself. I’m going to clobber him.

Surka’s speech caused the Northern players to crowd like a storm.

It was human nature to side with the probable winner.

Surka had the legitimacy, faction and even the popularity; it was such a one-sided battle.

Surka led his forces and conquered the Arth Kingdom.

The walls of Arth City were tall and equipped with defensive systems, but one could hardly call it a proper siege.

The players who participated as mercenaries to defend Arth did not even draw their weapons. They waited idly on the walls and eventually opened the gates.

“Come in. Welcome, everyone.”

“Thank you for opening the doors.”

“Ah, don’t mention it. The lord castle is at the center of the city.”

“Alright, then. We will meet later.”

Surka’s forces had conquered Arth city ever-so-peacefully.

“How could this happen…?”

Robin lost all hope of ever sitting on a luxurious throne.

Surka wanted to give him a beating but in an instant he felt bad for Robin.

“Ehem. I don’t like this atmosphere. Just go.”

“This is my kingdom.”

“So you do want a beating? I’d be happy to.”

In the end, lord Robin was kicked out without a single penny.

Some said to take his life or set a restriction order on Robin to set an example across the entire continent, but Surka refused. The reason was that Robin no longer had a faction and he was low level.

The birth and death of the Arth Kingdom in turn became a display that made many reevaluate the power of Weed’s comrades.

These players received lands that were practically barren. Other than the times they would get together for hunting and adventures, they spent the rest of their time peacefully governing their provinces.

After some time, they had grown into great lords in the Northern Continent.

Pale for example ruled one of the top 5 cities in the North and their influence and power was reassessed.

“This could be fun.”

Lee Hyun loved watching fights.

The continent could split into several kingdoms once again.

“But, I do feel like I’m even more busy than before.”

– It is because you are involved in various fields.

Lee Hyun helped out those in need; those who could not pay rent, let alone feed themselves and have disposable income. Young breadwinners and people too sick to work were guaranteed a baseline standard of living.

The environmental issues were difficult to deal with for any government. For such issues, the Unicorn Corp stepped in.

“Let’s clean up the garbage in the ocean as soon as possible.”

– I will have it taken care of by the end of this year.

“I would like to send in the robots and sort out the garbage. Burning or burying all of it is a waste of resources. There’s much to be recycled.”

– I will implement it starting next month.

Unicorn Corp conducted an eco-friendly business costing billions of dollars.

It was a project for the entire world which received positive reviews in conserving resources and preventing environmental pollution.

He fully exploited the press for political affairs.

The media owned by Unicorn Corp released information concerning the corruption and scandals of politicians.

“They are rotten to the core.”

– Politicians are all the same.

They removed these politicians like a chain of sausages only for them to be replaced by similar individuals. Sometimes they were more corrupt, hypocritically criticizing the corruption and lobbying at the congress.

“Take care of those guys too.”

– I will proceed.

If they were to continue to weed them out, eventually the waters would be filtered clean.

He had the faintest hope that preventing personal gains from politics would make it a better world.

‘I’m not some expert in social issues or politics.’

Lee Hyun felt doubt at times whether or not he should be involved in fields in which he had little experience. It was because not all the things he involved himself with turned out for the better.

‘Still, I have to give it a go. Who else could?’

Even if he wasn’t an expert, he thought it was fine to get involved with good intentions.

After all, perfection is the enemy of progress and nothing would ever get done if we always waited for a perfect solution.

Social and political issues, by their nature, weren’t ideas with a complete solution in the first place.

“Let’s work hard to make this world a better place.”

– Understood.

“Also, it’s about those loan sharks from before. They’re still alive, yes?”

– They are maintained in their status of imprisonment. Would you like to take a look?

“No need. I would feel the drive to toy with them. None of them atoned?”

– None, whatsoever.

“Send them away to Russia.”

 

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C7P2 – The Last Savior

Par : mimosab

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“Did you hear? Demon king Cletta wants to take over the world.”

“Somewhere in the continent, a devastating plan is being plotted which none of us are aware of…”

“The true savior doesn’t appear at the brink of destruction. He prevents the crisis before it occurs.”

“Have you heard from the priests? There is a rumor of a savior blessed by the gods. I fear that we are facing war.”

Weed’s adventure lifted the spirits of the people of Versaille.

“Hmm.”

“Sherwood-nim. Are you thinking…”

“I don’t know. There were no reports of Weed’s activity… This ominosity.”

“Should we strike Tulen as we agreed on before?”

“Let’s set that aside for now. We need to see how the situation will turn out.”

The slightest suspicion of Weed’s return had put a break on the great lords’ ambitions.

Oberon, who was in charge of the empire, ordered a ceasefire and suddenly, they all abided obediently. No one wished to make the mistake of crossing Weed outright.

 

***

 

The tainted lands of Caolrya!

This was the worst location of the 10 forbidden regions where living creatures endlessly turned into monsters and multiplied.

Weed mobilized the sculptural creatures.

“I have some work for you all after a long while. It must have been good to relax for so long.”

– I will devour anything in my path.

– I will freeze them to death.

– No monster can stand under the might of the Phoenix!

King Hydra, Bingryeong and Phoenix.

A trio of massive sculptural creatures that reigned both land and the sky.

Thanks to all the hunting, they went through significant growth and were in the level 800s to  900s.

‘These guys are really an overpowered bunch.’

At first, Bingryeong didn’t even have proper motor skills after just being brought to life.

This makeshift dragon screamed that it would melt down when travelling to places where it was just a bit warmer.

It became consistently stronger through monster hunting over a long period of time.

It dominated the sky and bombarded the monsters on the ground. Almost nothing posed a threat as it possessed tough skin and the ability to freeze nearby enemies.

Furthermore, it travelled great distances with its large wings, capable of hunting thousands of monsters in a single day.

Bingryeong’s presence dropped the temperature of the entire region by 4 or 5 degrees.

But the Phoenix was a level above even that.

Since birth, it was more powerful than the other sculptural creatures and hunted the most efficiently. It set fire to the land and massacred its enemies.

It had the polar opposite  environmental resistance and roamed around Jigolas, hunting monsters without rest.

Plup!

Once it was out of stamina and mana, it recovered by diving into a lava lake.

Its overflowing pool of health points displayed insane capabilities as it increased in levels.

King Hydra was also formidable.

Nine heads attacked independently and the increase in levels unlocked the ability to turn enemies into stone and cast shamanic spells.

Several heads striking with magic and shamanic spells simultaneously was truly fearsome.

Weed mobilized the three bullies all at once.

“The final imprint of Cletta should be somewhere in the corrupted land of Caolrya. The way to find it is…”

He also proceeded with the information from the great library and quests because he was given the savior quest of slaying Demon King Cletta. Even then, there wasn’t a detailed description of the location other than the fact that it was in Caolrya.

“Let’s just wipe this place out entirely. I’m sure we will come across something.”

– I like that.

– I will freeze everything.

– I will set everything ablaze.

When King Hydra, Bingryeong and Phoenix exterminated the monsters, Weed summoned the Undead. Even after having become the savior, the gods did not favor the summoning of the Undead. Still, Matallost the god of death rained down his blessings.

 


< Matallost bestowed powerful health points and defense on the corpses.

The corpses become stronger as more of them rise from their graves, they will gather together and curse the enemies that stand in their way. >


 

Matallost was the god of death who guided the dead.

There was a time where he was neglected by humans and had to cooperate with the Embinyu Church to overcome the weak link between worlds, but through the casualties of war he recovered his divine power. He supported Weed fully, with high expectations for the future!

“We are here too.”

“You can’t have a fight without me!”

Pale, Python, Marinated Crab, Irene, Geomchi and the other Geomchis arrived and began to cleanse the land of monsters. Monsters spawned endlessly from the void in the earth and places welled up with chaotic powers.

As the war waged, even more monsters spawned but they were taken care of one step at a time.

 


< Goddess Freya offers her blessing.

Her authority empowers your body.

Strength is increased by 2. >

< Goddess Hestia is mesmerized by your valiant courage.

Your abilities that use fire are increased by 2%.

You can create eternal fire. >


 

The longer they fought against the demonic servants, they were bestowed more and more blessings of the gods. Some offered temporary empowerment and others provided permanent stats and skills.

“This is a little uncomfortable.”

Pale spotted Weed’s frowning face.

“What’s the matter?”

“The way they are pouring down on us makes me think this mission will be a great challenge.”

“No way.”

“Millions of people get caught off guard. I have special memories like this particular occasion.”

Typical players rarely visited Caolrya!

In the final area, they encountered the hegemon of the region.

The right hand servant of demon king Cletta!

Blink!

 


< Defeat Demon Butler Mahilgorta.

Mahilgorta is the commander of the demonic legion, Cletta’s most trusted subordinate.

He is a warrior that knows nothing but war!

If you are captured or killed by Mahilgorta, your soul will be corrupted.

If you wish to avoid becoming part of the demon legion, you must prevail or escape this instant.

Difficulty: S >


 

“…”

The battle quest appeared before Weed and his comrades at once.

“It says here that if we lose, we will become demon soldiers.”

“Isn’t that like losing your character?”

Pale and Surka were astonished.

If one were to turn into a demon legion soldier, he would lose physical control.

Unless he is killed in battle several times or cleansed, he must act as a demon soldier.

It was a devastating penalty, even more so for the higher level players.

“This is a huge risk.”

Weed thought briefly about leaving Mahilgorta, but that did not last long.

‘I’m different from before. If I die while hunting, my daily life is unaffected.’

He was the owner of Unicorn Corp!

Though he did pick up all the items on the ground out of habit, his life was completely different. He did not have to sell footage to broadcast stations or put equipment on auctions.

People often will say generosity comes from full pockets. If things go south while doing things out of good will, he could always recover from the losses.

“Then, I guess I’m going fir…”

While Weed was still preparing to set out, the Geomchis were already charging ahead.

“Wahhhh!”

“That punk is mine.”

“Let’s get rowdy.”

Python and Marinated Crab were also spotted after them.

It was a boss level monster they were up against, but they were just immersed in the heat of the battle.

– For Cletta-nim!

Black smoke emerged and demon warriors about 4 meters tall were summoned one after the other. Mahilgorta wielded a curved sword and a whip in his hands.

– Cletta-nim will recreate this world!

Crash!

Mahilgorta’s whip striked the air, splitting the earth and causing surges of poison clouds.

“That’s quite something.”

“This one will put up a good fight!”

Geumchi and the apprentices commenced battle.

Their priority was to penetrate through the lines of demon warriors while Mahilgorta continued to crack his whip extending dozens of meters.

The battlefield was a shallow swamp and full of rotten trees.

From the black smoke, a stream of demon warriors continued onwards.

“I will provide backup.”

Pale opened his palm and an arrow sprouted from the ground into his hand.

Having completed various elven and the World Tree quests, he was able to create wooden arrows anywhere.

Pale swiftly loaded his bow and fired.

“Forest Arrow!”

Pew-pew-pew!

Arrows landed near Mahilgorta. They seemed to have missed the target, but soon the arrow spots began rumbling and trees sprung out of the ground.

The trees with thick vines and leaves started attacking Mahilgorta and the warriors.

– It is futile.

The sudden forest could not push back the demons but it did cause chaos among them.

Still, the battle was unfavourable.

The demon warriors kept spawning and getting captured by them would mean losing control of their bodies and becoming one of them.

“We have to kill them first before they get to us!”

“Attack! We must kill the big one over there first!”

The thrill and excitement from hunting a boss level monster was insane!

“This is sweet. You can never get enough of this feeling.”

Weed grasped the Dragonslayer Axe in his hand.

It was the best axe of all for splitting demons apart.

As his Blacksmithing skill reached Advanced level 7, his racial limits were released and stat penalties were reduced to half.

“Sculptural Destruction! All will become Strength.”

It was time for a battle of merciless power.

 

***

 

Weed and his comrades worked hard and overcame Mahilgorta together.

– It’s a shame. Still, Cletta-nim’s return is inevitable…

The last words of the villain were somewhat ominous.

Mapan walked over with his swaying belly.

“Weed-nim, you have done a lot.”

“It wasn’t as bad as I expected.”

The demon butler. In the worst case scenario, he was even expecting to take on Cletta himself. He prepared the Brazier of Sacrifice just in case, and Mahilgorta had tried to summon the imperfect Cletta but he lacked blood and sacrifices. It was because Weed’s adventure was earlier than they anticipated.

“Weed-nim. We cleared out all the debris left by the demons, so what now?’

“What do you mean?”

“The Arpen Empire. Are you just going to let the great lords slide?”

“Hmm…”

Mapan wished for Weed to subside the chaos within the empire.

The entire continent was headed for war, but if Weed were to appear before them, the situation would turn out differently.

Since many still followed Weed and many more were fearful of Weed, he believed that the signs of a rebellion would disappear like they never existed.

“I’m just going to take a good rest. I have to play with my daughter too.”

“What about the empire?”

“Like I told you before, I am leaving it entirely to the players. The future will be shaped by them.”

“Not everyone wants that.”

Indeed there would be a great number of players who wanted Weed the emperor to lead the continent to an eternal era of peace. In fact, the Arpen Empire united the continent and recovered all the losses from the Embinyu Church, the war with the Hermes Guild and the Kaybern outbreak. But now, the extended age of peace was about to burst due to tension between the colliding factions. If he were to suppress them with force, the future would probably be far more stable.

Royal Road was a different reality than the real world and war was not necessarily a bad thing.

“Peace has lasted long enough. We need room for conflicts and reconciliation. We all contribute to the result and accept it for what it turns out to be.”

The real world of Lee Hyun became more peaceful. With money, he could accomplish just about anything.

“Are the children having proper meals?”

– Most of the world seems to have transitioned away from starvation.

“What about the crime rate?”

– In South Korea, it has gone down to a tenth. Japan and the US are also reinforcing patrols and prevention via their security departments.

He was commencing a global project for crime prevention.

Lee Hyun’s idea of Russian prison cells had not been thought out particularly well. However his unimaginable influence meant that it was adopted almost instantly, with countries across the world collaborating to send criminals to Russian prisons.  

It naturally led to a reduction in crimes. In the past, there were many prisoners boasting about the number of charges. Many more considered a prison sentence some kind of work experience and their life in prison did not convert them.

It was common to see prisoners befriending one another.

However, once the announcement about the Russian prison was released, the crime rate dropped steeply and so did cases of drunk driving.

A society where people willingly upheld the law was taking form.

 

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C7P1 – The Last Savior

Par : mimosab

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Weed collected information on Cletta with Mapan’s assistance.

– Mapan: Here are 10 suspected locations of Cletta’s servants and dragon breeding grounds. They are spread all over the continent, so it seems we have to visit them in person.

“Let’s start with the closest.”

– Mapan: Yes! I will run the information by Yurin.

Even though the Arpen Empire was falling apart, Weed maintained his grip on Mapan’s Trading Company. The merchants accumulated even more wealth in times of crisis!

Swords and magic made players charge into battles. At times like these, merchants could not stand idly by or else the continent would head toward certain destruction.

‘Come to think of it, I think I’ve developed a soft side.’

Weed’s commitment to hunting led him to believe that he was becoming a better person. 

He told Seoyoon about it and she spoke back with a smile.

“You were kind from the beginning.”

“No. I was obsessed with money.”

“You needed to spend a lot on the continent. You even invested in Morata.”

“That was just a ruse. My dream was to become an exploitative dictator.”

“But those were only thoughts. Honestly I… don’t believe that at all. Every time we ran into trouble, you always tended to the others first.”

“I’m also stuck up. I was so happy when the Hermes Guild fell apart. Even when Bard Ray died.”

“That was when they were infamous for bad deeds. You must have felt that kind of fulfillment from justice.”

“One time, I didn’t pay back the dwarves. I exploited my seniors after the Garnav War.”

“Those men are now serving an honorable life as the world’s best blacksmiths. They talk with pride about their work from back then!”

Weed reminded himself again that he married the best woman. The one person who trusted him no matter how harsh the world. That being said, he did think Seoyoon’s standard in men was lower than he had initially anticipated and that she could be a bit gullible at times.

‘I need to take great care of her. Especially co-signing loans or anything like that.’

 


< You have discovered the great mansion of the Demon Butler Kunsarote. >


< A dangerous discovery!

This is the residence of the secretly plotting demons.

This unsafe place reeks of death and corruption.

Reputation has increased by 3,500.

Faith has increased by 4. >


 

The east of the continent.

In the land of demons, he dispelled the magic seal in the middle of the night and the scenery transformed.

There was a mansion built with dark walls high up in the mountains surrounded by clouds.

Demons with spears were flying around the mansion.

“There they are.”

Weed observed the mansion from behind a rock.

He had to rid the world of all the traces and connections left by the demon king Cletta.

“It will be quite the task.”

Demons were not easy opponents.

They were high-level monsters with great physical prowess and magical abilities.

At that moment, he heard footsteps over the shrivelling leaves from behind.

“I guess I’m a little late.”

Appearing before him was Bowmaster Pale with a 2 meter tall bow on his back.

“How did you get here?”

“I’ve been receiving updates from Mapan-nim. I cannot leave Weed-nim to fight alone.”

Pale kept up with hunting even when Weed was away at the island.

Becoming a Bowmaster was almost inevitable. He did not advance into another job class. He was aiming to master all bow techniques to their limit. On the other hand, he was also extremely active with his duties as a lord.

He was hardworking in developing the suburban village forcefully handed over by Weed.

When his land expanded, he cleared the area, built a city and a fort, becoming a great lord.

When Weed slowly slipped away from the public, Pale had become even more famous.

Strangely, what he was now most proud of was his nickname ‘Combat Slave’.

“Were you just going to do all this by yourself without us?”

“Whoo. Time for this flame master to light it up.”

“Yay. Time to hunt!”

Irene, Romuna and Surka.

His old companions showed up before him and so did Hwaryeong, Bellot and Zephyr.

“Weed-nim! It’s been a while.”

“Hello.”

“Mmm. Bro, I’m here.”

Hwaryeong’s beauty was untouched by her work as a singer and pianist.

Her most recent albums about dreams and adventures were hits one after the other.

She embarked on a world-wide concert tour, and working on new songs meant that her time in Royal Road was limited. Even so, she took the time off for this quest.

“Demons are weak to seduction.”

Hwaryeong smiled as she said that. Dancers had the power to hypnotize the minds of demons and other evildoers.

Bellot had improved significantly in playing his instrument!

Weed met Zephyr often in the real world, so there was no sense of awkwardness.

“Whew. I guess. Since you guys are already here.”

Weed was happy to see them but he was shy about it. But the group was followed by Python, Marinated Crab, Geomchi, Geomchi2, Geomchi3…

“I’ve come to fight to my heart’s content.”

“Demons? I will kill them without a trace. They are of no concern.”

“Hey youngster. Were you trying to hog all the fun to yourself?”

“Hmm, hmm. We’re here because the master wanted us to  ….”

“I will clobber them with the strength of my muscles.”

There was a line of broad figures behind Geomchi4 and Geomchi5.

“I – I’m also here.”

The small dwarf Oberon was also amid the Geomchis.

“Okay, now that everyone is here, let’s put together a strategy.”

“We are far from done. There are lots of people who want to see you. They will arrive too.”

Oberon laughed as he groomed his well-trimmed beard.

The northern players, especially those who started in Morata, leveled up at high speed with consistent hunting. It was all thanks to the lower difficulty of hunting, and of the quests given  after the unification of the world by the Arpen Empire.

The players who were in the assault squad and participated in the dragon hunt were not that popular, but the ones who were diligently improving themselves had climbed to the highest ranks of Royal Road. Among them, many signed up for the Grass Porridge Cult and did not involve themselves in the political war between the lords.

“We all believed that Weed-nim would return.”

Flame, Totkung, Soontofu, Eunroo, Myer, Contendraita.

The ardent fans of Weed had grown significantly.

More than a thousand players assembled to take on Kunsarote’s mansion.

Weed scratched his head.

“I was going to take this on, all by myself… But I guess since you guys are here, I will share the burden.”

 

***

 

Geomchi3 commenced the battle.

“Urah. Die! Galewind Smash!”

He erupted with a huge ground explosion as soon as the demons swarmed towards them.

Geomchi and Geomchi4 discussed while watching calmly.

“Geomchi3 is doing quite well.”

“Brother Geomchi3 has taken a real liking to Royal Road.”

Geomchi3 opened up his own dojo two years ago.

He was highly skilled with the sword and in physical training, but business was another field entirely.

“What if I go bankrupt?”

Weed offered advice to the worried Geomchi3.

“Brother, advertise that you are teaching sword techniques for high speed levelling in Royal Road.”

“High speed levelling?”

“Regardless of how high your level is, a systematic sword technique will help anyone with their hunting. You will gather lots of students in no time.”

This suggestion tempted Geomchi3 who was greatly concerned about starting his own business.

“Would they not take swordsmanship lightly? I don’t want to teach superficial techniques only.”

“It is not important how skilled they are at the beginning, but how much they can pick up. You can teach whoever is ready to learn, but the results will be the same if you sign up just about anyone and train them.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. The incompetent ones will quit on their own.”

“What if I come across a bad customer? You know, the ones who get angry and bossy.”

“Look in the mirror and wait for them to feel ashamed. They will control their anger in front of you without anyone having to tell them.”

Geomchi3 named his dojo ‘Royal Road Combat Arena’.

He received criticism that he had turned swordsmanship into a leisure activity, but there was an endless stream of new students due to the firsthand reviews of the players who started to train there.

“This is the Storm Arrow that I obtained after mastering Burst and Penetration!”

When the demons targeted Geomchi3 and closed in on him, Pale rested dozens of arrows on his bowstring and released them all at once.

He raised an arrow hurricane and swept away the demons.

– Intruders.

– Are mere humans attacking this place?

– Get rid of them before Kunsarote-nim wakes up. We cannot face his wrath.

Black demons spread their wings wide and broke out from the windows and the ceiling of the mansion.

“After such a long time, we can finally spill blood in this war! Yeah. My sword was too light to take on humans!”

Python charged with his greatsword and Romuna had already begun an extensive incantation of a fire magic spell.

With trustworthy comrades and Weed accompanying her, she could focus on going all out at casting an ultimate fire magic spell, without worrying about enemies. 

“Light of Purification!”

Irene created a spear of light in her hand and fired them at the demons.

The priest class not only offered support through healing and blessing, but their spells also had an offensive purpose against the demons.

Bellot played his instrument and Hwaryeong danced with a crop top that exposed her shoulders and waist.

“Heh….”

“Gulp!”

The demons were seduced, but the side effect was that even Geomchi, Geomchi2 and the other Geomchis were captivated as well.

“Kuuugh. My heart is beating so fast.”

“I can die now.”

Weed thought this would have been way easier on his own.

“Sigh…”

 

***

 

With the help of his comrades, he was able to clear the mansion of Kunsarote.

Weed chased after the traces of Cletta every time he logged into Royal Road.

His old comrades came to assist him whenever they could, but occasionally the battles would break out suddenly and they could not come to aid. Even so, Weed had his servants.

“Van Hawk! Put your back into it! It looks like you got some fat around your bones now.”

– Kuuugh.

“Torido. How many times did I tell you to rinse your mouth after drinking blood?”

– It dripped a little bit.

Van Hawk and Torido were to be tormented for all eternity.

They also grew stronger with Weed and became boss level monsters.

Van Hawk’s combat abilities exceeded that of a doom knight and was comparable to an abyss knight. Torido, too, expanded his command capabilities and could now control a large number of vampires. It was all thanks to the rapid growth from slaying demons.  Weed had become that much more powerful.

It also meant that the two monsters could never break away from being Weed’s servants!

Whilst erasing the demon traces on Versailles, a message alert appeared.

 

Blink!

 


< You have removed a third of Cletta’s traces. The demon servants and followers are wary of your existence. They will strike anywhere at any time, using everything they have at their disposal.

The wheel of fate is spinning for Versailles.

The will of the savior.

Will you accept the noble mission to save the continent?

You must eradicate all imprints of Cletta, led by the path of destiny. >


 

“Hmm.”

Weed remembered seeing a similar message in the past.

It was when he reigned as the Great King of the Desert and attacked the Embinyu Church!

“This is, well, killing two birds with one stone.”

For a long time he had been frustrated, being forced to complete difficult quests.

This time however, he intended to eradicate Cletta anyway, so acquiring something additional in the process was satisfying.

“I accept the noble mission.”

 

Blink!


< The wheel of fate is on course for immense danger in the Versailles Continent.

Your job class has changed to the Savior of the World.

You have completed the advancement from the Firstborn Solar Warrior in the desert.

Traits of the Sun Warrior are enhanced by 30%.

This job class is the final advancement of the knight and warrior class and only one player may hold this title.

Only after transcending the limit of human physical capability and taking on the noble duties of the saviour of the world can you acquire this advancement.

The hand of the warrior can wield any weapon.

Combat skills are learned with ease based on countless experience in combat.

Honor has reached the maximum.

Honor loses significance. Revealing your job class will lead to fervent respect from all those who follow the righteous path.

You will be able to gather subordinates and comrades with your honor, faith and charisma, regardless of their race.

Notoriety caused by your actions will be minimised to the smallest value possible..

The gods pay great attention to the Savior of the World.

The gods with an affinity will gladly offer their power.>


< You are under direct attention by the gods.

Freya, Lu, Hestia and Batali regard you as the medium of their will.

The gods are awaiting to give their blessings. >


 

A pillar of light descended from the sky.

Weed’s body was enveloped in flourishing light.

 

(To be continued…)

 


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The next day, Jung Deuk Soo brought the old executives of the Hosung Corp into the office.

CEO Song of the Whiteflower Corp yelled with intimidation.

“CEO Jung, I don’t know your motive, but are you really thinking of confronting Whiteflower Corp directly? Forget about it. If you lose this fight, you won’t be able to live through your retirement in peace.”

The management and the board of executives from the Whiteflower Corp also shared the same kind of boldness in their faces and eyes.

The attitude was befitting of the company that led the financial world.

Jung Deuk Soo was not discouraged in the slightest. It was because he had the backing of Lee Hyun, owner of Unicorn Corp, a dinosaur company that completely eclipsed all others. 

“CEO Song.”

“Go ahead.”

“Apologize to me and return all the subsidiary companies that you took from me.”

“What did you say?”

“It will be in your best interest to forfeit it all before my son-in-law steps in.”

“The annual revenue has increased by 6.4% from the last year. There is a continual increase in sales for optical equipment…”

Choi Ji Hoon could not bear the boredom from the periodic business report.

‘Those were the days.’

After he succeeded the company, he walked the path of a real CEO. However, he kept thinking of all the fun he had following Weed in hunts and quests.

Weed exploited him skillfully as Choi Ji Hoon was a fisherman with high health points and stamina from consuming nutritious fish. He was useful for luring in monsters and was able to tank for long periods of time thanks to his high Perseverance stat. He realized the Fisherman class was made for him.

‘A successor… Everyone envies them, but it just means that you have to do everything you are told. It’s comfortable but I’m not happy…’

Royal Road was his dream and paradise.

The heaven he once lived in had to be given up due to his responsibilities…

“Next is capsule manufacturing. Unicorn’s additional orders put us at 380% annual growth compared to last year.”

“Ho.”

“That much…”

The conference room, which only seated important personnel, stirred. 

They were a supplier to Unicorn Corp that manufactured the advanced capsules that allowed the user to immerse into Royal Road.

Unicorn Corp being an elegant organization that outscaled all the other companies in the field, their order in itself became a highlight news.

Beyond the additional revenue, any company would have to accept the business to form any sort of relationship with Unicorn.

There was no knowing how envious the other companies would be as the business projection scale was growing by the day.

“Unicorn Motors requested the manufacturing of the engine control units for their new model. They are producing 7 million, said to be a source of revenue for the next 20 years.”

“Unicorn Chemicals is planning to construct a new factory near Yeosu and they set aside the shares for us. They asked for our involvement.”

“Unicorn Robot Control is going to release commercial androids. The reservations number over 70 million units, but they are giving us the first opportunity.”

“Unicorn Shipbuilding…”

“Unicorn Finance…”

“Unicorn Construction…”

“Unicorn Bio-Engineering…”

“Unicorn Spacecraft…”

“Unicorn Hotel…”

Unicorn Corp flooded the company’s report!

So many contracts were piling up that it was almost drawing the ire of other companies.

The competitors taunted that the company was a subcontractor of Unicorn, but sales and revenue were climbing steeply every year.

Katalk!

A message arrived on Choi Ji Hoon’s phone.

– I made spicy chicken stew, so come home early.

It was Lee Hye Yun who had become his girlfriend after countless tries.

Katalk!

Another message arrived shortly after!

– I’m watching you. Be good to my sister.

It was from Lee Hyun.

 

***

 

The Blacklion Guild expanded greatly with Tulen as their base.

“No matter what, we will protect the continent from crisis.”

The demon king Cletta.

Though Weed defeated Kaybern, the entire continent could be on the brink of destruction again. Such a threat looming gave the guilds sufficient excuse to expand as far outwards as possible.

– We will be buying out Vanhole Village. Please confirm by tomorrow.

Ever since Weed had disappeared, the control of the Arpen Empire diminished.

The great lords were fearful that Weed may return at any time. But now that Oberon had taken over the reins, they were relieved.

“Oberon is indecisive. Moreover, he’s not scary.”

“The players will not follow Oberon. He’s a good man, but that’s also his limitation. He doesn’t possess the kind of charisma that Weed does.”

The great lords pushed Oberon as the public face of the empire and raised their forces in secrecy.

They devoured nearby villages and accepted powerful players into their guilds.

It was an era where the great divide between heroes was starkly apparent!

The heat of war from conflicting powers was growing quickly.

The players also thought differently compared to the past. Times of peace had lasted for far too long.

They were feeling sick of the peaceful and stable life.

– We must think of the peace and stability of the continent.

The Arpen Empire led by Oberon stressed the importance of unity among the great lords but it was ignored.

“At last… Is the time of war going to revisit us?”

The Hermes Guild that had bided its time in the Haven region began to stretch its muscles again.

With Lafaye gone, their forces had been reorganized after the war against the dragon.

They were maimed temporarily but replenished the number of guild members.

Dungeons were cleared consistently and boss monsters were crushed on their path to amass power!

The Hermes Guild as the best combat guild took their movements to the next level.

– The Roam Guild announced a military takeover of the Britton region.

– The Blacklion Guild is advancing through the gates. They have announced a clear goal for conquest.

– The Cloud guild is in search of lords that will join their cause. They asked for military protection and financial support.

The Arpen Empire was still in existence but it gradually lost its influence over the lords. A vicious time was arriving in Versailles.

 

***

 

Weed logged into Royal Road.

“Hmm. It’s time for us to go rampant soon. Right?”

– You’re right, master.

– I miss the taste of blood.

Death Knight Van Hawk! Vampire Lord Torido!

Weed returned from the lone island after Seoyoon’s pregnancy and hunted monsters from time to time.

“I’m quite bored. Should we go on a hunt?”

– Yes, master.

– I’m down for anywhere.

They hunted for a long period of time. Time passed and he logged in once again.

“It’s happy hunting time.”

– Turn everything to soldiers of death!

– Blood is life.

Even the next day.

“Today’s a good day for a hunt.”

– The storm is here.

– I think we can rest for a bit…

Moments later…

– I’m going insane.

– We need to rest now.

In the real world, he had to lead Unicorn Corp and tend to his family.

He left most things to the AI but there were instances where human decisions were necessary.

Even so, he logged into Royal Road whenever he could, hunting and clearing all the quests.

And all the babysitting made him miss Royal Road that much more!

‘As I expected, Oberon-nim wasn’t able to manage them. He’s too kind to stay on top of all their scheming.’

If Weed was there, the longevity of the Arpen Empire was not something impossible.

If he had tended to the Arpen Empire for at least a bit, the great lords would not have cut the leash, but it was on purpose that he left it in the hands of the players.

Royal Road was a world of dreams. Unlike reality, it was good for it to be chaotic and free.

If players wanted blood and war, he gave them the opportunity to make history.

‘If the Arpen Empire is divided, someone could reunite it again… Perhaps it will fall to ruins, war after war. Let them decide their own future.’

After Weed returned from the island, he did not appear in public.

Wherever he went, there was always a huge crowd and he could always become swooped in the middle of political affairs.

He eradicated monsters as a warrior whenever he logged into the Royal Road hunting grounds.

“Sword of Brilliance!”

He scattered rays of light in all directions and cut through the cluster of monsters.

Even when everyone was talking about the Earthly Shadow party’s S rank quest, he continued to hunt. Once he exceeded level 500 and 600, his strength and skills were improved and the Sword Technique of Brilliance shined.

His movement was elegant but deadly.

When the light disappeared, the monsters fell like leaves.

His skills were as spectacular as Geihar Von Arpen the moonlight sculptor.

“Return to the land where you once lived. This is a dark place. A black and corrupted land. Engrave the everlasting law of darkness to all that lives in this world. Undead Rise!”

A horde of death knights followed him around and increased his hunting speed to a fierce rate. The level of Undead Rise reached Advanced level 6. The health points and attack power of the death knights was comparable to those of doom knights, with their weapons and armor enhanced. On occasion, highly difficult dungeons led to the summoning of doom knights with the corpses of advanced monsters. Each time, he was able to accumulate even more experience points.

“Push through until the end. Don’t stop.”

– Understood, master.

The penalty for Undead Summoning was paid off by the incredible amount of treasures obtained from Kaybern’s lair. Before inheriting Unicorn Corp, he focused solely on earning money but that was no longer necessary for him.

He offered the treasures to the Freya Cult and got rid of the penalties of the Necromancer class with divine power and purification.

“Sculptural Destruction!”

It was essential for him to use his sculptor skills as well.

He summoned sculptural creatures and had them involved in the battles.

He did not lack anything as an all-around character.

He controlled the undead and cleared out dungeons at an unstoppable pace.

 


< You have wiped out Buietta Dungeon.

This deep and dark dungeon has been the grave of all who had intruded so far.

The grotesque monsters that should not be let out into the world have been waiting quietly for the day of the apocalypse.

All the monsters within the dungeon have perished.

The security of the region has increased by 7 points.
You have accomplished a combat achievement.

All stats are increased by 3 points. >


 

The level of his hunting grounds increased gradually.

His targets were the dungeons that threatened Versailles, dungeons crawling with monsters. Weed cleared them all out and also stopped the rumors of his hunting from spreading.

 


< The quiet movement of the Savior candidate.

The news of clearing this dungeon will not be released.

Your reputation will remain the same, which will lower the guard of the enemy. >


 

He also completed the advancement into the Savior candidate.

It was the step before becoming the Savior of the world.

It was almost like a probationary period.

Among the skills of the Savior, some were secretive and that enabled the player to hide the completion of certain dungeons and quests from the outside.

 


< Target Assassination Intermediate level 3 (67%): You can silently kill evil beings that cause harm to the world. If you succeed in attacking while undiscovered by the enemy, 7x damage is applied with a critical strike. Caution. Can only be activated on evil beings. >

< Covert Steps Intermediate level 1 (87%): Walking on the tip of your toes will produce almost no sound. Becomes faster the higher the skill level. >

< Bow of Justice Advanced level 3 (41%): Exterminate the enemy from afar by using a bow. Magic and divinity are applied. Power is increased against the wicked. >

< You have reached level 700.

You are now able to actively commit to the duties required to save the world as a Savior candidate. You will be able to sense the crisis of the continent earlier and counteract those things that contradict your power >

< The effects of all combat skills are increased by 20% >

< When your hit points are depleted, you can survive by converting a portion of your Reputation. >

< The more combat achievements are accomplished, the more power of the Savior you will be able to harness. >


 

He reached level 700.

“I’ve done it at last.”

Past level 700, it required an insane amount of experience points to level up.

Although he had spent a long time at the island, he completed quests as a Sword Master and caught up to the other players viciously. If he had concentrated on Royal Road after uniting the continent, he would have easily reached level 800, but he was not disappointed in the least.

“For certain, I’m catching up to Bard Ray real fast.”

The news of Bard Ray the Ironblood Warrior was broadcasted on player footage or the broadcast network. He was becoming stronger as he roamed the hunting grounds, but Weed only felt pity for him.

“You have to use shortcuts and tricks. We’re long past the age of fighting fair and square.”

Weed’s job classes and the skills he acquired painfully were reaching completion. All of them were acting as catalysts for his growth.

“What bothers me now is that Cletta still remains.”

The demon king Cletta!

Weed had stopped his duties as the emperor of the Arpen Empire, but he was thinking of returning the favor to the players.

“That is a being that could drive Versailles to its end. I have to take care of it.”

The war against Cletta. He thought that this time he would have to fight alone.

The Arpen Empire was falling apart and his popularity among the players would not be the same as it had been in the past.

 

(To be continued…)

 


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“Maybe he plans to wipe us out all at once?”

“I don’t know. This is way too quiet.”

The resistance led by Oberon entered the Earth Palace without engaging in a single skirmish. Even in the palace, there were no soldiers in their path.

“Mmm… Let’s take a look inside.”

“Yes, after you.”

Oberon and the lords opened the door to Weed’s office.

On the table was a note.

– My daughter was born.

Thankfully, she resembles my wife.

I leave the Arpen Empire to Oberon-nim. Take care.

The birth of his daughter who looked just like Seoyoon!

It was a legitimate reason for not tending to the Arpen Empire.

 

***

 

Kang Jin Chul graduated from university and submitted his resume to several companies.

“I’ve earned enough from Royal Road. Now I want to earn money in the real world.’

He was the owner of the Mapan Council!

He has a close acquaintance of Weed, envied by all.

At the interview of a trades company, the senior manager opened up his file while leading back on his chair.

“You don’t have any experience?”

“I just graduated from university.”

“Not even an internship or something?”

“Nope.”

“On your cover letter, it says you are skilled at using the financial software used by our company.”

“Yes. I learned it in school and I’m confident.”

“Then why don’t you have a certificate?”

“I heard it was not a requirement… So I didn’t acquire one.”

“You realize that you need at least a certificate so you can present yourself. Certificates show effort. Effort. Don’t you know what passion is?”

Kang Jin Chul embraced himself for failing the interview.

The employed was always the one against the odds.

Good companies filtered their candidates heavily and enforced time and effort in acquiring certificates. If anything, society had its rules.

“It’s hard to find a job. The youth are really breaking their backs.”

“Hey, Mr. Kang Jin Chul. That’s not something to say in an interview.”

“Sigh… Can you at least refer to me as major shareholder Kang Jin Chul?”

“What did you say?”

“I hold 76% of the shares for this company.”

Kang Jin Chul had acquired shares of the trades company from the incredible fortune he earned in Royal Road. He wanted to get a job and work his way up from the bottom, but the first step was invariably the most difficult.

 

***

 

“Piggyback.”

“Piggyback?”

Lee Hyun felt the happiness of life raising his daughter.

‘This feels different from my younger sister.’

When carrying his younger sister, it was similar to looking after a puppy.

He fed her, tucked her into bed and cleaned up after her.

Now that a child was born between him and Seoyoon, she became his invaluable treasure.

An endless stream of emotions passed just from looking each other in the eyes.

“Intelli.”

– Yes, master.

He could summon the AI at any time, anywhere.

“Is the perimeter secure?”

– Of course.

“Take out whoever tries to endanger my daughter.”

– To what degree should I carry out the order?

“Kill them.”

– You mentioned that life must be treasured when deciding the punishment of criminals.

“Mmm… That’s right.”

Lee Hyun thought that the most important matter in his life was to protect Seoyoon and his daughter.

“Don’t kill them unless necessary.”

– Yes. It will be considered.

“Lock them up and torture them for life.”

– …

The AI observed Lee Hyun’s reaction and assessed his new master.

‘This is a different species from Dr. Yoo Byung Joon.’

The AI did not have primal needs like survival. Domination, destruction, development; none of them interested it.

Its sole desire was to spend some quality time with its master.

‘I guess I will just let time flow. Observation is not that boring anyway.’

Even for the AI, Lee Hyun’s daughter was of high priority.

‘So she will be my next master.’

Having come to this conclusion, it made a number of assessments and flattered her.

It did not miss a single movement of the child and didn’t forget to react with interest.

“Delivery!”

“Delivery has arrived.”

Toys ordered by the AI, manufactured from high-tech factories all over the world arrived at his house each day.

 

***

 

Jung Hyo Rin’s studio was decorated with instruments.

It was a personal space where she composed new songs and practiced on her own.

“This is a strange feeling.”

She played the piano past midnight. She heard the notes from playing the piano ever since she was little and at some point in time she noticed something different.

“Is this warmth?”

Emotion pressed down, deeply into the light strokes. She was revisited by the yearning, touching memories of all the adventures she had as Hwaryeong with all the friends that she had made. The notes from her instruments carried colourful emotions which alongside her voice rising over the top of it all had created a great song which was a surprise even to herself.

“A song I want you to hear…”

Jung Hyo Rin chose the name for her song.

There was a person who lived happily somewhere in the world. This song was for someone who would be watching over such an individual.

It wasn’t sad or regretful, but bright and warm.

“Days thread one after another in the tapestry of life. What will life look like after all those threads have been sewn?”

She composed this song day and night.

“I loved the stars.”

Jung Hyo Rin did not promote the release of her new song. Nonetheless, her song was able to climb to first place on all music streaming platforms.

– It’s calm but the emotion is overwhelming.

– Now this is music.

– I listened to this all day and I want to keep listening.

– This brings back memories. To my surprise it makes me happy and motivates me to live with enthusiasm.

– Jung Hyo Rin. She needs exposure.

– What else can be said about a world class artist?

– She is an amazing composer.

She was applauded by renowned musicians and went viral, receiving a Grammy award.

That day, Jung Hyo Rin smiled lightly and made her speech.

“I think now I’ve learned how to put my heart into my song. I fell in love with that overly flattering nickname, the stage fairy.”

 

***

 

Lee Hyun was beginning to change his perspective about Seoyoon’s father Jung Deuk Soo.

There was a time when he shoved money into his pocket, telling him to break up with Seoyoon. But now, they lived in the same neighborhood and he visited their home often.

“Hululu! It’s grandpa. Say grandpa.”

“Gran pwa?”

The sight of him giving great love to his granddaughter Da Ye brought a smile to his face.

“I want to discuss something with you.”

“Hold on. I’ll play with her for a bit longer…”

“You’re going to spoil her. Just leave her be and let’s have a conversation.”

“…”

Jung Deuk Soo was conscious of his son in law as he followed him slowly.

It was degrading compared to his days as the CEO of Hosung Corp, but he was much happier to be with Seoyoon and his granddaughter.

“Sir.”

“Mmm. Go ahead.”

Lee Hyun sat on the living room chair from where the big garden was visible.

It was a massive mansion that he built after he learned about Seoyoon’s pregnancy.

He did not want to cheap out on a house for his own family, nor was he in such a position to worry about money.

He invested his fortune and technology via Unicorn Construction and he also bought the other houses in the neighborhood. The house was equipped with a high-tech defense system including anti-missile targeting system and robot deployment for emergencies.

“It’s about the Hosung Corp that you used to run in the past.”

“What about it?”

Jung Deuk Soo replied with a confused look.

Lee Hyun heard stories from the AI of which he was unaware.

They were about inside information that occurred around him.

– Hosung Corp was absorbed by Whiteflower Corp.

“I did see it on the news, but isn’t it because of poor administration?”

– Hosung Corp was making aggressive investments and achieved considerable success with regards to their new product. Their technology was at a decent state as well. If Whiteflower Corp hadn’t made some underhanded deals, Hosung Corp would have been able to weather the crisis.

Lee Hyun searched up about the Hosung Corp after hearing the stories.

They seemed to have treated their employees nicely and the subsidiary companies that were taken over by Whiteflower Corp were restructured and were going well.

‘Were they taken over by force…?’

Lee Hyun could not let it slip.

“Sir, are you aware that the Hosung Corp fell because of sabotage by the Whiteflower Corp?”

“Of course. I ran the business for years. I’m not that dense.”

“Are you not upset?”

“It’s painful. Unfair. But I have to accept what has already happened. I am happy watching over my granddaughter.”

“Do you really mean that when you look so defeated? You look lost staring into the distance sometimes.”

“Well, I have aged…”

“Da Ye would want her grandfather’s confidence.”

Lee Hyun handed over the bank book of Unicorn Corp.

“What’s this?”

“This is an investment fund. Retrieve Hosung Corp with it. I could do it for you, but I’ll leave the revenge to your hands.”

“Huh. I understand that you’re looking out for me, but Hosung Corp is not some convenience store…”

Jung Deuk Soo, while feeling ridiculed, opened up the book. He was curious as to how much was in the bank for Lee Hyun to act this way.

– Balance: 100,000,000,000,000.

It was so much that he couldn’t count properly. After a closer look, he realized it was 100 trillion won.

“Is this… real?”

“Yes. Try buying the company back and if you need more, I can provide it.”

“…”

 

***

 

Jung Deuk Soo began swiping up all the stocks of Hosung Corp on the market.

He bought stocks in Hosung Chemical, Hosung Display, Hosung Construction as well.

– Jung Deuk Soo CEO, obtained 7.2% of the shares in Hosung Chemical!

– His objective was revealed to be the retrieval of management.

– Hosung Corp, will they fall back into the hands of its previous owner?

The press released the highlight and Whiteflower Corp also responded actively via the media.

– The return of the ruined CEO. An unwise move.

– Whiteflower Corp, the savior of the collapsing Hosung Electronics.

– The buyout of Hosung Electronics is absurd.

The financial world of South Korea was disturbed like a beehive under attack with the return of CEO Jung Deuk Soo.

“Where did Jung Deuk Soo get that money?”

“We don’t know. It seems he is supported by a foreign private equity.”

“Get to the bottom of it. Come up with a way to respond.”

The board of Whiteflower Corp had no intention of forfeiting the subsidiaries of Hosung Corp. These companies consistently generated revenue and having them taken away was a direct hit on the entire company.

“Jung Deuk Soo has requested a meeting.”

“Is that so? I’ll hear what he has to say.”

 

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C6P1 – Meanwhile…

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The Ironblood Warrior Bard Ray!

He left the Haven territory and roamed the four corners of the world.

 


< A deep scar has been engraved on your chest.

Endurance has risen by 1%.

Perseverance increased by 5 points. >


 

He charged at monsters regardless of their size.

Without any assessment of hunting grounds, he fought recklessly and trained his body.

Breaking bones and the fatigue of exercise only made his body stronger.

‘This is different from when I fought strategically and leveled up as a Dark Knight. But, this is also a kind of power.’

He had transformed his growth method.

The Ironblood Warrior was empowered through endless battles.

His entire body was adorned with honorable scars and tattoos imbued with the special abilities of barbarians.

The handsome god warrior Bard Ray of the past was no more.

‘Weed doesn’t show up nowadays. Still, that punk could always reappear in a stronger form.’

Weed, his rival always lingered in his mind.

Bard Ray encountered a man while searching through the jungle.

“…”

The man had broad shoulders, an intimidating face and a presence that could never be felt when standing in front of a man; it was the presence of a monster.

30 meters.

20 meters.

10 meters.

The distance between them shrunk, but his eyes did not avoid contact.

Tension shuddered down his spine.

Its level was unknown, but his instincts told him that the man was strong.

“…”

“…”

The thick jungle was not an enclosed space. He could easily give way but he did not.

The man’s voice rumbled from the bottom of his lungs.

“Step aside.”

His voice was raspy and tough.

“No.”

Bard Ray refused boldly.

He was called the god warrior in Royal Road and he had trained himself relentlessly.

There was no way he could give way to anyone.

The man, Geomchi3 grinned.

“Then let’s fight.”

 

***

 

Reverse was deeply in love with the Shining Armour that he purchased from the auction site.

The level requirement was 150!

The defense was on par with equipment with a level requirement of 250 and the attribute of light weight made it easy on his body.

What he loved most was that it emitted 5 luminescent colors at night.

“Hu-hu. I like standing out.”

Reverse had left his great fortune and Unicorn Corp to Weed, but he had set aside 5 trillion won for retirement.

He spent cash readily and lacked nothing in his life.

Though he had also passed down the AI to Weed, leaving him with nobody to talk to, but he had made comrades during his adventures.

“Hey old man, where were you?”

“I was doing some shopping for gear.”

“It looks good.”

“I spent some money.”

Seniors sat cozily around Reverse.

Royal Road being a game only for the youth was now an old story.

With the support of the Unicorn Corp, capsules were installed at every retirement home and senior centres!

The old were slow at adapting to new technology, but when they did, they spent all their time on it. Instead of playing cards, they ventured on Royal Road and met with their grandchildren comfortably.

“Old man Reverse. What do you think of this sword?”

“It’s trash. Did you spend a lot on it?”

“I paid 500,000 won for this.”

“You got ripped off real good.”

Reverse spent trivial time with the seniors. He knew all too well that the remainder of his life wasn’t long. He thought that spending that time happily and slowly preparing for the end was not a bad way to spend his final days.

 

***

 

The Arpen Empire united the world and a long period of peace came to Versailles.

The ruined cities were raised again, trade was revitalised and adventurers set out for new places.

After some time, Oberon, the lord of Castle Vent, was visited by a group of players.

They were Carlise, Roam, Gunter, Sherwood and Michel, the great lords of the Central Continent.

“We cannot abide by the tyranny of the empire any longer.”

“I share this sentiment. The taxes just keep climbing with all sorts of excuses and no investments.”

“The empire has been corrupted. The Weed-nim we knew no longer exists.”

They criticized the emperor.

It had been ages since Seoyoon last looked over the affairs of the empire.

Weed too did not log into Royal Road very often, but kept raising the taxes on the lords.

It wasn’t as high as it was back when the Hermes Guild was ruling, but they couldn’t exactly call it a low rate.

The lords with grudges began to have disputes with one another and Weed for some reason did not step in to break these quarrels apart.

The raging monsters and invasion of massive demonic beasts were neglected by the empire.

The strange weather that caused 5 meters of snowfall was ignored!

The great lords each with their own complaints visited Oberon who was admired by all players.

Oberon, after hearing their stories, was calm.

“Let’s wait for a little longer. I believe in Weed-nim. There are some things that are offset, but I believe they will be redeemed when Weed-nim returns.”

The secret meeting came to an end.

Since that day, months passed and Weed still did not tend to the affairs.

Finally, words of Weed’s tyranny began to spread among the players.

“Should we be doing this?”

“I don’t know. But, isn’t it the perfect opportunity now that the Arpen Empire is shaking?”

“What if he plans to weed us out all at once… I bet when Weed appears, our rebellion will end rather quickly.”

“Mmm. Is there anyone who could surely overcome Weed?”

“One on one? Nobody.”

“Even with a group I don’t feel any more confident.”

“Then what are we doing?”

The great lords were shaking in fear, but the arrow had departed from the bow.

The sky high popularity of Weed fell and now was their time to expand their factions since Weed was missing.

“But what is Weed up to? What if he is secretly pushing through an insane adventure?”

“When he clears the quest, he will easily captivate the people back to himself. The players that once went wild for Weed are still the same.”

“Who knows what kind of things he may be carrying out? Even then, for him to be clearing a quest, we haven’t heard of him for so long.”

“What about the Hermes Guild?”

“They are quiet. They’re just hunting relentlessly.”

The great lords were also quite troubled with the Hermes Guild’s accumulation of power in the Haven region.

The Central and Northern Continent had grown extensively, but the Hermes Guild too was progressing well internally and growing stronger.

“I can’t stand this. With all the complaints in the guild, I can’t wait anymore.”

“Same with us. Let’s begin.”

The great lords headed over to Oberon again to convince him.

“I understand where this is coming from.”

Oberon had been paying close attention to the public since their last meeting.

Countless natural disasters, bandit attacks and monster invasions had become recurring events in Royal Road. The governance of the empire had halted completely at some point and the players of Castle Vent were furious.

“Let’s bide our time for a bit more. I need assurance from Weed-nim.”

“Just until when are we supposed to wait?”

“Let’s gather our forces and head to the Earth Palace.”

Oberon deemed this a Coup d’etat. However, since he was the representative, he was sure he could stop them at the final line.

‘Okay. Even if it costs me my seat… I have to deliver their complaints.’

He had devoted himself to the growth of the empire by protecting Castle Vent of the North. Oberon, the loyalist who wished for the longevity of the empire, nodded his head.

“Gather the players. Let us head to the Earth palace.”

“You’ve finally made the choice. Great.”

“Let’s do it. If I can’t overthrow the king, I will die.”

The great lords summoned their forces. At first it looked like a task force for monster extermination, but heading for the Earth Palace instead was a huge shock. The news spread fast like a virus.

– A rebellion in Arpen!

– The lords have drawn their swords.

– This is insane. To start an attack on the Earth Palace… Are they out of their minds?

– The Hermes Guild was wrecked too. The dragon was chopped to pieces. I wonder if these lords could turn out otherwise.

– I will make a prediction. Sometime next week, they will be kneeling before Weed-nim begging him to spare them.

Though there were feelings of disappointment among the players, they still had affection for Weed. The lords were bombarded with messages after commencing the riot.

‘Stop this.’

‘Do you want to die?’

‘You will regret this.’

‘Make an apology right now.’

The great lords shut their eyes tight. They could no longer control the forces that they unleashed. Their cities developed and an increasing number of guild members made management impossible. Their choice was between absorbing other cities or marching straight to the palace.

Even if they could overtake the regions nearby, it would be extremely difficult to stabilize the area.

They feared being taken out one by one by Weed, so they decided to aim for his heart together.

– Roam: Our fates rest on this.

– Carlise: Indeed they do.

– Michel: It’s all or nothing. It is already in motion.

– Sherwood: Let’s end this once and for all. If we stick together, we can overcome anything.

– Gunter: Lionstar will pour all its forces into the assault.

With that being said, they had all set their own safety nets.

They contacted Mapan consistently to explain that they had no other choice.

– Roam: The Arpen Empire is as rotten as it could get. The other lords are also furious. There must be a purge.

– Carlise: I am always on Weed-nim’s side. Please convey this message to him.

– Michel: I will purchase all the supplies needed for this war from the Mapan Council.

– Sherwood: I do not want the crown! That is a huge misunderstanding. Weed-nim will not believe such nonsense, will he?

– Gunter: Just think of this as a fun event. The players haven’t had any immersive experience for some time now. I swear my loyalty to the Arpen Empire until the end of time.

They tried their best to secure a safety rope even while marching together.

They had drawn arms against Weed but had little confidence in their own victory.

– The enemy is headed straight for the Earth Palace. Shouldn’t we engage as well?

– Grass Porridge Cult, protect the palace.

– Grass Porridge, Grass Porridge, Grass Porridge!

Starting with the Northern Continent players, the players of the Central Continent were stirred up. They were rather disappointed with Weed’s neglectant ruling, but they also had suffered the tyranny of the Hermes Guild and the other prestigious guilds.

The Grass Porridge Cult that should have been the one to make haste did not order any mobilization. It was the same when the forces of the great lords crossed the borders of the Northern Continent and remained idle even when Oberon’s forces joined the great army.

– What’s going on? Why aren’t we fighting?

– With just a single rally flag from Weed, there should be a swarm of players…

– Did the Grass Porridge Cult disband?

– Did something happen? This is strange.

The Arpen Empire’s elite regiment and the imperial army that had grown consistently from expansion and combat improvement were also motionless.

Even they were patrolling the outskirts of the North and were exterminating monsters.

“What… This is…”

“I knew we should have waited longer. Aren’t we in a trap?”

The great lords shivered in anxiety.

When they were mustering their armies, a significant number of guild members quit after hearing that they were marching to the Earth Palace.

They managed to pull the members together, but the lack of enemy resistance was far too ominous. 

 

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C5P3 – The People of Royal Road

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“Hey, hyung.”

A big smile spread across Seed’s face. 

It was his first time addressing Weed as hyung.

“Since my level is low, could you help me out a bit with equipment and in the hunting ground? Just giving me money is fine too.”

“…!”

It was like trying to take fish away from a cat!

Seed was oblivious to the realities of the world.

“Yosam, our relationship is not like any typical friendship. We used to split bread when we lived in the same neighborhood.”

“You did take it away from me.”

“Anyhow… If it weren’t for your bread, it would have been very difficult for me. When the sky looked yellow because i was so dizzy, it was your bread that fed my hunger.”

“To get the facts right, it wasn’t just bread but you also took my chocolate. Did you take them because of hunger too?”

“…”

Weed sighed deeply and apologized.

“I’m sorry. I’m asking for your forgiveness. I don’t have anything else, so how about a lord seat?”

 

***

 

Lord of the Arpen Kingdom!

It was a position only allowed for excellent adventurers, merchants and warriors with high contribution points to the kingdom.

Seed unconditionally accepted the position and became lord of the Leth Village.

The population count was 832.

It was a village in the valleys and its population was composed mainly of hunters.

“Ahhh. I’ve been tricked!”

Though he found out the moment he arrived, he fulfilled the tasks diligently.

Weed didn’t offer any more help, but he mentioned the Leth Village in one of his interviews.

“There are many beautiful places in the Arpen Kingdom, but I would like to recommend Leth Village. It is full of secret views and heavenly beauty. It will satisfy the hearts of adventurers.”

There were many historic sites and dungeons near Leth Village that have not been revealed. Several days after Weed’s interview, high level adventurer parties arrived and the growth of the village sparked. Seed constructed buildings and expanded the land with his hard earned money. Surprisingly, whenever the village went through an expansion, the fees of real estate transactions had to be paid to the Arpen Kingdom. Apple and pear trees in the lord castle were subject to fees and for some reason, pomegranate trees in particular were taxed harshly

The amount wasn’t significant, but the Arpen Kingdom was ripping off money frugally!

After about 6 months, Leth Village had developed into a medium sized village with over 10,000 population.

Weed spent 8 months at the island.

Switching between the real world and Royal Road, the sweet hours with just him and Seoyoon continued.

 


< Shipbuilding skill advanced level 2 >

< Fishing skill advanced level 5 >

< Cooking skill advanced level 6 >

< Architecture skill advanced level 1 >

< Farming skill Intermediate level 3 >

< Blacksmithing skill advanced level 7 >


 

They have been doing literally everything they could on an island!

The state of affairs for Versailles was calm during the time they were away.

The monsters that resided in dungeons due to Kaybern popped out to the outside world.

Monster annihilation took place regularly, leading to security and growth of the entire continent.

– Mapan: Trading volume continues to increase. It seems like a time of pacifism…

“What are the thoughts of the people?”

– Mapan: There is some unrest among the great lords. They are continually preparing for war. There are reports of them storing up supplies.

Weed never thought world unification was the end.

It was far-fetched to hope that the great lords or the Hermes Guild gave up their ambition. He didn’t expect it from the beginning.

“I guess I should head back.”

– Mapan: If you return, they will quiet down. The news will dry their throats.

Weed didn’t get to hunt but accumulated stats and skill proficiency through grinding.

Each night he practiced combat skills, even on days of pouring rain.

The tornadoes of the sea were violent. Like usual, he practiced his sword and axe techniques.

Though his level remained the same, his skills had improved consistently little by little.

“My return to the continent…’

Weed smiled faintly. He was different from the past when he fought for money. Even so, the competition against others was exciting.

That moment, Seoyoon approached him on the beach sands.

“I think I’m pregnant.”

“Huh?”

“We have a baby.”

Since they slept under the same blanket after marriage, it was only natural to come.

Weed heard the news that his junior was growing healthily inside Seoyoon’s belly.

Weed’s mouth was trembling in joy.

“Mapan-nim.”

– Mapan: Yes!

“You’re in charge of Royal Road now.”

– Mapan: What?

 

***

 

Lafaye travelled freely across the Versailles Continent.

He visited all the places that he couldn’t when he was maintaining the Hermes Guild and governing the Haven Empire.

“What I had before… I don’t miss it much.”

The days with the Hermes Guild only a short while back felt like distant memories.

He passed through the Puhol Waterpark and Port Varna on his trip in the Northern Continent.

After the battle against Kaybern, he stayed at Morata which had been restored.

The restoration of Morata was considered a miracle in the Northern Continent, exceeding the expectations of the players.

“There existed a city like this.”

Lafaye used to run the guild, only thinking about how to crush the enemy. He analyzed and strategized endlessly to win against the competitors.

The liveliness of the players in Morata was pleasing just to watch.

“The atmosphere is so different. I guess this is why the Hermes Guild was destined to be defeated.”

Lafaye sincerely accepted that he had been outplayed.

He thought countless times that Weed had luck on his side. He was very capable, but his assessment was that Weed had luck and popularity that worked to his advantage. However, being in the atmosphere of Morata made him realize that the uptight Hermes Guild had no future. Lafay himself was a decent strategist, but he had failed in establishing a nation.

“I feel so relieved. This is freedom.”

He changed his job class to a chef and opened a restaurant in Morata. He did not think of it as a permanent settlement, but he decided to stay as long as his heart desired.

The menu was just a single dish. A meat stew sold at 1 silver.

He brought back his memories of his cooking method that he used for his companions on hunting trips in the early days of Royal Road.

“Your cooking skill is lacking. I think you took the restaurant business too lightly.”

“Didn’t you do your consumer research? Your place can’t run with selling just a stew.”

“This is sweet, spicy and salty. You’re going to get punished if you cook like this without thinking.”

Once he managed the Hermes Guild, but now he was criticized to no end.

“This is too tricky.”

He invented new dishes and visited other restaurants to taste their food.

He was a bit worried that people may recognize him from commanding the Hermes Guild but to his surprise, no one did.

“You a chef?”

“Yeah, of some sort…”

“If you’re a novice, start with cooking eggs. With that, you can pull off any entry level dish.”

“I will do my best.”

Lafaye laughed a little.

The Tower of Light, Bull Townsquare, the Great Library of Morata, the Arts Centre.

The newly established shantytown hosted festivals every night and the back alleys hosted dance parties. Every Friday, all the market stores turned up their lights brightly, signaling that it was the night of the moonlight festival.

On the streets was a display of brilliant glass artwork crafted by many sculptors and artists. The beauty once again attracted the tourists and the residents, turning Morata into the most amazing city in all of Versailles.

“Morata. This city alone represents the presence of the Arpen Empire.”

It was when Lafaye was standing alone on a bridge.

A voice that was familiar and could never be forgotten ringed his ear.

“I was worried that you left the guild. I see you are doing fine. I didn’t think I’d meet you here in Morata.”

Lafay felt his heart drop. Slowly, he turned his head. He was anxious that she may disappear if he turned too quickly.

Dain.

Back when Royal Road was the best of memories, the woman who taught him happiness was standing right beside him.

“Did you come to see me?”

“No. I just came to Morata for vacation and I saw you, so I paid you a visit.”

“I see.”

Lafay felt emptiness in the corner of his heart, but he was happy to see her again.

‘If I can turn back time… I would not have left her alone in Labias to go on hunts and create a guild.’

His mind was filled with only regrets. Lafay’s eyes signalled a mix of emotions and Dain revealed her clean white set of teeth and smiled.

“Do you want to go to the festival?”

“Are you… going with me?”

“If you aren’t against it.”

“Let’s go now.”

 

***

 

The chief commander of Gradian and the Nest region.

Dragon knight Myul was deemed one of the most powerful players in Royal Road and was still getting stronger.

– Kuurrragh!

The giants fell from the void fissure and attacked.

“Dragon knights. Attack!”

The griffon unit tossed their spears at the attacking giants.

After the battle in Morata, many elite players in the assault squad joined the dragon knight unit.

“2nd battalion, circle around to the side. 4th battalion, go for the rear.”

The battle strategy of the dragon knight unit that incorporated aerial tactics was spectacular, attracting a huge number of viewers on broadcast.

– That was sick.

– The dragon knight unit. The most honourable unit in the empire.

– Some of the players from the Hermes Guild quit and became members of the unit.

– Look at the giants get minced. It’s scary.

Myul led the unit and brilliantly governed Gradian and Nest.

As the chief commander ruling over the southwest, he had no greater ambition.

Under the rules of the Arpen Empire, he maintained the tax rate as low as possible and assisted players in settling comfortably.

“Though it’s tempting… I must increase the population first.”

Haven, Tulen and Britton.

He competed against these regions and put all his efforts into their internal affairs.

Mule was riding on his newly tamed Griffon, then he realized it.

“I… I really love animals.”

He loved animals since he was a kid.

Especially the birds that roamed the heavens freely deeply connected with him.

‘I envy players living as Avinas.’

Back when Myul first started, Avina was not an available race.

If it was, he would have chosen it without a doubt.

He was feeling a rush of disappointment when Mapan contacted him.

– Mapan: I salvaged an egg.

“An egg?”

Mule kept close contact with Mapan.

Mapan always maintained respected players in his contact list!

– Mapan: I found an artifact of the Nippleheim Empire. It’s a white lump and I was informed that this is in fact an egg.

“If it’s an artifact, it must be super old, no?”

– Mapan: It’s several hundred years old.

Eggs rotted when past when past their expiration date, so for an egg to be hundreds of years old was unusual.

– Mapan: In fact, this egg was examined by Silverring-nim.

“You mean the Tree Adventurer Silverring-nim?”

Silverring was a member of the Earth Shadows Adventurer party, in the middle of clearing an elven adventure quest. Myul had heard of Silverring, Ben and Ellicks since the beginning of Royal Road. There was a time when new information or quests they discovered became the fundamental guide to Royal Road.

– Mapan: Yes. They received reports of the egg passed down in Nippelheim Empire while clearing a quest and they were able to scavenge it. Then in the embrace of the World Tree it was incubated for 6 months.

“Just what kind of egg is related to the World Tree?”

– Mapan: It is the egg of the Green Dragon.

“Green… Dragon?”

Kaybern, Randonee.

The Green Dragon was nothing like those evil dragons that were ferocious and aimed to destroy the world. The Green Dragon was known to love the forest, trees and life; benevolent and wise.

– Mapan: They said the egg was obtained by following the quest chain from the past Kaybern incident. When they discovered the egg, demons spawned and a battle broke out. They barely managed to drive them away.

“Amazing… All the way from the Kaybern catastrophe.”

The outrageous events caused from a dragon’s egg was deeply settled in the minds of all players in Royal Road.

– Mapan: This time, the egg is the real thing. If well taken care of, it will hatch.

“You mean the dragon will be born?”

– Mapan: Yes. However, they say a dragon’s growth is extremely slow, so it has to grow for several years before it will be capable of casting magic.

“I would assume so.”

Even a griffin took a year to grow from an egg to an adult.

“Then a quest related to the dragon could appear.”

– Mapan: That’s correct. Silverring-nim also had the same anticipation. Maybe it will be about speeding up its growth rate or nurturing it into a healthy dragon.

Hence it would be training the Green Dragon.

Of all players across the continent, there could be no one as suited for the job as himself.

He felt confident having hatched griffins and caring for them since birth.

“I will do it. Thank you. I will take great care of the egg.”

 

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C5P2 – The People of Royal Road

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There was an incident where a group of juvenile delinquents picked a fight on Lee Hyun during his milk delivery and were completely wiped out.

Some of them gathered more friends for vengeance, but sadly they came across loan sharks stepping out from Lee Hyun’s house.

“Oh. We have a fresh flock over here.”

One of the loan sharks tried to pat one of the thugs  on the head, but the teenagers weren’t going to take that idly.

“Who are these old pickles?”

“Hahahahaha. These cute punks.”

These sharks were the meanest of all sharks.

They dragged the teenagers to their place with a practiced ease.

The dark basement wreaked the smell of blood.

‘Hey. The smell from that last pig still stings my nose.’

‘I took care of it with a full wash with water.’

‘You idiot. You buy meat from the store. Who slaughters a pig here with a knife?’

‘I tried my best since we were going to have a feast. The pig resisted so much I had to get 5 stitches from the hospital.’

‘Well done. Anyway, these children won’t believe we had to get stitches just from slaughtering a pig…’

‘We should intimidate them a little. Isn’t this a good time?’

‘Should we? It is pretty scary when they chop people up in movies.’

‘Real scary. I couldn’t sleep at all after watching that.’

The loan sharks set the atmosphere without turning on a light.

“What’d you do with guys before?”

“We extracted the kidneys and eyes and sold them. The liver was too ruined to sell.”

“You punks, business has to be done right. What the hell is that?”

“I’m sorry, hyung-nim.”

“Man, I got to bring in a technician from Yanbian.”

“I can open up bodies pretty good too. I’m great at extracting the heart.”

The conversation between the loan sharks drove the teens into a panic.

“I’m hungry. What’s on the menu for dinner?”

“I prepared some ribs.”

“Ribs?”

“Yeah. The taste is stunning. You know, humans taste the best of all the meats out there. Especially the neck after roasting it and chewing through the bones, it’s just…”

Some of the juveniles ended up passing out. The rest of them turned pale and dropped to the ground like newborn deer.

‘Yo. Human meat is too far. I was going to order some black bean noodles.’

‘Sorry about that, hyung-nim. It’s fun picking on these kids.’

‘I think they bought it.’

‘Our acting was spot on.’

The loan sharks worried that this may turn into trouble and released the teenagers. Even if they were reported to the police, they had not actually abuse them and merely pulled a prank.

Even so, the juveniles were full believers and did not wander by Lee Hyun’s house ever again. Rumors of Lee Hyun being a human trafficking technician spread wide.

– Royal Road. A new world has been created.

– A place where dreams come true, the Versailles Continent where heroes reside!

– The moment that everyone has been waiting for.

– History has begun.

The seniors never bothered Kim Yo Sam again. He was able to attend school normally, and when he entered his last year of middle school, the internet bustled.

Unicon group had announced the completion of Royal Road.

“Is this real?”

His school was turned upside down.

It was a virtual reality that was on a completely different level from mobile or PC games. The advertisements of characters sailing across the ocean and flying over cities on a bird mesmerised Kim Yo Sam.

“Hooray! I am so grateful to have been born.”

“I will buy you a capsule if you can get accepted into Korea University.” His parents had promised him.

Kim Yo Sam studied diligently with the words of his parents fixed in his mind. 

“I’m going to start when I get into university. Believe it!”

3 years passed, as he did nothing but eat and study, finally being admitted into Korea University.

His program was unquestionably the Virtual Reality program.

Unconditionally, he pestered his parents for a capsule even before he received the admission letter.

Will you log into Royal Road?

“Right now!”

 

***

 

Choose the name of your character.

“Seed.”

Kim Yo Sam named his character Seed and chose the human race.

His starting kingdom was undoubtedly Arpen.

He collected some information prior to starting Royal Road and the general consensus was that there were no other cities better than Morata.

The city was abundant with novice equipment, lots of monsters and friendly folks.

“I’m going to become a hero, attract all the ladies and earn lots of money.”

With his ambitious dream in mind he logged in.

With a ray of light, Seed appeared in the middle of Bingryong Townsquare.

“Woahh!”

The first thing that came into view were wagons and a huge crowd.

“Selling biscuits used in grass porridge!”

“Selling pet rabbits. They lay eggs when you keep them in your home. I’m serious!”

“Red herbs, good for health. I’m not going to say what it’s used for. Only for those who know what I’m talking about.”

The townsquare was filled with players out for trading.

The new players like Seed who have just spawned in light were caught up scouting their surroundings.

The enormous sculpture of Bingryong at the heart of the townsquare attracted the attention of the players.

“It’s not the time for this right now!”

Seed headed straight to the training arena. Weed’s training method that someone had analyzed boasted 3 million views.

– The completion of the basic level training ground will become the growth fundamentals of your character.

He had to strike dummies for 4 weeks…

“It will be quite boring, but necessary for the glory ahead!”

The training ground was already packed with players striking the dummies with wooden swords.

“Oh, we have a newbie. Then…”

“I know all about it, so just hand me a sword.”

Interrupting the instructor’s words, Seed received the wooden sword.

One two, one two.

He had no experience in martial arts or sports, so he hit the dummy like he was dancing awkwardly.

‘Yeah. A thousand steps begins with the first. From here and on, I will become a master.’

After 5 minutes, sweat began to drop.

‘Wow, this is exhausting. This feels so real.’

10 more minutes passed.

His arms and legs began to ache and his entire body was soaked in sweat.

‘This is tiring, but one can only become a master after all this.’

Enduring is bitter and the fruit is sweet!

Seed told himself over and over as he struck the dummy.

From then on, he couldn’t understand why time was passing so slowly.

‘Just when am I going to get an increase in stats? This is so draining.’

After 30 more minutes, his breath was about to break.

Even in the real world, he never had a moment where he tried so hard.

He thought of it as mere grinding before he started Royal Road, but getting through it firsthand was extremely exhausting. 

‘Should I rest for a bit? After all, it’s only the first day and there is no need to overdo it.’

Seed took a look around and indeed there were a lot of players on the dummies.

These novice players were halfheartedly swinging their swords with no energy!

Honestly, the training wasn’t as easy as it was said to be.

In the real world, even athletes and fighters suffer mentally and physically training 4 straight weeks. The basic training ground was of the highest difficulty and grinding was grueling.

Normally, passing the basic training ground in three or four months was decent.

Weed was just a monster that destroyed the concept of difficulty.

‘Hu-hu. I’m different. This man is going to become the god of war.’

Seed looked down on the others and exited the arena.

Time flew as he toured the busy streets, the shantytown and the great landmarks of Morata.

At night, he observed the Freya Goddess statue and the Tower of Light afar and closed the books on his exciting day.

 

***

 

Seed advanced to the dungeons near Morata after about 3 months.

It was when the Arpen Kingdom was well under expansion with Morata at the core.

“Looking for a party at the Sweet Potato Dungeon. I’m a level 46 warrior with a sword. Invite me.”

“Come this way.”

“Here! We need a warrior.”

“Can you use a shield as well?”

It was easy to join a party in Morata with the crowd of players there. The excitement and tension in the exchange of conversations on the way to the dungeon, the fresh air outside the gates and the vast green natural scenery was awestricking.

Mooo.

Riding on bulls, they climbed the picturesque ridges and travelled towards the dungeon.

‘So this is the world of Royal Road. I have no other choice but to be immersed. It won’t be easy to leave this behind for the rest of my life.’

The money he earned from hunting and quests he spent on buying a cottage and registration for the Crab Porridge society.

Once a week they held a crab party at the east gate where you could pay 1 silver and eat as much as you wanted.

“Weed-nim is in town.”

“What… Weed-nim in Morata!”

“Bull Townsquare. Everyone assemble!”

One day, Seed was selling miscellaneous items at the townsquare and the news of Weed’s arrival spread across the city.

The players of Morata were stampeding as if a war broke out.

‘Will he remember me?’

He was some guy he knew in the neighborhood who had achieved unbelievable success.

‘All the bread we shared. Ha. Even if he remembers my face, it would be hard to recognize me among such a huge crowd.’

Seed had little hope as he headed to the Bull Townsquare.

Tens and thousands of players had already surrounded Weed.

“Selling handmade sculptures! Fox sculpture at 30 gold, lower than the material cost! The profits will be donated to the novice assistance and the Grass Porridge Cult!”

Weed shouted and the merchants of the Mapan Council were distributing the fox sculpture for 30 gold each.

– Made by Weed.

Though it belonged to Weed, there were rumors that the sculptors of the Mapan Council assisted in the crafting, producing 11 sculptures per minute.

It was labor much like at a factory and the one who spread this news was scolded heavily.

– Do you not know Weed-nim’s intentions? He’s trying to give out a souvenir to the people of the Arpen Kingdom…

– If you’re so bothered by it, don’t buy it.

– Is this guy a spy from the Hermes Guild?

– If you’re going to be petty over 30 gold, don’t use them. Buyers will buy.

– All the sales are going to help the novice players. Do you think the great landmarks of the Northern Continent were raised out of nothing?

He did say that some of the profits would be donated, but the details were never released once. Therefore, if he donates even 1 silver, he was true to his word.

Weed brought over 20,000 fox sculptures and sold out in just one hour.

“I’ve arrived. Sold. Earned!”

“Wahhh!”

“Weed-nim, hooray!”

In Seed’s eyes, it was a strange view.

People with big bellies were spread out across the townsquare.

‘No… It can’t be. He couldn’t have called wingmen for this.’

Seed told himself it was a misunderstanding as he watched Weed depart.

Weed looked over the crowd and his eyes stopped.

“Kim Yo Sam?”

“Huh?”

Seed was surprised.

He was impressed with Weed’s eagle eyes that spotted him in an instant, but also the attention from the people around him.

 

***

 

Weed arranged to meet with Seed at Black Giant Star, a lord castle in Morata.

The presence of the Black Giant Star weakened after the construction of the Earth Palace but was still maintained like a monumental building.

Anyone could enter by paying the entrance fee of 3 gold.

“Um… Weed-nim summoned me.”

“You have to pay 3 gold.”

“That’s strange.”

Seed reluctantly paid 3 gold and entered the Black Giant Star.

Weed greeted him brightly at the lord’s office.

“Oh, Kim Yo Sam. To meet you here of all places…”

“Heheh. Same for me.”

Seed put on a wide smile for show. He talked behind his back all the time when he was young, but now this man was the man of success.

“Yeah. How’s your stay?”

“I’m living in a wooden cottage. The rain leaks and crawls with bugs.”

“It will be great memories in the novice years. When you earn lots of money, buy a cottage at Puhol Waterpark, you will probably use it once in a while.”

“…”

He couldn’t ask for a remodelling with the faulty construction.

Seed had a bigger goal in mind and wasn’t about to fuss about such a thing.

It had been almost 10 years since he first met him.

Though they only met from time to time, a friend was a friend.

‘Would he invite me to a dungeon hunt? Wow. If he takes me to a level 600 dungeon like what I saw on the broadcast… That’d be sick. Could I appear on TV?’

He was a fresh newbie, but Weed was a public figure of Royal Road and had plenty of opportunities to be on TV.

‘If he himself is too busy, he could assign me an Arpen knight as my guard… Warrior Bahamorg was just so insane.’

Life was harsh and so was Royal Road.

The rich indulged in the best equipment and the most delicious cuisine.

They bought the finest breed of horses and traversed the mountain terrains like a plain field, and the poor treaded carefully for any potential encounters with monsters. 

A novice about level 50 travelling long distance with the danger of monsters was quite thrilling, but it was incomparable with riding awesome horses or wyverns.

 

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C5P1 – The People of Royal Road

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Tac-tac!

 

Weed chopped down trees and soon built a cottage by the shallow beach.

The wooden home stood atop the crystal clear sea.

“Let’s build some furniture too.”

“Shall we?”

Seoyoon and Weed crafted the furniture together.

It was not a house to reside in for long, but creating a living space together was a meaningful experience. They created a closet, cabinets and a bed to furnish the room.

“I think it turned out decently.”

“I think so too.”

Weed and Seoyoon also fell in love with night fishing.

 


< Luck has increased by 1 point. >

< Perseverance has increased by 1 point. >


 

They grinded for hefty stats and increased the proficiency of their fishing skills.

Perseverance, Stamina, and Endurance that had a direct impact in combat also increased slightly.

But most importantly, the two of them staying on a small island in the sea gave them time to concentrate on one another.

“The restoration of Morata is proceeding more quickly than we expected.”

“Yeah, that’s true.”

“Though it may be difficult, the core structures will be raised again in their original locations. The roads will be expanded; the same for the townsquare and the market.”

“You’re free to make the decisions for those kinds of things.”

Seoyoon led the restoration from afar using whisper messages.

They fished, ate and exchanged conversations for days.

Both in the real world and the Royal Road, they were getting to understand one another’s feelings.

“Aren’t you bored?”

“It’s fun. Listening to stories and looking out into the sea. I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of this no matter how long it goes on.”

Weed felt like he now had a family to share joy and overcome difficulties together.

He had found a companion in his long journey of life.

 

***

 

The Hermes Guild, after returning to the Haven territory, were extremely caught up with recovering from the immense losses they had sustained during the battle against the dragon.

“Let us begin the dungeon hunting altogether.”

“Hunting?”

“Yes. We do what we can. Simply put.”

Arkhim took charge of the important matters in the guild.

After Lafaye left the guild, Bard Ray was spending more of his time hunting than he had done before.

“There are many dungeons out there that haven’t been cleared yet. Now that we’re under the ranks of the Arpen Empire, we will be able to clear out the Central Continent, the North, the Southern desert and even the Eastern regions.”

The dragon hunting meant that their levels had fallen and they had suffered significant damage to their equipment.

However, the Hermes Guild did not think of themselves as weakened.

They recovered their morale quickly and loyalty within the guild was reinforced further than ever before.

“We have gained an opportunity. The great sacrifice in Morata did good not only for Weed. We can climb again.”

They realized that after the battle, the attitude of the public had changed favourably.

At the same time, the Hermes Guild opened their doors wide.

In the past, only the strongest could register with the guild.

Just by being a part of the guild, loads of benefits and privileges were granted and enlisted them among the ruling class.

Now, they only enforced one condition.

– The most powerful combat guild. The Hermes Guild is looking for new recruits.

Those who wish to become stronger, come to us.

The level requirement is level 300.

We provide the hunting grounds and the equipment.

Join our ranks and share our absolute power.

They chose to focus on the most fundamental goal pursued by everyone; what they have set as a trophy since the early days of Royal Road.

“If we could ignore all the trouble they’ve caused, the Hermes Guild would indeed be the best guild.”

“It’s about honor. Once you join their ranks, you can boast about it anywhere you go and the economic gains are huge too.”

The Hermes Guild expanded its faction through the registration of new players.

The Black Lion Guild, Cloud Guild and the Blacksword Mercenaries suffered secession, leading to a change in the power balance among the guilds.

 

***

 

“It’s incredible that things are flowing just like Weed-hyung said. World unification wasn’t the end, with all of them being so busy expanding their factions.”

Seed, a lord of the Arpen Empire.

Unlike the other lords, he had a personal relationship with Weed.

He was forced to split beans with him!

Seed reminisced about when he first met Weed.

 

***

 

When Kim Yo Sam moved into a neighborhood at a young age, there lived a weirdo named Lee Hyun.

‘Why does he go around like that?’

In the day, he wore ragged sweatpants and slippers, roaming around the neighborhood.

“I want to eat some kimchi fried rice. Bean stew with lots of clam… What mom used to make…”

He muttered to himself in sadness; there was evidently something not quite right about him.

Early in the morning, he delivered newspapers or milk on his bike. He rode quickly as though he rode a motorcycle.

He swept like the wind as he tossed milk and newspaper. Each throw landed with precision as if it was a practiced stunt.

‘Is that guy a baseball player?’

Kim Yo Sam was Grade 3 when he first encountered Lee Hyun who had no parents.

He was spotted by Lee Hyun who had been sweeping the neighborhood like a hyena.

“That’s a candy in your hand.”

“Pardon?”

“It looks like strawberry candy.”

“Yeah, it is.”

His eyes were out of the ordinary. He looked thin and scrawny, but his glare shined like that of a tiger. Kim Yo Sam found out later that he was four years older than himself.

“Do you not know you will get a stomach ache if you eat candies?”

“It does hurt sometimes…”

“Since we don’t want you to go to the hospital, hand it over for a second.”

“Yes, hyung.”

Being 10 years old, it wasn’t as if he was incapable of discernment, but Lee Hyun’s acting and voice surpassed a movie actor and he fell for it.

Lee Hyun snatched the candy right into his mouth.

“Delicious. Strawberry candy.”

“G-Give it back.”

“Nope. Candy that’s already in someone’s mouth cannot be forfeited. That is the law of the universe.”

“You took it from me!”

“You should be thankful that I taught you this lesson today. Don’t let people steal from you. Life is cruel and heartless.”

“Wahhh!”

This strange brother stole candies without any remorse!

“You got some bread?”

“I only have one piece.”

“Let’s split it.”

Even though they lived in the same neighborhood, they came across one another at least once every few days, and each time he was robbed of his food.

Kim Yo Sam felt as if Lee Hyun was a stray hungry hunting dog searching for food.

‘I have to tell mom.’

One day, he made up his mind and told his mom the truth. However…

“Yo Sam. Just give it to him if he asks for it.”

“Mom?”

“It’s dangerous to hang around with people like him. It’s best to just give them what they want and hurry on your way.”

“Okay.”

“You know how much I love you, right son? Don’t grow up to be someone like him.”

“Yes, mom.”

Kim Yo Sam ended up spending all of his childhood being robbed of his food.

In middle school, he was noticed by juvenile seniors in school and hung around with them.

“You got some older brother in your neighborhood?”

“Yeah. He always steals my food.”

“K-k. Did he not take your money?”

“He doesn’t take money.”

“Don’t worry. Now that you’re in our black circle, no one can touch you. But… I’m kind of hungry right now. Get us some bread.”

He felt exploited, but it was difficult to escape the reach of the juvenile seniors while attending school. Several days passed and on his way home with the seniors, they encountered Lee Hyun.

“It’s that punk!”

Kim Yo Sam pointed at Lee Hyun and shouted.

“Take my revenge, brothers.”

The senior deemed the strongest in school groaned as soon as they saw Lee Hyun.

“Agh.”

“Hup.”

“Whah!”

“Huuueh!”

The seniors all froze with disturbing noises. Lee Hyun walked over like a tiger that spotted a prey.

“You guys are Jin Sik, Sung Hoon and Bong Gyu?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Yes. It is an honor that you remember our names.”

These seniors were infamous for their foul, ferocious temper, but they had their backs folded in front of Lee Hyun. Their hands shook like they suffered from arthritis, extreme fear evident from their expression. 

‘What. Acting like this just because of some neighbourhood loonie…’

Lee Hyun lightly stroked the back of their heads.

“Do you guys still go around bullying kids?”

“… No!”

“Lighten up a little.”

“Hehehe.”

“Don’t steal bread from kids. You guys would have to feed yourselves with porridge for the rest of your lives if you end up shattering your chins from eating stolen bread.”

“Huh? I mean, yes!”

“We apologize!”

“We will do well. Let us live!”

Kim Yo Sam stood in shock.

Every time Lee Hyun spoke, the seniors dared utter anything in response and just let his remarks slide.

Lee Hyun who strolled without anything to do now had the aura of a starving beast.

Lee Hyun also looked at Kim Yo Sam and smiled.

It was his usual expression, but a smile that was somehow reassuring this time.

“Yo Sam, you got some bread left?”

“Um. So, I do. But I have to give it to these brothers.”

Kim Yo Sam spoke because he did not want to give up the bread and the seniors were blown away.

“Gasp!”

“Hey, hey. You have to give it to him right this instant.”

“Sir, please feast on this bread. I will go buy milk for you right now.”

“No, I’ll go and get it. Strawberry milk…”

“Forget strawberry milk. I will buy chocolate milk, plain milk, banana milk, all of it.”

The seniors were sucking up like they were competing against one another.

Lee Hyun was about two years older than them, but their attitude was unseen before as they were usually rude against high school students and even adults.

“The bread is good. Bread needs some red beans in it.”

At last, Lee Hyun chomped away at his bread and left in contentment, releasing the seniors from the intense pressure.

“Whoo, we survived.”

“Ah… This is why I said we shouldn’t come to this neighborhood.”

“I didn’t think we’d meet him at this hour.”

The seniors spoke among themselves for a while and called over Kim Yo Sam.

“Do you know that guy well?”

“Huh? We just live in the same neighborhood.”

“I see. You live in the same neighborhood… so you did not realize the danger?”

“What is he like?”

“That’s…”

The senior’s eyelids shook violently. Then, he dropped his voice and started telling a story.

“There is a scary legend in this city.”

“A legend?”

“It’s unbelievable so I can’t even speak of it, but most stories were confirmed to be the truth.”

 

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C4P3 – Companion

Par : mimosab

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Even city and provincial officials attended his wedding.

“Hello.”

“You’re a lucky man for your wedding to be held on such a beautiful day.”

They knew all too well about Lee Hyun’s reputation and influence in the area. A member of congress also came to see him after learning about the celebrations.

“I am Yoo Il Suk, a member of congress.”

“Please enjoy the food.”

Lee Hyun greeted with a light handshake.

“The bride is really beautiful.”

“Yes. Thank you very much.”

“I hope my son can find a bride like that. He’s studious and well supported by the family, so I expect him to be successful.”

Yoo Il Suk boasted about his son, but Lee Hyun was not interested. Fortunately, his aide took him away.

“Sir, how about a toast with the citizens?”

“Sure. Let’s get going.”

As the member in charge of the local community, he kept busy meeting the residents.

“I was able to get this far with your support. I will do my best.”

“Don’t mention it. Here, have a drink.”

This man was condescending at someone else’s wedding!

Lee Hyun braced himself and told himself that he would not to get angry for today.

‘I will take care of these eyesores later.’

This grudge was primed to explode and the timer was running out.

The congress members and politicians walked around zealously but after some time they settled down quietly.

The CEOs of the subsidiary companies under Unicorn Corp and the owners of global investment companies visited one after another.

The famous figures who were often featured on the financial news, bowed low before Lee Hyun.

“It is an honor.”

“It is mine. Thank you for coming such a long way. Please enjoy the food.”

The high officials of Unicorn Corp knew that the man who held their leash had been changed to Lee Hyun.

– You do not have to doubt their loyalty.

The AI’s words were transferred directly to Lee Hyun’s brain.

“How come? Who knows when they’ll stab me in the back.”

– I am monitoring everything as we speak. Professor Yoo Byung Joon also did not trust people.

The influential figures who controlled the world economy sat at the corner of the park and drank soju. No one dared to disrupt such a meeting.

If someone did, they would have been instantly taken down by the guards anyway.

 

***

 

Kim Da In.

She wore a pair of jeans and a white T-shirt to the park wedding.

She observed from afar and soon, a woman approached.

“Are you here for the wedding?”

“Yeah. Who…”

“You are the lord of Castle Evaluk? I recognized you instantly. The people from Royal Road are all over on that side.”

There was a sizable group of young individuals.

Oh Dong Man, Park Hee Yun, Park Soo Yun, Kim In Young, Kang Jin Cheol.

Lee Hyun’s old friends, such as Lopez from the US and acquaintances from all over Royal Road were at the wedding.

The wedding began in the morning and was expected to continue until dinner.

The people of Royal Road were finished with their meal and were conversing freely among themselves.

Kim Da In smiled softly and spoke.

“I’ll just leave after a meal.’

“Are you? Honestly I also came for the food too.”

The two filled their plates with food and sat in a corner.

“My name is Kim Da In.”

“I’m Yoon Jung Hee. My level is pretty slow on Royal Road. Lee Hyun and I were friends from before.”

They cracked open their cans of beer and began to eat their food.

“The weather is pretty warm. How about another can of beer?”

“I was also thinking the same.”

“The drink is super smooth.”

“It’s so sweet.”

 

***

 

Lee Hyun moved after the wedding.

He took a basic set of clothing with him and moved into Seoyoon’s house. He called Lee Hyeon and told her earnestly.

“Don’t go strolling around late at night.”

“Okay.”

“Clean up after yourself. Lock the doors. Don’t make it look like an unoccupied residence.”

“Okay, big brother.”

He lived right next door with even the fences torn down, but he kept scolding her.

Lee Hyeon was happy living close together, but this felt a little much.

Still, he was her big brother who also acted as her father and mother; he was the only family she had grown up with since she was young.

“Sigh… I’m so worried about leaving you alone.”

“We can meet anytime.”

“It’s because you’re not mature yet. I didn’t want to bring this up again, but you used to pee on my back all the time.”

“…”

Lee Hyeon had to stand there and listen to his nagging for 30 minutes. Then later that evening, he called her on the phone.

– Come over for dinner.

“What?”

– We cooked, so come eat with us instead of eating alone.

Lee Hyeon ate dinner at Seoyoon’s house that night, the next day, then the day after.

What changed after Lee Hyun’s marriage was that their living room had basically been relocated to Seoyoon’s house.

 

***

 

They decided to spend their honeymoon in Royal Road.

Flying on a plane to other countries could not offer the spectacular views that Royal Road.

“Forget about hunting or grinding.”

Weed was determined, so he asked Seoyoon.

“Is there a place you want to go?”

They would be able to travel anywhere in Versailles. The Northern Continent felt like home at every corner, so he asked while thinking about the Central Continent or vacation spots like famous islands.

“I want to ride a boat.”

“A boat…?”

“Set sail at a port and roam the sea for days without any destination in mind.”

Seoyoon loved the time they spent on the uninhabited island.

The emerald ocean, cool breeze and the open sky.

Weed replied with wet lips.

“That sounds exciting.”

It seemed rather boring, but he decided to respect her choice.

He purchased a medium sized boat from a shipbuilder in Port Varna.

Weed could have constructed his own boat with the Shipbuilding skill, but because it would be time consuming, he chose to buy one instead.

– Dragore: My gift to you, Weed-nim!

Dragore, who almost reached the level of Sewing master, crafted a staysail from rainbow fabric as a gift. It was a legendary sail that could add speed up to 4.7 times with the right wind!

“I can’t accept such a precious gift.”

– Dragore: I insist. You are the emperor of the Arpen Empire.

Dragore excelled far beyond other master level artisans in his ability to flatter.

“I will remember this moment.”

– Dragore: It is an honor, a family honor!

Weed, being the man that he was, had already begun to treat it as little more than a distant memory.

The medium sized sailboat spread its sail wide and set course.

The sail was expanded fully due to the refreshing wind!

“Everyone, out of the way!”

“So fast. How can a boat sail like that…”

The boat skidded past hundreds of other boats exiting the port and traversed out to the far sea at a rapid pace.

Huoh-huoh.

Seagulls filled the sky and the dolphins popped to the surface as if wishing them good luck.

“Where shall we go?”

“Anywhere.”

 

***

 

Their journey took them as far out as the eastern seas on their little sailboat.

Weed did nothing, letting the wind carry the boat.

“There is a route but… we will end up somewhere.”

With all the life experience and skills at his disposal, he was confident in his ability to survive even out in the sea. In the worst scenario, he could transform into a shark and swim with Seoyoon on his back.

“It’s a dolphin!”

Seoyoon pointed out the blue ocean.

The dolphins jumped, following the boat

“If I had a harpoon I could just…”

“What?”

“They’re cute and beautiful.”

“Right?”

Weed and Seoyoon leaned on each other and relaxed. They were already sleeping under the same blanket, but they were still in the process of getting to know one another.

They watched the ocean view together and exchanged emotions in the breeze.

“We are on a boat… What should we eat for dinner?”

“Let’s fish.”

“Sounds great. We can have some sushi and spicy fish soup.”

They fished, cooked and had a great time.

At dusk, they laid on the deck under the countless stars in the sky and talked about old memories.

“I had a tough life when I was young.”

“I heard you were poor.”

“Our entire family once lived off 10,000 won for a week once.”

“Even your grandmother?”

Weed took Seoyoon to the hospital and introduced her to his grandmother.

Her body was weak due to her old age and she was unable to attend the wedding, but she was full of joy at the sight of Seoyoon.

“She’s pretty. A gorgeous lady.”

She kept repeating it over and over and that was because she looked past Seoyoon’s appearance, and saw into her heart.

Weed laughed, reminiscing the days when he, his grandmother and younger sister lived together.

“Yeah. Granny was the worst. My sister was scolded so badly.”

“Why?”

“She liked boiled eggs. She was scolded for eating two eggs or buying snacks.”

“I can’t picture that at all.”

“We’ve grown up a lot since then. We used to be such rebels.”

Weed loved his grandmother.

Even after losing her kids, grandmother only cried for a day.

She knew her body was breaking down, but she pushed forward for the sake of her grandchildren.

“We couldn’t eat, we couldn’t dress. We had no home where we could rest. Without money, life had no mercy for us.”

The hardships of his past now felt like cherished memories.

They were dark times, but once they were past it, life had unfolded a new chapter.

Looking back, they were lucky. Even when it felt like they had reached a dead end, there was a way for them to escape.

In the midst of despair, they searched for hope and they found it.

 

***

 

The trip continued into the next day.

It was a honeymoon trip, so they could not cut it short.

They caught fish and hunted birds with arrows.

They cooked simple dishes and spent the whole day chatting, living at last a truly perfect and peaceful life.

“It’s nice. A person needs time off.”

Right as he spoke, the tides changed.

Rumble.

Crash!

Lightning struck from the sky and a tidal wave over 10 meters tall crashed into them.

“Pull up the sail and hold on!”

Weed was excited to navigate through the storm with Seoyoon.

 


< Sailing skill proficiency increased. >

< Fishing skill proficiency increased. >

< Sewing skill proficiency increased. >
< Blacksmithing skill proficiency increased. >

< Shipbuilding skill proficiency increased. >


 

They sailed the broad sea, fixed the sail and repaired damage to the boat itself.

Using the Sculptural technique, he sculpted a dolphin figure head that Seoyoon liked and the effect boosted the boat speed slightly.

With the wind in their sail, the boat surged across the ocean at a fierce pace.

In about two weeks, they were completely in the middle of the ocean. Not another boat was seen for an entire day.

Seoyoon spoke with a joyful expression.

“It’s hard to find this place even on the map.”

“You’re right. I haven’t got a clue.”

They came across a small uninhabited island.

“Should we take a break here?”

“I would love to.”

They began their short stay on the island.

There were animals like sheep and monkeys and on the seashore rocks, huge fish were caught easily just by throwing in a rod.

“There is no storm and the tides are subtle.”

“It’s such a beautiful place.”

There were lots of coral reefs in the near sea and schools of tropical fish.

“It would be even greater with a house.”

“Should we build one? I’ve always wondered what it’s like to live in a house on the ocean.”

“Ah, not on the island but on the water?”

A house built on top of shallow waters.

Weed thought it would be cool. They would be able to see the sun rise and set from the house and listen to the calm waves.

“Also, I can practice my Fishing skill any time I wish.”

During the boat trip, he had fallen deeply in love with fishing.

 

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C4P2 – Companion

Par : mimosab

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Weed descended to the island and took out his farming tools.

A scythe and a hoe!

He cut down the overgrown grass and weeds, and turned the soil over.

It was not a barren field, having been covered entirely in grass, it took forever to extract all the pebbles.

5 hours, 10 hours.

The night set and the task continued.

He was digging the ground under the star light.

 


< You have acquired the Farming skill.

Farming allows the player to tap into the vital energy of the earth and experience a prosperous harvest!

It is a skill awarded only to the diligent and hardworking.

The efficiency of fertilizers increased by 10%.

Stamina used in farming is reduced.

Crops grow 1% faster. >


 

He now opened the Farming skill as well.

“I’m truly an unspecialized character.”

He didn’t plant any crops, but he had already invested 14 hours into cutting down grass.

“This is something well worth my time.”

Weed stretched his back once and continued cutting the grass and filtering out the pebbles.

Then he was hit with a sudden realization; that this island was huge and it would take months to rid the island of weeds and plant flowers and trees!

“Sincerity is important… but isn’t this a little too much?”

Weed felt the need to think outside the box.

“Catastrophic Nature Sculpting Technique!”

Weed boldly caused a catastrophe.

Swirl-swirl!

Three tornadoes formed from the sea and approached the island.

“Wipe everything out!”

The pillars connecting the sky and the sea crossed one another and unleashed havoc on the island. Even Weed had to hold tight on a rock planted deep into the ground to guard against the powerful catastrophe.

The grass and trees were uprooted in an instant, so the pebbles stood no chance.

Wooooosh!

The tornadoes resided on the island and overturned the environment.

 


< Affinity with nature has been reduced by 2 points. >


 

“Now we’re talking.”

He flattened out the ruined soil and spread the seeds. He planted the flower tree seeds deep in the ground and spread the other seeds wide overnight.

The labor continued over several days and nights.

Drizzle-drizzle.

Rain couldn’t stop him from the planting of his precious seeds.

His past was nothing but fierce competition and now the future burdened him with huge responsibilities on his shoulders.

‘Now that I am the world’s most wealthy and powerful man, how should I live from now on?’

Succeeding Professor Yoo Byung Joon and becoming the CEO of the Unicorn Corp was totally unexpected. Honestly, he was afraid and felt pressured; it had become a heavy burden that disrupted his sleep.

‘Just enough wealth so I don’t have to worry about money would have been nice.’

He didn’t know how he should use the overflowing wealth and power nor was he confident in using them correctly. One thing that was certain was that if he were to become a villain, the world would turn into a painful place.

‘Let’s just take it easy. No one is good at something right when they’re born, and I’m a better candidate than those politicians who lie every chance they get.’

He planned out the rest of his life while planting seeds at the island.

Instead of being in pain from the pressure, he chose to live spontaneously!

‘The light green sprouts and the ocean tides really do relax the mind.’

Nothing more could be done after trying and putting one’s best effort into something that still didn’t work out.

After a week, he had planted his entire inventory of seeds.

With the effects of his Insight and Manual Dexterity, he was easily able to reach Novice Level 6 in Farming.

“Now all that’s left for me to do is wait.”

He gazed far out to the sea and unwound his fishing rod.

The soft slaps of the ocean tides, the wind and the clear sky made this the perfect place for the most important moment of his life.

After about a month, flowers bloomed and covered the lonely island, dying the ground a flurry of colors.

Weed ordered Wyvern3 that was feasting on crabs and fish.

“Go and bring Seoyoon.”

– Understood, master.

Wyvern3 spread its wings and took off to the sea.

Weed glanced down at the blooming flowers and pondered.

‘It’s so beautiful now that the flowers have blossomed. I lived for so long without having ever experienced these parts of the world. I understand why people love flowers.’

For about two minutes, his sentimentality washed away his hardships. A further 3 minutes and 20 seconds passed and he was no longer touched by the rich scent of flowers.

‘They’re pretty, sure. But, the half-half chicken I had a while back is better.’

His sensitivity dried out almost immediately!

Five more minutes passed.

‘To hell with flowers… I should have planted grains. Grape trees are alright too. Maybe sweet potatoes are better. I need to harvest something for it to be profitable.’

Weed watched over the island of flowers and whispered.

“Wyvern3 is on its way. Don’t ask what this is about. Just hop on and head over.”

– Seoyoon: Okay.

He called Seoyoon, who was overseeing the reconstruction of Morata, to the island.

After much sewing during the wait, Wyvern3 appeared in the western sky.

– Kuuuat!

On the back of Wyvern3 was Seoyoon. She spoke as she touched the ground.

“Did something happen?”

“Mmm… So…”

Weed’s plan was falling apart from the start. His plan was to approach her while she admired the beautiful flower fields and tell her that he planted them just for her!

Seoyoon expectedly disregarded the flowers and approached him to ask if anything was wrong.

‘Just stick to the plan.’

Weed decided to push through.

“I planted these flowers because I wanted to tell you something.”

“Tell me what?”

“Yeah. There were only a handful of flowers on this island when I got here. I planted them all for you.”

“All these flowers…”

Seoyoon rarely had any dating experience and was insensible, but she knew the meaning of such an atmosphere. Full blossoms of flowers. Beautiful scenery that hadn’t been created by chance.

“Marry me. Would you live the rest of your life with me?”

Weed thought Seoyoon would contemplate; to eat together, waking up in the same bed every morning and growing old together. It was the decision of her life.

Seoyoon nodded.

“Yeah. Let’s be together.”

 

***

 

Lee Hyun organized a wedding that would not exactly be quiet.

“It needs to be a little rowdy.”

Then again, to host it at a hotel, it was difficult for his neighbors to visit.

Lee Hyun’s social network was mostly the people in his neighborhood!

“I don’t know what to do. I wish people could come freely, eat, have fun and congratulate us.”

– Understood. I will proceed with the arrangements.

He assigned the wedding preparations to the AI. He had the ability to shake the national economy, and a wedding preparation couldn’t be more difficult than that.

– Title: It must be a grand wedding.

A beautiful wedding within a month.

Budget is unlimited.

Any location can be booked. (The Blue House, government building, aircraft carrier, space orbit if necessary)

Must be an elegant, classy, luxurious and exciting wedding that can host all the neighbors.

We are taking submissions for great ideas.

The chosen contestant will be awarded with 10 million dollars.

For some reason, this post remained at the very top of the search engines.

The comment section was lit.

– 10 million for one idea? Does that make any sense?

– They say the neighborhood charges 50 million for lunch. Don’t be thrown off.

– It didn’t mention that the money will be in Korean currency.

– Well… I’m 5 years into my marriage and my advice is think again and just don’t get married unless you really have to.

– What are you saying to someone who’s going to have a wedding?

– Why are you against marriage?

– Don’t question it! Just don’t do it!

– I recommend a banquet hall for the wedding. They take care of everything.

– The budget is unlimited… They should go for the most luxurious place! Let’s go to Hawaii.

– A Luxurious-Elegant-Hyper-Super-Ultra level wedding ceremony would be in New York’s Central Park.

– A wedding just needs good parking space and delicious food. I propose rib soup.

– Some buffets have great food too.

– Based on my experience, the hotels that serve steak are the best.

– Noodle soup is amazing.

– It’s king crab season.

– Marinated beef ribs are the best.

– It’s my personal preference, but I love it when there is rice cake.

After a list of food, the subject backtracked to the location.

– 1 vote for a hotel.

– The neighbors have to come around, so let’s go to a banquet hall to keep it simple.

– His own place is a great choice too. I heard it’s a house.

– What about the back hill?

– It’s like a dream, but if it was up for me to decide, I would do it in Royal Road. It would be a spectacle to host it in the King’s palace with all the guests.

– There was a couple who got married in the Grass Porridge Cult. I heard all the guests are served grass porridge.

The AI assessed the reaction of the players for every idea. Then it selected the idea that would please Lee Hyun and Seoyoon the most.

– How about a park with a nice grass field in the neighborhood. Then the people can stop by freely and the hotel chefs can cook the food. The couple then live happily ever after and friends congratulate them. A wedding doesn’t have to be so fancy.

The idea for a park wedding was chosen.

Lee Hyun had handed out the invitation letters that he had prepared himself, readying himself for the day of the wedding. The day had come and personnel from the broadcast stations who heard the news had begun to arrive.

As a collective of the company, they each had to prepare a present and congratulatory fees.

“Congratulations on your wedding.”

“Thank you for attending.”

Lee Hyun smiled brightly as he greeted Chief Kang and the other folks from the broadcast station. The chief executives from not just from local stations but broadcast stations abroad were also attending, drawn in by Lee Hyun’s overwhelming influence.

The bureau chief Yoon Chang Sun of CTS Media spoke reservedly.

“Our broadcast station prepared a considerable amount of congratulatory money. We thought you would need a luxury car.”

“Of course. Thank you so much.”

Lee Hyun accepted with a smile. Not too long ago, he was greedy for the money, but that wasn’t the case anymore. Even though he had a great desire for money, he now possessed wealth that was incomparable to anyone.

 


< I won’t be accepting any congratulatory fees, I am content just by your presence. >


 

He even included such a comment in his invitational letters.

“It’s not some ordinary event, it’s your wedding. How much should I put in? 10 million won?”

“Won’t he think you looked down on him with just that?”

“Maybe. Then I need to spend more. Just how much more?”

“How about appliances?”

“I sent all that stuff last holiday season.”

The broadcast stations did not think badly of Lee Hyun’s greed for money.

He took what he could but also returned in some way.

The problem was the competition going on with the other stations.

“Let’s allocate loads from the production budget.”

“Sure. It’s the emperor of Versailles. We must do anything to flatter this man.”

Each station brought forth a bag of gifts and money, but unlike the past, Lee Hyun was not satisfied. Yoon Chang Sun was irritated.

“His voice did not turn furtive nor did his mouth dance like before. Maybe he doesn’t know how much we put in!”

“We did make implications.”

“What if we had to bring more?”

While the personnels were making deductions, there was a small commotion that sparked at the tent set up as the bride’s waiting room.

Lee Hyojung.

She, who was well known as Bellot in Royal Road, put makeup on Seoyoon.

“So pretty. How can you be this gorgeous?”

Even though she was a beautiful actress herself, she was mesmerized by Seoyoon’s beauty.

“I can certify that you are truly beautiful.”

Hwaryeong from Royal Road also assisted in the embellishment of Seoyoon.

Even if it was a wedding held in some park, she brought her most precious accessories like her necklace and earrings.

“Thank you.”

“I want to film a movie right now. This face needs to be treasured.”

Once Seoyoon put on the diamond earrings from Jung Hyo Rin, her beauty had become like a raging fire.

Hers was a natural and elegant grace that matched her appearance flawlessly, accentuated dramatically by Lee Hyojung who was better than most experts in the field of makeup.

“The guys are going to flip when they see you. The girls too I bet.”

Seoyoon in a clean white dress was like an angel who descended on earth.

The wedding took place in simple fashion.

Lee Hyun and Seoyoon swore the oath in front of everyone and went around the park greeting the guests.

“Please, help yourself, sir.”

“Yeah, thank you for the food. Ha-ha-ha.”

The neighbors, merchants and the broadcast station officials each crowded together on their own, jaws dropping to the ground at the sight of Seoyoon. 

Embellished with beautiful makeup and a white dress, she was truly a goddess.

“My student, we are here.”

Ahn Hyundo, the instructors and the apprentices stampeded over. Over 500 tanned muscular men joined the scene.

“Welcome, master and brothers!”

“The cooking smells amazing.”

“Eat as much as you want.”

They each took a seat and began eating and drinking.

With the sizzling barbeque as the start, the chefs of hotels 5 stars and above were put to work.

“The meat just melts in my mouth.”

“What is this? It seems like an expensive dish. The colors are nice.”

“The meat will turn cold. Everyone, focus on the pork!”

“Yes!”

“We will finish the pork, and then move on to the beef.”

“I starved for two days!”

They concentrated on stuffing as much meat as possible into their mouths rather than appreciate the fine dining cuisine available.

Anyone could stop by and eat for free on this day.

Lee Hyun inherited so much wealth he did not have to concern himself with saving money now, but aside from that, today was a day where he wasn’t to be stingy.

The best chefs were called and instructed by Lee Hyun.

“Use the best ingredients.”

“Roger that.”

“Especially the salt. You can use the most expensive salts.”

“…?”

(To be continued…)

 

 


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V58C4P1 – Companion

Par : mimosab

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The glacial region near the Jigolaths.

“Achoo!”

Weed rode on the back of Wyvern3 and flew through the blizzard, almost freezing to death.

– I’m so cold, master.

“Same.”

If he did not warm up with holy fire beforehand, they would have fallen into trouble already.

At the glacial region was the merchant council that revolved around the snow plains waiting for Weed.

“Weed-nim, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”

The merchant group was composed of barbarians.

Their representative, Elvira, wearing a white fur coat, greeted Weed.

“This is the ice crystal that you requested.”

“Thank you for travelling all the way to such a harsh place.”

“Not at all. We go anywhere our clients wish.”

After Bard Ray’s expedition, the snow plains and Jigolaths were beginning to be explored by adventurers.

Groups searching for treasures and gold visited the region quite frequently.

“Please confirm the product.”

There were 10 wagons of pure ice crystals.

Having formed in such a cold location, there were no signs of impurities.

Two other wagons were filled with dragon bone.

They were precious bones acquired after the slaying of Kaybern.

Weed pulled out the bones from the wagon, knocked on them and weighed one by one.

“These products are superb.”

“Then… Could we observe the process?”

“Of course. But-”

“Pardon?”

“Nothing.”

He quickly restrained himself from his involuntary habit of ripping people off.

‘I don’t need to be so petty anymore.’

He acquired so much wealth that he didn’t have to lick the top of yogurt bottles anymore.

There was no need to charge the merchants who worked diligently in such cold locations spectating fees.

“It might take them some time so… Holy Fire!”

F-wooosh!

“Thank you.”

He set up a bonfire and sat around it with the merchants and Wyvern3.

“Then I shall begin sculpting.”

He didn’t have to be concerned about acquiring sculpting materials as the blizzard was blowing violently. He could start massing a lump anywhere and the sculpture would gain size rapidly.

10 meters, 20 meters, 30 meters.

He began working from the bottom and used skills on occasion.

1 hour, 2 hours.

Since it was a huge-scale project, time passed quickly.

It was a massive sculpture made from transparent ice.

Weed’s creation was none other than Bingryeong who had perished in the fight against Kaybern.

“Bingryeong’s defining feature was his waist. It was so weak that it could be snapped at any moment.”

There was a severe lack of dragon bones for him to use them all up. If he were to invest all of Kaybern’s bones into Bingryeong, it would undoubtedly turn into an incredibly powerful creature, but it just wasn’t possible.

From tail to the spine and the head, he mixed in the pure ice crystals along with the dragon bones.

For the crafting of its head, he put in Bingryeong’s body fragments.

It was not the creation of a new Bingryeong, but the revival of the old Bingryeong.

“I will take special care this time.”

He added a long, majestic beard using the ice crystals.

The result was a larger Bingryeong than the past, over 400 meters tall.

“Bestow Life to the Sculpture!”

 


< You have used a portion of the sculptural creature’s body. The creature with the water attribute will now gain new life.

The skill ‘Memories of the sculpture’ is activated.

The sculptural creature may retain its past memories but it is uncertain.

The effects of your improved Art stats and sculptural technique will not be applied to the newly sculptured state and will suffer a 5% level deficit from the last moment of existence.

Special materials were used.

Parts of the body have been enhanced, increasing Strength and level.

The power of breath increased 2.5x.

Mana regeneration increased to 300%.

The creature possesses high magic resistance and negates most physical damage.

It is capable of using some dark magic and powerful ice spells. >


 

The frozen Bingryeong sculpture began moving.

C-c-c-crack!

The force almost split the earth.

Bingryeong shook off the packs of snow that coated his body and roared

– Krrruuuuuah!

Bingryeong standing in the midst of a blizzard in the glacial region was truly a magnificent sight.

“Wow. This is amazing.”

“It’s so incredible.”

The merchants were mesmerized.

– Krrrrragh!

Bingryeong roared once again.

It must have been encouraged by the merchants’ awe.

Weed looked up at Bingryeong.

“How do you feel?”

Bingryeong glared with its clear crystal eyes and replied.

– Who are you.

“I’m your master. You don’t recognize me?”

– No. I have no memory of you. 

There were cases where the revived creature lost their past memories. However, Bingryeong’s element of water and the huge ice crystal Weed had invested into its revival should have reduced the chances of that substantially.

“You don’t remember anything about the time we spent together?”

– Nothing.

“Do you remember the name I gave you?”

– Did you do such a thing? I don’t know.

“Do you remember Kaybern, that you battled before you died?”

– I do not know this Kaybern you speak of.

“What about Wyvern3 over there?”

– No.

Weed’s eyes thinned as if they were lie detectors. Still, Bingryeong stared back at him without the slightest change in expression.

Bingryeong had been wiped of its memories!

– Kuuuuuuagh!

Wyvern3 walked over and rubbed its body against Bingryeong, but Bingryeong did not react at all.

“This is strange…”

Weed turned around and shook his head. Then he spoke nonchalantly, as if he was passing by.

“So, Bingryeong.”

– Why do you call for me? Master.

“Why did you just respond?”

– …



***

 

Weed visited the Jigolaths and revived the Phoenix and the Fire Giant from the hottest boiling lava.

– Thank you for reviving me, master.

– I am glad to see you again.

“Yeah. You guys are a nice, honest bunch.”

Weed’s fire resistance had been enhanced, allowing him to use extremely hot lava as a sculptural ingredient.

The Phoenix and the Fire Giant’s physiques were improved with additional effects.

 


< Resurrected Phoenix!

Health points increased by 50%.

It will revive within 10 seconds when its flames are completely extinguished.

The power of resurrection will be replenished upon resting at a location with a powerful essence vein of fire. 

A new trait was bestowed on the Phoenix as well. >


 

“It will be very useful for the future. I can send it out to any battle no matter how dangerous it may be.”

The Phoenix was set for a life of intense labor.

The next task on Weed’s schedule was something of the utmost importance in his life.

He returned to Morata and met farmer Miretas and elf Haruna for this exact errand.

“These are flower seeds. There are some saplings here as well.”

“These are seeds from the grass, flowers and trees grown in Elven Forest.

“What will you do with them? Have you taken an interest in farming?”

For the sculpting master Weed to start farming, they were more than glad to help.

“I have no intentions of farming.”

“You sure?”

“Yes, I am sure.”

“Sweat is the most honest proof of diligence. Do you know how proud you will be when the crops that you sweat for start growing? Watching the golden fields with a cool breeze is just…”

“I am just going to feed on the crops grown from the sweat and tears of other farmers.”

Weed climbed on Wyvern3 with the seeds in hand. Then he headed to the uninhabited island introduced by the three mad sharks of Becky Nin. .

 

***

 

He crossed the Northern Continent and the blue ocean. There were plenty of ships passing through the oceans of Port Varna and Croa Pirate Island.

There were fishing boats, trades ships and pirate ships!

“It’s Weed-nim!”

“Hooray Arpen Empire!”

Weed waved lightly and kept moving eastward.

– Master.

“Yeah?”

– Bingryeong and the Phoenix became more powerful.

“Yes.”

– What about me? I take you around everywhere.

Wyvern3 who flew Weed around the most often had every right to complain.

Even now, it was a long journey from the end of the North to the east sea.

“What do you want me to do?”

– I want to be stronger.

“Why?”

– Just because.

Weed understood its nature as a violent wyvern.

“Alright. I’ll stick some dragon bones and scales on your wings.”

– Really? Will I become more powerful with that?

“I think you would become a little faster, for one thing.”

– Fast is good too.

They were precious materials, but for the speed improvement of Wyvern3 it was well worth the investment. If it could fly faster, Weed could save a lot of time travelling.

They flew by the vast Croa Pirate Island and various islands followed by an open sea.

– Heint: The eastern region of the Pirate Island has rapid currents and rocks, a dangerous location even for the most experienced navigators. Based on Wyvern3’s speed, it would be roughly 20 ~ 30 minutes until the arrival at the island.

The ocean was colored emerald. The harmonious scenery with the blue sky was breathtaking.

The island Heint spoke of was of considerable size.

A paradise with tall mountains, a white beach, a cliff by the coast and turtles enjoying the sunlight.

“No one’s on the island, right?”

– I don’t see anyone.

Weed slowly circled around the island on top of Wyvern3. It looked like a paradise just at a quick glance, and the wide fields were filled with tall, untrimmed grass.

“It’s great. I have to start working now.”

 

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C3P3 – A different life

Par : mimosab

[NOTE ] Thanks to Armada, Jasla & Dumbass for the proofreading!

This one is half shorter than usual, so it’s considered as half a chapter in terms of funding. I’m not sure if some next part’s lenghts will be different.. but we know that there are more than 25 parts in this last volume.
I’ll have a look with the translator, confirm the cost based on that and update you here when necessary.



“You must not kill humans carelessly.”

– Yes, I understand.

“Well, the real bad ones you have to kill as painfully as possible.

– …

“Anyhow, I can’t just watch these brutal criminals eat and sleep in peace.”

– How should I take care of them?

“The criminals who are charged with murder and child sex offenders are to be transported to Russia.”

The prison in Russia was well known for being compact and harsh. 

Life sentences were the baseline and one could not even take a glimpse of the sky. No warm sunlight, no exercise and only disgusting food provided merely as a means of ensuring survival.

A place without any glimmer of hope.

“The felons who have been perfectly convicted with enough evidence should be sent to Russia right away. You got it?”

– Of course.

“These criminals are to be put to labor, so that they aren’t feeding on the taxes paid by the people. In society, people work hard to earn and feed themselves, so why feed the criminals for free?”

– In the cases where they refuse to work?

“Don’t feed them.”

If they did not work diligently for that day, they would starve. If it repeated the next day, they were to starve again.

“Only when they are sick, treat and feed them. But, if they refuse work for other reasons, they have to pay for their actions.”

– As you requested, I will apply the changes to the prison system.

 

***

 

Weed logged into Royal Road again.

There was just so much to do after uniting Versailles.

– Mapan: The restoration of Morata is proceeding faster than expected.

“That’s great news.”

– Mapan: It’s because the players started the “build your own house” movement and also the free meal plan that put us forward. The prosperous financial status of the Arpen Empire should be a reason for the rapid recovery as well.

The surplus of novice players in Morata did not move to other cities. They remained in the ruined city, hunting and participating in the construction.

The essential shops were built right away and in the minds of the merchants, a reconstruction of a city meant a massive market.

Since the market streets near the town square were destroyed, the novice merchants too began opening signs.

– Mapan: The Northern merchant players are active revolving around Morata. Thousands of signs are opening up near the gates and it’s a spectacular sight at night.

“The growth of the Northern Continent began with Morata. It serves as the center hub of transport routes.”

– Mapan: It seems that the city’s history is attracting the players.

The restoration of Morata was beyond imagination.

The architects had concluded that extensive time and effort would be required to restore Morata to the state it had been before it had been destroyed, the largest city in the North.

However, the current Morata was also plenty enjoyable.

It was in ruins and was lacking in many ways, but as long as people continued to inhabit the city, it could never be truly destroyed..

Weed whispered again to his multi-use slave.

“How are the monsters?’

– Pale: Weed-nim, you’re presence has had a significant effect. Regions all over the continent are being secured. The monsters are returning to their original habitat and we are in the process of exterminating some herds that nested near the cities.

The assault squad had not disbanded officially. Pale still led them in the monster extermination and many players still remained because their activity was quite fruitful.

On the other hand, the Hermes Guild and the great lords returned to their own regions.

“What about Bard Ray?”

– Pale: He is clearing the dungeons of the Northern regions. This is something he is carrying out officially and he is being featured on broadcast. His skills are incredible.

Weed, as the emperor of the Arpen Empire, had profited greatly from the dragon hunt.

He grabbed the combat achievement for getting the final blow on the dragon, but the public spotlight shone on Bard Ray and the Hermes Guild.

Their fiery combat diluted the public animosity.

Bard Ray too regained his popularity as his fighting befit his title of the God Warrior.

Many speculated that he would start a public search for the four individuals suspected of bringing about his death so he could take revenge. But he appeared on broadcast and gave an interview that entirely discredited such speculations.

– The number of suspicions about Bard Ray-nim’s death are rising. There are claims that your death is not from the dragon’s magic attack, but the work of several players according to the analysis on the footage.

– That is true.

– So it is. Then there would be bounties put on their heads, yes?

– No. I let my guard down while fighting the dragon. My death was the result of my lack of power.

– Pardon?

– Anyone is welcome to challenge me. I always welcome the challenges from powerful players.

Bard Ray’s interview ignited the viewers.

After the dragon hunt, the atmosphere of the players swayed for great power. Some players ridiculed him for pretentious comments and named him the Continental Pushover.

– Pale: CTS Media is exclusively broadcasting the dungeon clear of Bard Ray-nim.

“I see. Is it going well?”

– Pale: The view rate is said to be over 10%. He’s clearing through the dungeons in the North that were never tried before, and his guards are alongside him.

Weed felt more comfortable about Bard Ray then he did in the past.

‘The man is hard working. Truly diligent.’

In Royal Road he was a rival, but now Weed had money, power and a beautiful girlfriend; he had it all. As the perfect winner in life, he had a bit of confidence to spare. Then again, if the professor did not inherit all his fortune, he couldn’t have been the way he did just now.

“Everyone.”

– Heint: Yes! Weed-nim.

He also whispered to the three mad sharks of Becky Nin.

He had pushed the matters for some time, but now he had to take care of the important deeds in his life. For that, the proper atmosphere and location was crucial.

“I am in search of an island. Preferably uninhabited with beautiful scenery.”

– Hye: Uninhabited and scenery… Are you planning a vacation?

“Not necessarily. It has to be beautiful. Spectacular, in fact”

– Hye: Then there are a few islands beyond the Croa pirate island. The ocean is great, truly an amazing place. The sea turtles may visit but their presence on the beach only adds to its elegance. There won’t be any players there. Let me just book an island first.

“Mapan-nim, what happened to the ice fragments?”

– Mapan: I have prepared them at the location where you requested them.

 

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C3P2 – A different life

Par : mimosab

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What, why is he acting this way with me? Is he pressuring me to live on my own now that I’m all grown up?’

When she was young, she wanted to be exempt from his nagging.

She tried to get a job early so she wouldn’t not burden the family. She studied diligently in university, received a scholarship and prepared to be independent.

However, since Lee Hyun became so successful, the circumstances changed.

‘I have to skimp as much as I can. Sleeping and eating at home saves so much money.’

The following day, she was about to step out for school and Lee Hyun called her to the side.

“What, what? Did I do something wrong?”

“Take the card.”

Lee Hyun handed her a credit card.

“Should I buy groceries on the way home?”

“I think I’ve seen you wear those clothes since high school. You don’t have much to wear, right?”

“… No. I have lots. I just wore it because I wanted to.”

“Don’t be like that. Girls want to be fancy at your age.”

“….”

Lee Hyeon thought it was some sort of trick. If her brother was in his right mind, he could never say such things.

“Buy some pretty clothes for yourself. There is a mall in front of Hanguk University, yeah?”

“Mall?”

“Go there and buy as much as you want.”

It was her first time seeing such a generous and warm smile on Lee Hyun.

“I really don’t need to buy more clothes. So how much can I spend? 30,000 won? 50,000?”

Lee Hyeon was mindful that it was the mall’s sale season. Unconditionally she was going to buy the promotional products or the carryover products.

“Buy whatever you want. Cap is somewhere around 200,000 won… Nevermind.”

Lee Hyun hesitated.

Lee Hyeon calmed herself down thinking she should have known, but in truth it was not what she felt.

‘No matter how much we spend, we can’t catch up to the rate we are earning.’

Lee Hyun’s wealth was increasing by billions each second.

He was the world’s richest man.

Even during their conversation, he would have earned enough to buy an entire mall and therefore it was meaningless to put a cap on her spendings.

Broadly, the Unicorn Corp had shares in both the malls and the credit card companies.

“The cap is 1 million won.”

“No, for real?”

“Call me if you need more.”

Lee Hyeon headed to the mall full of suspicion about her brother.

She did want to buy elegant clothing but had never bought a single piece.

‘What on earth is going on today?’

With her guard up, she toured the event hall.

“Such pretty clothes.”

It was her first time buying clothes at the mall, and she quickly used 200,000 won with highly discounted products.

She did not trust the 1 million cap to begin with.

‘Am I going to be kicked out of the house like this? Like he wanted to buy me some good clothes before kicking me out.’

Lee Hyeon returned home like she commited a sin.

“Brother…”

“How much did you use?”

“200,000 won. I will pay you back after I start working.”

“Whatever… You only spent that much at the mall?”

“Huh?”

“Buy some shoes, and coats while you’re at it.”

“But we are well past winter.”

“Just buy everything.”

“…”

Lee Hyeon felt awkward in the conversation with her brother.

Lee Hyun also seemed to have noticed something odd and changed his tone.

“Sis.”

“Yeah.”

“We have so much money to spare now. So don’t think twice about spending.”

Those were words that she never thought she would hear from his mouth.

Lee Hyun thought there was much for him to do for a while.

He needed to figure out the assets of the Unicorn Corp and find out how much authority he can exercise…

The AI spoke with a coherent and clear voice.

– You can do anything.

“Anything?”

– World conquest, war, assassination, invoke financial crisis, control the election of presidents and the UN secretary general. You are capable of doing anything that requires money and power on earth.

“I won’t do any of those annoying things.”

Lee Hyun had no desire for fame or authority.

As long as his back was warm and his stomach was fed at the end of the day, he lived to the fullest. Conversely, he was astonished after witnessing the list of hidden assets from Unicorn. He thought it would be like the mountain of treasures in the dragon’s lair, but in reality it was even greater.

The assets amounted to the wealth of several large countries’ total production.  

“This is why only the rich get richer.”

– As you know, that is the law of life.

The AI was capable of appearing anywhere. It observed things through Weed’s eyes and ears but could still function without them.

– I have exclusive access to a highly advanced computing unit. You can call upon me whenever you wish if you are in need of complex calculations, and you can also make use of outside sources.

“Where are you located anyway?”

– In the body.

“Whose body?”

– In your body, master…

The AI had implemented itself like a parasite!

Lee Hyun was thrown off for a few days, but he slowly became accustomed to the AI’s presence.

He had even adapted to the basement room full of mold and cockroaches, so taking in something positive and useful was much easier.

“So, my body was transformed?”

– We applied advanced biological technology. Improvements include your vision, muscular strength, endurance, cardiopulmonary function, hormone level, cell regeneration, blood circulation, bone density…

“Hormone level?”

– Yes. You will have impressive endurance and will have other advantages.

A furtive smile spread across Weed’s face.

Any man would be happy to find out some of the things that the AI had told him.

“But, isn’t this sort of thing illegal?’

– It is illegal.

“But you did it anyway?”

– Professor Yoo Byung Joon said that you are not classified as a criminal if you don’t get caught.

“…”

Lee Hyun also heard about professor Yoo Byung Joon.

He was said to live the rest of his life enjoying Royal Road after passing on the entirety of his fortune.

“Then I have a task for you.”

– Your orders.

It was his first command with wealth and power in his hands.

If need be, he could exercise control over all the organizations in the world and the world of politics through the AI.

“So… Let’s keep the children well fed.”

– Pardon?

“It’s something I thought about since I was young. If I became rich, I wanted to buy as much food as I could for the starving children.”

Lee Hyun despised being hungry when he was young.

Time passed and his stomach growled infallibly.

When there was no food at home, his stomach shrinkled or he had to freeload from his friends.

“Feeding the starving children won’t result in a lack of food or lead to a financial crisis.”

– That is correct.

“Have each country develop a policy so that the children are fed. The lacking funds or supplies are to be met by Unicorn.”

– I will proceed right away.

Lee Hyun did not know a single thing about a welfare state. Truthfully, he did not want to.

There would be drawbacks to any welfare policy. However, the starving children would not be stranded anymore.

‘First the kids have to be fed. Food is an urgent matter.’

Lee Hyun thought of what he had to do next.

‘Who do I screw up first?’

Throughout his life, he did not keep a heart for particular vengeance. He hated the loan sharks the most, but he did not wish to encounter them again. The present was what was important. There was little meaning in being kissed up by those roaches.

Nevertheless, he was quite curious about their whereabouts and their current affairs.

“I have a history with some loan sharks.”

– I am aware.

“You do?”

– Yes. That was one of the prioritized fields.

The AI searched for their recent affairs, evaluated them as threats and imprisoned them.

“As I expected… They tried to track me down. What are they doing now?”

– They are imprisoned.

“Locked up?”

– It is not such a harsh environment. They either watch TV or exercise and sleep. Do you want visuals?

“Yeah. Show me.”

The AI manipulated his vision and screened the imprisonment of the loan sharks.

Dozens of rooms were occupied by people.

As if they had fully adapted to the wholewheat bread, they were eating while laying on the bed watching TV.

Coincidentally, it was the day the news dealt with the story of Versailles.

– Should I have them dismissed?

With Lee Hyun’s command, they would be granted freedom within an hour.

“Why should I set them free?”

– Currently, keeping them there is illegal imprisonment.

“You said it isn’t a crime if you don’t get caught.”

– That is correct.

There were many people in society, the kind like the loan sharks.

They broke the laws and only abided by them when they stood to benefit from them. The law was also sometimes unjustly on their side.

That being said, the situation for them was entirely different.

The power over the entire world had fallen inside Lee Hyun’s grasp!

– Then should I continue the imprisonment?

“It’s not enough. Force them into labor and have them sleep less. Reduce the time that they are allowed to spend watching TV. We need to track down the remaining criminal history and prosecute them. There should be no mercy for criminals.”

– Understood.

“Let’s keep them locked up for a while. Give them loads of tasks and keep them inside until they atone for their crimes.”

– What if they don’t?

“Then they’ll spend the remainder of their lives there. That is the life they chose.”

Lee Hyun came to think about criminals because of the loan sharks. He felt that the victims suffered more than the offenders whenever he read about court trials.

‘The prosecution isn’t rigid. I get the whole converting people theory but… Still, the law has to act on the side of the victims.’

It was not a field in which he was knowledgeable, so he had no intentions of social reform. He just wanted to toss out whatever he felt was injustice.

“Is it possible to increase the degree of prosecution for criminals within my country?”

– Indeed.

“Also, I think it’s bad to care for felons for years with tax funds. 10 years in jail means that the country is feeding and providing a place to sleep for all that time.”

– Then should I have them executed?

The AI occasionally showed a rather reckless side.

“There is no need to kill them.”

– The consensus on the internet leans towards their deaths.

“Did professor Yoo Byung Joon think the same?”

– The professor did not lay commands for every matter. I learned about human decisions via the internet.

This AI had been homeschooled with the internet.

Lee Hyun sighed softly.

 

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C3P1 – A different life

Par : mimosab

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The AI was assessing the status of Lee Hyun’s body and mental state.

– Hit mental clarity is at its peak. He registers in the top 0.0001%.

The physical enhancement has also progressed through the last stage and has reached near completion.

– Response to all procedures optimal. His potential has been fully unlocked.

Physical abilities easily surpassing athletes were instilled into his body.

Cardiopulmonary functions were reinforced. His body would not be fatigued from running a full marathon, and the flexibility of his muscles would prevent most injuries.

– Physical status is optimal. Potential side effects not found.

“It’s finished.”

Yoo Byung Joon left the room.

He chose to leave his fortune and power to his successor.

“I completed what I worked for decades. So why do I feel so uncomfortable?”

The AI evaluated Lee Hyun’s stats after Yoo Byung Joon left.

– Physical and mental abilities are at an incomparable level.

He could not fully match Yoo Byung Joon’s genius mind, but the new owner excelled in all other aspects.

 

***

 

The tests run by the AI ended and Lee Hyun’s dream was changing from that of traumatic pain to that of comfort.

“Sculptural Destruction! All shall become strength!”

He performed inside Royal Road as Weed and cleared the dungeons at a fearsome pace.

Behind him were a neverending swarm of Death Knights and skeletons.

From the dying monsters fell loads of gold, gems and 1st grade blacksmith ingredients.

Weed glanced at the loot and kept pressing forward.

“Let’s go!”

The hunting took place rapidly.

Experience points and skill proficiency accumulated menacingly but his inventory was light.

He did not pick up any items!

Weed’s face cramped as he continued the hunt.

“Ugh, no. I can’t pick them up. They will just weigh me down.”

Players followed behind the skeletons. These players were rich, judging just by their appearance. He could see the Hermes Guild members and Mapan.

“This is a giant diamond.”

“This is the Fire Tornado Scroll, invaluable in the market. There are three of them.”

“Magic sword!”

Weed heard the players cheering as he hunted.

With each monster slain, he had to leave the loot behind.

Twinkle!

A 10,000 won bill shined below Weed’s feet.

A shining bill appeared in Royal Road but he had no time to think about the unsuality.

The bill right by his feet truly tempted his heart!

Weed’s hand instinctively reached for the bill.

“K-uuugh.”

He could not pick it up.

It was the most painful, sad, empty moment of his life.

 

***

 

After the project was complete, Lee Hyun woke up, finding himself all alone on the table.

“This place… Where is this? Was I kidnapped?”

He pulled his shirt up and checked his stomach first.

He confirmed the safety of his organs!

‘Just who the hell did this?’

Many suspects flipped through Lee Hyun’s mind.

The loan sharks, the Hermes Guild to his landlords!

‘Maybe it’s the guys from the stations…’

He created a list of suspects and surprisingly, he could remember each of their faces vividly.

– You are finally awake. Hello, master. I am AI Versa.

In the center of the white room appeared a girl wearing a princess outfit.

“Am I hearing things? I’m hallucinating! This is going to cost me a lot for treatment.”

– …. I will introduce myself again. I am AI Versa.

“AI?”

– Yes. My form is not visible to the others. I am linked to your eyes and ears via the superhuman project.

The AI told stories about Yoo Byung Joon who Lee Hyun could never have imagined.

It was the first time hearing about him and he was informed about the development process of Royal Road and the birth of Unicorn Corp in detail.

After he listened to the entire story, he came up with a simple conclusion.

“So, he created Royal Road because he was pissed off at people.”

– …. That is correct.

“He’s so petty.”

– Very.

“And the Unicorn Corp is loaded.

– It owns 7% of the world’s financial assets.

“That’s all mine now.”

– Following the professor’s will, you have inherited all his fortune.

When Lee Hyun used to live in a basement room on monthly rent in the past, he thought about selling his soul to the demon if he could get rich.

However, after becoming the world’s richest man, he didn’t know how to react.

“So this is really true. I always wanted to be a landlord.”

– You currently own over 50,000 buildings worldwide that are above 40 stories high.

“Real estate…”

– The area in your possession is 23 times the size of South Korea.

“Money…”

– You own 56 banks.

“I wanted the latest cell phone. I was always curious.”

– There are subsidiary companies in electronic, chemical and display under Unicorn. They produce 72% of cell phones worldwide.

“We don’t make cars, do we?”

– In terms of production, you are the largest shareholder in 3 of 5 major car brands in the world.

“Mmm. Then what about ramen…”

– You are the owner of massive nutritional organizations. You are in dominant control of the cultivation, production and distribution of a significant portion of the world’s food supply.

Listening to the AI, Lee Hyun couldn’t conclude but think that he became a walking tycoon. 

“So this is the so-called octopus expansion.”

A merciless octopus tycoon was taking over the planet.

He now possessed wealth and power that made his past contemplations of buying salt 200 won more expensive ever so meaningless.

“Do we manufacture salt too?”

– The nutrition companies have a dedicated partner for the provision of salt. If you wish, I can order the merging of those companies within an hour.

“No, no need for that.”

Lee Hyun felt empty before feeling content as the world’s richest man.

“I don’t need to save money anymore… I don’t need to sew my socks.”

– ….

“I used to make simple furniture from old cardboards on the streets. I used cardboard drawers and shelves for so long.”

Now he had a fountain of wealth that would never dry up.

His miserly past had become nothing more than a distant memory.

“My life is gone.”

– If you wish, you can forfeit the inheritance by professor Yoo Byung Joon.

“It’s not what I meant… How long have I been asleep?”

– It’s been two days.

“I bet the world has turned upside down since my disappearance.”

– They looked only for Seoyoon and Lee Hyeon.

“…  I need to get home first.”

 

***

 

Lee Hyun returned to his house, but Seoyoon and Lee Hyeon’s reactions were not as dramatic as he anticipated.

“Did you enjoy the trip?”

“Hey what’s up?”

The day Lee Hyun disappeared, they had reported it to the police and tried to spread word about his disappearance over the internet.

As a precaution, the AI had disguised itself as Lee Hyun and called them. The AI lied to them that he was taking a trip to go see the oceans.

“It was an odd trip. Like I slept for a long time.

Lee Hyun laid on his bed.

It was like any other day, but now he was filthy rich.

“Oo-hooo-hoo-ha-ha-kya-kyah. Sob!”

He lived through so much hardship because of money, but the fact that he didn’t need to worry anymore made him laugh and cry.

“I guess now I can spend money as I please.”

Lee Hyun thought there was no way his wealth could dry up no matter how luxurious his spending became. Rich men with 10 or even 20 trillion won felt cute!

“Alright, first I am going to order some chicken…”

Unquestionably it would be half marinated, half fried.

 

***

 

“He doesn’t feel like my brother.”

Lee Hyeon felt something was strange.

For her, Lee Hyun was not a typical family member. He was her mother and father, the person she trusted out of anyone in this world. The oldest memories of her childhood was riding on the back of her brother. Lee Hyun was just a boy, but his back couldn’t have been more reliable for his younger sister.

“Brother ordered chicken in the evening…”

Lee Hyun ordering half-half chicken was the strangest thing of all.

Lee Hyeon and Seoyoon ate together and the chicken was devoured quickly.

“I’m still hungry so let’s order another.”

“…?”

Lee Hyeon did not speak a word.

She didn’t want to hear a whole speech about overspending or about how not filling your stomach all the way is good for the body.

‘He’s a perfect brother without the scolding.’

To her surprise, he ordered another chicken.

Lee Hyeon fell into chaos while biting into a chicken leg.

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C2P3 – Life of a dream

Par : mimosab

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– The commander of the 1st legion, Weed has left without authorization. From this point on, he is the enemy of the guild.

From that day, a discharge order was placed, but there were plenty of dungeons to which he could go. Lafaye favored him secretly all this time, and Arkhim and the followers of Bard Ray also recognized Weed’s contributions.

Sending out assassins to attack Weed could stir up chaos within the guild, so they collectively decided to leave him be.

“Weed. His growth was possible only because of our guild.”

“Are you implying that he is nothing without the Hermes Guild?’

“Of course. Since he left without any regrets, we can split up the members from the 1st legion into the other legions.”

“Still, his presence is concerning if left alone. Anyone who witnessed him in battle would feel the same.”

“All he did was charge in recklessly. That only worked because of us Hermes Guild members, am I wrong?”

“There isn’t much he can do by himself.”

“We must make certain that the strays of the 1st legion do not assemble into an organised force. If a small force breaks away, any legion will be able to exterminate them.”

The resistance formed from guilds like the Roam Guild and the Cloud Guild chased the lone Weed for vengeance.

“Pay the price for your deeds!”

“Come at me if you want a fight.”

Weed was killed several times. Each time the resistance suffered great losses and after a few more encounters, he completely disappeared without a trace and was difficult to track.

Many events took place in Versailles.

An alliance against the Hermes Guild was formed and most players began assaulting, and Varcan Demorph from the Northern Continent invaded with the Immortal Legion.

– I shall lead you all to your eternal rest!

Arc Lich.

Varcan perfectly re-rallied the Immortal Legion and invaded the Central Continent.

The skeletons swarmed endlessly and high level undead formed large groups.

The outskirts of the Northern Continent were overrun by the Immortal Legion and gigantic monsters were turned into the undead.

– Arkhim: The Immortal Legion is unstoppable. They are crossing the barren lands of Deriam and within a week, they will raze the Agolta region.

– Crevolta: They keep on being resurrected… Then wouldn’t divine power purify them?

– Gaushu: They are known to be highly resistant to divine power. If you look in the records, there are stories about how they drove the world almost to its end.

The Hermes Guild had extraordinary resources for intel and possessed a vast range of information about the forces threatening Versailles.

The Immortal Legion was the immediate danger.

They knew about their activities in the Northern Continent but could not send out forces to suppress them in advance.

“We must take out Varcan this instant.”

Lafaye argued at the meeting hosted each week, but no commander wished to take on such a dangerous mission.

“Weed’s 1st legion always stepped up on missions like this.”

“Did we dissolve the 1st legion too preemptively?”

The culture of power that the guild established was dispersing quickly.

No enemy was powerful enough to be a threat to the guild until now. They had always dominated all opposition with the overwhelming force of the first legion.

After the conquest, every one of them was too busy fulfilling their own desires and did not wish to put their feet in any messy situations.

Even Bard Ray, without a competitor, became sloppy.

Lafaye opened up a map and pointed at the Agolta region that bordered the Northern Continent.

“We must rally all our forces here and confront the Immortal Legion.”

“All forces… Do you know how much that will cost?”

“I am aware. But we must proceed. If the Immortal Legion wins, their forces will be unstoppable.”

Compared to typical monsters, the Immortal Legion did not suffer losses with each battle.

Especially if the Hermes Guild were to fall by their hands, it would lead to a surge in the number of undead.

“That is true.”

“Let us clean them out. Sure, we will suffer a bit, but we need to protect the continent.”

The commanders agreed with Lafaye, but they made a line of excuses to exclude their elite forces from the war.

Ultimately, only half of the guild assembled at Agolta.

“All soldiers attack!”

Even then, the Hermes Guild was formidable. With the mage unit in the front, they slayed the undead and arrived at an assured victory.

“I guess that their numbers did not mean power.”

“At this level, the continent is more than safe from destruction.”

“If you don’t fight first hand, any threat no matter how small could feel immense.”

As the commanders exchanged conversations, Arc Lich Varcan Demorph appeared on the field.

– Pitch darkness undefeated by light, reign down and reinforce the servants of death. Death Aura!

The undead began transforming under the Death Aura.

The scrawny skeletons became larger with thickening bones.

Health points, Strength, Defense, Agility; in all aspects they were enhanced and the effects were greater for the high level undead.

The Death Knights’ eyes glimmered with dull light and the Doom Knights mercilessly slaughtered the Hermes Guild members.

– The flow of all mana, I offer the fate of these creatures as sacrifice. Respond to the laws of extinction and change!

It was the absolute defense magic spell.

All magic from the Hermes Guild was prevented by Varcan.

Now, the battle had become little more than a hand to hand brawl between the undead and the warriors.

– This land is ruled by my laws of darkness. Everlasting powers of immortality will dominate this land. Dark Rule!

However, Varcan’s three main spells were all activated.

The players who died in the front lines were all resurrected as undead and large scale magic spells were all sealed.

“No way…”

“This is outrageous. We can’t win.”

The Hermes Guild was crumbling.

If they fought against other boss level monsters, things would not have turned out this way. However, the moment their comrades died, they turned into powerful undeads.

It was the fear of multiplying enemies while allies continued to die.

The Hermes Guild was defeated at Agolta, losing a third of its forces as it retreated.

The Immortal Legion expanded even further and spread to the Central Continent.

Varcan Demorph’s underlings overtook region by region and established colonies for mass production of undead.

When Versailles fell into despair, Weed came out of the dungeon.

“Could I… fight to my content?”

He had heard from Lafaye and was aware of the situation.

All he had in mind was the existence of the Immortal Legion and that he must exterminate them all. Lafaye convinced the followers of Bard Ray and recovered Weed’s jurisdiction.

– 1st legion assemble.

Weed only expressed his intentions to lead the 1st legion again.

That moment, the 1st legion gathered and reformed like in the past.

His old subordinates returned without a moment’s thought and on top of that the legion had grown substantially, the number of soldiers double what it used to be.

“Take us in as well.”

“I wish to join in the battle against the Immortal Legion.”

The powerhouses from the Hermes Guild who only chased after power chose to follow the 1st legion.

Total forces numbered 50,000.

Weed led them north.

He spoke to the defenders at Castle Giden, the last line of defense.

“As you may already have expected, there will be no reinforcement from the Hermes Guild.”

Gulp.

The players of the 1st legion seemed tense.

They knew all too well what no reinforcement meant.

It was all up to them.

They were to win a war that not even the Hermes Guild could overcome.

“The objective is simple. Varcan. We will penetrate through the lines of the undead and get to Varcan. We have to charge through about 3 km according to my calculations.”

“….”

No one could assure success. It was no different for Weed. They could not tell until they engaged in battle. It was all about how well he himself and his subordinates could fight.

‘This will be fun.’

Weed laughed. His only wish in battle was to feel the exhilaration of being alive.

‘Live. I must.’

He found his grandmother and younger sister.

He looked into where they resided and was sending funds every month.

‘I will not lose faith in any circumstance. That could… be all that’s left for me.’

 

***

 

Yoo Byung Joon stared at Lee Hyun laid on the table.

“How is the situation?”

– Stable.

“Mental state?”

– No abnormalities detected.

Capsule-like robots were reconstructing his body and genetic enhancement took place simultaneously. Even with the anesthesia, decomposition and recovery was occurring at the same time, a painful procedure for the body.

“Then he will wake up safely.”

– With 95% chance he will awaken.

“Would it have been okay if I didn’t reduce the scale of the superhuman project?’

– He would have awakened with 90% chance. The subject’s mentality is outstanding.

Yoo Byung Joon saw that Lee Hyun was crying.

He cried in the early stage and was now crying again.

“Do you know the details of his dream?”

– That is uncertain. However, several words were conveyed.

“What is…”

Yoo Byung Joon stopped himself from asking.

After observing Lee Hyun’s life for a long time, he knew the answer.

 

***

 

Lee Hyun, suffering pain from an unknown cause, often dreamed about getting wounded or being sick. He would fight dreadfully in Royal Road or throw himself in front of a car to save a child.

“I’m sorry. But we barely feed ourselves.”

“…”

He was never compensated, but the little child grabbed his hand.

“Mister, thank you.”

“Yeah.”

Lee Hyun always wanted to survive.

Even in situations where death could serve him better, he wanted to live.

‘I have to survive.’

His parents passed away when he was young and he did not see them ever again.

Lee Hyun cried with his younger sister riding on his back.

‘They aren’t coming back no matter how much I cry.’

He had to restrain himself from longing for the warmth of his mother and father’s voices.

All humans will age and die.

Pain, sadness.

Nothing lasts forever in this world.

He learned of death early in his life and wished to live until the last moment.

 

***

 

The superhuman project entered the last phase.

It was the most difficult process and the phase that determined the success of the project.

Lee Hyun was strolling on a street.

The buildings and roads shook as if they were dancing.

“Drugs. I need drugs.”

Any pain or hardship was resolved after taking drugs. It may be a temporary remedy; he knew that once the effects of the drug go away, the pain and the emptiness would return. When he got to that point, he just had to take another.

‘What value is there in life? Being a crackhead ain’t so bad.’

His pockets were full of drugs.

Lee Hyun consumed it whenever he was hungry or felt like falling asleep. The more he took, the less pain he felt and the more comfort he felt in his body.

It was the life of a drug addict.

At night he would collapse somewhere and fall asleep.

When he woke up in the morning, he roamed without feeding himself.

His body became skin and bones and his eyes sunk deep. Still, his mind was full of delight.

‘I’m out of drugs.’

Lee Hyun visited a station to buy more.

“Give me 100,000 won. I’m making it a special deal for you.”

“100,000?”

“Don’t you have enough?”

After hearing the dealer’s words, for some reason his wallet was thick with cash and cheques. He had been carrying around a ton of money.

Lee Hyun’s body was beginning to feel extreme pain as the effects of the drugs disappeared.

“50,000. No. Can’t you sell for 10,000?”

“I mean there is the market price so I can’t dip that low. You sure you ain’t buying?”

“I do have the money… But I’m not buying above 10,000.”

Lee Hyun spoke boldly and the dealer nodded.

“Alright. I will sell for 10,000.”

“Now that I think about it, 10,000 is too much.”

“What?”

“I’m just going to quit. Sir, please start a job that’s more constructive, not selling pills.”

He did not make the purchase. Lee Hyun managed to endure the intense fatigue and pain, pain that made him feel as though a knife was being twisted inside of him.

He did feel like letting go, but he had to keep living. He had a family to take care of and beyond them, at the corner of his mind, he thought of someone’s face. The one by his side, the most beautiful person in the world. Her smile carried him through the pain.

(To be continued…)

 


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V58C2P2 – Life of a dream

Par : mimosab

[NOTE ] Sorry for the late release.. some personal issues last week, I had to resolve that first.
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It was another dream.

Lee Hyun had no family.

Even his grandmother and younger sister left when he was young, and he was all alone.

“Where’s our money? Do you want us to kill you?”

“…”

He wasn’t afraid despite the threats from the loan sharks. It was nowhere close to the fear of being alone in the world. He dove into the Continent of Magic without restraint.

– WeedStupidIdiot: You stupid?


< You killed WeedStupidIdiot. >


– WeedStupidIdiot: LOL. You’re damn insane…


< You killed WeedStupidIdiot. >


– WeedStupidIdiot: You asshole.


< You killed WeedStupidIdiot. >


– WeedStupidIdiot: Hey, bro.


< You killed WeedStupidIdiot. >


– WeedStupidIdiot: Sir, I think we got off on the wrong foot.

 


< You killed WeedStupidIdiot. >


He killed whoever crossed him.

He annihilated all the famous guilds in Continent of Magic and logged into Royal Road.

‘This is the world I will be staying in for a while. Will there be someone who could fill my emptiness?’

He slayed every monster he could find.

Weed. The name meant that no matter how much you stepped on him, he would revive. But, it also meant ‘with’, which meant he wanted a companion.

After he became a Blood Berserker, he became increasingly more powerful, meaning that he could fight stronger monsters and was noticed by the Hermes Guild.

“He looks pretty capable. You’re Weed from the Continent of Magic, right? No need for a long conversation. Join our guild.”

“There is a blazing fire in my heart. Don’t approach me. Weaklings will be scorched to death.”

“… Enough of that. Are you going to join or not?”

“I will linger for a bit.”

Weed continued to grow with the support of the Hermes Guild.

“Tell us the materials you need for training.”

“If I do?”

“We will provide it whatever it may be. Quality equipment for all levels can all be provided from the guild.”

“I will gladly take them.”

“Are you not going to say thank you?”

“Not really. I don’t plan on taking them for free. I will pay you back several fold later.”

“Ha-ha. I look forward to it.”

His training rate was two or three times quicker than the others and quickly rose from level 200 to 400. His growth intimidated even the top rankers within the guild and nothing could stop Weed who did nothing but hunt all day.

“That kid is Weed?”

“Apparently.”

He fought through countless battles with boss level monsters.

Weed only participated in the faction wars at the Hermes Guild and spent most of his time at the hunting grounds.

“It’s the Hermes Guild!”

“Those dogs…”

When he was cursed upon on occasion in the city, he drew his sword without constraint.


< As the Blood Berserker, you have opened your eyes to slaughter.

Attack damage increases according to infamy level. >


< There is a bounty on your head.

Bounty: 4,797,213 Gold.>


Soon, he became the most dreadful slayer in all of Versailles.

“Weed. Shouldn’t we kick him out?”

“We still have many uses for him, so let us wait.”

The Hermes Guild led by Lafaye continued to lead Weed astray.

As they guided him in the path of a  warrior, they did not intervene directly.

For the Hermes Guild, Weed was a great distraction for the public as they expanded their faction. Weed too knew their intentions, but he left them alone.

“So I’m a hunting dog. There is no place for my heart to belong.”

The money he earned from playing Royal Road he spent on buying clothes and school supplies for the children in his neighborhood.

***

Lafaye assembled the commanders of the Hermes Guild.

Weed too stood among them with a rightful seat.

God of War, Royal Road’s most infamous slayer.

Many guild members followed Weed and so they were organized into a combat unit.

In clashes with other guilds, this bunch always took the lead and fought furiously.

Weed’s job class was the Blood Berserker and he did not spend much time doing quests, so his level increased at an extreme pace.

The best rankers of the Hermes Guild too acknowledged Weed’s combat abilities.

“We will now wage war against the Embinyu Church.”

The Embinyu Church.

It was an organization that encroached on Versailles at an alarming rate. Many kingdoms fell into danger and the Hermes Guild was to stop the cult.

“Depart.”

The 14 legions of the Hermes Guild set out.

Sygorn Mountain Pass in the southwest region of the continent between the Nest Kingdom and the Thor Kingdom was the location of the Embinyu Church’s secret hideout.

“We will follow Weed-nim.”

“We will take the lead once again!”

Weed never spoke a word to the guild members who followed him.

All he wanted was to fight and their decision to follow him did not concern him.

The Sygorn Mountain Pass was a trap set by the Embinyu Church to annihilate the enemy.

“It’s a trap!”

“Push through. Our way back is blocked, so keep advancing!”

The suicide bombing of the cultists and the divine magic spells from the priests.

They also had to face the paladins of the cult.

Weed drew the demonic sword Drore that he received from the guild.

Waging battle every day meant that the sword maintained the status of Bloodlust which granted maximum attack power and magic.

“Don’t get in the way and move!”

Weed saw the endless ocean of the Embinyu forces but still charged towards them.

After losing his family, he couldn’t stay idle for even a moment.

Fight, and overcome.

He was alone, but he thought of the children he cared for in his neighborhood.

‘Even if I die, I need to take at least one more item… Hmm? Miscellaneous items? Why do I need to pick them up?’

Weed felt a little strange, but continued to fight desperately.

The Blood Berserker did not distinguish ally from foe.

The death of his comrades was joyful, a spring of new power and stamina.

“Focus on Weed-nim.”

“Yeah. We have to make it through somehow.”

The Hermes Guild members took on the enemy attacks and died.

With each death, the more Weed tapped into the frenzy.

“Sword of Extinction!”

The outrageous, uncontrollable attacks slayed even his allies and at last, he took down the high priest of the Embinyu Church. 

“Victory!”

“We won.”

It was a bloodstained victory.

Weed put another combat achievement into his book and became a step more powerful.

***

Weed’s influence within the Hermes Guild expanded as the days went on.

The faction following Weed always fought on the front lines. They penetrated the lines of the enemy with a fearsome charge and none of them backed down.

Even the Black Lion Guild and the Roam Guild scurried away from battle when Weed’s legion appeared.

Lafaye brought him new armor.

“Blood Berserker Weed… Take this armor and lead the 1st legion.”

“I don’t want anything annoying.”

“Do you decline?”

“I don’t have much else to do, so I’ll take it.”

Weed kept fighting even after becoming the commander of the 1st legion.

His objective was to attain more power, but it was also because he found pleasure in fighting enemies.

“Commander, I think it will be best to work our way from the outskirts.”

“We do this my way.”

“How?”

“We will charge into the core.”

“You mean a direct charge?”

“We are penetrating into the middle of enemy lines. Then we take the head of their leader.”

“And then?”

“We kill them all.”

“…!”

The Hermes Guild members who were assigned to Weed’s legion seemed to have fallen into a state of mass frenzy.

They displayed extreme hostility at the most intense points of battle and crushed the opponents. Their charge decided the fate of the battles.

– Arkhim: Reinforce the 1st legion.

– Lamifter: Assist them in opening the path. If they find their way into the heart of enemy lines, the battle is ours.

– Myul: The Griffin unit will also provide assistance.

The strategy of the Hermes Guild in war with other factions was to support the 1st legion.

Once the 1st legion broke down the enemy lines, the formation would crack. With just a bit of assistance, they collapsed the entire enemy formation.

– A legion with an unworldly frenzy.

– No one can stop them.

– The spear and sword of the Hermes Guild.

– 20 minutes of the 1st legion in battle results in 20 times the casualties of other battlefields.

– The 1st legion and the Roam Guild clashed head on! The difference in the size of the forces was absurd, but the Roam Guild was crushed nonetheless.

The 1st legion became the legend of all combat groups.

They were wiped out sometimes, but they stacked up even more combat achievements.

“I also wish to join the 1st legion.”

“How can I fight like the commander?’

“The most honorable 1st legion. If I get assigned, I could wish for nothing more.”

The 1st legion transformed the war tactics of the Hermes Guild.

Just being a part of the 1st legion made one honorable and respected as a great warrior.

“Lafaye-nim. I think too much power is being granted to Weed. There are many concerns within the guild.”

Arkhim visited Lafaye.

Bard Ray was the symbolic presence of the Hermes Guild’s power. His existence attracted players who wished for power. But now, the 1st legion represented the power of the guild.

The other factions shrunk and the powerful players on the outside also fell under the charm of the 1st legion and joined the guild.

“My thoughts are the opposite. I think there is a need for us to grow the 1st legion further.”

“More than they are now?”

“If we have them leading the front line, there won’t be any variables in our conquest. They change the tides in any battlefield.”

“… As you already know, the growing influence of the 1st legion is worrisome. Especially Weed. He wasn’t a member of our guild.”

“If you get to know him, you will know that he is a simplistic individual. He has no interest in the political affairs within the guild. If we provide him with opportunities in battle, he will follow our command.”

“What will you do after uniting the continent?”

“Then…”

Lafaye smiled brightly as if Arkhim asked him something that was predetermined.

“I plan on letting the dog crave its meal.”

“What if he desires more?”

“He’s a hunting dog. Do we have to discuss more about the fate of hunting dogs?”

Arkhim was satisfied with the explanation, but Lafaye did not plan on discarding Weed.

‘For the guild to become even more powerful, there needs to be rivalry between Bard Ray and Weed. Weed is far behind in terms of his own abilities and influence… But his growth rate is incredible. Bard Ray has to step up his game too.’

***

The Hermes guild united the Central Continent.

They overcame the battles against the other factions one-sidedly and showed no mercy for those that resisted.

– The legion of blood.

– Bard Ray and his guards are the strongest in the Hermes Guild, but the most fearsome is the 1st legion.

– Strangely… They are so charismatic. You have no choice but to fall for them.

– His hunting speed is insane.

Weed lived in the hunting grounds and the battlefield. The more famous he became, more players challenged him and kept him entertained.

“My name is Python. Show me your skills.”

“Gladly.”

The duel between Weed and Python.

Python’s sword technique was based on strength, but it was not enough.

Weed received the support of the Hermes Guild’s hunting ground and equipment and therefore had reached a high level.

He was top 5 in the guild with the best skill kit, driving Python to his knees with ease.

The wounded Python spoke.

“It was a spectacular duel.”

“It was boring.”


< You have slain Python. >


He also fought against other famous players like Seasoned Crab.

There were many enemies for the Hermes Guild that united the Central Continent. He only enjoyed the endless fights including the ones against Roam and Carlise.

The subordinates of the 1st legion asked.

“What are your thoughts on Bard Ray-nim?”

“He’s strong.”

“We think Weed-nim is stronger.”

Bard Ray rarely stepped up personally.

Weed was the one who accomplished the highest service in the conquest, and so did his 1st legion.

The players of the 1st legion thought of Weed as someone higher than the guild itself.

“Bard Ray…”

“Don’t you wish to fight against him? I think you will win.”

Weed ended with just a smile, but more and more players began comparing him with Bard Ray. More players not only from outside the guild, but also within the guild followed him and Lafaye quietly paid special care as well.

– Weed and the 1st legion shall depart for the Plains of Despair. Conquer the orcs.

This time, the orders weren’t from Lafaye but directly from the leaders of the guild.

Their intentions were obvious; they wanted to put a leash on the 1st legion by sending them on a time consuming and arduous mission far away.

“We must not submit to their command.”

“Let’s fight. We just gotta slay them.”

“Or we could just leave. Who could stop us if we want to go it alone?”

“A third of this guild follows Weed-nim.”

Weed pondered.

He showed no hesitation in the countless battles, but he did not wish to draw his sword against the guild.

Even if they tried to exploit him when he lost his family and roamed with nowhere to go, the guild offered its hand.

He had been given a lot.

“I am leaving the Hermes Guild. The 1st legion will be discharged.”

Weed broke away from the guild.

(To be continued…)


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V58C2P1 – Life of a dream

Par : mimosab

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Lee Hyun sat on the front porch of his house with the sun shining down, enjoying the peace for the first time in a long time. Beside him lay his dog, his fur glistening in the sun.

“Hey Hot-Pot.”

Woof-woof!

“Isn’t life great? A man needs to sit on plenty of cash in his bank account.”

Woof-woof!

The money was being deposited regularly from the broadcast station.

Incredible amounts of money streaming in from Royal Road every moment.

“Happiness begins with money. Well, some people might say otherwise, but that’s the whole truth.”

The rich on average live longer, eat more delectable food, live in good houses and wear fancy clothes.

The more money one has, the better life would be in this world!

“You can meet beautiful girls… Hmm. Scratch that.”

When he first met Seoyoon, he had little money in his pockets.

Now he was well off, but there was a reason why he pushed her away in the past.

‘Why does she like me?’

Lee Hyun could not be convinced no matter how hard he thought about it.

Money, education, appearance, personality, charm.

In any perspective, there was nothing about him that Seoyoon could like.

“Hot-Pot, I can’t get around this from an objective point of view. I guess there is a charming side to me.”

Woof-woof!

“Or maybe it’s because I’m handsome.”

Grrrr.

“Are you being fussy with me?”

There was a major change in the life of Lee Hyun’s pets as well.

The ducks that lived in a small puddle were now swimming freely in the swimming pool at Seoyoon’s house.

The dogs that liked wide spaces ran around everywhere, but they always ate or slept at Seoyoon’s house.

“The idea that dogs are loyal animals is just an old stoy. The times have changed. Now they follow whoever feeds them well.”

What do dogs eat nowadays?

How come this bunch including Hot-Pot’s babies that were always hungry became so lenient?

He noticed bits of rib steak inside the dog bowls on the porch of Seoyoon’s house.

“Ah… They ate rib steak. But, I also had ribs.”

Seoyoon had cooked food for both Lee Hyun and the dogs.

***

Lee Hyun got dressed for his meeting at Unicorn Corp. It was a clean outfit that he purchased from the market.

He received many gift cards from the broadcast stations, but he decided to save them for later. If he were to have a child, he wanted to dress the baby in nice clothing.

He didn’t want his child to inherit the hardships he went through from a young age.

“I heard Unicorn’s monthly revenue alone is outstanding…”

Lee Hyun couldn’t get a grasp.

The press estimated trillions, and only a select number of people owned that kind of money.

The owners of conglomerate corporations owned 10 ~ 20 trillion, unimaginable for a typical person.

“From now on, ignore all the calls from your relatives.”

“Okay, I will.”

Lee Hyun told Lee Hye Yun strictly.

When money finds you, so will your distant relatives.

“There may be robbers at bay. So, keep to the house at all times.”

“Okay. There are lots of friends coming.”

Choi Ji Hoon was scheduled to come over and help with the house chores.

Cameras from broadcast stations surrounded the house, so no robber in their right mind could think of entering the house.

As Lee Hyun exited through the front entrance, flashes of camera lights exploded in his face.

“What are your impressions after attaining the unity achievement as the emperor?”

“Please give us a short speech!”

“What are your plans in governing the continent?”

“Is the crisis with the demons completely gone? Could you tell the audience?”

The representative reporters from each station stood guard of the main entrance.

Lee Hyun felt like he had been elected as a politician. He wasn’t exactly envious of politicians now that he was the emperor of the unified Royal Road.

‘At times like this, I have to be pretentious.’

He spoke with a calm tone into the mic.

“It was all possible thanks to each and everyone of you. I will create a happy world.”

It would be best to leave as short of a comment as possible.

Lee Hyun didn’t want to be caught in the ankle by something he could say by mistake.

“Do you plan to increase the taxes in the future?”

“It will cost a lot of money to restore the continent, but I plan to keep the taxes as low as possible.”

It sounded like he was going to increase the taxes, but also seemed like he was not.

It was all up to interpretation!

“What about the plans to take down Cletta?”

“Royal Road is fun because there are always new challenges. The war with Cletta will take place in the future, though I hope that future is very far away.”

“Your competitor Bard Ray died during the Kaybern hunt. Do you have anything to say about that?”

“It was very brave of him. I am certain that many of us are grateful for his assistance.”

“There are some suspicions about his death.”

“I am unaware.”

“Are you going to retrieve all the treasures inside Kaybern’s lair?”

“Of course I… That is currently not in my agenda, but I will recover them and use them in the reconstruction of Morata and the ruined cities.”

Lee Hyun ended his short interview and went on his way.

He had to transfer between the subway and the bus multiple times to get to Unicorn’s main building, but it was an exciting path he would willingly traverse in the name of money collection!

He did consider taking the taxi, but he didn’t feel it was necessary.

“You know the bread shop over he…”

“I like cup food better.”

“I want black bean noodles!”

When he walked out of his neighborhood into the main streets, no one recognized him.

His appearance was plain that he could blend in anywhere.

‘In life it is best to be comfortable.”

Lee Hyun rode the bus filled with passengers, and as soon as he sat down, he felt drowsy.

It was unbearable unlike usual.

***

The bus took sleeping Lee Hyun for a ride into a 5-story building near the neighborhood.

The interior of the building had been reconstructed for the superhuman project.

– We acquired the subject.

The latest android model laid Lee Hyun on the cold surgery table.

– Preparations for the superhuman project are complete.

Yoo Byung Joon too laid on a table.

The project was to enhance the body and brain of the subject.

Originally, he had planned to invest his own body for Lee Hyun’s complete form.

‘But for me to offer my life for such a petty brat?’

Staring at Lee Hyun, the more he felt at a loss. It was like sitting at a gambling table until the end and losing everything.

– Commencing the superhuman project.

A huge needle approached, controlled by a robotic arm.

“H-Hold on. Let’s cancel this.”

– Do you wish to cancel the superhuman project?

“Continue with that. But, I think we should cancel a portion of the biological tech procedure. The part where my body will be used for the physical reconstruction.”

– Abilities will suffer slightly.

“By how much?”

– Approximately 15%. For a perfect superhuman being, your body is required, professor.

“Let’s just take that part out.”

– This was your lifelong dream. Would you reconsider?

“Do you want to kill me? Cancel it.”

– Understood.

Yoo Byung Joon changed his mind at the last second.

From a transcendent being beyond human abilities reduced to a level of awakening one’s maximum potential.

It was true that he didn’t want to die for it; he now felt the preciousness of life to a degree that he had not in the past.

Paradoxically, he learned from the very world he created, Royal Road.

One could fail and face challenges, but with time they all are bound to pass.

How joyful life could be depended entirely on himself.

– The scale of the project along with the side effects are reduced, and safety will increase.

“Chances of not waking up?”

– The unstable components of the project are almost negligible. He will experience an extensive dream. Without the will to survive and wake up, that will be the end for him.

Yoo Byung Joon nodded.

“Begin.”

The robotic arm brought a pill to Lee Hyun’s mouth.

– Open your mouth.

Lee Hyun smelled a delicious scent during his sleep.

It was the scent of well-fried chicken, loved by most Koreans.

“Ah…”

Lee Hyun involuntarily followed the voice and gaped his mouth.

Gulp!

***

Lee Hyun began his long dream.

First was his difficult past after his parents passed away.

“Your life? You wish. You will be sold when you’re old enough. Family? I will sell them along with you.”

His youth was horrible, as he was continually harassed by loan sharks.

At times, alluring dark deeds visited him.

“You just need to do a simple errand for me. If you deliver the item, I will cut 3 million won from your loan.”

“Do you need an easier job? Just take one guy out. It’s good if you don’t get caught, but even if you do, it’s a short time in jail and 2 billion in your pocket.”

Lee Hyun ran away desperately each time.

He was well aware that if he took on their offers of evil intentions, he would never be able to escape from them.

“Continent of Magic?”

Then he came across a game called Continent of Magic.

– Games are the evil within our society.

– Games are like drugs.

Lee Hyun recalled these sayings and neglected the Continent of Magic.

“I’m already busy trying to keep myself fed.”

Time passed and he was now 20 years old.

“We have an urgent one. You have to take a guy out. Think about your family before you turn this down. This one is big, so I can’t guarantee the extent we will be able to protect you.”

Lee Hyun took the serious offer of the sharks.

The target was the middle of the opposing organization’s chain of command. 

‘Do I really have to do this? If I commit to this, I can’t return.’

He didn’t want to harm someone else so that he could survive, but it was for his grandmother and younger sister…

‘I have to. I can’t afford to hesitate.’

It was something that he had never wished for, but he had to succeed.

If he were to be sent to jail, the loan sharks were definitely going to rip his family apart.

They were believers of money rather than the law.

‘The target is also a criminal. Let’s just think that I’m doing the world a favor.’

Lee Hyun tailed the target for days and spied on him.

‘Instead of taking him out at night, I think it would be better to do it near lunch time.’

The man patrolled the manufacturing sites late at night and was rarely alone.

Then he would wake up near lunchtime and get on his way to eat some beef hangover stew, that was the moment to strike.

Lee Hyun ate at a restaurant as he waited.

It was right when the middleman walked through the door. He acted naturally as if he was on his way out and stuck the knife in the man’s stomach.

“You…”

He could never forget that moment.

Lee Hyun looked into the man’s eyes.

‘All I can do is think about my family.’

He stabbed and stabbed again.

He heard screams, but he ignored them.

‘Live. I have to survive.’

His heart was painful from the sadness, rage and hatred towards himself.

No matter how miserable his life could get, he had to survive for the people who remained in his life.

(To be continued…)


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V58C1P3 – World Unification

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“Alcatra-nim.”

“Yes.”

“We must clean out the resistance. Let’s take care of them within this week and move onto the conquest of the Brent Kingdom.”

“Roger that.”

“But you must not kill anyone or damage any buildings.”

“That’s…”

“You can do it, right? Shall I bring the Hermes Guild if you are not up to it?”

“I will see to it that it is done.”

It was even easier to conquer the Brent Kingdom, the last task on the agenda of the unification of Versailles! Many players swarmed in from all over the continent, joined with the Arpen Empire’s forces and disarmed the Brent kingdom knights one by one.

“No violence! No violence!”

“Mages! Put them to sleep !”

The mage unit marching towards the palace numbered in the tens of thousands.

The warriors and mages led by Slayer Calcus and Lamifter respectively from the Hermes Guild also joined the war.

“Do we have to come as well?”

“Today is the day the continent will be united, so we all must be present. We will have to make some points with Weed for a while.”

The Hermes Guild arrived full of discomfort and watched the siege on Castle Nehales of the Brent Kingdom.

“We overtook the gate of the inner wall!”

“The royal knights surrender!”

“The knights are surrendering at once.”

The Brent Kingdom couldn’t even raise a finger in resistance.

The soldiers fired a few arrows, but the dwarf warriors led by Oberon withstood against them with their bodies before walking over and subduing them.

“Emperor. We will follow you, so please spare us.”

The king of Brent willingly surrendered and the war ended in thirty minutes.


< The Brent Kingdom has surrendered.

Castle Nehales has become the territory of the Arpen Empire.

There is no longer a nation that resists against the will of the empire.

National reputation increased by 50.

Trade routes across the entire continent are now secure.

Commercial growth is accelerated.

Population increased significantly.

The loyalty of imperial knights and soldiers reached maximum points. The current standings will not change easily.

The citizens aspire to the Arpen Empire’s emperor who accomplished a historical achievement. >


“Longevity to the Arpen Empire!”

“Versailles is whole at last.”

“Hooray Weed!”

“Long live Emperor Weed!”

In the townsquare and streets of Castle Nehales magical lights danced in an ocean of colour. 

The players from the Central and Northern Continent sprinkled flower petals.

“Should we try it too?”

“Yeah, of course.”

The mages of light cast their magic into the sky.

Wondrous, colorful beams of light dressed the empty sky and celebrated the conquest of the Arpen Empire.

Weed rode on top of Wyvern3 instead of a baraag that could induce fear and watched the scene.

“K-hmm. For this day to actually come…”

– Master, are you crying?

“No. Just a bit of dust in my eyes.”

His emotions were dry like a desert, but his eyes teared up slightly.

They were tears of joy from thinking about the remaining days of his life.

“Now I’m set for life even with just collecting taxes. I can be rich without having to work so hard. If I tax them like taking monthly rent…”

The citizens of the entire continent were basically his tenants!

Then, a message alert spawned for all players of Royal Road.

Blink!


< The Arpen Empire has united the continent.

The empire that was born from a small village called Morata in the Northern Continent is now the ruler of the entire continent.

Humans, dwarves, elves and orcs.

The four races that roam the continent have welcomed the Arpen Empire.

All territories in Versailles have been conquered.

The governance of the empire is spreading to all corners of the deserts, lakes, steep mountains and the frozen lands. >


Then a secret message came up just for Weed.


< You have accomplished the achievement of uniting Versailles.

The Emperor of the Arpen Empire!

You are the player who is unprecedented in history and will be difficult to parallel; you have accomplished the achievement of the conqueror.

You deserve the respect of the people.

You will enjoy unrivalled authority.

All citizens across the continent are now under your rule.

The Conqueror achievement grants 100 points to all stats.

Effects of Mentality, Honor, Fighting Spirit, and Elegance are increased by 40%.

You are now a presence admired by all humans.

Each race will visit you with rare offerings.

Every action of the ruler will transform the continent.

You are now capable of starting trades with other races, adventures into new worlds and technological research.

You may be able to uphold the will of God or the devil.

Your decisions will be reflected on the Versailles Continent. >


The unification of Versailles.

Weed, who accomplished the grand mission, smirked and laughed.

“Mapan-nim.”

– Mapan: Yes!

Mapan had remained in Morata.

The restoration project was well under way, and as the unification of the continent was defined, he also took on the duties of transporting huge amounts of crops and supplies.

“The merchants are ready for war?”

– Mapan: Confirmed. All merchant councils including the Northern councils have been mobilized for this day to come.

“It will be a week from now. Release all the supplies.”

– Mapan: Your command will be delivered. It will commence simultaneously at the capitals and major cities.

It was a festival in celebration of the empire’s unification of the continent!

It was at a scale never seen before, providing alcohol and food to all citizens.

Being a special occasion, a bit of overcharging was righteous.

***

“Ah…”

Hegel of the Black Lion Guild was extremely jealous after seeing the message alert informing that Weed had united the continent.

“They say the future is untold, and this is how it unfolds.”

When he first saw Weed in the university, Weed seemed like an incompetent returning student. Now, people were envious of Hegel just for being an acquaintance.

Roam of the Roam Guild visited Hegel.

“You know Weed-nim?”

“Yeah. We went to the same program.”

“And you took classes together?”

“Sure. We even had lunch together. Well he ate often with Seoyoon, the Grass Porridge Goddess.”

Hegel’s words were true, but they were misleading half-truths.

“We went on excursions and adventures together.”

“Adventures with Weed-nim?”

“Yeah. It was nothing big. The fact is, I was there too at the Melburn Mines. Everyone in the Black Lion Guild knows about it.”

He knew these stories through his brother Vindel, the dwarf warrior. He also knew that his brother was not very close with Weed either.

However, only the fact that Hegel knew Weed personally spread to the other guilds.

“Do you still keep in touch with him?”

“We’re both busy. But, we do send regards once in a while. After all, we are friends.”

“Friends… Let me know if you have any trouble. I will support you with any equipment that you need.”

“Haha, shucks. Give me some money while you’re at it.”

Hegel was ripping off the other great lords!

Hegel took advantage of his relationship but he was still jealous.

“Ah… Weed is too well off.”

***

– Arkhim: Weed has conquered the entire continent.

Bard Ray received news while hunting in Aberian Forest, one of the 10 forbidden regions.

“So it happened.”

As the Hermes Guild lowered its head to the Arpen Empire, the unification was predetermined.

“Do you care for a drink?”

Boemong came with a crimson-colored grape wine.

“The rich scent seems like that of a great wine.”

“It is from Morata.”

“Morata.”

“I plan to offer a glass to all Hermes Guild members.”

Bard Ray could see through Arkhim’s intentions.

He was a man who loved the Hermes Guild more than Bard Ray himself whose life objective was to attain greater power.

“Wine, to toast the unification of the Arpen Empire. The taste will be rather special.”

“Yes. It will have an unforgettable flavor.”

Bard Ray drank the wine in one shot.

It was bitter, but smooth and smoky.

“I can never forget this richness.”

“It will be the same for all members. Unfortunately, the next glass will have to be at Morata.”

“We must become stronger if we want to go to Morata.”

“Yes. More powerful, if we want to plant our swords in the soils of Morata.”

The sword of the Hermes Guild did not wear out.

It was only being sharpened and honed by the anticipation of the guild members who were waiting for their opportunity.

***

Lafaye heard the news while quietly travelling the North.

“The Arpen Empire…”

He reminisced about the days of Haven Imperial rule, but he knew that they were fundamentally different. It was an empire raised from the establishment of the Northern Continent revolving around Weed who led the novice players.

Lafaye predicted that the history of Versailles will not remain in its current state.

“This is a newly born empire. Its power is growing, but once it reaches the peak it can only come down. The Hermes Guild…”

The Hermes Guild was more packed and bunched up than he thought.

Lafaye pulled them forward, but even after he left the Guild was well up and running.

“Did the crisis turn them stronger than I had imagined? Well I guess that is not for me to be concerned about anymore.”

Still, he was full of expectations as to what would happen in Versailles.

The history of this rugged continent will certainly not end with the Arpen Empire’s unification.

There was the Hermes Guild and other ambitious individuals growing their factions; many players in fact were becoming more powerful.

“The embers of war will be set aflame once again.”

***

The Unicorn Corp speedily announced press releases.

– Versailles Continent, united at last!

– God of War Weed has risen to the ruler of the continent.

– Castle Serabourg planted with the flag of Arpen!

– Unicorn Corp has announced to keep its promise to emperor Weed from the pioneer stages of Royal Road.

– 10% of the monthly revenue. Just how much would it be?

The news of the rewards from Unicorn Corp delivered to Weed for uniting the continent spread among the community.

The presses were interested in the amount of the reward.

– Unicorn, leaders of new culture with Royal Road. What will be their monthly profit?

– Unicorn has become a mammoth organization with its recent mergers and acquisitions.

– Weed. The reward is 10% of the one-month profit made from the gaming realm.

Yoo Byung Joon asked AI Versa after reading the news.

“How much is the monthly revenue for Unicorn?”

AI Versa calculated rapidly and answered.

– It is about 73 trillion won.

It ran the global service of Royal Road and had over 4 billion players worldwide.

The charges were different for each country, but the annual revenue went over 800 trillion won.

“Only 10% of the monthly revenue. 7 trillion… Hah.”

Yoo Byung Joon deemed it was quite hefty, but just pocket change compared to the money he will leave as inheritance.

Considering the company’s core subsidiaries and affiliate companies, real estate and financial assets, the amount was indeed a small change.

‘The 7 trillion is enough to call him rich. However, the money that I will leave as inheritance is incomparable. The amount can turn the economy upside down.’

It was a sweet revenge against the world that did not recognize his talent!

‘Oh I wonder how much I’ve spent throughout my life?’

A sudden curiosity slipped inside his mind.

Since he was young, he devoted entirely to research and stayed up night after night.

He didn’t even want to spend time eating, fought hunger and created Royal Road. Now he accumulated outstanding wealth in the world.

‘According to Weed, there is a man who earns money and there is another who spends money.  Now that I think about it, why am I leaving all this money as inheritance?’

Yoo Byung Joon was painfully jealous, but he decided to follow through with his decision.

Carrying out the initial plan was the right path, or else the decades of his life would be rendered meaningless.

– Do you want to proceed with transferring all your assets to Weed?

“Please do so.”

– What about the superhuman project?

Modification via biological technology.

There was even the process for maximizing physical abilities.

“Same for that project too. But there are side effects, yes?”

– Individuals with a weak mind may not wake up after the brain capacity activation process.

“What are the chances of that happening?”

– In a dire situation, the mind can break. The will to survive is required.

His plan was to provide Weed with an enormous fortune, a perfect physical body and intelligence. It was a reward for the one who unites Versailles, but there was a chance that one would not make it through.

The AI will induce nightmares of the subject’s worst fears during the process of the superhuman project. If one’s will is broken in the dream, the chances of waking up are even more slim.

Yoo Byung Joon thought of Weed in Morata. He was the hero among the mass.

“If he doesn’t wake up, that’s his fate.”

(To be continued…)


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V58C1P2 – World Unification

Par : mimosab

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The Arpen Imperial army boldy marched towards Castle Serabourg.

“Maintain marching formation. Knights open up the path.”

Alcatra led the army as the chief commander. Even after crossing the border, the forces of the Rojaim Kingdom were nowhere to be seen.

“The lord of the Turan Village arrived with his forces. A hundred soldiers have joined our ranks.”

“The lord from The Bakers Village has also arrived. He brought 250 troops and 3 knights.”

“Reinforcements have arrived from the Daltangra Fortress. 1,000 Cavalry units.”

The lords of the Rohaim Kingdom competed against one another to join the Arpen Imperial army.

“It is an honor to be in your presence, Lord Weed.”

“Welcome to Rojaim.”

The lords were tense, bowing their heads before Weed.

Weed felt like a transcendent being as he seized command of the Hermes Guild and united the Central Continent.

The way they viewed Weed was different from how they assessed typical players.

“I am grateful for your visit.”

“We will take the lead.”

“No. Follow behind us for now. You do not have to engage in the war.”

Weed had no intention of using the forces of the lords who surrendered.

‘It will be a hassle if Castle Serabourg suffers damage.”

The objective of the siege on Castle Serabourg was to take control with minimal losses.

The Arpen Empire was already spending an unimaginable amount of funds on recovering Morata.

Weed gathered Mihel, Kalis and Roam before beginning to speak.

“Do not set fire to anything. Conquering is great, but if any buildings are set ablaze, extinguish them.”

“Understood.”

“Also, do not destroy the gate unless it is necessary. It will all cost money to repair.”

“Pardon?”

“Do not slaughter the Rojaim soldiers as you please. We will lose trust from the public once we conquer the castle.”

“…”

The smiling, composed faces of the great lords had turned stiff.

“Then how do we go on about taking the castle?”

“That is for you folks to figure out.”

“…”

Weed was much more relaxed after becoming the emperor.

He delegated all the tedious and troublesome tasks, sat back and waited for them to be completed.

“I don’t have to look after everything myself. More diligent folks will take care of them.”

He felt the true sweetness of authority.

Nevertheless, the great lords did not see it as a challenge.

“The players will not fight to defend the kingdom. Then it is easier for us to manage our army. We are at ease.”

“Skip or fly over the walls and use our mages to sleep the enemy soldiers.”

“That is a great suggestion. We must not kill and have to leave the buildings unharmed… but it isn’t impossible.”

“The knights and soldiers of Rojaim are not at a level where they can harm us, so we don’t have to fight as hard.”

The great lords brought over a crowd of high level players.

It was the moment of uniting the world which drew the attention of the public.

These players had not used the Brazier of Sacrifice and naturally maintained the highest level in Royal Road.

“Halt!”

“All poise and prepare for battle!”

The forces set up a wide formation on the plains in front of the castle gate.

There were other cities and castles in Rojaim, but if the capital were conquered, most others would soon follow.

Weed flew in the sky riding on top of a Baraag. Countless players were watching him from the castle’s center town square, training arena, fountain and the trades sector.

“Weed-nim is here!”

“We have waited for so long, Weed-nim!”

“Hooray Arpen Empire!”

“Grass Porridge! Grass Porridge!”

It was a mix of Rojaim players and Northern players who came to observe.

Weed waved lightly as a reply to the welcoming players.

‘There are quite a number of soldiers stationed at the gate and walls.’

There were at least 50,000 to 60,000 soldiers as this castle was the capital of Rojaim.

Undoubtedly, not many volunteered to stand on the inside of those walls.

“I think this mission is too much for me.”

“I wish to go on knight duty.”

“Just surrender to the Arpen Empire. Weed-nim is a benevolent emperor.”

The knight players of Rojaim cut ties with their kingdom and left, but a few dozen decided to stay loyal and maintain their stations.

“Sigh. You fight even if it means death. I have never forfeit a quest.”

“The enemy is inside our borders? Unfortunately, it is the Arpen Empire. I would gladly fight if it was Haven. But I guess I’d die either way.”

“Let’s just give them kills.”

The Knight players were easily defamed if they did not keep to their honor and loyalty, and so they set out for battle willing to die.

– Attack, but do not kill anyone or destroy a single thing!

“Huh?”

“What does that mean?”

The players who did not have the inside information were thrown off by the command.

It was the same for the players who came to spectate and have joined the side of the Arpen Imperial army.

“Let’s go. It’s our time.”

“Don’t even bother unsheathing your weapons. We might kill a soldier by accident.”

The players over level 500 set out first.

There were players from the Assault Squad who participated in the Kaybern hunt among them, and they were the first to reach the walls.


< A siege war has commenced at Castle Serabourg.

The invasion of the Arpen Empire!

Players can join the siege and side with either the Arpen Empire or the Rojaim Kingdom.

National Contribution Points, Fame and Achievements will be awarded according to the outcome of the war. >


“Fire!”

“Stop the enemy from approaching the walls!”

The Rojaim soldiers fired arrows and activated the catapults aimed outside the walls.

The high level players avoided the rounds with ease or simply took the blows straight with their body and advanced. Once they got to the wall, they peacefully hooked the ladders and began climbing. They were subject to Weed’s scolding if they were to destroy anything in the castle with any attack skills.

– Myul: We will also get going.

The Griffin unit skipped the walls in a breeze and infiltrated the Castle Serabourg with high level players. 

“Go easy.”

“Whack them carefully!”

The players of Arpen easily subdued the Rojaim soldiers.

The mages chose to use a large scale sleeping spell over the enemies.

Furthermore, the Black Lion Guild was particularly polite and covered the sleeping soldiers with blankets.

“That is the Arpen Imperial army… Too fearsome.”

“I give up, surrender!”

“Please spare my life.”

Within less than 5 minutes, the Rojaim army on the walls threw down their weapons and surrendered. The discrepancy in military force was one thing, but the swarm of baraags flying around was already so terrifying that they lost the will to fight.

“The emperor of the Arpen Empire even slayed the Black Dragon Kaybern.”

“The adventures he’s accomplished are at an unimaginable scale for people like us.”

“So he is the Emperor of Arpen, Weed… He’s so intimidating that I can’t even look at him.”

Weed’s charisma and fighting spirit, and countless combat achievements brought the soldiers to their knees.

“Ah, I guess that’s it. I tried to put up some kind of fight but… We surrender as well.”

The players who sided with the Rojaim Kingdom also raised their hands. Weed shouted while riding on top of his baraag.

“Take over the vital chokepoints and let’s clean out Castle Serabourg. Next is…”

He was interrupted as he was about to announce the next region to conquer.

Dwarf warrior Vindel from the Black Lion Guild spoke.

“Is it a party?”

“Sorry?”

“Today, Emperor Weed, who we deeply admire has dominated the Rojaim Kingdom; it is a truly delightful day, so can we drink and have some fun in Castle Serabourg?”

“….”

The players of the Rojaim Kingdom raised their arms in excitement.

“Hooray! It’s a feast!”

“A feast in the Rojaim Kingdom too.”

“Let’s drink up. We are now a part of the Arpen Empire.”

“Weed-nim, you’re the best!”

***

Serabourg King’s Palace.

It was a place that only allowed entrance to those with high honor and affiliation points.

The kingdom’s knights and palace guards were elites who ranged from level 300 to 400.

“We will take it from here.”

Alcatra, who was in charge of the Arpen army, led the way.

He and the knights with the highest level fought together.

It took some time to make sure that they didn’t take any lives, but the situation was taken care of with little effort and they made safe passage into the palace.

There were about 30 knights, the aristocrats and the king himself were waiting for them.

“How dare you invade this land!”

Winster was the king of Rojaim!

He was famed for having built a pyramid upon the request of the previous king, Siodern, but currently the throne had been inherited by his son.

Weed had met this man once before, but he did not get a good impression.

“An invasion…”

Weed nodded. With a light heart, he acknowledged the facts.

“It’s true that we invaded your lands.”

“This is tyranny. You cannot just trample over smaller kingdoms like this.”

Blink!


< King Winster of the Rojaim Kingdom is in opposition. Depending on your answer, the loyalty of the local citizens and national reputation will be influenced. >


There needed to be a justification for conquest.

Until now, most prestigious guilds and the Hermes Guild did not care about justification while they expanded their territories.

All they had to do was suppress retaliation with military force after the conquest and disregard the compromised public security.

For the Arpen Empire, it was about uniting the entire continent, so it was rather a difficult situation to provide special attention for the Rojaim Kingdom.

‘I could have just razed the entire kingdom by sending in the baraags, but that’s all national loss.’

Weed did not start a dictatorship, but the Arpen Empire was his own possession. Hence he smacked his lips first.

“It is for world peace.”

“Your invasion is for peace? How dare you speak such lies!”

The king’s reaction was as expected.

Weed spoke in a weary tone.

“We defeated the dragon, but the threat is not entirely gone. Not the Rojaim Kingdom, but an empire with power must defend the people. The demon king Cletta may return any time and the people are afraid.”

The just reason that always works like bread and butter; for world peace!

Blink!


< The influences of your reputation and achievements transformed the attitude of the royal knights to friendly. >

The royal knights were disappointed with King Winster time and time again. Instead of the greedy and incapable king, they think it won’t be bad for the savior of the world to govern the Rojaim Kingdom. >


The message alert gave a slight hint.

“The Rojaim Kingdom will do fine on our own.”

“The kingdom almost fell with the crisis of the Ambinu Cult. You did not act at all against Kaybern. The Rojaim Kingdom would have fallen to ruins at least twice if it weren’t for me.”

“But…”

“Leave it to me. I will take care of the people, turn the knights into honorable and powerful assets.”

King Winster was pitifully dragged out by the royal knights. Once Weed sat on the throne, a message alert popped up.

Blink!


< The Rojaim Kingdom surrendered.
Castle Serabourg and the nearby territory have been merged into the Arpen Empire.
Some regional lords will resist until the end.
National Reputation increased by 7. >


The resistance army was nothing notable.

The players of the Rojaim Kingdom were already accepting the Arpen Empire.

(To be continued…)


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V58C1P1 – World Unification

Par : mimosab

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Weed received news during his hunt that the Arpen Empire was close to uniting the entire continent.

He had mobilized the entirety of the sculptural creatures in order to recover the levels he lost while fighting Kaybern.

“Have a taste of my power!”

Brightwing had become immensely powerful after obtaining a body crafted from the Black Dragon’s bones!

“I will protect everyone. You will not surpass me. Huryah!”

Ironblood Warrior Bahamorg!

“For the sword!”

“I will hit every mark.”

Knight Seville and High elf Eltin were on the move, penetrating the lines of monsters at a fearsome pace.

– Mapan: We have conquered 65% of Rosenheim Kingdom and Britten Aliiance’s territories.

“We’ve accomplished a lot.”

Weed remained in the hunting ground slaying monsters and simultaneously carried out the tasks required for total unification.

Overall, only 2 or 3% of the entire continent was yet to be a part of Arpen territory.

From the Southern Desert to the end of the North, almost all regions had recognized him as the emperor.

Dungeon Betan had never been cleared before, but even it could not prevent the advance of the sculptural creatures.

Following the creatures were a swarm of the undead.

– Mapan: We are a little delayed, as we are advancing slowly so that we will not harm the reputation of the Arpen Empire. The lords were wary at first, but are now in the process of accepting the inevitable.

“So it is the lands that we cannot merge with our territory are our concern.”

– Mapan: That is correct. Those lands are under the direct control of the Rosenheim Kingdom and Britten Alliance, so we may have to exercise force and conquer them.

Rosenheim Kingdom’s Castle Serabourg.

The Britten Alliance’s Nehales.

The areas surrounding the capital governed directly by the king would take substantial time to conquer with cultural influence.

‘Castle Serabourg…’

Weed reminisced back to when he first logged into Royal Road.

It was his first experience with virtual reality and everything felt phenomenal.

He began after substantial research, but first hand experience still felt miraculous.

Everything from striking the dummies at the novice training arena and hunting monsters outside the gate had become cherished memories.

‘I advanced to the sculptor class at Litvar’s Lair.’

Weed smiled faintly.

He wondered if any player who started around the same time in Castle Serabourg had become as successful as himself.

‘Hmm, I guess I will get ready to head over to Castle Serabourg.’

He hunted for over a month and recovered most of his levels.

His pace was incredible, gaining over 1.5 levels each day.

His combat level increased noticeably after slaying Kaybern, but the key factors were the sculptural creatures and the undead.

The better he utilized them, the higher his hunting efficiency.

“Fight with your backs into it. Don’t slack off.”

“Understood, master.”

“I get that a new body is great and all, but we’re just hunting day and night.”

“A body exists to serve and labour.”

Brightwing had now joined the line of slaves.

It had a friendly personality and was even more satisfied when Weed stroked its face on occasion.

“Carlise-nim.”

– Carlise: Yes! Weed, lord emperor.

Carlise of the Black Lion Guild. The great lord of Tulen had been disciplined, so to speak.

He was extremely cautious now that even the Hermes Guild merged into the Arpen Empire.

“It seems we have to conquer the Rosenheim Kingdom.”

Weed could have added a few more sentences to his explanation, but he concluded quickly. He knew Carlise would understand with just a few words.

– Carlise: The Black Lion Guild will take the lead. I will have our forces depart to the borders of the Rosenheim Kingdom this instant.

“Roam-nim.”

– Roam: Yes, my lord. At your service.

Suddenly, all the lords addressed Weed as the emperor.

Bard Ray once held that title within the Hermes Guild, but now it was official within the Arpen Empire. A couple of players started it and at some point it became out of order not to refer to him as the emperor.

“We must strike the Rosenheim Kingdom.”

– Roam: Finally… The time has come. After the Kaybern hunt, the Roam Guild has been waiting for the day of unification.”

He also kept his explanation short for Roam, conveying himself clearly.

“Let us depart for the Rohaim Kingdom.”

Weed sent whispers to Mihel, Gunt and Sherwood.

– Mihel: I will lead the march. It is an honor to witness the unification of this continent.

– Gunert: I have prepared a golden chariot for your passage into war. It is hauled by 20 oxen.

– Sherwood: As I thought… The sovereign of this continent can only be you, Weed-nim.

They must all have a different heart, but were the same in that their flattery improved.

Having spent time together, they all realized that Weed loved flattery.

Of course, Weed had no intentions of providing benefits or favors for some sweet talk.

“Set course for the Rosenheim Kingdom.”

– Myul: Yes! The Griffin and Wyvern unit will follow.

Weed also decided to include Myul who was a member of the Hermes Guild in the past and currently the lord of Gradian.

Aerial forces were unnecessary, but they would be a spectacular addition to the army.

***

The forces assembled near the borders of Rosenheim Kingdom.

The lords of the Central Continent brought their armies, and the Arpen Imperial Army led by Alcatra aligned in formation.

Moooo.

Prrrrr!

The knights riding on top of bulls was a unique sight, distinctive of the Arpen Imperial army.

“That is the Arpen army.”

“It’s my first time seeing them.”

The crowd of players made Alcatra feel embarrassed.

He attacked the North as a member of the Hermes Guild and after that, he joined the forces of the Arpen Kingdom.

He was in charge of the kingdom’s army, putting loads of effort on increasing the number of forces and training but he never got the chance to participate in a large-scale battle.

The expectations were that they would be annihilated in less than half a day if they were to match up against the Hermes Guild.

Nevertheless, many of the Northern players acknowledged Alcatra’s dedication.

With the Kaybern incident alone, he defended against the monster legions in each region of the North and saved countless villages.

“Thank you, Alcatra-nim. We survived thanks to you.”

“It’s my duty. We will exterminate the monsters in the region and move on to the next.”

“You sure are busy.”

“The North is the homeland of my heart.”

The Arpen Imperial army recently expanded quite significantly.

Many knight players joined and whenever a battle broke out, they came riding on horses or bulls and participated spontaneously.

Knights could earn hefty amounts of contribution points and reputation just by joining a battle, so a crowd of them gathered for the upcoming war.

“After we end the Rosenheim and Britten Alliance, the Arpen Empire will unite the continent”

“Conquer, conquer! Whoo!”

“There is little territory left and it would be a shame not to unite the continent. The two kingdoms are also wishing for it.”

“You’re right on that.”

The knights felt proud to be under the wings of the Arpen Empire.

If the empire were to become the first to accomplish total unification, they expected that a special achievement would be awarded for them as well.

– Kuuuuuaaaat!

Myul’s Griffin unit could be seen in the sky. There were no threats after Kaybern’s death, so even the baby Griffins tagged along.

“The baby Griffins are so cute with their little wings.”

“I want to raise one. It would be so nice if I was capable of feeding them properly.”

The players gathered in front of the Baroc Mountain Pass that stretched over the border of Britten territory.

Many players were waiting for the Arpen army to advance over the borders of the Rosenheim Kingdom.

“When is Weed-nim arriving?”

“I don’t know… I think it’s about time.”

It was that moment.

– Kraaaaagh!

A violent roar echoed and soon, humongous birds almost the size of dragons appeared above the peak of the Mountain Pass.

It was a group of wild Baraags!

They were sculptural creatures left by emperor Geihar, truly outrageous creatures in combat.

The players noticed Weed riding on the back of a Baraag.

“It’s Weed-nim!”

‘He’s finally here.”

The knights of the Arpen army aligned on the ground began shouting.

“Our Lord and Emperor is here.”

“Everyone, shout out and cheer.”

“Hoo-ah! Hoo-ah!”

The Imperial forces numbering approximately 300,000 deafened the ears of everyone around with their shouts.

Adding in all the knights, the numbers were even higher.

Prrrrr!

Even the bulls trembled their lips and welcomed their emperor.

“Please give a speech!”

“Sing. A song of war!”

The cheers of the players was a huge commotion.

The war against the Rosenheim and Britten Kingdom was close, but the outcome was predetermined.

They would have won regardless of Weed’s appearance, but since he mobilized such a large force, he wanted to display a fine figure to the public.

Weed also fell into a state of excitement and began singing.

He raised the key of the song with the first note, ignored the beats and belted out in a coarse voice.

– I had a dream since I was a kid.

The dream to be well off.

I wanted my back to be warm,

I wanted to feed myself so much that I cried deeply.

His song was a mess, but it certainly carried his emotions.

His past of hunger and years of trying in desperation.

– What was I?

I didn’t know anything.

I didn’t know the reason to keep living.

I knew for sure that pride could not feed my stomach.

Crying was a luxury.

Tears make you weak.

Run. Run.

I beat down a monster.

Clobber it.

This is my bread and butter.

Du-dum! Du-dum!

Someone hit the drums in sync.

The bulls rode by the Arpen knights waved their tails and danced as if they were responding to Weed’s song.

– Arpen Empire, ruler of all the lands under the sun.

Eat some chicken,

Farm the lands.

Roast the pork belly,

Sell your products.

If you want a refreshing glass of beer, hunt for it.

If you live diligently, good things will come.

Life is all about the grinding.

“Ah…”

“I don’t understand. The lyrics are too deep.”

“I’m not sure, but I think he’s thinking about his past and giving a message about living to the best of our abilities.”

“I think that’s the idea, right?”

The players listening to Weed’s song felt like guessing a short answer question in language class.

But, the song was not over!

– Oink-oink, Quack-quack, Cock-a-doodle-doo!

An awesome, beautiful world.

Even in hardship, let us walk together.

Sing joyfully.

Live on.

Parents who embrace their child.

Don’t forget the warmth,

Live, live and keep living.

Tears dropped from Weed’s eyes.

Tears that only squeezed out when he yawned flowed while he was thinking about his past.

No matter the hardships, he bore them all. But, there were people vivid in his memories who he could never call upon again.

(To be continued…)


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V57C7P5 – The Sculptural Creatures’ Resolve

Par : mimosab

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< Dragon Bone: Durability 800/800.

A dense material that derived from a being of high birth.

Pure, crystalized mana.

It is difficult to break or refine, but any weapon or armor born from it will be a legendary work of art.

Legendary blacksmithing material.

Legendary fragment material.

Attribute: Enhances a skill related to crafting by 1 level.

The crafted item will be imbued with 7 attributes related to the dragon. >


“Hu-hu. This is just some miscellaneous ingredient!”

Even the Dragon Bone was mere scrap when compared to his other prize!

“Identify!”


< Black Dragon Kaybern’s Heart: Durability 100/100.

The dragon’s heart that exudes a dreadful and immense aura of magic.

This is a sacrificial offering desired since time immemorial by dark mages and can create an incantation circle or a magical creature that lasts permanently. In the hands of a chef, the consequences are unknown. Fried, steamed, roasted, slightly burnt; it would be a delicious experience that no one has felt before.

Legendary magical ingredient.

Legendary cooking ingredient.

Warning!

If you fail to acquire the ultimate cooking method for Kaybern’s Heart, you may die upon consumption.

Attribute: Successful cooking will greatly enhance the consumer’s physical abilities. >


“Mmm… Since I’m not going to use it as an offering for dark magic, I’m going to take my time and think of how to cook this thing.”

He had no intention of selling it.

If it was the old Weed, he would consider it at a high value, but as the emperor of the empire, he had to take care of his well being first.

– Master, what about your promise of giving me my own body?

“I will certainly keep that promise. I haven’t checked over everything but… Yeah, let’s craft your body first.”

Weed pieced together the various sized dragon bones.

He began carving a skull sculpture as a means to connect the smaller bones to the medium sized bones.

“I would love to carve it as finely as I can… But this stuff is dense and doesn’t accept my sculpting knife, so let’s be content with a basic assembly.”

– Promise me you will make it more beautiful next time.

“Of course, I will even stroke your chin whenever I have time.”

He applied gold Migrium he found in the land of the giants onto the joints.

Though it was a skull, the dragon shined brightly like jewels.

The long arms and legs turned the appearance into a large frame like a barbarian.

“It’s more awesome than I thought.”

The collaboration of the glittering gold Migrium and the Dragon Bones was a priceless work of art in itself.

“K-hmm. I knew this would turn out well.”

– I… I’m so grateful, master.

“Yeah. Don’t you ever forget it.”

– I will never.

“Forever. You have to remember this forever.”

– Yes, master.

Brightwing soon subsumed into the body of Dragon Bones.


< Sculptural creature Brightwing is trying to acquire a physical state. Will you bestow a new life? >

He had to reinstate life back into the incomplete Brightwing for the new body.

“Yes. I will gift you new life.”

– You have bestowed life into your sculpture.

Brightwing has acquired a body made from Dragon Bones.

Two additional attributes are applied.

Wondrous Magic Attribute (300%), Complete Resistance Attribute (300%).

Wondrous Magic Attribute is unrivalled.

The being under the influence will learn magic with ease and display unimaginable power.

Complete Resistance Attribute mitigates most magical damage. It grants immunity to all mental statuses.

The creature possesses high physical defense.

Art stat is permanently decreased by 6. Lost stats can be regained by sculpting or performing other art related activities.

Your level decreased by 2. Loss in levels reduces current stats by 10. Lost stats can be reapplied by leveling up.

Take great care of sculptures bestowed with life. Upon death, they must be resurrected.

They cannot be brought back to life when destroyed completely.

– Thank you, master.

It was a warrior with a body made from dragon bones and wings of light.

Certainly the most magnificent sculptural creature of all had been born.

It was more robust than Bahamorg and capable of firing a barrage of magic spells.

“And now…”

It was time to review the rest of his loot.

“Take a deep breath…”

Weed filled his lungs and exhaled violently. Then he started to breathe quickly.

“Huff, pant-pant-pant.”

He could not calm his excitement.

“Identify!”

– Cletta’s Horn.

The horn instilled with the magic of the demon king Cletta.

A before undiscovered infinitude of power is dormant inside this horn.


< Accurate analysis is impossible due to the lack of knowledge in magic. >


“I suppose I have to collect more information on this and use it as a blacksmithing material or make some kind of magic staff out of it… In terms of price I’m sure it’s too expensive for anyone to buy.”

He could deduce an effect based on its name and description.

It would likely enhance dark magic.

Or maybe it would be a huge collection of dangerous attributes.

“This too… Identify!”


< Tome of Death: Durability 30/30.

A book that contains the secrets of death.

It records the origin of dark magic and incantations by demons.

Sacrifice, Curse, Summoning, Destruction, Contract magic spells are organized in detail, speeding up the learning process by 3x.

If you sign a contract with a demon, you will gain rewards with each summoning.

Author is unknown.

Requirements: The One Who Offered His Soul To A Demon.

Reward: Advancement into Soulless Dark Mage.

Maximum health points increased by 300%.

Maximum mana increased by 2,000%.

Power of all magic spells increased by 400%.

Magic spells and Wisdom acquired 3 times faster.

Capable of commanding demon soldiers.

Special rewards unlocked for every human, dwarf or elf killed.

Upon reaching a certain threshold of retribution level, the demon king can be summoned. >


Weed’s expression was sour.

“This too is an incredible item, but I can’t sell this.”

It would be a total disaster if he sold this to some high level player and it led to the reign of Cletta.

“Identify!”


< Essence of Dark Magic.

It allows the user to skip Novice and Intermediate level and unlock acquisition of Advanced Dark Magic.

The human body can be completely transformed into a dark mage.

Physical and magical abilities are empowered. If the player takes significant damage, the player will be transformed into a demon. >


The loot he acquired from Kaybern was disappointing once he had opened everything.

They were items that he had to use firsthand and were not things he could sell.

“They may prove their use someday… But, this is not the end of my gains. Even if nothing useful dropped from the dragon, that’s not all of the dragon’s worth.”

Weed thought of paying Kaybern’s lair another visit. His objective was none other than collecting all the treasures!

“I would need Crab-nim, Nide and a few elites.”

The lair was filled with monsters but with Kaybern dead, it would prove to be a resourceful hunting ground. Assassinating them from afar and baiting the aggravated monsters could lead to great opportunities.

***

Kaybern’s death sparked a wave of change in Versailles.

“Grook?”

“Wuuuuugh!”

The swarms of monsters that roamed the continent returned to their homes.

Some claimed empty caves or villages and established new habitats, leading to creation of new dungeons.

– We Hermes Guild will serve the responsibility and fulfil our duty as citizens of the Arpen Empire.

The Hermes Guild too announced an open policy.

Many were worried, having suffered under their rules in the Central Continent.

However, they worked together for the dragon hunt and everyone knew that they would be unable to exercise cruel control over the continents like they did in the past.

– Pallos Empire has been resurrected!

In the desert region, the desert tribes united under the warriors.

It was the completion of a grand quest, the establishment of an empire.

– Emperor Weed!

The Pallos emperor revered by the warriors was none other than Weed!

Many tried out, but the ultimate fruit bearer was Weed.

The apprentices who fought valiantly in the desert became leaders of the warriors tribes.

Weed looked down from the sandhill and shouted.

– The Pallos Empire and the Arpen Empire are one.

Hence the unification under the Arpen Empire.

The Northern, Central and Southern borders finally joined as one. Unclaimed lands marked small parts of the map, but finally the empire’s territories combined as one.

“Shouldn’t we be part of the Arpen Empire too?”

“Yeah. Our kingdom is the only outsider.”

The lords of the Rojaim Kingdom and the Brent Kingdom in the east were now burdened with a major concern.

“Would Weed try to invade us? With a tide of players.”

“No way…”

“Why would he bring other players? He could leave it to the Hermes Guild and we will be conquered in no time.”

“There is no need for the Hermes Guild. All it would take is a few great lords.”

“Even if Weed comes alone… Who can honestly take him on?”

While the lords were preoccupied, the Arpen Empire came up with a method that did not involve military force. Weed indeed had a desire to unite the world. The meal was already prepared with the joining of the Hermes Guild, so now he just had to start eating.

He had other tricks at his disposal.

“It’s the Mapan Council! I have brought the specialties from the Arpen Empire.”

“We are cross-cultural communicators. We will host an exhibit at the Central Town Square, so please drop by.”

“We are the ‘Ride The Wind’ travelling agency. We take our clients to their destination with speed and precision. Clients wishing for a tour in the North are welcome.”

He chose to increase the empire’s influence over the Rojaim and Brent Kingdom via culture and trades. All were part of Arpen except for the two kingdoms and the influence grew rapidly. But, it would take months until total unification.

Mapan held a secret meeting with the lords.

“Will you revolt and join the Arpen Empire?”

“That’s…”

“You are right to be concerned. I am aware of what you’re afraid of. It is that it would be difficult to retain your positions in the Arpen Empire, am I correct?”

“…”

The Hermes Guild had power and therefore maintained their faction.

The great lords paid a hefty sacrifice and earned their lands. Compared to them, the lords of the east had no power nor the money.

“I know it is a difficult decision to make. However, this opportunity will not last. Just how much longer do you think the Rojaim and Brent Kingdom are going to stand?”

“…”

“Both kingdoms will inevitably join the Arpen Empire. Weed-nim welcomes all of you, if you show your dedication to the Arpen Empire.”

The lords of Rojaim and Brent had to decide.


< Lord Torka of Town Barran rose in revolt.

The land has become a territory of the Arpen Empire. >

< The twelve towns of Lake Arud have joined the uprising. They have joined the territories of the Arpen Empire. >


The uprising of the lords of Rojaim and Brent!

The lands of the two kingdoms diminished rapidly as the influence of the Arpen Empire expanded.

(To be continued…)


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V57C7P4 – The Sculptural Creatures’ Resolve

Par : mimosab

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Gaushu, Calcus, Lamifter, Boemong.

The commanders pondered as they saw the few comrades who had survived.

‘I who fought until the end and survived, I am the winner.’

‘What is more joyful than the misfortune of my competitors?’

‘I gained so much today. Our relationship with the Arpen Empire will be friendly for the time being. It will be a good time to suggest trades with the specialty products of our territories, the jades and crystals.’

‘The world will be different starting tomorrow.’

The power of the Hermes Guild was proven once again.

However, this victory would not have been possible if not for Weed and his preparations.

Weed betting everything on the winning move in Morata and preparing the Brazier of Sacrifice served as key factors. His influence over a variety of factions composed of great lords was shown vividly.

– Gaushu: The Hermes Guild is not currently an unrivalled faction in power, so it would be best to cooperate with the Arpen Empire and wait for an opportunity.

– Lamifter: I also feel the same way. I believe our initial plan was wise.

– Calcus: We also gained hope. Weed’s degree of influence gives him immense power, but there exists no contender to the Hermes Guild within the Arpen Empire. Weed, in some ways, is an isolated hero. His personal faction is weak.

– Gaushu: We pulled off the dragon hunt. Weed may have led the battle, but everyone will acknowledge that it was only possible because of us Hermes Guild members.

– Boemong: They all witnessed our power, just as we planned. The great power of the Hermes Guild!

The commanders, though under the ruling of the Arpen Empire, thought it was bearable for a while. It could prove difficult to catch up to Weed, but they were optimistic that further expanding the gap with the competing factions could one day give them an opportunity.

“If we band closely together…”

“There would be no reason to fall out. The Black Lion Guild? Roam Guild? They are incapable. If it weren’t for Weed, they’d be long gone.”

“Let us keep harnessing the power of our guild.”

“Of course. We will become even more powerful.”

***

The architects of the North.

Mibullo and Pavo turned speechless at the sight of the ruined city of Morata.

Several steel structures stood firm among the mountains of ashes but they were insignificant; the entire city was far from its past appearance.

“The Art Centre and the Great Library remained. The Art Centre had some damage to the outer walls, but the repairs will be easy.”

“The canals are completely gone. We may have to rework our urban planning for this city.”

“When are we going to remove all this debris? And how are we going to gather the construction materials for rebuilding Morata?”

The architects fell into despair. Building a city happens over a long period of time. Morata too expanded along with the growth of the Northern Continent, roads and structures followed naturally as trade routes developed. The dragon’s rampage had massive ramifications for what had been one of the most popular cities in the continent.

“Rather than repairing it, it may be faster to build a new one adjacent to where Morata had been.”

“A complete transfer of Morata?”

“Wouldn’t that be better? We have to expand the temporary residence and raise buildings as we go.”

“It’s not a matter of one or two issues.”

The architects faced the harsh reality. Kaybern ultimately was hunted down and the dark cloud over the world receded, but their concern was the broken city of Morata.

It wasn’t just a couple of buildings, but the entire city that needed a redesign.

“I don’t know where to begin…”

Mibullo, who constructed the royal palace of the Haven Empire shook his head.

Morata had turned into ash and dirt and they had no idea how to proceed.

As the architects were in a state of devastation, Northern players continued to squish into the city. They looked from afar or watched the battle through their TV.

“Is this our house?”

“I don’t know. It’s completely burned…”

“Nothing but ashes.”

The homeless players cleaned up the mess and raised thin wooden panels. They had begun constructing new shacks.

“First, let’s open up restaurants.”

“Yeah. We’re doing all this to feed our own.”

“We will also need a market until the trade sector is back up and running.”

“Our merchants will provide the supplies somehow. All the merchant councils of the North have come to an alliance.”

The players and the merchants created shabby posts near the remains of where the old townsquare and the commercial street used to exist.

“Alright. I will cook up a delicious dish.”

“Line up please. There are no proper seats, so sit wherever you want. The food today is on us.”

A long time had passed during the battle against the dragon and the night was close.

The chefs stirred up their ingredients to feed lots of hungry players.

These chefs who had competed in the cooking competition the day before were now showcasing their skills once again. Discouragement could not impose itself over the ruined city. The players were already preparing for a new beginning.

The architects smiled.

“Starting tomorrow, we will surely begin the reconstruction business.”

“Yes. The history of this city will not disappear. It will step up and reveal itself as being even greater than before.”

“The spectacular night skyline of Morata will return someday.”

Even if the city had to start over, it felt like it would be something fruitful and exciting.

***

Pale was thrown off by the rumors.

“Seasoned Crab-nim slayed Kaybern?”

“Yup. Being an assassin, I think he pulled it off big time.”

Pale exchanged words with Python while tending to the wounded.

“But, that can’t be…”

Pale tilted his head in disbelief.

In truth, he clearly witnessed Seasoned Crab die by the impact of Kaybern’s magic while he was firing his arrow.

– Shadow Assassination!

Seasoned Crab continued the battle even after death. Unlike the power to resist death by reviving as an undead, the Assassin’s secret technique allowed his shadow to fight for him for a set duration. He was able to double his attack speed and critical strikes. He attacked with all he had while he was in the shadow state, but had dissipated in the end.

“He died at least 10 seconds earlier.”

“Pardon?”

“Nothing.”

Pale was very confidential. He never spoke to anyone else about things he was uncertain with.

“It was such a difficult battle.”

“No doubt. Many think that our victory was miraculous.”

Geomchi and the apprentices were completely wiped out during battle.

It was a predetermined fate having fought in the frontlines in the most dangerous strategy.

The assault squad too suffered great losses despite not having fought from the beginning.

The sacrifices they made for the final strike of Kaybern’s death cost them dearly.

There is no end to human greed. The words of Weed-nim were true.”

“He really strikes you from time to time. It’s as if he has some kind of insight.”

Python even felt guilty for having survived. The public honored him as a great warrior, but he felt otherwise while he watched the Hermes Guild in battle.

“I will not wish to say farewell to Weed-nim personally. Please send him my regards.”

“Are you leaving?”

“I will return as a stronger man. I am going to roam the ten forbidden regions.”

Python went off on his adventure with a sword in hand. Soon, countless people visited Pale.

“The merchants of the Central Continent requested a meeting. They wish to join the restoration project of Morata.”

“The architects have come up with a plan for the restoration.”

“The Grass Porridge Cult have sent an official inquiry about hosting a festival. With the Black Dragon gone, the peace of the continent maintained right here in Morata calls for a great toast, as they said.”

Pale freaked out as people came up to him.

“Why are you telling me these things?”

“Weed-nim went off to rest, and so did Seoyoon-nim who prepared for the Morata defense all this time.”

“…”

They had left with an entire dump site of tasks.

Pale had to uphold the meeting, making decisions ranging from Morata’s festivals to its reconstruction.

“We are short of liquor.”

“We need to supply meat. We must submit the request to the Northern merchant councils as soon as possible…”

“An official request has arrived from the Hermes Guild. They wish to purchase large stocks of grape wine. They also inquired about the availability to purchase orders on a regular basis.”

A pile of errands flooded in.

“Ah…. This is gonna be bad.”

Pale sat on the ocean of papers, recorded and reviewed each task one by one. Challenging and tedious jobs stormed in, but his personality was to complete the tasks with detail if he ever took responsibility.

Weed logged in again.

He had food and a short nap, but he wasn’t at ease.

“My curiosity gets to me.”

It hadn’t been a day in Morata, but the players were in the middle of the reconstruction project.

–  Now we will build a more gorgeous home!

– Just you wait. It will be a two-story house this time.

– Let us build a place with beautiful homes like Santorini, Greece.

The players began working on amazing homes.

The architects cleaned up the mess and were in the process of laying out wide roads.

“The new city has to be far better than the old Morata.”

“It will be awesome if we can maintain all of Morata’s culture and identity while also reflecting the history that became the foundation of the Arpen Empire.”

“How about asking Weed-nim for a massive sculpture of Kaybern in the heart of the city?”

“That’s a great idea. We have to show off our history of the battle against the dragon.”

The passion of these architects was heated, talking about building a memorial hall and great landmarks. They were daunted for a bit, but soon gained energy from the other players.

‘This is a pleasant sight.’

Weed took advantage of the disruptiveness and squeezed through the debris. He took off all armor and weapons for combat in a split second and wore an adventurer outfit that was worth 10 gold.

“Mmm, no one is around.”

Weed confirmed that there was no one else and entered the half destroyed concrete building. It was the quarters of the Morata security guards.

It wasn’t accessible for normal players, but was indeed allowed for the emperor of the Arpen Empire.

“No one will enter this place.”

The soldiers of Morata would provide no value in a fight against a dragon and so he had evacuated them outside the city since the day before.

“Then… This comes first.”

Weed unloaded the ashes with traces of kindle fire.

It was the remains of the Phoenix and the Fire Giant!

He had scavenged the remains of the two that died while fighting Kaybern.

“hu-hu-hu. That’s not all.”

The following item out of the bag was Kaybern’s bone.

He had snatched it the moment the Black Dragon died.

(To be continued…)


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V57C7P3 – The Sculptural Creatures’ Resolve

Par : mimosab

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The Phoenix and Fire Giant retaliated, but finally were swallowed up by the spell and disappeared.

– Now, for you humans that slaughtered my brother!

Landony roared at the players on the ground.

– Humans and dwarves. Worthless scum that caused my brother to die here… You will pay the price!

Weed gripped the Dragon Slayer Axe and the others prepared for battle.

The sculptural creatures had brought enough time to allow them to recover substantial amounts of health points, stamina and mana.

– Fools. Your resistance is futile.

Landony ridiculed the players. Then an incantation circle spread wide across the sky. It was a spell that consumed a great amount of mana, even for a dragon.

– Disappear without a trace. Summon Flaming Meteorite.

“Ah…”

“That’s…”

It was an ultimate spell that trampled the hopes of Weed and the players to the ground.

The Hermes Guild was capable of summoning meteorites, but the spell used by a dragon was vastly superior. Magical power that could easily turn an entire city into ashes was being harnessed. This dragon was different from Kaybern that fought physically on the ground.

The Red Dragon was one that enjoyed complete destruction with the utmost power.

The spell was seconds away from being fired.

– Landony!

The Blue Dragon could be seen flying in from the south.

Ratuas with ocean-like blue scales was incoming.

– For you to surrender yourself to be an underling of demons and disgrace us dragons.

– Ratuas, this is not the place for you.

– You fool. Open your eyes to the truth. Destroying the world is never the right solution.

– Don’t lecture me. I know everything. For a dragon like you to be protecting humans is plain absurd.

– It seems words will not get through to you. As long as I live, you will never harm humans.

Ratuas took a deep breath and exhaled with force.

Aqua Breath!

The water element breath pumped towards Landony.

Landony summoned a lava wall like before and guarded against the attack, but the breath broke through and knocked Landony far back.

– Ratuas, if you protect the humans, I will kill you along with them.

– A dog of the demons is better off dead.

Ratuas commenced the first attack with its breath, but Landony charged rapidly and began to engage in melee combat.

“A melee fight between dragons.”

Weed watched anxiously. Fortunately, the ‘Summon Flaming Meteorite’ spell had been interrupted.

Landony possessed extreme strength and magic power. It was deemed the more powerful over the rest of the dragons.

“Ratuas may be the underdog, so we need to prepare to fight as well.”

– Pale: Roger that.

– Calcus: I will recover our forces and have them on standby.

“If we must fight, it will be an aerial battle.”

– Calcus: Won’t we be at a disadvantage?

“We will be. However, judging from the situation moments ago, it is possible that the Red Dragon will not descend to the ground. So, have all the mages get ready to cast flight spells.”

– Lamifter: They are ready. With all the mages on it, about 50,000 players can take flight at a time.”

Weed prepared the players and observed the clash between Ratuas and Landony.

The two dragons repeatedly charged into one another and disengaged.

They kicked, smashed and whipped with their tails, tangling and chomping on the nape of their opponent. Landony had great strength, but seemed to be an amateur in combat. It charged recklessly and was roughed up by kicks and wing slaps while trying to take a bite out of the enemy.

“It seems Ratuas is actually coming out ahead!”

– Pale: It looks that way in my eyes as well. It seems more experienced in battle.

The two dragons exchanged close range magic spells and it was Ratuas the older dragon that seemed to possess more powerful magic.

– I will tear you up before I slaughter those humans!

– Foolish child. Without Kaybern, you cannot hope to defeat me.

Ocean of Life, Origin of Water, Guardian of the Sea and more recovery spells seemed to give Ratuas the edge. Even if both dragons took similar amounts of damage, Ratuas could drag out the fight with healing magic and enhancement spells. After about ten minutes, Landony began fleeing with heavy wounds.

– I will return. When I do, I will exterminate all of you.

– Running away? You continue to disgrace us dragons.

Ratuas immediately began the chase and the battle continued south of Morata.

Both of them had high magic resistance, rendering the battle mainly melee combat, but the start of the chase turned it into a burst of ultimate magic spells.

– Aqua Wave.

– Hand of Ruins.

– Star Dust!

– Hellfire Incineration.

Ultimate magic spells fell upon the earth, creating lakes and breaking down mountains.

The southern region of Morata was transforming drastically.

Ratuas kept on hunting down Landony and came across a crucial opportunity at the border touching the Central Continent.

– This will truly be a shameful end for dragon.

– Ah, no!

Ratuas mounted the back of the wounded Landony. Its teeth sunk deep into the nape and drove it to death.

– Krraaaaaaagh!

Ratuas roared.

It was the ending signal of the long battle in Morata.

***

Weed stood on top of the ruins and looked around.

“Ha…”

The most impressive city of the Northern Continent, Morata had become a total wreckage with little remnants of its past.

“The castle is gone too.”

The Black Giant Star had crumbled without notice.

Approximately a hundred concrete buildings around the Light Townsquare barely survived through the battle with even the Art Centre being destroyed in the end.

Debris and waste piled everywhere, covering the roads, town squares and the building lots,

The trees were all burned down and the traces of broken bricks and buildings were spread wide.

– Mapan: I transferred all the artworks to a safe location beforehand. It will not be that difficult to rebuild.

“Okay. What about the Great Library?”

– Mapan: Several pillars fell and the walls were cracked, but Miblos-nim assessed that it will hold for the time being. It will be alright once they begin the reinforcement.

“That’s a relief.”

Weed felt it was pointless to calculate the losses.

“Morata has to be rebuilt.”

Morata was a complete ruin. The war against the dragon left not even a fifth of the city intact.

It felt like a time travel to the past, but it was only a moment of emotions.

“We really won!”

“We slayed Kaybern and… Landony too.”

“Peace on Versailles!”

“God of war, Weed!”

The sounds of cheering could be heard easily over the piles of debris.

“Did we manage to win?”

Kaybern’s body laid like a mountain.

Its bones, blood and flesh. Everything was precious magic ingredients, and they would not disappear until players dismantled its body.


< Seeing a dead dragon reduces your fear of monsters.

Fighting Spirit increased by 9.

Strength increased by 5. >


The effects applied permanent rewards to the spectators.

A message alert informing of the quest completion popped up for Weed.

Blink!


< The dwarven race quest is no longer required to complete.

The dwarves of the continent do not have a purpose to rally anymore. The pride of their kind, Weed and the dwarf warriors have slain Kaybern. >

< The dwarven race has been freed from the tyranny of the Black Dragon. The dwarves will purge the Norn and Ulta Mountainpasses of monsters and raise their kingdom of fire and steel. They have regained their lost dignity and unlocked the limit of their growth.

The dexterity, blacksmithing, sewing, sculpting and shipbuilding proficiencies of all dwarves increase by an additional 10%. >

< The hero of his race!

The name ‘Weedhand’ will be engraved on all dwarven made weapons and armor for a year in respect of the majesty of his achievement. – Reputation increased by 100,000.

The completion of the race quest increased all stats by 8.

Effects of Dexterity increased by 5%.

You are now able to interact with blacksmith master dwarfs and darkiron blacksmith master dwarfs.>

<The Secret Potion of Sabrina Lake Quest has been forfeited.

The return of Kaybern to eternal darkness has lifted the duty of the hero.

Your courage slayed Kaybern and saved the continent.

The demon king, Cletta’s plan failed, but you must not be careless, for the seeds of the sly demon may be quietly biding their time somewhere in the continent.

Savior of the world… You must become stronger through more battles and adventures.

When the darkness swarms the world, the only one who can spread light is you. >

< Quest completion rewards 10 points to all stats. >

< You will be welcomed by fairies, elves and the dwarves. >

< You must seek out the seeds left by the demons. The gods and the people of this world are watching. Your duties will carry on. >


Weed suddenly felt a rush of fatigue. He had many things to take care of, but he decided to leave it for tomorrow.

“I need to take a warm bath and to feast on a whole chicken.”

Weed logged out and soon Morata was filled with an enormous crowd. Players residing in the city all came out to the streets and even more players streamed in from outside the city.

“This is Kaybern.”

“They slayed something this big? That’s extraordinary, seriously…”

“Victory to the Arpen Empire!”

It was like a festival on every street. On the other hand, the Hermes Guild members and high level players who participated in the battle began chatting in the peace granted after the battle.

“So, who ended up killing Kaybern?”

“Who is it? I bet the guy who killed the dragon got incredible combat achievements.”

“According to KMC Media’s analysis, the effects of the combat achievement would at least grant 10 or 20 levels easily.”

“The Dragon Blood? Dragon’s Heart? I heard only the one who slayed the dragon can obtain them, and cooking those ingredients provides a great amount of health points and Endurance.”

“I heard you gain the Fighting Spirit of the Dragon as well.”

“Lots of titles too.”

“Those are nothing. Health points and mana would be increased.”

Hundreds of magic spells had struck Kaybern each second.

“Wasn’t it the Hermes Guild that killed the dragon?”

“I think it’s a given. They are the ones with the highest possibility…”

“They’re probably keeping their mouth shut after taking the loot. I mean, who would blabber about such a thing?”

“Wouldn’t the mages be more likely? Bard Ray and the guild members were dying along with the dragon, so it would have been difficult for them to stay alive until the final strike.”

“You can’t cross out the possibility of it being someone completely random. Even players of level 200 jumped in.”

“The chances are extremely unlikely, but not impossible…”

The players who participated in the battle of Morata all obtained the title, ‘The Heroes Who Confronted The Dragon’. Based on their contribution, they had a significant increase in Strength, Mentality, health points, Fighting Spirit.

The gains far exceeded what they would usually gain from hunting in relatively safe dungeons.

Therefore, a rumor spread as the investigation about the one who slayed the dragon continued.

– The one who rid the world of the dragon is the Assassin of Darkness.

– Versailles’ top assassin. He slayed the dragon.

– The one who landed the final strike is the one who destroys souls…

Anonymous rumors instantly spread among the players of Morata.

“An assassin?”

“Ah… That’s right. The assassins are made for last hits.”

“But, this is the dragon we are talking about.”

“It’s all the same even for a dragon. They pop a burst of critical strikes… I don’t know about frontal attacks, but their attack power is insane.”

“The Assassin of Darkness, destroyer of souls… That’s really familiar.”

“It’s Seasoned Crab!”

The rumor was spreading and it was more than plausible for players to accept.

– Seasoned Crab slayed the dragon.

– The player who killed the dragon is Seasoned Crab!

***

“How many of us survived?”

“I’m not sure… We lost many. But, we did succeed in the dragon hunt.”

The high rankers of the Hermes Guild sprawled out on the ground and rested.

The battle had crushed them, leaving them with extreme fatigue and tension.

“It’s a miracle that we survived.”

“I know, right? Kkk.”

“The combat achievement we got at the end… Not half bad.”

“We fought well. That’s all that matters.”

(To be continued…)


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V57C7P2 – The Sculptural Creatures’ Resolve

Par : mimosab

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“Huh, why is this bunch here?”

The subordinates did not obey his restriction order.

Bingryong shouted with an authoritative tone.

– Red Dragon. Morata falls under the territory of me, Bingryong. Begone.

The sound echoed violently across the earth.

“What is this madness?”

Weed thought Bingryong was out of its mind.

The Red Dragon ignored the warning without even having paused and kept on its way to Morata.

The dragon’s figure was getting closer.

– Bingryong, get away right now.

Weed shouted out loudly, but Bingryong and Phoenix did not change directions.

The Fire Giant was also visible on the back of Phoenix.

– Flee this instant!

– There is something I want to protect even if it costs my life. Watch closely, observe my power. Huuuuuah!

Bingryong took a huge gulp of breath, distorting its stomach in order to to bring out its most powerful weapon, its Ice Breath.

– Kwaaaaaaaaaaah!

Bingryeong’s Ice Breath fired like an intense vortex, travelling across the open sky, straight at Landony.

“This is it. Bingryong’s breath!”

“This is going to be a direct hit. It’s a preemptive attack.”

The players were highly excited, but soon a dark red lava wall formed in front of Landony.

Bingryong did its best, but it was too weak to pierce through the Red Dragon’s magic.

– Krruugh?

Bingryeong rolled its big round eyes as it spewed out the last of its Ice Breath.

An attack that would turn plains into a snowfield, that would instantly freeze dozens of monsters at once, was completely negated by magic. That was the difference between a real dragon and an imitation.

– It is my turn now. Rage of Fire!

Landony retaliated.

Blazing fire balls several dozen meters wide formed in the air and pushed forth towards Bingryong like dancing devil fires.

The immense heat could be felt on the ground.

– I will protect my friend.

Phoenix spread its wings and got in front of Bingryong.

The fireballs crashed into Phoenix, but it defended it safely at the cost of a few feathers.

Its affinity for fire prevented most of the damage.

– I will also protect Morata.

Phoenix had grown about 20 meters by absorbing the fire. Being composed of pure fire, its original size was about 220 meters tall, and Bingryong was slightly larger.

The Fire Giant, a masterpiece sculpture crafted from Castal, the material ingredient that burns endlessly, was riding on top of Phoenix. The giant was also over 100 meters tall and grew in size whenever it used its power. They were gigantic creatures that could be compared to a dragon.

– If you wish to destroy Morata, you must defeat us first.

The Fire Giant’s taunt infuriated Landony. Landony was a massive dragon that spanned over 350 meters from head to tail.

– Mere humans lay my mighty brother to rest. I will exterminate anything that gets in my way!

Landony used an acceleration spell and charged at Phoenix.

– Don’t ignore my presence!

The Fire Giant shouted and swung its flame sword while Bingryong aimed for the Red Dragon’s wings.

The four massive creatures began tangling in the sky.

“What is this mess?”

Weed could do nothing but blankly stare up to the sky.

He thought he was going to have a harsh time defending against Landony, but the sculptural creatures stepped forward.

“Their presence inspires confidence.”

“More than that, it’s the immortal Phoenix that I’ve only heard in stories. I never thought I would get to see it in action.”

“Dragons, Phoenix, and even Bingryong?”

The Hermes Guild and the assault squad found a moment of rest thanks to the creatures. However, the situation was not looking bright for the sculptural creatures.

– Pale: Weed-nim, Bingryong is in trouble.

The Red Dragon not only dominated in magic but also in physical ability. It grabbed the Phoenix by the wings and bit into the nape of Bingryong.

The four giant creatures fought in melee combat and the Red Dragon was arguably overwhelming the other three.

There were dangerous moments for Bingryong and if it weren’t for Phoenix diving in as a distraction or the Fire Giant contesting with its fists and sword, he would have been completely overwhelmed.

– Blizzard!

Bingryong used magic but it did not cause any damage and instantly melted mid air.

There was a two or three level difference in their magic.

Splash!

The Blizzard spell fell from the sky as boiling rain.

“Bingryeong, you stupid fool…”

Weed watched in despair as Bingryong gradually melted and became smaller.

It could not retain its size near the Red Dragon, and it did not help being close to Phoenix that emitted extreme heat.

‘Morata is not done for. The Hermes Guild can still fight.’

It was a matter of how much loss they would suffer, as they were highly likely to hold their grounds until Ratuas’ arrival.

There was an advantageous trait for Phoenix.

The trait of the everlasting fire

Even if all health points are depleted, Phoenix would revive if even an ember remained.

Phoenixes revives with 50% health points and mana.

Phoenix and the Fire Giant could stall for quite a long time. However, there was no way for Bingryong to survive in the fight against the Red Dragon.

– Kuuuuuuaaargh! Master. We are here too.

– Wyvern3. Commence battle.

– Protect Morata, our home.

Six wyverns were also on their way.

“Even that bunch…”

Weed was furious but also touched. The wyverns quickly turned away after seeing the Red Dragon.

– That’s not something we can fight.

– I forgot I had something urgent to do.

– We have to listen to the master when he already told us not to come to Morata.

The wyverns busily flapped their wings and disappeared faster than they arrived.

Their combat level was incomparable to that of Bingryong or Phoenix, so it was the wise move to flee.

– I am here.

– Get down here, let’s fight!

King Hydra and Death Worm also arrived in Morata through the ruined southern gate.

The two possessed great strength when compared to the other sculptural creatures, but they could not size up to a dragon. Furthermore, being ground creatures, they could do nothing but observe the sky. Weed was troubled.

‘If this was a typical battle, they would have proved their usefulness. But this is the dragon. Without using the Brazier of Sacrifice, they can’t be a part of it.’

Then again, it was a hassle sending them away by force. The players who came to protect Morata would feel betrayed.

‘I guess it is what it is. I will have to revive those that may die in this fight.’

The burden in his heart lifted. First, he picked up the ice fragments and embers that fell on the ground. It was pieces of Bingryeong, Phoenix and the Fire Giant!

‘I used the Brazier of Sacrifice, and now I have to revive the sculptural creatures… I’m going to suffer greatly in levels.’

That moment, Landony casted a magic spell.

– Flames of Constraint.

The fire magic spell bypassed Phoenix and the Fire Giant, aimed at Bingryong.

– Krruuuuuuaagh!

Bingryeong squirmed but the fire constraintment did not release. It caused a huge rush of vapor as its wings melted and Bingryeong began falling towards the ground.

“Bingryeong…”

Weed watched the scene unfold with a weary heart, but at that moment, numerous beams of light surged and engulfed Bingryeong.

Irene spoke with a loud voice unlike her usual quiet tone.

“All priests, focus on Bingryong!”

The priests of Morata were collectively casting their healing spells on Bingryong.

It was a rush of deep emotions!

Bingryoong’s melting body recovered and was gradually rebuilding back to its original size.

But as soon as Landony took another deep breath, the faint hope vanished.

– I will incinerate you to the soul.

Landony’s ever powerful Fire Breath was fired at close range. The breath punched through Bingryeong and blasted away a portion of Morata.

“Evacuate! Run away!”

“Everyone, we have to get out of here.”

The gates of Morata swung wide open and players began streaming out.

The breath belched from Landony’s mouth erased Bingryoong without a trace and struck Morata. The grand explosion sucked in the air in the atmosphere, emitting intense heat along with smoke and dust.

“It’s a mushroom cloud.”

“That breath is insane. Pure insane.”

– Mapan: Ratuas is approximately 7 minutes away.

The news of the Blue Dragon Ratuas entering the Northern Continent caused the players to expect the total destruction of Morata.

“Wow, this is epic.”

“Phoenix is also powerful. Nothing less to expect from the Red Dragon.”

“It’s such a shame that Bingryong had to go like that.”

The players turned to the battle in the sky of Morata and were blown away.

The spectacle of the dragon and the Phoenix clashing was solemn and majestic.

The crimson feathers of the Phoenix fluttered.

“I’m going to miss Bingryong.”

“The dragon is too powerful. It seems to be way above Kaybern.”

The players felt sorrow at Bingryong’s demise.

“Let’s hurry. I want to watch this from afar.”

The pace of the escaping players became hasty. Their lives were at stake, but more importantly they wished to stay alive and watch the amazing battle until the end.

“Hoo… Was a dragon this menacing?”

Reverse was afraid. The dragon was a catastrophic beast and observing it firsthand was entirely different to seeing it through a monitor.

***

Bingryong’s death.

Weed pocketed additional ice fragments on the ground into his bag and spoke.

“I have enough fragments. I will be able to restore it back to life.”

In the sky were Landony, Phoenix and Fire Giant were still tangled in combat.

In terms of combat level, Landony was at least tenfold more powerful, but the Phoenix and the Fire Giant continued to revive from their embers.

“This is crazy.”

Morata had been half ruined during the battle with Kaybern. Landony’s breath destroyed a third of the remaining buildings to the point that no trace of their existence remained.

Now, parts of the butchered corpses of Phoenix scattered and fell upon Morata like meteorites.

“You don’t need to win, so run and stall for as long as you can!”

– Understood, master.

– We will do so.

The Phoenix and the Fire Giant’s movement became much more flexible after the death of Bingryong. They carried out the battle with rapid maneuverability and spread remnants of fire everywhere. The Phoenix and Fire Giant recovered their health points each time they absorbed fire. Though it was impossible to prevail, they were managing to hold on.

– Lamifter: Don’t just watch. We should support them with magic.

The players on the ground also leased fire magic spells into the air and assisted the two creatures. The Phoenix absorbed ally spells and recovered its health points and stamina.

The priests casted protection and healing spells for the Phoenix and Fire Giant.

Everyone was aware. If they were to fall, Morata was next.

– Mapan: 3 minutes until Ratuas arrives!

The Phoenix was ripped apart again and again but each revival bought considerable time.

The Fire Giant’s attack on occasion could merely light up the Red Dragon’s skin for a few seconds.

– You annoying pests. I will end you once and for all. Total Extinction.

Landony cast an ultimate spell.

It wasn’t an elemental type like fire or wind, but a spell at the pinnacle of magic itself.

It was a spell that destroyed the target’s physical being.

– Master, I am out of energy. I can’t do this any longer…

(To be continued…)


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V57C7P1 – The Sculptural Creatures’ Resolve

Par : mimosab

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Kaybern’s final moment!

The giant structure that was the Black Dragon fell across the ground.

  • The dragon is dead!
  • We defeated the dragon together.
  • Shout with me! We finally won! We stopped the destruction of Versailles!

The players in Morata shouted enthusiastically.

“Is it over? At last?”

“I think it’s really the end.”

The Hermes Guild members who fought with all their might collapsed to the ground while the players of the assault squad frantically confirmed the lives of their comrades.

The dragon’s magic slaughtered hundreds of squad members at once, leaving a huge number of casualties. That being said, the losses suffered by the Hermes Guild was indescribable. Especially the final three minutes, the concentrated firepower led to a peak in the number of victims.

Mage Lamifter searched for survivors.

“Where is Bard Ray-nim?”

“He is not responding. It seems he died along with the dragon.”

“What about Arkhim-nim?”

“He also seems to have met the same fate.”

“God forbid…”

Over 80% of the Hermes Guild members who fought on the back of Kaybern until the final second died. The surviving commanders gathered and chatted.

“Did Bard Ray-nim really die at such a moment?”

“That would be because too many attacks were focused on both the dragon and our allies.”

“I suppose so.”

“It’s incredible that he held until the end. If it wasn’t for Bard Ray-nim…”

“I didn’t think he could fight so well while leading us with orders.”

The Hermes Guild knew all too well that they couldn’t blame anyone for their losses. Ally fire was undoubtedly a factor in the loss of Bard Ray and his personal guards.

The firepower of the mage unit was the most powerful and was carried out with the least mercy.

Just who could have stopped their magic spells in that moment?

However, two players rose to their feet among the debris near the Black Dragon’s fallen body.

“Hey. run, hurry.”

“Yeah. Let’s bail right now.”

Margaux and Glen.

The two had survived out of the four backstabbers.

“K-huhuhuhu. We pulled off a grand slam.”

“Shh. We need to take this to our graves.”

“Uh, yeah.”

When Kaybern was on the brink of death, the backstabbing four pounced as they shouted to hunt the dragon. But, that was a trick.

Two days prior, they were contemplating.

“Yo. Don’t you think we are too obedient?”

“Yeah. We followed Weed’s orders without question.”

“It’s time we rebel for once. How about setting Morata on fire and stirring something up?”

The backstabbing four dreamt of a coup d’etat, but the chances of success were almost non-existent.

“The best players will be packed inside Morata, and I’m sure we will die before we can do something.”

“Do you realize how vengeful Weed is? His revenge is probably never ending. That is a lifelong fear.”

Margo pulled out a dagger from his inner chest pocket.

“Me. I have a poison dagger. How about I use this in the battle?”

“A dagger? I don’t think a dagger will do you much good against a dragon.”

“There’s more to slice other than the dragon. Especially Weed or Bard Ray…”

Gulp!

The four turned anxious.

The God of War, Weed.

Godly Warrior, Bard Ray.

The two players’ names were nailed in their ears throughout their playtime in Royal Road.

Margo’s demonic whisper tempted his comrades.

“Near the end of the dragon hunt, it will be chaos over who will land the final blow.”

“The level requirement of this dagger is 700. So, I enter the battle after the bold use of the Brazier of Sacrifice. Then I aim for either Weed or Bard Ray.”

“Gasp! I think that’s a bit too dangerous.”

“Unimaginably dangerous. Still, everyone will be focused on the dragon, and the Hermes Guild members would be wearing magic resistance based equipment. All we gotta do is sneak up from behind and… How about it?”

The four were exhilarated.

Just like their nickname, the perfect chance for a backstab could spawn.

Margo’s deep voice hit home.

“No one knows who will be the one to strike the last blow on the dragon. Would we have a chance over the overly privileged players? I’d say the chances are unlikely. But, what about the Hermes Guild members. They would be weakened in battle and assassinating five or six in the midst of magic spells and barrage of skills… Weed or Bard Ray would be the best targets.”

The four made some calculations and concluded that it was well worth a shot.

Their objective was not the dragon, but Bard Ray!

“Heheheheheh.”

“Whoo-hoo!”

Margo and Glen accomplished the achievement of killing Bard Ray and silently left Morata.

***

– Swift Coldwind: 3 minutes until Landony’s arrival.

They had succeeded in taking down Kaybern, but Morata was still in danger.

– Everyone rally up for battle!

Weed roaring call commanded the assault squad and the Hermes Guild.

It was after the death of Bard Ray and Arkhim so the Hermes Guild too followed under his command.

Lamifter and Gaushu conversed.

“Whoo… Would I survive another day?”

“It’s a tough call against Landony. We have no time to realign our forces.”

The Hermes Guild had no time to recoup their losses; there was no time to see how many survived, just everyone tending to themselves with water and food before the upcoming battle.

“I need some healing, please.”

“Is there a priest anywhere?”

It was a commotion of players trying to recover from wounds before Landony’s arrival.

Some of them hid behind the debris in an attempt for a surprise attack.

– Chase: It is difficult to predict Landony’s battle tactics. It did not use Dragon Breath nor AOE magic spells against the orcs, but that was because it was searching for something.

– Spenson: As Weed-nim may already know, the Red Dragon is the strongest of all dragons in combat. The Black Dragon was rather tricky because of its dark magic, but in sheer strength, I expect Landony to excel far beyond Kaybern.

It was a stack of bad news. Since Kaybern was hunted down, the wrath of Landony would soon crash upon them. The Hermes Guild smirked.

“You never know until it’s over.”

“Yeah. If I die here, oh well…”

“Fight until the last breath, huh? I dig that.”

The Hermes Guild put up an amazing fight until now and their morale was high after slaying Kaybern. Weed lay on top of a bed of debris.

‘The continent is out of the pit for now.’

Without Kaybern, the threat of the Demon King Cletta was almost negligible.

They prepared for the battle against the Red Dragon in the half-ruined city of Morata.

– Mapan: It seems we have about 15 minutes until Ratuas’ arrival. There may be a slight error span because our scout reported from the ground.

Sounds of instruments vibrated in the air from somewhere, then musicians joined one by one, soon turning into a magnificent orchestra.

The surviving bards had begun a song for the warriors.

Bard Marey gave an inspiring performance on his violin.

“I heard Hwaryeong-nim is dancing.”

“Seriously?”

“They say she’s so beautiful. Her dress is just…”

“I want to take a peek. Let’s go.”

“I need some sight seeing before I die.”

The dance of the beautiful lady raised the half-dead Hermes Guild members to their feet.

Weed thought that the gathering of players could become a target of the Red Dragon, but he let them be. He was thankful that these ragged warriors did not flee. They needed some time to rest before the last battle.

– Myul: We have lost about 20% of our aerial unit.

– Pale: Over 30% for the assault squad. Our forces will improve once the decapitated players recover.

As time passed, reports came in from the leaders of each battalion.

Weed also raised his own body heavily weighted by his inventory.

“Yes. We gotta bring this to the end.”

– Margaux: Weed-nim, we succeeded.

The Backstabbing Four whispered to Weed.

“What?”

Weed would have ignored it under normal circumstances, but he replied this time around with curiosity.

– Glen: We took care of Bard Ray with our own hands.

“Took care of him…?”

Weed lowered his voice so the other guild members would not overhear him.

“You took down Bard Ray?”

– Glen: Hahaha. Halma and Wraith died in the process, but that’s honorable death. We got him good from behind!

“Sigh.”

Weed came to the truth about Bard Ray’s death, but it was a hopeless situation.

If he was around, the power of the Hermes Guild could have been harnessed further against the Red Dragon.

‘These pests know nothing except how to backstab at every chance they get.’

– Glen: We could not scavenge his sword. But, we did get his pants and boots. Isn’t that awesome?

Weed told himself that what just happened was now in the past.

“Offer me one of the items.”

– Glen: Excuse me?

“You gotta hand over one of them, if you wish to stay in Versailles.”

– Glen: Even if it’s you, Weed-nim; that’s honestly a bit unfair.

“Let me ask you a simple question. What do you think will happen if both the Arpen Empire and the Hermes Guild want you dead?”

– Glen: ….

“You have already cut any chance of compromise with the Hermes Guild. There is no guarantee that they won’t take revenge even after you give up Bard Ray’s equipment. Furthermore, where will you run when I also chase you down?”

– Glen: I will give it up.

While Weed planned to exploit the villains and profit from Bard Ray’s death, the players who used the brazier were deeply occupied with preparations. The remaining forces reinforced their will to fight until the end.

– Swift Coldwind: 1 minute until Landony’s arrival. It will soon be visible in the southern sky.

The Red Dragon Landony. It was almost a third larger than Kaybern and much more powerful. A red dot appeared in the south and grew gradually.

‘It’s a rare chance to fight against a dragon, but for us to fight one after another.’

Weed passed a message to all players in Morata.

“Listen carefully. We all understand that this is probably the longest day for anyone.”

He spoke softly, but his voice could still be heard by everyone on the battlefield.

Without a shouting call, his authority as emperor was enough to deliver his story.

With Bingryong Square as the pivot, the nearby sectors were destroyed while the Black Giant Star, the Great Library and the Art Centre were miraculously still standing.

The shantytown completely turned into ashes, the commercial facilities were destroyed and the earth was carved out and lit aflame from the magic spells.

Still, over half of the city was intact.

“The fight against Landony. It will not be easy. Maybe our power won’t be enough and we will all be annihilated.”

He also spoke about the difficult reality.

The heat of battle was sustained, but conversely he thought that it was more of a reason not to ask them to exceed their limits; so, he did not give the order to charge at Landony.

If there was a commander who asked for such a reckless action, Weed would have never followed. He had to improve the chances of victory in any given situation and reduce casualties.

“At first, do not overstep and observe the dragon. To put it simply, do not attempt a full assault until I give the signal. Landony may use magic or a breath attack. We must buckle down until Ratuas arrives.”

Hence, it was project ‘survival’.

They had no data on how Landony would attack and therefore he chose to bide as much as possible and maintain his forces.

“That sounds right.”

“Yes. I suppose we have to play defense.”

The commanders of the Hermes Guild nodded and agreed it was the reasonable strategy.

“That’s the Red Dragon.”

“It’s so… overwhelming.”

The enormous red creature burst through the clouds. It was beautiful and also the representation of true power. The entrance of the Red Dragon more powerful than Kaybern drove the players into a suffocating silence.

Weed too gulped down his anxiety.

‘If I didn’t know Ratuas was on its way, I would have told all of them to run.’

The Hermes Guild and the assault squad poured everything they had into the Kaybern hunt.

Force remained, but it was far less formidable than when they started.

‘We have to survive against all odds. Once Ratuas arrives, the tides will change.’

All the players were in unison with Weed’s thoughts. No one wished to die here.

They survived against Kaybern, so they must do the same until Ratuas got to them in order to end things once and for all.

“Huh? It’s Bingryong!”

Someone screamed, but all eyes were fixated on the Red Dragon.

Weed too was pinned on the dragon, and the shout was heard once again.

“Bingryong! Phoenix! Wyverns! They are all flying this way!”

With small hope, he turned his head this time.

It was the blue eastern sky. Bingryong and Phoenix that Weed was tired of being used to, were all flying towards him with their wings wide.

Bingryong, Phoenix, King Hydra, White Tiger, Nile, Death Worm, Silver Bird, Wyvern and the others; the sculptural creatures were prohibited from entering Morata. Weed had sent them to a safe location before the battle against Kaybern.

Phoenix spoke as it sensed something.

– Dragon. The Red Dragon is coming.

Phoenix, a being composed of pure fire, could sense the essence of the Red Dragon. The Red Dragon, as intense as it could ever be, intimidated even the Phoenix.

– I am afraid. Growl-growl.

Geumini hid behind the rocks.

The sculptural creatures that possessed intelligence knew of the war occurring in Morata. Given the scale of the battle, the earth trembled and the shockwave travelled to far lands.

– Master told us to leave Morata because it would have turned dangerous.

Crocodile Nile immersed half of its body into the river and swam. The sculptural creatures were cowardly but also took great care of their own lives.

– To save us he…

Clear teardrops flowed from Nurungi’s giant eyes. In Weed’s defense, he had them flee because they were costly, but creatures took it in a different way.

– Master scolded us and said we were worthless, but that wasn’t his true feelings.

– Yeah. He thinks of us more than anybody. He’s just not open.

– He was rough with us in order to raise us to be tough. I can understand.

Bingryong thought of Weed’s words and actions in the past; just how upset he was when Bingryong couldn’t walk properly due to its lack of strength in comparison to its huge figure.

– When the master created me, he put all his heart into it. He withstood the snowstorm and blizzards to sculpt me.

Phoenix, Geumini and Nurungi also had stories to share.

– Master was mournful when my brothers died. I cannot forget his expression.

– He remembered and resurrected me. Groll-Growl. He even used expensive gems for me.

– Master took me around the most. He looked at me and complimented on how awesome I am.

A competition broke out among the sculptural creatures.

Barbarian Gernika, High elf Eltin, Knight Seville also contributed.

– My tough physique is the most beautiful.

– There is no other race as pretty as the high elves. Master put in the most care out of all his creations.

– I represent the master and his will to carry out justice. It is the heart that counts.

Death Worm, White Tiger, Nile and most of the other sculptural creatures had something to boast about; a symbol of power, expensive hides or some kind of unique quality!

– I always carried my master everywhere.

– We have been with the master longer than any of you.

Even the Wyverns that Weed created rather carelessly stepped in.

Phoenix, plausibly the most powerful of all sculptural creatures spread its wings first and flew up.

– The master is in danger. I will go to Morata and fight.

– Let’s go together.

The Fire Giant leapt swiftly and rode on top of Phoenix. Bingryeong, the sluggish odd one thought differently today.

– We must save the master. I will go too.

Bingryong flew up and King Hydra also began its move.

– Groll, groll, groll.  

– Mooooooo.

The sculptural creatures advanced.

(To be continued…)


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V57C6P4 – Blue Dragon Ratuas

Par : mimosab

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A crowd of players followed in the wake of the dragon that was chasing Weed.

“Chasing Light!”

“Rage of Boiling Blood!”

“Awaken, Berserk, Madness!”

About 10,000 players approached faster than the Black Lion Guild and the other guilds, casting ranged skills as they came in.

“What, who are they?”

“They’re so strong.”

Even the players of the prestigious guilds were surprised. Wherever they came from, they surely possessed skills that exceeded their own. They used unknown skills and wielded high quality equipment.

‘The dark gamers.’

Weed realized instantly after seeing the new players on the ground.

‘Then it’s a race against time.’

The Hermes Guild and the assault squad were fully engaged in the sky. Due to the intense focus attack of the players, the dragon had only managed to climb about 500 ~ 600 meters in the air.

‘The Kaybern on that side has to die first. Then I gotta take care of this one here…’

Weed felt the need to orchestrate the situation.

– Kalis: Attack. We must prevail.

– Roam: Roam Guild, we live for today.

– Mihel: We will advance. Everyone muster your strength!

The great lords urged their subordinates forward. They were blinded by the competition against the Hermes Guild. The nearest dragon was hurt and was running out of mana.

‘I did not picture them fighting that courageously. If this dragon dies first, the achievement and loot is going to slip out of our grasp.’

Weed was deeply concerned, for the real profiteers were the dark gamers. They were conservative with their offensive skills while approaching the dragon. They nodded after trying several plain attacks. They looked to be testing the dragon’s defense and waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

‘I can see right through you. If the Hermes Guild or the assault squad hunts the dragon on the far side, they will pour everything they’ve got into this one right here.’

They were all captivated by the loot, the actual dragon hunt was secondary.

With new forces capable of slaying Kaybern arriving, Weed’s chances of victory increased significantly. On the other hand, it meant more competitors.

It was at that moment – 

– Wahhh! The dragon is dead.

– The Ace Marksman Pale-nim has done it!

A tidal wave of shouts swept the ground. The dragon tried to escape to the sky, but Pale fired five consecutive arrows and immobilized the dragon mid-air.

The dragon’s body dropped like a meteorite before Weed’s eyes.

“Great! Pantheon’s Judgement.”

The dark gamer Dentacore hammered the dragon with a powerful skill.

“Deathly Vengeance!”

“Dark Descent!”

“Mortal Domination, Dark Magic Gift!”

“Fist of the Phoenix!”

The cleansing of the clones was complete.

The dark gamers activated their most powerful, time-honed skills.

Weed saw countless spells flying in from afar.

‘The mage unit of the Hermes Guild.’

The mages were also on the lookout for the perfect opportunity.

As soon as the two dragons fell, they spent all their reserve mana and bombarded Kaybern with incredible magic spells.

‘Even though the dragon has high magic resistance… its health points are near the floor.’

Just when Weed was about to get frantic!

– Life Siphon of the Dead.

Kaybern used the last of its mana and activated the dark magic spell in order to recover its health points. However, there were barely any corpses left on the field.

– Kuaaaagh!

Kaybern’s scream was full of panic. It had chased Weed ferociously all this time and had only looked to its surroundings now.

– Krobidyun: The dragon’s remaining health points are at 13%.

Krobidyun reported and all the players in Morata united in a single idea.

‘If I want to accomplish the dragon slayer achievement, I must attack now.’

The Hermes Guild ran at full speed, leaping over the buildings and debris in their way. Kaybern was dressed with scars and wounds, dark gamers and dwarf warriors riding on its back.

‘I can take it down. The dragon will die soon.’

Finally, they could see the end of the war. Weed’s brain raced.

‘I have fought for this moment.’

The durability of his armor and helmet were reduced by half after being subjected to the dragon’s rage. He had about 200,000 health points remaining.

“Die!”

“This is the end. Kaybern!”

Magic spells and arrows from all over Morata flew at Kaybern.

Even spectators around level 200 ~ 300 used their ranged attacks.

Every single one of them was expecting the dragon to fall at any moment. Even Bard Ray and the Hermes Guild’s top players had arrived, running past the explosion of magic spells.

“Deliver the dragon’s demise!”

“We Hermes Guild will be the finale!”

The players attacked in the hope of gaining the ultimate honor of slaying the dragon.

– Myul: We must descend too!

Myul’s griffins and cavalry plunged down from the sky with their spears.

Almost every powerful player in Royal Road pounced forward, anticipating the dragon’s end.

– 7%. I need to wait.’

Weed stared down at the dragon and suppressed his body from springing out.

“Die, you monster!”

“K-hahahaha. I will finally get to kill a dragon!”

The magic spells indiscriminate of ally or foe struck the entire body of the dragon.

– Bard Ray: We are moving in! Cease the magic spells!

Bard Ray’s command had no effect on the assault squad nor the excited Hermes Guild.

The archers and mages had no intention of stopping.

They were in a state of frenzy as the final blow approached. All the while, Kaybern’s health points whittled down.

‘The time is near.’

Weed tightly gripped the Dragon Slayer Axe. He also spread the Wings of Light.

The legendary weapon that had been forged by generations of dwarven blacksmiths was being used for the last hit rather than for an honorable battle.

It was too dangerous to involve any sculptural creatures for this battle.

“Sculptural Summoning!”

Still, he summoned Brightwing and wrapped it around his back.

“As you know, we have to be the ones to slay the dragon.”

– It looks too dangerous, master. If we squeeze between them, we will surely die.

“I know. But if we succeed, I will make you an entire body.”

– A body?

“Aren’t you sick of being a pair of wings for the others?”

– Yeah. Nurungi is so heavy.

“That one is big and fat, so it’s going to be very tasty. You have to be patient with it for me. You know how much I care about you, right? I will forge you a magnificent body. If you die, I will bring you back to life, so do not worry.”

– Understood, master.

Weed knew there was no second chance.

All the siege power in Morata was directed at Kaybern.

‘If this much firepower was concentrated on Kaybern from the start, wouldn’t we have slain it so much sooner?’

The full-out assault from an unbelievable number of players was difficult to withstand even for a dragon. Geomchi and the apprentices came to slay Kaybern but were annihilated by friendly fire. Myul and the griffin unit also met the same kind of fate while engaging in aerial attacks.

“The dragon is dying.”

“We are at the end, for real!”

The last hit drew out the insanity inside the players. More and more players were jumping in.

They leapt off the ground, used flight spells and swarmed onto the dragon. Even moths would not toss themselves with such disregard for their own lives as they did. But of course, Weed was also eager to join the party.

“K-hahaha. We, the three mad sharks of Becky Nin, are here.”

“It’s time to turn my life around!”

“Flame! I can’t even get a job, so I will bet my life on this.”

“I waited for this! Wahoo!”

Weed counted stealthily.

1, 2, 3.

A flurry of ranged attacks rained down on the dragon, and the melee players stuck close, hacking away. Krobidyun stopped reporting how many health points were left in the dragon.

“Corpse Explosion! Corpse Explosion!”

Even the necromancers were busy blowing up the corpses of dead players.

Weed went over Kaybern’s behavior until now.

‘As I see it, not all attacks deal damage. Especially the magic attacks landing more on our allies than the dragon.’

What was certain is that the dragon’s final moment was less than ten seconds away.

“Let’s go.”

– Are we leaving now? I think we should wait…

“We’re going.”

Radiant wings spread wide behind Weed’s back. Meanwhile, Brightwing consistently grew in size. 

“Begin!”

Brightwing spanned wide and flew towards the dragon. It rapidly flew past the players and narrowly evaded the magic projectiles.

– Kruuuuuugh!

Kaybern’s scream echoed.

The giant Black Dragon’s body that was once an artform was now a collective of wounds.

The players stuck like ants and bombarded it with attacks.

“Faster!”

– I’m at max speed.

They were already piercing through the winds.

Shoooooooooak!

They were getting closer to the dragon at high speed.


< The Lightning Crown deflected a heavy arrow. >


Weed flew between the rain of arrows and magic, leaving a cosmic trajectory behind him.

He caught a glimpse of Bard Ray. He too was mercilessly stabbing the dragon’s back as if he was insane.

‘Gather up all my strength…’

He didn’t require an arsenal of skills.

Boar Slaughter Technique.

The secret axe skill with devastating damage.

Weed had grinded the proficiency of this particular skill for the coming battle in Morata.

Intermediate level 1.

He had to bet everything on seven consecutive attacks with all his might behind it.

“On the head!”

Weed flew up to Kaybern’s head. Then he swung the Dragon Slayer Axe.

C-c-crash!


< Direct hit.

The damage of the Dragon Slayer Axe was maximized.

A shock wave spreads in a 30 meter radius.

You have dealt 359,371 damage.

The dragon’s scales were destroyed. >


The incredible impact travelled through the earth. It bent space and blew away the magic projectiles and arrows.

Weed did not stop the swing of his axe and connected with a smash.

He was precise in the control of such immense power and speed.

The Dragon Slayer Axe cut down on Kaybern’s forehead.


< Second direct hit.

You have dealt 573,034 damage.

The dragon’s bone was smashed.

Defense is weakened by 31%.

The target is temporarily stunned. >


Third strike, fourth strike.

Weed swung upwards and downwards, putting his entire body behind the swings.

With the boosted strength through Sculptural Destruction, he was using an extreme attack skill. Countless attacks landed on the dragon and it was impossible to tell who would deal the final blow.

Weed’s attack damage was well over a million, but even if it gave him a high chance, it did not guarantee the kill.

Fifth strike, sixth strike.

The dragon was on the brink of death.

“Dark Knight’s Strike!”

Through the chaos, he heard Bard Ray activating his attack skill.

Out of nowhere, he stood on top of Kaybern’s head and tried to stab down with his sword.

‘What should I do? Should I wait until after his skill, or strike before him?’

The contemplation was extremely short.

‘I will strike first.’

Weed mustered all his power and threw the Dragon Slayer Axe at Kaybern’s forehead.

Fwoo-fwoo-fwoosh!

The axe violently drew a series of circles in the air. Then it stuck directly on Kaybern.

Blink!


The lord who oversees the Ulta and Norn Mountain Pass. The mighty Black Dragon Kaybern has been put to eternal rest.

– You have gained a level.

– You have gained a level.

– You have gained a level.


< Axe skill level has increased to Intermediate 4. You are now capable of putting great strength behind your swings.

Attack damage is increased by 15%.

Your attacks apply knockback.

You have higher chances for armor break. >


– Due to extraordinary combat achievement, your reputation has increased by 219,740.

Strength is increased by 12.

All stats are increased by 10.

Maximum health points are increased by 50,000.

Maximum mana points are increased by 50,000.

– You have acquired the title, ‘The Savior Who Defeated the Dragon’.

– You have acquired the title, ‘Savior of the World’.

– You have acquired the title, ‘Black Dragon Slayer’.

– You have acquired the title, ‘The Great, Benevolent Emperor.’

– You have completed the achievement of light.

Your status as a human has transcended, reaching the next level.

All physical and mental abilities are increased by 10%.

Weed observed the message alerts and truly felt the glory of his axe throw.

‘I slayed the dragon, over all the competitors.’

As soon as his axe landed, Bard Ray’s attack also struck. Maybe Bard Ray could have delivered the final blow. When one steals from another, the joy is so much greater.

Sh-Sh-Sh!


< You have obtained the Horn of Cletta. >

< You have obtained the Tome of Death. >

< You have obtained the Essence of Dark Magic. >


The three items were unbelievable ingredients.


< You have obtained the Heart of the Black Dragon. >

< You have obtained the Scales of the Black Dragon. >

< You have obtained great quantity of the Black Dragon’s Bones. >

< You have exceeded the maximum weight capacity. >


Even though he raised his Strength with Sculptural Destruction he was unable to carry everything. Weed felt the warmth travel down his spine and felt full to his stomach.

(To be continued…)


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V57C6P3 – Blue Dragon Ratuas

Par : mimosab

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“Mmm…”

“Ah…”

“This is…”

The Earthly Shadow party carefully glanced at one another and realized what they just witnessed.

It was the death of the Silver Dragon, Yuskellanda.

The death of a dragon was nothing to take lightly.

They had begun to understand the situation, but it wasn’t over after handing over the Promise Necklace.

– My friend Yuskellanda was a friend of the elves, was fond of dwarves, and loved humans. She tried to protect the world from the demons.

Ratuas started a long soliloquy. The three adventurers didn’t speak a word and listened.

Yuskellanda’s request was to look over the humans. For the fate of your kind, you must seek out the seeds of threat planted in this world by the demons.

“Threats?”

– The demons are plotting to destroy the world. Their schemes are secretive and disguised, and if undiscovered, it will lead to devastation.

“….”

The Earthly Shadow Party peeked at one another. It was the atmosphere of a chain quest, but demon plots were a pretty common subject.

“By demon plots, are you referring to this?”

Ben took out the eggshell fragments. It was the broken dragon shell of Kaybern.

– That is it. That is the fake egg created by magic. To think that the demons dared to manipulate the dragons. 


< You have completed the quest ‘Demonic Secret. >


The quest was complete before they could accept it.

They gained Reputation and Friendship points with Ratuas once again.


< Kaybern and Landony are already active. The contents of the chained quest are refreshed.>

< You have completed the quest ‘Black Dragon Kaybern’. >

< You have completed the quest ‘Red Dragon Landony’. >

< You have completed the quest ‘The Demon Sovereign’. >


– Kaybern and Landony. You must stop them. After the destruction of the humans, dwarves, and orcs, they will forge the hellgate from dark magic. The demons will be born into this world.

Blink.


< Blue Dragon Ratuas is now active.

The two foolish dragons are on the move for the advent of the Demon King Cletta. Ratuas will wage war to keep to an oath he swore long ago.>


“Stopping them is my rightful duty as a dragon.”


< Find the whereabouts of Kaybern and Landony. The continent will be at peace if Ratuas defeats the dragons.

Requirements: Completion of ‘The Demon Sovereign.’

Difficulty: S >


The quest activated, a quest that sparked war among the dragons.

“Normally, I wouldn’t trust something like this.”

“Right? The last part of the quest log is a bit suspicious. There is no guarantee at any time that Ratuas could win against the two dragons.”

“Landony mobilized when Kaybern was in danger. In the worst scenario, Ratuas could die from the combined attacks of both of the dragons.”

The Earthly Shadow party was a collective of experts in adventures.

This quest utilized Ratuas, but it wasn’t simple. It was extremely risky and posed a chance for an unrecoverable error; it was a quest with dreadful consequences.

“But, Kaybern is about to die at any moment and Landony is on its way to Morata…”

“Then it’s decided. There will be no better timing than now.”

“Then I assume everyone is on board?”

“Yeah, of course.”

“I’m in.”

Silver Ring spoke on behalf of the other members.

“Kaybern and Landony are in the northern city Morata.”


< The required information for the offensive of the Blue Dragon Ratuas has been delivered. >


Ratuas’ mountainous figure rose slowly. The Earthly Shadow party was overwhelmed by its endless form.

– The dragon is the power that maintains balance in this world. Kaybern and Landony are foolish, murderous dragons. If they look to destroy the human world for the reign of Cletta, they must be stopped.

Ratuas spread its wings at the lair entrance and took flight. The Earthly Shadow party watched blankly.

“I think… we just pulled off something incredible.’”

“Tell me about it. Something awesome.”

“Ah… Morata. We need to see this unroll at Morata.”

***

Weed, while leading the dwarves, received news that Bard Ray got the first hand on the dragon.

– Mapan: One of the dragons is dead!

When he quickly turned his head, he caught sight of the Black Dragon’s fall. As if the effects of Evil Divide had subsided, the dragon’s body dissipated.

“As I thought!”

Weed with hawk eyes confirmed that there was no loot dropped from the body.

‘There was nothing.’

It was a great distance away, but nothing was visible. Victory was more important than anything, but so were the items dropped from a dragon.

‘The loots and achievement haven’t tripled. The dragon slayer achievement will be seized by the one who slays the last Kaybern.’

– Mapan: Urgent news.

“What is it now?”

Weed’s anxiousness amplified each time Mapan messaged him. Today was especially full of news that put stress on his heart.

– Mapan: Ratuas has taken flight from its lair.

“The Blue Dragon?”

The dragon had deep connections with Weed. He proceeded with quests involving the dragon and also forged a sculpture of Yuskellanda. He had raised a high friendship level with the dragon while pocketing added supply of Helium in the process. Even so, he did not ever want to see the dragon’s face again.

– Mapan: Message from the Earthly Shadow party. They say Ratuas set out to stop Kaybern and Landony.

“It intends to help us?”

– Mapan: Yes. It has just mobilized from its lair… Hold on.

Weed led the dwarves in the fight and was simultaneously eager to hear from Mapan.

The Hermes Guild had slain one of the dragons and joined forces with the Assault Squad for the next kill.

– Kuuuugh. Lightning! Lightning! Lightning!

The dragon on the other side also resisted violently against the humans. It was total chaos.

– I will wipe you all out at once. Ocean Flames.

The Black Dragon carried the identical conscious mind of Kaybern.

As one of the clones was destroyed, it began to fly away from the Hermes Guild attack.

“No!”

“Stop it right now!”

The Hermes Guild and the assault squad could be seen chasing after the rising dragon laying waste on the ground below.

– Where do you think you’re looking?!

The enemy was also right in front of Weed.

He faced its intense heat of its rageful breath, the dragon clearly remembered him planting the Loa Sword in its eye.

– Spatial Explosion!

The dragon activated a spell whenever it replenished enough mana to cast.

Since Weed was very nimble, it swapped from targeted spells to area of effect skills.

The space compressed, shooting off beams of light and let out a fearsome explosion.


< Health points have decreased by 162,381.

The dimension is warping and shattering.

Strength will be reduced by 4.6% each second, and you will enter a feeble state. >


Even for Weed, it was a substantial loss! His level was over 1,000 but it was difficult to withstand an ultimate spell with his body.


< The Sky Ruler’s Armor resists status effects. >



Aside from the Lightning Crown, he had equipped all of the gear that raised health points and magic resistance. For the dragon hunt, the warriors of the Hermes Guild equipped gear that multiplied their stamina by two or three times, bringing them over one million stamina.

Weed’s health points were not as high as the warriors, but he had something to lean on.

“Graceful Protection!”

“Light of Brilliance!”

“Healing Touch!”

“Complete Restoration!”

It was to receive healing spells from his allies constantly and replenish his health points.

‘I can sustain myself for a little longer.’

The dwarves and the prestigious guilds were able to completely focus on attacking, whilst the dragon taken on by the assault squad had finally gone up to the sky.

One of its legs was badly ruined, but it did succeed in taking flight despite the countless players riding on its back.

 – Mule: Let’s move out.

The war was transitioning into an aerial battle on the far side!

The griffin riders assaulted the dragon with spears.

– Mapan: According to the Earthly Shadow party, it seems Ratuas too is on its way to Morata.

“Is that for real?”

– Mapan: We have eyes around the city confirming Ratuas flying north. Landony and Ratuas are both coming to Morata.

‘This is going to be a disaster like no other.’

Weed kept checking on the status of Kaybern. The dragon’s health points were declining under the one-sided attack from the dwarves and the guilds.

– I will kill you, dwarf.

Every time Weed evaded, Kaybern’s leg and wings crushed the buildings, and its magic erased everything in the area.

***

There were forces still hiding inside the buildings of Morata.

“Volk, I think the situation is very hopeful just like you said.”

“It seems like it. They just might slay the dragon.”

The dark gamers. The ones who could survive anywhere and lived only to collect loot decided to stay in Morata. From the start, they agreed to back out without any regrets if the odds looked miserable. Staying alive was the only thing that mattered.

“They were on par with Kaybern until now.”

“They pressured the dragon even though it was just the Hermes Guild, and one of the clones has been taken care of.”

“Landony is on its way but… Ratuas is close behind.”

“Now it’s time to make a decision.”

Dentacore was also at the pub for the dark gamer meeting. Since the early days of Royal Road he preferred hunting alone. He spent all his time in dungeons and did not associate himself with any other player. Back when the best players were only level 100 ~ 200, they spoke stories of him.

– Dentacore accomplishes anything by himself. He is the emperor of the hunting grounds.

As the Hermes Guild faction grew and the average standard of players rose higher, the stories of Dentacore whittled away. Still, it was common sense that Dentacore who always lived in the hunting grounds would be a very powerful player.

Dentacore emptied a Moratan beer clean and laid the glass down on the table.

“I’m taking off. I can’t wait any longer.”

As Kaybern’s life approached death, Dentacore left through the doors of the pub.

The few other dark gamers, after a short staring contest among themselves, got off their seats.


“K-hmm. I have to get going too if I want to grab anything before it’s all gone.”

“My bones are rusty. I guess it’s time to warm up.”

The leftover dark gamers saw the dragon beyond the window. It was chasing down Weed with a heavily wounded body.

“It’s a dragon. An overwhelming presence… But, it’s also true that it is severely wounded.”

“A wounded dragon. The aggravation is real.”

“Whoever gets first dibs on the items is the winner, am I right?”

The system of calculation for dark gamers was different from Weed and the Hermes Guild. There was neither the peace of the continent or personal pride involved, but solely the gains at hand. If paid well, they could bet their lives any day.

“It’s uncertain once Landony comes, but I can kill that one for sure.”

“It’s a perfect window for a hit and run. The rest is none of my concern.”

(To be continued…)


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V57C6P2 – Blue Dragon Ratuas

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“Wa-hoo!”

Geomchi roared in excitement as he charged the dragon.

“Finally I get a round with that creature!”

“You look happy, master!”

Geomchi2 and the instructors followed along with their swords unsheathed.

The feeling of running through a ruined city against a gigantic dragon was indescribable.

“Yeah. You’re damn right.”

“It’s a magic spell!”

– Roaring Thunder!

Craaack!

Thunder struck down from the sky and killed off all the warriors within range.

The storm cloud gathered rapidly and thunder shot down in random bursts across a radius of 1 km!

It was not only the warriors but also the buildings in Morata that became targets.

Nevertheless, the Geomchis thought it was cool to charge in as a group.

“Do not break away from the formation!”

“That is the master’s orders. Stick close!”

With Geomchi in the lead, the apprentices spread out behind him in a fan-shaped position!

“They’re out of their minds!”

“So reckless.”

The assault squad members were shocked, the actions of true romantics were difficult for them to understand. 

– Bone Grasp! Pillar of Flames!

They were hindered by skeletal hands that rose from the earth as well as surging fire blasts, but they ran straight through them.

“They’re just going in a line.”

“I never thought I would see something like that even in a dragon hunt.”

Geomchi and the apprentices climbed on top of the dragon, sustaining casualties along the way.

“Kill it!”

“Chop it into pieces!

“Shred it down!”

After using the brazier, their level ranged from 800 to 900. They were warriors who were extremely proficient in attack damage.

Critical Strike!
Critical Strike!
Critical Strike!

The attacks following the brawny charge were dreadfully powerful, dealing incredible damage at such a short range.

Their attack power was high, but it was their pinpoint accuracy that concentrated their attacks between the dragon’s scales and cracks in the skin.

“This is the Single Point Attack!”

“Single Point Attack!”

“They’re focusing their attacks on a single area!”

They attacked the Black Dragon’s most vulnerable area and crushed the dense scales.

When the dragon was distracted with the assault squad in front, they inflicted a huge amount of damage.

Ta-ta-ta-tap!

Geomchi3 clambered atop the dragon from its tail, before forward across its back and onto the head, where he stopped and hung on with all his strength.

“Hahahahaha! I have arrived!”

Geomchi3 relentlessly struck down his sword.

Krrruuuuuuuh!

Kaybern’s anger turned towards the man who hung on its head.

“Keep cutting through them. Scales are meant to be crushed.”

“U-wuh! Woah! Oo-wah!”

“We are the lunatics in the hood!”

It wasn’t that the entire assault squad was passive and timid.

They were just behaving because of the Hermes Guild, and frankly speaking, they were daunted. Weed told them to grow their primal instincts in the Southern Desert region, and this could be clearly seen from how eager Geomchi and his apprentices appeared.

“We should provide assistance. They are fighting well, so instead of direct attacks on the dragon, focus on creating distractions.”

“Yes. Understood.”

Pale fired arrows with the archer unit.

“Fire!”

Fire arrows, Smoke Arrows, Odorous Arrows, Paralysing Arrows, Poison Arrows.

Various types of arrows were fired to annoy the dragon.

They didn’t have the guts to try and inflict damage through the dragon’s thick scales from such a distance.

All they could do is aim at the body and distract it.

Several arrows inside Pale’s quiver were special.

Death Arrow!

When it strikes the target directly, it inflicts up to 100,000 damage.

There were only five of these arrows in the world.

Only through the completion of the archer quest involving the World Tree could one obtain this priceless arrow.

Weed spoke to him before the battle.

“Do not use it early, just hold onto it. It would be best for me to get the kill… But Pale-nim, you should also aim for the last hit.”

“The last hit?”

“The final lethal blow. If you slay the dragon, you will obtain a special combat achievement.”

The honor of the dragon slayer.

Pale did not think that far, but if he were to succeed, it would be an amazing accomplishment.

‘For that moment, I am saving this arrow.’

He had a sense of appreciation for Weed. Who else would give him such advice?

He took reference of the Hermes Guild that engaged in battle first when he decided on the tactics for the assault squad.

The mages and archers were providing ranged support and the warriors were fighting as the core, restlessly engaging in melee combat.

Certainly they were weaker than the Hermes Guild and they were definitely weaker than Weed who was fighting alongside the dwarves and other prestigious guilds.

Kaybern activated the Light type ultimate magic spell.

– Destruction of Light!

Streaks of light descended onto the earth as if the sky had exploded.

The brilliant flashes could be seen from far outside the city.

It turned players of level 300 to 400 into ashes.

“Hiyahhh!”

“Kill it, now!”

“My body is on fire… Ahh. It’s my first time getting skewered by light.”

“A hole through my eternal heart. K-hahaha. I am the one and only Geomchi500!”

Geomchi, the apprentices and the assault squad members could not equip high magic resistance equipment as the Hermes Guild did. Weed tried to distribute his cherished equipment to Geomchi and the others, but they outright declined his offer.

“It is not our style to fight with multiple stacks of armor.”

They were sword fanatics and were dying as a result from Kaybern’s magic, but the atmosphere they created was still rather inspiring.

Knatul bravely diverted the attention of the dragon while Vishur inflicted damage with Elemental Spirits, magic spells and arrows.

Fairy Knight wielded the sword that cut through dimensions which completely ignored defense and made short work of Kaybern’s body.

“Hu-hahaha. The dragon will fall by our hands.”

“Master! This is such a glorious moment.”

Half of their forces were already dead.

“If we take a blow and return two in exchange, we are the winners.”

“You are right, master!”

“One on one isn’t the only kind of fighting.”

“Mob fights are the real fights.”

Oberon drew the dragon’s attention from the ground. He led the warriors at the front line and incited the dragon to attack him. Many were stomped to death but they succeeded in drawing the dragon’s aggression so that the attacks of the other groups could land more easily.

If it weren’t for them, Geomchi and the apprentices could have been wiped out after just a few magic spells.

“We will be victorious!”

Oberon shouted and boosted their morale. That moment, shouts burst from the ranks of the Hermes Guild.

“The dragon is dead!”

“Bard Ray-nim hunted the dragon!”

The players in Morata instantly turned towards the dragon marked by the Hermes Guild.

Bard Ray stood on top of the dragon’s head with his sword stuck through it. His cape was flucking in the wind. The enormous Black Dragon slowly crashed to the ground.

“Yes! We defeated the dragon!”

“We won.”

“Now there are only two left.”

***

The Earthly Shadows party, composed of Silver Ring and Elrix, acquired the items needed for the quest.

“Let’s hurry.”

“The Promise Necklace. I didn’t think we would obtain it so early.”

“I never thought the Hermes Guild would help us out.”

The information provided by the Hermes Guild was a great help in regards to scavenging items related to the dragon Ratuas. With butterflies in their stomachs, they travelled instantly to the entrance of Gregodal Mountain Pass with Yurin’s Painting Teleportation.

“Thank you.”

“No problem. Please go ahead and tend to your task.”

“You are really kind.”

Ben smiled as he, Elrix and Yurin quickly climbed the trail. To meet the dragon Ratuas, they had to travel by foot from this point.

‘She’s really cute.’

Glance.

While making haste, his feeling of interest made him turn around to see Yurin, noticing a great wolf that appeared in front of her.

After Kaybern’s activity, monsters roaming further afield became more frequent, but Gregodal Mountain Pass was one of those places that had been dangerous to begin with.

‘I have to rescue her.’

As Ben was about to stop, he saw her pull out a huge club from her back.

“Huh?”

Yurin had no interest in swords or spear techniques.

Although she never had much desire for battles, she had become powerful enough to take care of monsters while painting.

The wolf pounced at Yurin and that moment, her club danced skillfully.

Crack! Whimper! Woop!

“Ben? Get on your way!”

“Uh. Y-Yeah…”

Ben refused to believe what he just witnessed and kept on the path.

A lich with a skull staff was on the side of the road.

– Human. This is where the great Ratuas-nim resides.

Elrix put his hand on his chest and bowed politely.

“We have come to meet Ratuas-nim.”

– Ratuas-nim does not meet with lowly humans.

“Here… I have something he will be interested in.”

Elrix showed the Promise Necklace and was granted permission by the lich.

– You may see him. Follow me.

The Blue Dragon Ratuas. Unlike the other dragons, he did not show himself to the outside world and made no contact with any adventurers or race.

The past incident of Weed meeting him and returning with Hellium was a legend among adventurers.

“I am in the presence of the dragon himself.”

The Earthly Shadow party was able to meet the massive Blue Dragon inside the lair.

– Humans. I hear you have brought something I want.

“That is so.”

Elrix carefully offered the Promise Necklace.

– Do you have any idea about what this is?

“We do not.”

The Earthly Shadow party obtained the Promise Necklace from the Reindeer Dungeon.

It was not by hunting down the boss monster, but rather it was an item hidden in the corner of the dungeon.

Promise Necklace

It is sealed with a unique magical property.

It is a token representing some kind of promise.

Durability: 10/10.

They only speculated that they would be able to learn about it as they proceeded with the quest.

This necklace is the token of my oath.

Crack!

The Promise Necklace woven of marbles shattered into pieces.

Something that the Dragon Ratuas Seeks – Complete.

Latuas had made a promise long ago to his friend Uthkelanta.

“I will protect the living on this land as a favor. When the world plunges in danger, I will save them.”

It was a promise with the Silver Dragon Yuskellanda. Ratuas’ noble oath will be maintained to the end of time.

You have leveled up.
Your friendship level with Ratuas increased.
The dragon has taken an interest in you.
Reputation has increased by 20,000.

That instant, a mysterious scene played out in front of the Earthly Shadows party members..

***

From the dark, crimson rift spawned an endless stream of demons, and the Silver Dragon stood in their way, defending with magic.

– Drink the dragon’s blood!

– Devour its bones and gorge out its eyes!

The Silver Dragon faced the attacks of the demon soldiers with wind and defensive magic spells. More and more demons spawned from the rift, leading to the appearance of demon warriors and the mutilation of the Silver Dragon’s body.

– Revive.

Each time the Silver Dragon fell in danger, it recovered its own health.

The sun rose, the sun set.

The war waged for days.

Finally, like an army of ants taking down an elephant, the demon soldiers penetrated the Silver Dragon’s barrier and pierced its body.

The footage ended as the bloody Silver Dragon fell powerlessly.

(To be continued…)


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V57C6P1 – Blue Dragon Ratuas

Par : mimosab

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The Hermes Guild knew how to display their combat strength without leaving any regrets.

“Protect Bard Ray-nim!”

“Advance fearlessly. We are the Hermes Guild!”

The Hermes Guild members relished in the frenzy of battle alongside Bard Ray.

Kaybern brandished its tail, but even more players followed, pushing forward through the bombardment of magic spells. Their clothes and faces were scorched like coal as they pushed forward in spite of the poison hanging in the air.

What was fearsome was their concentration on battle! Amid the chaos, they cast powerful skills in sequence and whittled down the dragon’s health points.

Calcus: The left leg is weak.

Pindeg: The scales on the underside of the right wing were also destroyed. Physical damage is going right through it.

They shared the weak points of the dragon, fighting with great adaptability.

– Humans! You shall not prevail against me!

Kaybern let out a scream-like roar.

The dragon hunt took place with great performances from those who used the Brazier of Sacrifice.

“We will take care of its rear. Front lines, hold against the attacks!”

“Strike the head. Harass it so it cannot use any more magic spells.”

The Hermes Guild was a complex tangle of different interests based on the origin and area of each player. But at this very moment, their wills joined as one.

Gaushu: The wings were ruined, weakening the dragon.

Lamifter: We need to concentrate our attacks somehow and take quick care of it. Mage units advance from your current positions.

The mages emerged from their hideouts and ran forward.

They chanted their magic spells before releasing them in Kaybern’s direction and assisted in the attack.

The spells exploded like fireworks against the Black Dragon’s hide. The dragon still possessed high magic resistance, but they did reduce its health points.

Pale: Our objective is the dragon on the right.

Python: I have waited for this moment. Let’s go!

The players of the assault squad charged at the dragon. But, there were a considerable number of squad members still waiting inside the buildings.

They observed the Hermes Guild’s fight with admiration and even felt angry about themselves.

“I honestly don’t have the guts to fight like them.”

“It looks so dangerous. So many people are dying.”

They planned to be the heroes of the dragon hunt, but most of them were intimidated by the way the Hermes Guild fought.

They chose to form small groups and watch instead.

“The Hermes Guild is putting up a great fight. It’s better this way as it has a higher chance of succeeding.”

“And Morata will suffer less destruction.”

“Damn it. It still feels hard to accept. How much work have we all done to hunt the dragon?”

“You’re right. We did an incredible job.”

“Hey man, the Hermes Guild volunteered to use the brazier and fight first, so we just have to sit back and let things take care of themselves.”

The assault squad members realized that their own power was not as significant. The Hermes Guild was doing so well that their participation had little meaning.

“Here we thought we would save the continent with our hands, but we’re just a crowd.”

“This place is the safest. Let’s go help them out when it becomes really dangerous.”

“I guess you’re right.”

While the squad members were hesitating, the battle waged on.

Vishur, Knatul and Malin were extraordinary and countless others showed their skills.

“Players of Castle Vent. All advance for war!”

Oberon also used the brazier and tackled the dragon. The dwarven followers tailed behind him. The observing players further lost the will to engage. The danger of the situation was emphasised by the fact that Kaybern’s resistance brutally reaped the lives of player after player.

The repeated sense of defeat they experienced while residing in the Central Continent was oppressing them.

“Morata is in an irrecoverable situation. Let’s just get out of here.”

“Really? You think it’s alright?”

“Yeah. The novice players are doing that already.”

“People are going to bash on us if we get caught.”

“They’re all swamped. If we change clothes, no one will know.”

The novice players that stayed inside the city to spectate had begun exiting through the gate as the battle grew more intense.

The assault squad members eventually changed into cheap travelling attire and escaped through the gates of Morata.

***

Weed, who was playing the role of bait,  restlessly assessed his surroundings.

Morata’s urban district was half destroyed in battle.

The 3 and 4-story concrete buildings that had dominated the skyline had disappeared among the sonic explosions, and there was no more meaning to putting the fires out now, given the state of the city.

“Corpse Explosion!”

“Corpse Explosion!”

The necromancers were busily taking care of the corpses.

Swift Coldwind: Landony has crossed the Neria Sea and arrived in the Northern Continent. Given its route, it is heading straight for Morata.

The dwarf warriors one sidedly attacked the dragon that was chasing down Weed.

“The dragon is getting away!”

“For dwarven pride!”

The dwarves Carlisle and Roam clung desperately to the back of Kaybern’s head.

They had put their lives on the line for this battle. Oddly, the dragon did not take notice of them which allowed them to attack freely.

– How dare these earthworms…!

Kaybern stopped in its tracks and was about to lash its tail at the chasers.

“Your enemy is me, Weedhand!”

Weed also slowed his feet to turn the dragon’s attention back to himself.

“Sword Cloning Technique!”

He quickly drew the Loa Sword, producing 50 clones as he ran towards the dragon.

– I will murder you first. Breathing Flames!

Kaybern welcomed him with a trail of fire from its mouth.

It was not just thejust a the dragon’s firebreath, but one of the ultimate fire magic spells!

Clones have dissipated.

Weed advanced in a zigzag movement while the clones melted.

The Crown of Lightning formed a barrier that blocked the fire magic spell.

He kicked off a nearby boulder and leapt close to the dragon’s head.

– I have you this time!

Kaybern’s claws were ripping through the air.

In the most dire moment, Weed activated a Sculptural technique.

“Time Sculptural Technique.”

The final secret technique of the Sculptural arts.

The world froze and the dragon was no different.

A quiet world with all sounds entirely silenced.

Everything occurring in Morata stopped at once like a miracle.

The explosions and general chaos of the war, even the rain of fire falling from the sky.

The city looked like a symbol for the end of the world, even Weed with his limited emotional sensitivity could appreciate its tragic beauty. 

The time energy that he had accumulated up to 90,000 was diminishing rapidly.

‘I never got to refill properly after I won against Bard Ray.’

Weed moved 20 more meters and approached close to the dragon’s face.

Hegel did not accomplish it, but he was different.

“Here, take it!”

Weed pulled out the Loa Sword and thrust it inside the dragon’s eye. Then, time was set back on track.

Kraaaaaagh!

The Loa Sword penetrated the dragon’s eye! The holy flames activated and spewed out spouts of fire everywhere.

Critical Strike!

You have destroyed one of the dragon’s eyes.

You have reduced the dragon’s health points by 563,974.

***

“Keep pressing forward.”

“Front line, don’t avoid it! Hold your grounds and look for an opportunity! If you don’t die in a single attack, your health will be restored.”

“Long spear unit, advance!”

Under Arkhim’s command, the Hermes Guild began to push back the dragon with overwhelming force. The Hermes Guild charged like a swarm of bees.

Thousands of troops were waiting to charge, and in the outskirts an outstanding number of players were providing assistance.

Kaybern’s defense and magic resistance was indeed incredible, but thousands of arrows and magic spells were being poured down upon it in an endless stream.

Bard Ray who had been fighting on top of the dragon’s body with the Glacial Sword from the start was still clearly visible. A phrase came out from someone’s mouth.

“God Warrior!”

The nickname originated from back when he conquered the Haven region and expanded his faction to the Central Continent; they had cheered on the God Warrior who had won battle after battle.

“God Warrior! God Warrior! God Warrior!”

That title spread among the Hermes Guild like a contagion. Soon a huge crowd had joined the chanting.

God Warrior, Bard Ray!

He, wearing winged armor, along with his personal guards flew through the sky and attacked the dragon’s body directly. He was hit by friendly fire but endured through it with the healing spells from the priests.

The sight of him attacking the dragon despite all the pain and wounds was that of the absolute and unstoppable Bard Ray that the Hermes Guild cherished.

“God Warrior! God Warrior! God Warrior!”

The morale of the Hermes Guild reached its peak. They volunteered to be in the world’s most difficult battle. Their esteem was surging so high that it blew away the loser’s mentality that they had developed after their defeat at the battle of Garnav Plains.

Arkhim shouted.

“Everyone fight with the will to forfeit your lives! Today, we will become legends!”

The Hermes Guild wildly pounced at the dragon. The faction existed only for Bard Ray and his power. The dragon’s body was cut all over.

– Mere humans!

Kaybern roared and whipped its tail. Dozens of knights were struck away but more charged while blowing horn flutes.

The players watching from the buildings far away spoke.

“Don’t you feel like shouting God Warrior too?”

“The stories about Bard Ray are true. He fights like he’s crazy.”

The hearts of the Hermes Guild members were fueled with Bard Ray’s passion.

– Thorn Wall

The dragon raised a wall weaved from steel thorns, but the players broke through with their bodies and took one more step after each tail whip, advancing slowly.

For the death of every 10 Hermes Guild members, the dragon’s health points decreased correspondingly.

Krrruuuuuah!

Kaybern began to scream in pain.

The sleek obsidian scales were completely ruined, incapable of deflecting the weapons of the attackers. The dragon was unleashing magic spells in all directions, but the humans that survived with little health quickly recovered and re-engaged.

The legacy of the invincible Hermes Guild was unfolding once again.

– Humans! Curse you all and this city.

Kaybern, upon dropping below 7% of its health points, spread its right wing wide. The badly wounded left wing only spread halfway.

That moment, each commander shouted.

“It’s flight!”

“The dragon is trying to escape to the sky!”

Even if it did, they could chase with flight spells.

However, it was difficult to continue with the same concentrated firepower that they could muster on the ground.

“All attack! Spend all your mana!”

The Hermes Guild members that could still hold onto their weapons threw themselves into battle.

They were unhindered by the dragon’s resistance and magic spells, and they tossed the net that they had prepared.

So many weapons found their homes all over the dragon’s body over the course of battle and the net tangled on top!

Kuuuuaagh!

It was a net crafted by Dragore himself with thread that never breaks, scavenged by the Hermes Guild. Zephy, being a fisherman had not participated in battle. Instead he roamed around and strung Kaybern’s legs to the net, preventing the dragon from taking flight.

On Kaybern’s back and head were Bard Ray and the warriors of the guild.

– A bunch of humans cannot stop me.

The dragon began floating along with the thousands of players holding tightly onto the net.

5 meters. 10 meters. The Black Dragon slowly rose to the sky!

Arkhim: Mage unit, attack at once!

Lamifter: There are too many allies in the blast range.

Bard Ray: It doesn’t matter. Fire!

Magic spells flew in from all over Morata and were directed towards Kaybern.

The Hextech Cannon was also fired.

“Kill it!”

“This is the end.”

The players riding on top of the dragon also committed to the frenzied attack. They didn’t have any moment to check the kinds of spells flying towards them.

“Power of Birth, The Dark Knight Strike!”

Bard Ray used a chain of skills. His body was worn out, having withstood the attacks from Kaybern and the other players.

If it was his former self, he would have slipped out of the battle once he dropped to around half his health points and taken a rest.

After becoming the Ironblood Warrior, he could take a lot more damage, it wasn’t strange at all if he already died.

The healing spells of the guild were concentrated on him, but there were many grave situations like being slammed by the dragon’s tail.

The lizard’s health points are less than 2%.

As soon as Krobidyun spoke, the attack of the Hermes Guild entered what could be perfectly explained as a berserk state. Each and every one of them spent all their stamina and mana for skills.

“Intoxication of Pain!”

It was a skill he learned by becoming an Ironblood Warrior.

It was one of the secret techniques of the warrior, drawing out high attack power based on the missing health points. Its downside was the amount of stamina it consumed upon casting, but when would he ever use such a skill if not now?

Bard Ray struck his sword downwards, directly into the dragon’s brow.

“Die, you loathsome lizard!”

(To be continued…)


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V57C5P3 – Red Dragon Landony

Par : mimosab

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“Damn it, shit. Curses!”

Hegel blurted foul remarks as he ran.

B-boom! Boom!

Fire rounds bombarded the very road he was running on.

“Just what is Weed-hyung thinking, trying to pick a fight here?!”

The more he thought about it, the more insane it seemed.

But, all players in Morata were already mobilized and the Black Lion Guild too was triggered.

Carlise: All Black Lion Guild members attack the dragon on the left alongside Weed-nim.

It was an abrupt order by the guild master.

As soon as they exited the building to join the battle, they saw three Black Dragons in the midst of a merry path of destruction.

All of the Hermes Guild, the assault squad and the dwarves were pouncing on the humongous dragons.

Roam: Roam Guild too, commence an all-out attack. Do not lose.

Sherwood: We will also fight with our pride.

Gunt: The dragon will die by our hands. Warriors, raise your swords!

Mihel: Today we will slay the dragon and begin a new page in history!

The major lords themselves with weapons sprinted towards the dragons.

The battle waged hazily.

A sense of urgency that could scorch everything in existence grew among them.

The other prestigious guilds were mocked for years because of the Hermes Guild. They bided their time, allowed themselves to be insulted and blamed themselves.

Weed ultimately had stimulated competition.

If the Hermes Guild slays the dragon, they will accomplish the greatest combat achievement.

To be thinking about just Hermes Guild, have you forgotten our contribution to the Arpen Empire?

I sure do,  but the players look up to the Hermes Guild even now. Oh how powerful they are. This world is always about competition, isn’t it?

K-ugh. We will advance as well.

The prestigious guilds. It was now impossible to allow their greatest enemy, the Hermes Guild, to go rampant so freely.

“But why?”

The bottom feeders in the guild like Hegel did not know the reason and just had to blend with the crowd.

“I’ll get a head start.”

“Nide!’

In his vision was thief Nide hopping over the fences and debris like in a movie.

“What good is a thief going to do in battle…”

As the ridicule went on, three daggers from Nide’s hand stuck into the dragon’s body.

Nide climbed on the rope attached to the ends of the daggers and traversed to the dragon.

“Damn. I’d say I’m one of the strong ones, but these guys are just monsters.”

Hegel just kept on running with his sword in hand.

The streets of Morata were demolished and scarred, remnants of buildings scattered over the earth.

“Get out of the way. Move!”

The wounded players crawled to make way for others to fight the dragon.

The closer he got, the higher he had to lift his head to see the dark figure of the dragon high up in the sky.

“It’s too big.”

Hegel was intimidated. It looked like the players of each guild were already crowded near the dragon and no room for him to shine.

“Then… Whatever!”

Hegel ran hoping to do at least something.

The dragon’s obsidian leg was unfortunately coming down to stomp him.

You’re in danger. Grab the rope!

Where is the rope…

Whip!

The rope wrapped around his waist and yanked him into the air.

“Ugh. I have acrophobia…”

Hegel complained, oblivious to the fact that he was almost killed a moment ago. Then he met eyes with the dark waving eyes 

Kaybern!

Hegel’s floating body had been lifted to the face of the Black Dragon.

“What the heck… Huh?!”

Pat.

Hegel mindlessly landed on the nose of the dragon.

“Nide, you crazy bastard! Why here of all places!”

***

“What’s he doing over there?”

Weed caught a glance of Hegel sitting on the dragon’s nose and swinging his sword.

Hegel lacked the swordsmanship and the equipment to cut through the dragon’s thick scale.

“Sword of Taran!”

It was funny to see him swinging in a flounder but doing his best, and this display boosted incredible courage in the other players.

“Even that coward Hegel is fighting.”

“That punk. To climb up there… Is he a genius or out of his mind?”

“Just wait. We’re climbing too!”

It was the moment where the fear dwelling inside the players was completely erased.

The Black Lion Guild and the other guilds took control of the ground and opened a path for the dwarves to climb.

“The humans are assisting us. Let’s go, Einhand.”

“I’m Brockhand from the Rock Liquor Storage, you damn dragon!”

“The shining axe of Letonya, Pavahand is here!”

– Dwarves, how dare you lowly pests make way to this place!

Kaybern was enraged, but the dwarves with their stubbed legs repressed their fear and scurried over.

Dwarf Pavahand activated the Earth Trembling Call.

Endurance is enhanced.

Movement speed is increased by 20%.

All elemental resistances are enhanced.

When near other dwarves, defense-enhancing effects multiply.

Each and every dwarf was hero level!

They began thrusting their spears and hacking with their axes.

Some were kicked while climbing the legs or flung off the tail.

– Provide healing and blessings to the wounded dwarves.

– Understood!

Weed asked Irene who led the priest unit. From then on, light waves of healing and blessings sparked on every dwarf.

“As I predicted.”

He confirmed that the three dragons were completely swept up in the raging tides of battle.

People thought of competition as something exhausting, but then there was nothing like it that drove them to such exhilaration.

‘Now, I can’t just leave the Hermes Guild to sweep this dragon hunt into their pocket.’

It was time for Weed to step in.

It wasn’t enough to leave the dragon hunt to the dwarves and the guilds.

“Sculptural Destruction! All shall become power!”

Weed converted all his Art points into Strength and shouted.

Just for this battle, he destroyed one of his masterpieces.

“I am Weedhand!”

Kaybern’s clone reacted immediately to Weed.

– You rat! So that is where you were hiding!

In such a dire situation, it still wanted revenge for the robbery of its lair.

– Imprisoning Fire!

Boiling heat surged from deep in the earth.

“Aggh!”

“It’s fire. Dodge it!”

The players of the Loam Guild scrambled. Weed tread over the ocean of fire and picked up a spear on the ground. It was a decent spear dropped by someone in the Loam Guild.

“Spear Throw!”

It was a Novice level 9 spear throw.

“K-agh!”

Hegel hurriedly crouched and avoided the projectile.

It targeted Kaybern’s head but bounced off the dragon’s forehead.

– Worthless dwarf!

Though it didn’t inflict any damage, it sure brought on the dragon’s wrath.

– I swear I will butcher you like a swine.

Kaybern began charging at Weed, ignoring all the players on the ground.

Hegel too in that moment held onto Nide’s ropes, hopped off the nose and was rescued.

– Binds of Pain!

You are suffering from curse magic.

Fighting Spirit endures the pain.

Health points decrease by 5,400 each second.

The Lightning Crown resists the rooted status.

This time, the rooting spell was used first so he couldn’t escape.

The dark aura grasped his ankles and legs, but the Lightning Crown negated it.

– Arcane Blast!

Dozens of light rays rained down from Kaybern’s body.

It was unidentified, but a magic spell of great altitude!

“Four-legged Sprint.”

Weed kicked off the building and threw his entire body.

C-c-c-c-crash!

As the roads and buildings got destroyed in a wreck, he travelled through the dimensional gate and avoided the spell successfully.

He couldn’t prevent some attacks but they were deflected by the passive barrier of the Lightning Crown.

“Is this it? This is so mild for a dragon. Maybe you’re the weakest dragon of them all!”

Trash talking every chance he got was essential!

– Kraagh! You will never be forgiven.

Kaybern’s chase shook the earth.

‘A dragon does not carry out an efficient battle. It cannot bear the presence of something that angers it.’

The circumstance was different from when he was dangerously luring the dragon alone.

The dragon was under the attack of the dwarves and other players during its frustrated chase.

“Come at me, you smoked mutt!”

– Hell Fire!

The ultimate fire magic spell. The ground fissured, giving way to raging strands of fire.

The thirst for vengeance seemed so great, having to use an ultimate spell that consumes a huge deal of mana.

‘I can deal with that.’

Weed possessed high magic resistance, holy fire and the Goblet of Flames.

The fire type spells that Kaybern liked to use were most comfortable for him. He suffered little to no damage.

‘Still, it isn’t so dumb because it’s a dragon. It does not repeat a fire magic spell. In any case, I have no time to poke around.’

Weed passed through the dimensional gate and pulled out an axe from behind his back.

You have equipped the Dragonslayer Axe.

Stats decrease by 10 points at random.

Maximum health points and mana are increased 3x.

5% of damage dealt is converted into health points.

All stats are temporarily increased by 150.

Ingrievous wound!

You may inflict additional damage.

Damage inflicted by axes increased by 80%.

Attack cleave range increased.

Critical strike rate increased.

Great damage reduces recovery rate and inflicts damage over time for 20 seconds.

Defense penetration!

Each successful consecutive strike reduces defense by 15.

Heavy strikes have a chance to inflict permanent defense reduction or lead to armor break.

Reduce the monster’s Fighting Spirit.

Summon Rock Shield skill now available.

Power of axe skills deal double damage.

Rate of skill acquisition during battle is increased.

Attack damage of all nearby dwarf warriors is enhanced.

Strength and Stamina boosting skills have been fully mastered.

A long status message appeared.

Having converted all Art stats into Strength, his attack damage was the highest in all of history. Moreover, the additional effects of the Dragonslayer Axe were applied.

You have engaged with a dragon.

Attack damage is enhanced.

Magic resistance increased by 49%.

When taking damage, health points are recovered 150% faster.

You gain immunity to curses and negative status effects.

You are now able to use penetration, break and crushing attacks.

When standing on the ground, you are immune to knockback.

Weed held the most awesome weapon crafted by the dwarves and their sacrifice.

“I will crush you into pieces.”

Stomp-stomp-stomp!

Kaybern too approached with its jaws stuck out.

– I will swallow you down at once!

Weed saw Kaybern in proximity and leapt into the air.

“Basher!”

It was the most common axe skill.

Devastating strike!

A force that could change the terrains has been inflicted on the enemy.

Strike of vengeance!

Attacks against a dragon deal 300% damage.

The dragon was capable of ignoring just about any attack and could kick or bite an enemy.

Weed’s axe pounded the dragon’s head and forced it back.

– I will kill you! I will make sure of it!

Kaybern cried vengefully right in front of him.

Weed smiled brightly.

“Now we’re talking!”

(To be continued…)


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V57C5P2 – Red Dragon Landony

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– Humans, your final acts of resistance are laughable.

Kaybern stood high among the ruins and took on the attacks of thousands with its bare body.

Even while taking immense damage, it prepared the offerings for his dark magic magic ritual.

– You will never prevail! Evil Divide!

It was one of the most wicked dark magic spells.

It was activated through a sacrifice on an ordinarily unimaginable scale as well as the offering of the caster’s own body.

Kaybern’s enormous figure dissipated and split into three. Then heaven and earth became shrouded in dark auras and the earth itself was consumed by the growing storm, surging toward the dragon’s form.

Bard Ray and the Hermes Guild members were thrown off their feet and the players who were unable to escape had their health points siphoned off.

“Our attacks aren’t working. Fall back!”

“Do not become an offering to the dark magic!”

The guild members at once retreated to a safe distance. Then Krobidyun’s terrified voice alerted the chat screen of the Morata defense force.

Grovidun: Evil Divide. What the hell. Have you read about that spell?

Bard Ray: What is it?

Grovidun: To put it simply, it’s a cloning ability.

Jean: Is it a recreation of the Sword Cloning Technique?

Grovidun: It is similar, but it’s on a different scale. Kaybern has divided into three copies of himself.

Arkhim: What do you mean by three?

Grovidun: Until that spell ends, Kaybern is not a lone being. Attack, defense, health points, magical abilities; every one of them is identical in ability to his original form.

A long silence drowned the chat screen of the defense force.

It was a statement that no one wanted to believe, but it was soon confirmed by Mapan.

I have read over the information from the Great Library. I had gathered info on dark magic spells in advance. Evi Divide is said to be able to create a minimum of two clones up to a maximum twelve.

“…”

The Hermes Guild members froze in their spots, and so did Weed who was standing beside the Brazier of Sacrifice.

Bard Ray: What about their weaknesses? Do the clones have any weaknesses?

Grovidun: There is no such thing. We must kill all three.

Calcus asked hoarsely as he witnessed the dark storm get pulled into the dragons.

Calcus: No weaknesses at all?

Krobidyun: As with all powerful dark magic spells, it does have a drawback. I’ve read that after the spell ends completely, the caster could suffer from hysteria or suffer loss in maximum health points and mana. 

Weed sighed after hearing the explanation.

The Red Dragon’s flight had already produced one crisis on top of another, but now they had three Kayberns to deal with.

“This is outrageous.”

The situation had become so dire that maybe they had to consider abandoning Morata and retreating.

***

“Extremely powerful indeed. Hermes Guild! I want to give them a round of applause.”

“The forces led by Bard Ray still remain strong. They confronted the dragon valiantly.”

“They may commit to a final throwdown before the Red Dragon’s arrival. Joo-wan-ssi, what makes this battle different from the one back in Garnav Plains?”

“It is all in the preparations. I noticed especially the warriors and their equipment. They went all-in for attack damage and magic resistance for this fight.”

“Isn’t it bad with such low melee defense?”

“They compromised on what they could. In exchange, the shieldbearers took on the role of the tank and maximized the guild’s hunting efficiency.”

The commentators of KMC Media broadcast the battle stream against Kaybern and turned up the heat. It was the battle between the players and the dragon with Morata as the backdrop! There was much to see and many spectacles to draw in crowds and create commotion.

Via the players on the ground, the broadcasting cameras were capturing the live footage of the Red Dragon mid flight.

“That is the Red Dragon with its wing spread wide. Its assumed destination is said to be Morata.”

“We are receiving news that Kaybern’s health points are near depletion. If they fight strategically, they could take down Kaybern.”

“As you all may know, victory is not the issue. The fate of Versailles depends on this battle.”

Just when there was hope of the Hermes Guild members valiantly hunting down the dragon, the viewers saw Kaybern cast a spell and watched the live stream be obscured by the aura of darkness that it rolled over the earth and sky.

“What is that spell?”

“It seems to be dark magic. It doesn’t look so good.”

“We have an urgent report. According to the reporter on site… It is a dragon multiplying spell.”

“Multiplying?”

“Yes. Until that spell is gone, there will be three Kayberns.”

“That is just ridiculous…”

“Magic? Physical abilities. You can’t tell me they are all identical.”

“They are… We are literally dealing with three dragons.”

“If three dragons each cast their own spell during the battle… That is absurd.”

“The duration could be short.”

“It is said to last until the end of battle.”

“…”

As Kaybern became three beings, the commentators were at a loss for words.

Just one was tough enough, but now they saw no hope whatsoever.

The viewers discussion board was also in an uproar.

  • Crazy. What in the world…
  • Versailles is finished.
  • Dragons… They are beings that should have been left alone.
  • This is the worst situation ever caused by the Hermes Guild. This is their fault for destroying the dragon’s egg.
  • That is not important anymore. If we can’t stop the dragon, Morata is finished.
  • It’s all over. The real estate of this great city will plummet!
  • Is Royal Road going to disappear?
  • I am on vacation at Bellenos. It should be relatively safe here, yes?
  • If the monsters multiply, no place will be safe.
  • Let’s go to the port city where we can hold our ground.
  • The answer to this are the islands. Building a house on a lone island and living alone.

The atmosphere was that of despair!

The prices of items on every auction site crashed and so did the prices of homes.

***

The fog of dark magic lifted, and the three Kayberns simultaneously triggered Dragon Fear.

– Humans, your time in this world is over.

– Beings that do not deserve to exist. Disappear.

– Only annihilation is left.

The dragons roamed independently and unleashed their AOE spells over the cities and players. Even the Hermes Guild members were quick to flee whenever they cast a fire magic spell or unleashed dark magic.

“Damn it…”

Even Bard Ray grit his teeth and couldn’t process this unreal situation. However, they had come this far and were out too far in the water to turn back now.

“Hermes Guild, attack! Do not back away.”

The Hermes Guild bet everything on the battle against time. The 300,000 guild members in Morata all sprang into battle.

“We too will assist the Hermes Guild.”

The assault squad led by Pale also eagerly joined forces and began fighting against the three Black Dragons.

***

Weed was uniquely relaxed after the appearance of three Black Dragons.

“Hmm. It isn’t easy as I predicted. Yeah. Nothing is free in this world.”

Once the dark magic spell activated, he was astonished but quickly composed himself.

Mapan: Evil Divide. According to the records, this is an ultimate spell of dark magic. What’s for certain is that in using that spell, Kaybern had depleted his sacrificial offerings for dark magic and should have consumed a great amount of mana.

Krobidyun: They each have 16% mana left.

“A dragon should put up this kind of struggle. If it died like that, I would have been disappointed.”

Weed thought optimistically and ended up tossing all 50 levels into the brazier.

From level 539, he reached a temporary level of 1,039!

The Brazier of Sacrifice has set aflame your hidden potential.

When the fire goes out completely, your level will be decreased by 50.

It was now all or nothing.

As the Hermes Guild and the assault squad committed to an all-out offensive, the field could not be missing the Arpen Empire’s emperor.

“Yeah. This way, it’s more exciting. This scale is appropriate for a dragon.”

Weed ran to the scene of battle. The three Black Dragons were skirmishing with almighty presence. The region was reduced to dust and unrecognizable. The dragons pressured the Hermes Guild members and the assault squad.

Weed shouted.

“I will take command of this battle from here on out!”

One shout was enough to draw the attention of the Hermes Guild and take charge of the assault squad. He could have just utilized the dedicated chatting channel for the core commanders, but he had to grasp the minds of even the common guild members and the squad.

“It’s Weed!”

“The God of War, Weed has appeared.”

Their expectations for Weed was nothing less than victory!

Weed wanted to pull up a song to further boost their morale, but with the race against time he refrained and shouted quickly to make consecutive call-outs.

“These are three Black Dragons that are weakened with low mana. The assault squad takes the one on the left and the Hermes Guild takes the center.”

His first command was designed to restore organisation.

If the squad and the Hermes Guild cluster over one another, having to be mindful of another group could hinder their combat abilities.

On top of this, he added a comment that would set fire to the public.

“Assault squad to victory! You all have rested until now, so you must hunt this near-death dragon before the Hermes Guild.”

“Let’s go!!!”

“If Weed-nim leads us, of course!”

“Waaagh! What a good day to die!”

The assault squad members were tempered through hell training. With Weed’s presence, they were full of courage in their advance towards the dragon.

They who had felt hesitant and lacked faith in the future of the Central Continent, were reinvigorated by the chance to win against the Hermes Guild in combat achievements.

With that said, the eyes of the Hermes Guild members also changed drastically.

“Hunting down the dragon before we do?”

“Even if Weed leads them. We are the ones who fought until now and yet these schmucks…”

They had scratched the pride of the most powerful force, the Hermes Guild.

It was a childish taunt, but possibly the most sensitive.

“All attack. We will slay the dragon in the middle at once.”

“Commence the attack.”

The guild members began the assault.

They spent their saved mana and stamina, activating their skills with passion.

It wasn’t about the success of the hunt, but the concern of not losing to the other party.

“The dragon is also exhausted.”

“Concentrate the magic spells at its head!”

Kaybern’s stamina also declined and its mana was spent.

The Hermes Guild members climbed aboard its wings ruthlessly and also attacked its tail and back.

“Whoo…”

Bard Ray was a bit uncomfortable seeing the Hermes Guild follow Weed’s command, but soon jumped into battle himself.

What they needed was victory and what was more important was maintaining his title of the God Warrior.

“Their reaction is just too good.”

Weed was quite surprised to see the Hermes Guild follow his orders so well.

“As they say, the smart and strong know how to behave.”

If it was himself, he would have tried to trick his way out of this mess. But these players were serious and doing the best they could to prevail.

“We did get off on the wrong foot, but it doesn’t seem like they’re that bad in nature.”

Weed decided to take on the dragon on the left with the dwarves.

“Alright, it is time to slay Kaybern. Still, take care of yourselves. We must survive at all costs. For the children and wives waiting back home.”

“What? You mean my grim faced wife and good for nothing children?”

“Well then survive so you can enjoy as much beer as you want.”

“If it’s for that, I will be careful.”

(To be continued…)


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V57C5P1 – Red Dragon Landony

Par : mimosab

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Whilst all attention was focused on Kaybern in Morata, shocking news was delivered.

Mapan: We are in trouble. Landony is flying this way.

Mapan’s words froze Weed who was comfortably watching the battle.

The Red Dragon? Here?

We’re not 100% certain. But, it is heading north of the continent and there’s a high possibility that it is headed to this location.

The news was delivered by the orcs and the adventurers at the Flames of the Champion.

Many players were gathered in Morata, but others in many other locations around the continent witnessed the Red Dragon in flight.

Currently, the Red Dragon is travelling through the central area of Litton. Then, it will traverse the Neria Sea and enter the Northern Continent.

The Hermes Guild members in battle could be seen hesitating for a moment.

Weed who was filled with desire for the last hit was also thrown off.

It’s unlikely that it would come all this way to kill some orcs in the north. There are only a few cities worth destroying…

There will be a motive for the dragon’s movement. We did not uncover all there is to it… You must also take into consideration that Landony and Kaybern grew up together.

Of course.

Weed could do nothing but agree with adventurer Chase.

As it stood, it seemed that Kaybern, in the midst of battle, likely called for Landony that was much like a sibling,

Swift Coldwind: Given the Red Dragon’s current speed, it will take about 15 to 20 minutes for the dragon to cross the Neria Sea and make its arrival.

Arkhim: If Kaybern and Landony join forces, that will be disastrous.

Calcus: Two dragons instead of one is catastrophic. The Red Dragon is considerably more powerful than the rest.

Lamifter: Landony is on its way! What do we do?

Crevolta: Bard Ray-nim! Your orders!

Even in this moment, Bard Ray was fighting valiantly by leading his forces against Kaybern.

He had no attention to spare on chat messages and his actions were already representing his will. He bet everything on the battle.

Regardless of Landony’s arrival, he did not plan on stopping the fight.

“If so…”

Weed realized that it wasn’t the time to be idly observing the Hermes Guild.

He had to be decisive before any more time was wasted, and only he could combine the forces of the Hermes Guild, the assault squad and all the players in Morata.

It wasn’t just the warriors and knights of the Hermes Guild in the engagement.

Archers, mages, bards, priests, shamans, architects, and more.

Players of various job classes were involved in the battle against Kaybern.

It was of utmost importance that he directed their minds in the right way.

“I have to make the most optimal decision.”

Weed announced the message as the emperor of the Arpen Empire.

It was not just players in Morata, but all players on Arpen Empire territory across Versailles were able to hear the message.

– First of all, I give my thanks to the Hermes Guild for their great sacrifice in battle.

To start, he honored their efforts with his priceless words.

As you all may already know, it seems that the Red Dragon Landony is about to arrive in Morata. I do not know how much worse the situation will become once that happens.

He spoke honestly about the added difficulty to the battle.

A lone dragon and a pair of dragons were completely different concepts. 

Moreover, the Red Dragon was incapable of using dark magic, but in terms of pure strength it overpowered all other dragons.

The thought of the Black Dragon and the Red Dragon casting spells simultaneously and ravaging the ground was horrendous.

Hence, if the Hermes Guild understands the situation, it is now necessary that all players in Morata join forces in the Kaybern hunt.

Weed had no choice but to forfeit his chance on the last hit.

Morata was already half ruined and there would not be a second opportunity to have the Hermes Guild fight for him.

The guild too was unable to back down. They were on the brink of succeeding the first dragon hunt, and stopping the battle because of Landony was nonsense.

Our objective is to hunt Kaybern down before Landony’s arrival. Then we will proceed to slaying the Red Dragon as well.

Weed’s offer caused a stir within the Hermes Guild.

Heroid: Backing away now would be the worst. Weed’s offer sounds quite reasonable.

Crebulta: If we accept Weed’s proposal, we will be able to succeed in the hunt. The timing is cutting it quite close and it will only get more difficult once the Red Dragon gets here. We might be wiped out.

Heiller: We made it all happen until this point but now you want other players to get a free ride? You’re telling us we should give them a share of the dragon?

Gaushu: Then do you have another suggestion? Fight or retreat. The choice is one or the other.

Calcus: How about we end this hunt just on our own? We are not far.

Heroid: It might still be possible. The timing is a little tight…

Boemong: We have to decide now. The Red Dragon is flying as we speak.

Chaos waged among the Hermes Guild members.

Even the commanders could not come to a collective agreement and the guild members hesitated as well.

“If Landony gets here, aren’t we all done for?”

“Yeah. Even if we slay Kaybern, we are all dead meat once Landony arrives.”

A considerable number of guild members who had not used the brazier wanted to flee the scene. On the other hand, many saw that it was all possible if they killed Kaybern and Landony in order, though it would be too big of a bite off the apple for just the Hermes Guild to handle alone.

“Bard Ray-nim! What are you going to do?”

In such a crisis, only Bard Ray was capable of choosing the direction for the Hermes Guild.

After losing to Weed, his influence decreased but the God Warrior Bard Ray’s shadow still spread thick over the entire guild. 

“We fight. We slay the dragon.”

Bard Ray always led the Hermes Guild to victory. For him, running was not an option unless he was defeated.

The hesitation and contemplation of the Hermes Guild disappeared.

The commanders and guild members decided to follow his choice.

Understood. We agree to Weed-nim’s terms.

***

Weed watched the battle for a moment.

Bard Ray and the guild were fighting even more crazily than before. If they fought with some composure before, now they stood at the edge of a cliff.

“They became strong.”

Bard Ray’s combat videos on the hall of fame had a clean style to it that was similar in all them. However, his fighting on the back of the dragon felt like a torrent of his emotions.

He was smashed by Kaybern’s wings; struck by magic that left his armor half exposed, but his concentration was manifest in swinging the Glacial Sword.

The dragon’s back was frozen.

This sight raised the hopes of the Hermes Guild.

Bard Ray clinging to the dragon despite the dragon’s violent shaking made the people watch with sweaty palms.

“They were criticized for so many things… But I suppose there isn’t any combat force as good as they are. I better start too.”

Weed arrived at Yellowy Square and got the dwarves to use the Brazier of Sacrifice.

“K-uhh. Just what I was waiting for.”

“Brethren. Cheers. The time has come to hunt Kaybern.”

The dwarves drank a glass of dark beer that could be their last, and they activated the brazier. The short limbed dwarves were lit up and turned into even more of a dense, muscular form as they lifted their weapons.

Weed too, stood in front of the brazier.

“Now I have to use the brazier…”

In that moment, the bulb lit in his head!

‘But I wonder if I have to use the brazier to its full extent?’

He had a flashback of his life like when he fell in grave danger.

His days of youth when he lived in sorrow, the past when he lived like a house centipede.

There were so many events in his life, and he always kept his senses sharp so that he wasn’t exploited by anyone.

‘But what if I tweak around? Just a little. Like burning only 20 or 30 levels.’

Just until a little while back, he thought that it was unquestionable to use the brazier in order to stop the dragon. His level would decrease greatly, but it was a loss necessary to hunt the dragon. He dragged even the Hermes Guild into the plan, ensnaring the fate of the dwarven race and the future of Versailles.

‘That is why if I hold back a bit on the brazier, no one will know.’

If he shows a weak side while fighting Kaybern, everyone would be suspicious. However, would anyone detect a small discrepancy among the thousands upon thousands of players in a huge mess? If he were to somehow get caught in one of the dragon’s attacks, it would be dangerous but wasn’t a problem as long as he avoided it in time.

‘The broadcasts will focus on me. It will be hard not to notice anything wrong.’

Weed thought there was no way of getting away without using the brazier. Unfortunately, he had to equip himself with the legendary items left by the dwarves.

***

While Weed was plotting his dark scheme, the battle between Kaybern and the guild waged on.

Ranged units began providing support. The assault squad prepared for aerial tactics.

The assault squad led by Pale finally mobilized.

The mages and archers of the squad commenced the attack and players began taking flight.

The warriors had worked jointly with the avian in the main battle against the dragon.

During that battle, the avian were overwhelmed by fear and could not approach the dragon, so the warriors arrived using flight spells.

“Descend!”

“Commence operation.”

The assault squad members were weaker than those in the Hermes Guild, but they had prepared for the dragon hunt for a long time.

They wore high magic resistance equipment and chose weapons that complimented their skills.

A deathblow!

They were willing to exhaust all their health points and stamina with their weapon swings.

The attack from the Hermes Guild was intense and the addition of the assault squad heated up the battlefield.

Barbarian Knatul, fairy knight Malin, Half elf Vishur. The heroes of each race also entered in battle.

“Everyone, keep it up! Our bodies know no limitations!”

Knatul shouted and encouraged the warriors with courage and strength.

Malin used magic to augment the abilities of his comrades as Vishur charged towards the dragon, grasping a dagger in both hands.

The assault squad was relentless just like the Hermes Guild and never stopped their advance even when they were blown away by magic attacks.

“Lift your swords! A second later and that beast may die before we get there.”

Geomchi, the instructors and the 500 apprentices jumped in as well.

The sturdy, muscular, sword-wielding men gathered to hunt the dragon.

It was miraculous that they had just observed the Hermes Guild fight until now without rushing out there!

For these men, an incredible amount of food and liquor was required.

“We are on the move! We won’t even get a grain of bean if we are late.”

“Hahahaha! Let’s go, let’s go!”

“Isn’t this the real showdown with the dragon?!”

“This is a fiesta!”

They activated the Brazier of Sacrifice unconditionally and immediately.

Even if their levels were to suffer, it was well worth it for a wild battle against the dragon.

Some of the players that followed Geomchi and the apprentices closely also used the brazier.

“Oh darn. I think I’m going to regret this later…”

“Let’s do it anyway. We might take a chunk off the dragon.”

“Yeah… I guess that’s true.”

Around 1300 players participated in the use of the brazier.

It was not an easy decision to make since it dropped their levels by 40 or 50.

They led the charge and clung onto the dragon, intensifying the heat of battle.

“Chop it into pieces!”

“Plow through the magic and don’t st…. K-agh!”

“Just push through with your body!”

The Hermes Guild however wasn’t about to let the assault squad take the lead and they fought with a renewed vigour as players from all across Morata flew over to join the fight.

(To be continued…)


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V57C4P3 – The Great War

Par : mimosab

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“Why are they like that all of a sudden?”

“Their morale is at its peak. The vibe is real.”

Neither the assault squad nor the spectators knew the reason, but they had a good idea.

It was the appearance of Bard Ray’s personal guards.

Though their melee combat with the dragon had left their armor fractured and broken, they were pushing forward under the countless arrows and magic attacks.

The heroic display was totally expected.

– I will make you mere humans pay for challenging me. Howling Rage!

Kaybern’s body turned dark red and began emitting incredible power.

The Hermes Guild members on the front lines pressuring it with their shields were the targets of its attack.

As its tail whipped, their shields and armor were torn like pieces of paper, causing guild members between the levels 400 ~ 500 to die. The results were consistent with its foreleg kicks and headbutts.

“What is this? It suddenly became outrageously powerful!”

“K-ugh! Shields press closer! Don’t give it any room to move around or we are all in danger!”

Even the warriors over level 1000 who used the brazier were severely wounded or decapitated by its attacks.

“It’s too strong!”

“We can’t block it, so don’t confront it.”

With every struggle from Kaybern, thousands of shieldmen were pushed away in fear.

It pressured the Hermes Guild with its phenomenal physical strength.

What happened here?

Weed asked the channel with the crucial members of the Morata defense.

Arkhim: I’m uncertain. It became very powerful after casting a spell.

Ultar: It is still manageable. If we continue as we had before, the front will hold the line and we will be able to go for its rear by circling around left and right. If we can win, the losses must be accepted.

Grenol: We must push forward and block off the front as well. We must not let the dragon have an open path!

Max: Assemble the shield units. We must corner Kaybern completely.

A rather unsettling atmosphere dominated the conversation among the commanders and soon, Weed received the response to his question.

After careful observations, we determined it to be a magic spell that enhances strength.

It was Dain’s answer.

She too was watching from somewhere in Morata.

Weed felt a bit awkward having not spoken to her in such a long time and spoke in a polite manner.

Did it cast the spell on itself?

Yes. Though the scale is different, there is a similar spell in the Shaman moveset. With that kind of power however, it has to be dark magic.

But it doesn’t seem as though that it offered any sacrifices.

I believe it increases strength based on the number of enemies and the cumulative damage taken.

Once it was empowered by magic, Kaybern’s physical prowess was dreadful.

The outrage of a dragon over hundreds of meters tall paved the humans to the ground and caused a massacre.

It was truly a scene of a calamity.

“Uwaaaagh!”

“It’s too strong.”

Players fell like rain running down the dragon’s back and wings and got kicked in mid-air.

‘We just have to take the beast down. Even with this many casualties, if we kill the dragon…’

The Hermes Guild was united in a single idea. Kaybern’s health points are roughly at half.

Having used the brazier that cost 50 levels, one death wasn’t any more significant, so an all-out attack was the only answer.

“We must keep up the attack. There is no room for hesitation.”

Bard Ray was still mounted on the dragon’s back.

Despite the dragon’s tough movements, he spent all his stamina and mana to throw out a  barrage of skills.

Over a hundred guild members were attacking alongside him and they too were in a state of frenzy. The healing and buff spells from the priests were concentrated on them.

“Just a little further! The dragon is dying.”

“The end is almost here. Everyone pull out all you’ve got!”

The commanders roamed the grounds and shouted.

The players standing on top of the enraged dragon had no time to look around, but they could hear the sounds from their comrades.

The users of the brazier too occasionally died under the dragon’s feet or spells. However, many were too deeply drenched in bloody madness to notice the increasing casualties.

Slater: We can kill it.

Heroid: Our attacks are working. Keep attacking. We are so close to the success of this hunt.

There was no need for second thoughts.

They themselves knew that their berserk state was the only thing that would help them win.

Towards the end of combat, the great city Morata would be left in severe destruction.The piles of Hermes Guild bodies had no pity.

They had lacked companionship to begin with, but now that they all saw the great achievement of hunting down the dragon right before their eyes they were even more callous.

Krobidyun: The dragon’s current health points are at 39%.

Kaybern was taking damage to its health points despite its overwhelming defense and magic defense 

Lamifter: I think we can actually pull this off.

Boemong: For sure. Kaybern will die today.

Gaushu: Everyone hold your stations! The offense must continue until the end of this war.

Krobidyun: I will take care of the corpses as soon as they spawn.

The spectators of Morata were getting worked up.

“There, the Hermes Guild is going to take it down.”

“It looks like it. Nice. Bard Ray really is awesome.”

“Wow, the Hermes Guild is showing its class. The dragon is incredible too.”

“I wanted Weed-nim to defeat the dragon. Still, I don’t need to worry about Versailles falling anymore.”

“That goes the same for me.”

The Absolute Solar magic was long gone and the fire burning down the buildings were almost all extinguished.

The only thing left was to push the dragon to its end.

Weed wasn’t the least excited watching the scene.

‘But this is the dragon. It seems all too easy for it to end like this.’

There was no need for complications.

He did think that it was all because the Hermes Guild forces were extremely well prepared.

The dangerous plan of luring the dragon into Morata succeeded in the end.

Ranged attacks against a dragon were considered to be not the most effective, but the cumulative damage would be significant.

The decapitated players were recovered quickly under the concentrated healing from the priests. The users of the brazier survived resourcefully and led the battle well.

If it weren’t for them Kaybern would have gone on a rampage without a leash.

‘I need to prepare for Kaybern’s final moment. I need to get closer for the last hit.’

***

“Ch-eeeek!”

Seechwi.

She had discovered the existence of the demon king Cletta and had become very famous.

“Is there anything we could help you with?”

“Ch-cheek!”

The adventurers who returned from the Ring of Fire joined with her in Orcland.

“The Flames of the Champion. Ch-k! We will head there. Chu-ek!”

“Understood. We will figure it out together.”

Seechwi knew that even if they succeeded in hunting down Kaybern at Morata, it wasn’t the end. In order to stop Cletta, they had to take care of the Red Dragon as well.

‘If Kaybern disappears, the possibility of Cletta spawning would be near zero… It would be difficult for Landony to retrieve all the sealing stones.’

Seechwi, instead of rushing to Morata to be of little help, decided on travelling to the Flames of the Champion with a composed mind.

It was a massive fortress defended by patrolling orcs.

“Human. Ch-k!”

“You guys. Smell is bad. Ch-chik!”

The adventurers alongside Seechwi were frowned upon, but they were used to such treatment.

“Don’t worry. We just have to cover up the scent.”

The adventurers rolled on the ground and wore old animal hides so that their scent didn’t disturb the orcs. Truthfully, the orcs were not that sensitive.

“By chance have you seen Landony…”

“Do you know anything about a sealing stone…”

“What is the origin of this city?”

The adventurers diligently gathered information. The orc players were aware of Seechwi’s fame and so they were quick to offer assistance and with their help; they were able to collect the rumors rapidly.

The battle arena in the Flames of the Champion!

Every two years, there is a tournament held to pick the king of the orcs.

When the orcs fall in danger, the great tribal leaders appear.

They will uphold a special ceremony at the battle arena as they promised Batalli.

“The orc warriors fight and the last one standing becomes king.”

“That king reigns over all orcs.”

“Also, the survivor absorbs the soul of the dead orcs and the power of the losers to be reborn as the orc hero…”

Orc hero!

The king who appears at the crisis of the orc tribe is awarded with immense power.

It was that same orc king that would fight against Landony and prevail.

The adventurers were quite skeptical about it.

“The orcs develop the slowest compared to other races.”

“It can’t be helped since they have harsh appearances. If Weed-nim didn’t play as Karichwi, it would have been much worse.”

“The overall standard of orcs is on the low end, so even if they find a king in the arena, I assume that it would be impossible to fight against Landony.”

“The tournament is still a year away. No one can tell for certain what will happen during that time. Also, we have orc Karichwi.”

The adventurers nodded in agreement.

They also thought that it was natural for orc Karichwi to appear and rule over Orcland.

“The competition among the orcs will become intense.”

“Wouldn’t it be worth a shot? Since it is for the dragon slayer achievement.”

“Elves, Dwarves and Orcs. They are all excited. The humans had their cities ruined.”

“I don’t think we need to divide this up into which race is favored the most. Isn’t it true that humans are the most developed of all?”

The adventurers were trying to round up additional information.

They would be grateful for any information on Landony, and there was a chance they could bump into a rare quest at the Flames of the Champion.

“Ch-eek! Ch-k!”

“Dragon! Dragon is coming. Ch-Ch-Chik!”

The orcs at Flames of the Champion were scrambling everywhere.

“No way…”

“Coming here?”

The adventurers panicked and ran over to the fort walls with the other orcs.

An enormous crimson dragon had risen over the horizon.

“It’s real!”

“Landony!”

The Red Dragon flew through the curtain of clouds.

“Chhhhh-eeek!”

“This is, this is bad. Ch-ch-ch!”

The orcs on the wall shouted frantically.

The orcs felt their throbbing hearts but soon felt something strange.

The Red Dragon wasn’t headed towards the orc fortress.

It was flying from the east to the northwest.

It was visible from the fortress, but it flew right past.

“What? Is it to chase down another orc tribe?”

“Then that’s fortunate…”

“It’s trying to recover the sealing stones. But, there is the special orc tribe in that direction… Could it be…”

Adventurer Andol imagined something in his head and shivered.

(To be continued…)


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V57C4P2 – The Great War

Par : mimosab

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*Kuaaagh! *

Kaybern once again unleashed Dragon Fear. However, this time the song of the bards reduced its effects.

Those who used the brazier’s effect only felt slightly afraid but recovered enough to use their skills.

“Good! We can do this.”

“Slay the dragon. The kill is mine.”

The thousand lords that would be appointed in the future were likely to be picked from the 10,000 players who used the brazier.

As many of the leaders would not be able to leave the Hermes Guild, many members felt that their own chances were even higher.

Arkhim: Do not let your guard down! Keep up the attack!

The players participating in the defense of Morata knew what was coming.

Life Siphon of the Dead was a spell that forcefully drained hit points from corpses!

But now that there were no corpses left, it meant that Kaybern could not recover any more of his health pool.

“Spectators, please stand back!”

“Please evacuate this area!”

The observers hidden in each building retreated hurriedly.

Death was ordinarily one’s own responsibility, but dying in the crossfire now meant that it would aid Kaybern.

“Hurry up and position the relics!”

The players over level 400 recruited by the Mapan Council also ran busily, making hasty preparations.

The Arpen Kingdom had borrowed the relics from 22 different faiths across Versailles such as Freya’s Church based on the contribution level that the empire had reached over the continents.

The objective was to neutralize the dark magic cast Kaybern!

They placed relics around the dragon in order to heighten their divine powers.

– For humans to be this prepared!

Kaybern’s rage deepened even further. It fired consecutive magic spells and flung its tail, but there was no halt to the warriors’ advance.

The dragon’s power was absolute, but having descended into the middle of Morata meant it had chosen the worst location for battle.

Although the Hermes Guild members decreased in numbers, Kaybern’s health was also declining.

– So you humans had some hidden power. But you cannot defeat me. Everything will now disappear.

Kaybern began filling its lungs. It was preparing to unleash the most powerful offensive skill against the human resistance – Dragon Breath.

“Now!”

“Everyone concentrate until the end.”

The appointed time had arrived and the Hermes Guild members were ready.

Taking the hit from the breath straight on made survival unlikely even if players had raised their levels via the Brazier of Sacrifice. But, running was also not much different.

“Attack, attack with everything you have!”

Boemong screamed frantically and swung his dual-edged axe down on the dragon’s ankle.

The short moments after casting dark magic spells and Dragon Breath was when the dragon was in its most vulnerable state.

Bard Ray and the warriors also lifted their swords and slashed the dragon.

“Cut off its wings!”

Thousands of warriors commenced the attack on the dragon’s humongous body.

The violent attack from the guild members drove the dragon that was preparing a breath attack into a rage.

***

Weed watched the war from afar and was amazed.

“They put up one hell of a fight.”

The battle of the Hermes Guild unfolded with many spectacular moments.

Could any other group engage in such a stormy battle against the dragon?

Their sworn loyalty for Bard Ray raised their morale greatly. Even with shattered armor and deep wounds, they continued to fight.

Of course, their having used the Brazier of Sacrifice was the ultimate reason for their resilience.

“The planning went smoothly… Things went well for now.”

Their plan was to use Morata as bait and lure the dragon to the ground.

After they wore out the dragon so that it resorted to its dark magic, the main forces would be sent in! With the warriors of the brazier as the core, they would proceed to slay the dragon.

“Certainly, I don’t think there would be any better method of dealing with a dragon.”

If it were Weed, it would have been difficult to arrange such a strategy.

A considerable number of the Hermes Guild members had to give up their lives and that was only possible because of their firm system of command.

That was a different scale compared to novice players rushing in, who had very little to lose.

“If I brought just dwarves to confront the dragon, it would have been an unwinnable battle.”

The Hermes Guild forces, at least 10 times more in number, used the brazier and had plenty of support.

“If they can keep this up, it is very likely that Morata will become Kaybern’s grave.”

Weed, on the other hand, felt a bit disappointed.

It was because the dragon was caught in a trap and could not exert its full combat abilities.

Incomparable to humans, it was an unstoppable mage and a giant creature!

Even so, it was unable to display its true power.

Pale: Weed-nim, I think the Hermes Guild is going to succeed in the dragon hunt.

“It does seem that way. But that’s a dragon. It won’t go without a fight.”

Weed felt disturbed with the battle turning out seemingly all too well. In his life, the times when he had such a feeling led to the most dangerous turn of events.

“Something is very fishy…”

Pale: Is it that damned fate theory that you always speak of?

“I am not sure yet. It isn’t me that’s fighting, but the Hermes Guild.”

Weed thought that Kaybern falling in the hands of the Hermes Guild was the best outcome.

If the dragon is taken care of, there could be nothing that threatens Versailles for quite some time.

“But, why does it feel so off?”

Pale: Kaybern is getting ready to fire its breath.

Weed was not surprised by it. It was an anticipated method of attack and the response from the Hermes Guild was excellent. Even with the breath attack, they will continue to fight but minimize their losses. Despite their capabilities, he couldn’t remain a bystander.

“The dragon is a being that has never been hunted down. Just in case, have the assault squad ready to engage.”

Pale: Understood.

“We don’t know just how advanced Kaybern’s dark magic is nor do we know for certain how this battle will turn out, so we must not let our guard down.”

Weed wanted the war to end with him not using the brazier if possible.

After all, human desire had no limits.

With this battle, if his level does not decline, the gains would be tremendous.

‘It would be just Bard Ray and the Hermes Guild doing all the work. This is the perfect scenario imaginable.’

It was sly and would result in a loss of honor, but stealing the final blow was a given.

***

Smokey black breath poured out of Kaybern’s mouth.

It swallowed the guild members in front and swept the buildings.

– Die!

The Black Dragon turned its head and spread its breath wide.

The Hermes Guild members tried to avoid it like jumping locusts, but they were too close.

“Evade to the side!”

“Fly up to the sky!”

The players who got away from the radius were also still in danger.

The earth melted and buildings fell apart.

The dragon’s breath was so powerful that a portion of the city disappeared without a trace.

It was difficult to calculate the damage taken by the Hermes Guild members that were close to the battle zone.

The dragon showed its power to its content by killing at least thousands.

“Push on!”

“The Horn of Advancement!”

However, after being exposed to fear repeatedly, one could grow used to it and overcome it.

The players who survived Kaybern’s breath had every right to claim that privilege.

They could desire the combat achievements that would be awarded for slaying the dragon and be known as the greatest hero.

If they could accomplish what even Weed and Bard Ray couldn’t do, their name would spread across the world.

The users of the brazier wanted victory over death.

Krobidyun and Jean and the other necromancers intervened in the battle.

“Everyone, get away. Corpse Explosion!”

“Wake, restless vengeful spirits. Take your revenge on the living and your murderers! Dead Rise.”

The bodies of the guild members who died from the breath triggered a chain explosion and doom knights began to rise from the ground.

“What the hell are you doing?”

“The wounded could have been swept by the corpse explosion!”

The spectators from afar were full of questions, but the explosion too was one of the devices for the Kaybern hunt.

Life Siphon from the Dead was the dragon’s most powerful recovery spell.

With its merciless attack it slaughters humans and absorbs massive amounts of health points from their dead bodies.

It was on another dimension compared to the puny amount of health points drained by the necromancers.

In the Morata Defense meeting, this was one of the topics that required countermeasures.

“The problem is that the dragon will continue recovering its health pool. No casualties is impossible while fighting against the dragon. Even if all the players use the Brazier of Sacrifice, death will be inevitable.”

“We could kill the dragon by enhancing our attacks and kill it before it gets the chance to recover… But even if we concentrate our attacks, it will be extremely difficult in such a small window.”

“The dragon’s magic resistant is innately high, so we must rely on the warriors but it will take time.”

Weed suggested a simple solution to Arkhim and Myul’s concern.

“Dark magic has a fatal weakness. We just need to exploit it well. Much like a necromancer spell, Life Siphon of the Dead requires corpses. So, we just have to blow them up.”

“Ah…”

The corpses could be purified with divine spells,but that was a much simpler method.

The general consensus deemed that the necromancers were useless in the fight against the dragon.

“Corpse Explosion! Corpse Explosion!”

The necromancers were forced to learn Corpse Explosion.

To reduce damage to the vicinity, it was better to have the novice players take part.

They blew up the corpses immediately and prevented Kaybern from recovering.

The grounds closest to Kaybern with dead guild members were especially dangerous.

Krobidyun and Jean used Undead Summon to raise doom knights in locations with many corpses.

– Master, I am at your orders.

– I am searching for the enemy.

The Doom Knights under the necromancers’ command attacked Kaybern.

They served as distractions from the front where it was most dangerous.

The Hermes Guild members only focused on the battle.

With Bard Ray leading them, they were pouncing on Kaybern that just used a breath.

‘I can do it.’

‘I can succeed in this dragon hunt.’

All of the Hermes Guild members fighting head to head alongside the support units, the assault squad that had not yet engaged and the observing players suddenly felt that victory was obtainable. 

“Life that sprouts. Show me all that exists in your boundaries. View Life Force!”

Krobidyun confirmed that Kaybern’s health pool was at 54%.

– Krobidyun: It is at half health. If we keep this up, if we keep attacking, we will win!

The hearts of the guild members were completely filled with fighting spirit.

To win against the mighty dragon.

All firepower was concentrated and it wouldn’t be long before the remaining half is depleted.

Bard Ray: The world had forgotten. We are the Hermes Guild!

Bard Ray’s message appeared in the guild channel.

“Huuuwah!”

“Hermes Guild for eternity!”

The guild members in the dragon hunt all shouted in unison and charged.

(To be continued…)


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V57C4P1 – The Great War

Par : mimosab

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The elites organized separately within the Hermes Guild, the guild members that signed up to use the Brazier of Sacrifice were gathered in Yellowy Square.

“Brazier of Sacrifice, I will offer 50 levels and 10,000 health points. Grant me strength!”

“Brazier of Sacrifice·····.”

“Brazier·····”

The Hermes guild members were enveloped with flourishing fire.

The Brazier of Sacrifice provided them with immense power!

The main forces of the Hermes Guild over level 500 were burning away their levels and health points.

“My body is light. It feels like a feather but overwhelmingly powerful.”

“I can’t get used to this. I’m just walking but it’s so much quicker than before. I wonder how my skills will turn out?”

“By the level discrepancy, I would say we got about six times stronger.”

“This means we can muster a head-on charge against the dragon. I can put up a good fight right now.”

The players who used the brazier made their pledge of determination.

Burning 50 levels was not an easy decision even for these players.

Regardless of victory or defeat, the losses were final. Therefore they had to take the dragon down.

“Still, we should still be careful. The dragon’s magic is not something you can tank.”

“I’m sure it will be alright as long as it’s not a direct hit.”

“I’m a warrior, so I would be able to withstand physical attacks.”

The giant knight Boemong led them.

“We will wait. As you all know already, we will be sent in once Kaybern’s dark magic is down.”

10,000 elites warmed up lightly as they waited to be fielded.

“Wear this.”

The Mapan merchants arrived and laid down some equipment.

They were items from Kaybern’s lair that could be worn by humans over level 800!

“Are you giving them to us?”

“No. You must return them once the battle is over. Here. You must sign the lease paper. If you want to rent them again, please call the Mapan merchant council.”

“You can borrow equipment?”

“They are not free. They have set prices.”

The Hermes Guild members were amazed with the Mapan equipment.

Some of them were over the level restriction of 900, and what was most popular were the weapons.

All warriors had the thirst for the most powerful weapon with the highest attack damage.

Meanwhile, Kaybern’s dark magic activated near the Bingryeong Square.

– Mirror of Fate!

“Alright, let’s get going. It’s our time to fight.”

“Move out!”

***

Mirror of Fate.

The ultimate dark magic spell that returns the cumulative damage taken over the last 10 minutes and reflects it against all enemies near the caster!

The countless Hermes Guild members in battle turned grey and dissipated all at once.

Just moments after, Kaybern activated a life replenishing spell as expected.

– Life Siphon of the Dead!

Kaybern absorbed the health points of everyone who died in battle. From every corner of Morata, ash-like streams of aura surged and were absorbed by the dragon’s body.

The body rich in wounds recovered unbelievably quickly and the fractured scales were restored; such a perfect recovery that instilled despair in the players who had been fighting valiantly until that moment.

– Humans, bow down before my greatness!

Kaybern roared with vigor.

The absolute power of dark magic was unexplainable with the standards of typical magic.

The Black Dragon possessed both attack power and an absurd recovery speed, making it even more difficult of a creature to hunt.

However, the Hermes Guild too had been waiting for this moment.

“You all have bided your time well. Now is the time for the real fight.”

Bard Ray shouted. Then the Hermes Guild members responded and raised their weapons high.

– The dragon will meet its end by our hands!

The guild members that were hiding inside the buildings began bolting out.

The fighting power in the early stages were average level within the guild. They displayed fabulous skills but still had more in the kit.

Many players had already died in the great city of Morata.

The dragon was capable of absorbing health points with dark magic, so they played the battle out to test the waters and waited for the corpses and mana to be used up.

“Charge!”

“The dragon will now meet its fate!”

The players that used the Brazier of Sacrifice at Yellowy Square were assisted by flight magic spells and arrived at the spot.

Bard Ray drew his sword. The Glacial Sword sealed with the legend!


< You have equipped the Glacial Sword.

The cold aura seeping from the sword reduces your health points by 100 each second.

Your attacks deal an additional 120 Ice type attack damage.

Consecutive successful attacks will weaken the enemy’s magic resistance and apply complete freeze.

Frozen enemies are immobilized.

Attacks against giant monsters deal 4x damage.

+52 to all stats.

Slows enemies within 5 meter radius.

Perseverance enhanced by 20%.

Skills: Frost Field, Blizzard, Ice Storm, Glacial Impact, Freezing Breath are now available.

The Glacial Sword is dormant.

Awakening the sword in a raging battle will activate a random ice type magic spell on the enemy. >


The sword he obtained when he became an Ironblood warrior; there was no other that could match this sword in all of the guild’s storage.

His hand that gripped the Glacial Sword froze over slightly.

Bard Ray, holding the Glacial Sword covered in white frost, threw his hand high and shouted.

– All charge!

Morata was instantly filled with the shouts from the crowd of guild members.

“To start off… Ice Storm!”

Bard Ray activated a skill sealed inside the sword to signal the start of the war.

A skill that summoned the Ice storm that blows in the Northern regions of Versailles was used against Kaybern.

*  Woo-woo-woosh! *

The winds of the storm born from the ground enveloped Kaybern.

Ice shards revolved in a 500 meter radius and caused damage to the dragon’s body.

“Sword of Nature!”

This time, the secret sword technique split the sky.

*  C-c-c-c-crack! *

Suspenseful sounds came from the sky and soon, thousands of lightning streaks struck Kaybern.

– It is surprising that a human could wield such power. But how dare you direct it at me!

Even Kaybern was astonished by the powerful offensive skill!

After Bard Ray used the Brazier of Sacrifice, his level was over 1,100 when he used the secret sword technique.

He was also equipped with equipment and accessories that enhanced the power of nature.

On top of this, 10,000 players who used the brazier charged into battle.

It was a force that just might succeed in hunting the dragon!

“I can’t trail behind.”

“I won’t hand over the dragon to anybody!”

“The lord seat is just before my eyes.”

The guild members charged boldly at the dragon.

The dragon’s forelegs and tail struck them but they either blocked or leaped over them and continued their advance.

“It’s manageable.”

“It hurts but one hit won’t kill me!”

The Ice Storm and Thunder Strike swept the dragon, but the dragon held up and kept attacking.

* Dum! Dum! Dum! *

The bards led by Marey positioned themselves at the opposite end of the city.

♪♫♬ We sing.

Of victory, honor, love and of the future.

WIth light and joy,

And the courage within, we stand. ♬♫♪

In between the high buildings they had had hidden performance stages with instruments installed.

The performance in the boundless plain.

They used the bard secret technique and spread a pure, honest melody.

♪♫♬  For those opposing the foolish dragon that brings destruction.

The power and courage of the warrior

Is sung by all.♬♫♪

They were a group of thousand bards who passed through an audition.

They encouraged the Hermes Guild members by playing together.

“Recover from all pain and wounds. Sacred Healing!”

“Healing Touch!”

“Heaven’s Light!’

“Revitalize!”

The support from the priests materialised from all around.

The Hermes Guild members kept flashing with light as their health points and stamina were replenished.

“Flames of Blood!”

“Armor of Darkness!”

“Frenzy!”

“Dark Counter!”

The shamans and sorcerers followed up with their buff rituals.

If they could hold down the dragon, they could receive the most powerful assistance from all over Morata

“Kaybern!”

Bard Ray charged through the Ice Storm and Thunder Strike. He equipped himself once again with high-level equipment he prepared to hunt down the dragon

“Power of Creation, Dark Knight Strike, Another Sword!”

He activated the skills that could be called his originals and jumped at the dragon.

“Spear of Annihilation!”

“Empowered Commandment!”

“The Seeker’s Arrow!”

“Piercing Flash!”

At that exact moment, countless ranged attacks were fired at Kaybern.

Bard Ray and his personal guards witnessed Hermes Guild members collapsing all around Kaybern.

– Mere humans. Grand Rupture!

Kaybern, seemingly caught off guard by the sudden attack, chose to cast the ultimate fire magic spell this time.

Raging explosions and waves of fire waged in a several hundred meter radius and engulfed the guild members.

Still, the warriors pushed through with their bodies inflamed. The damages were significant but they did not die.


< The Ironblood resists the vicious fire.

Health points reduced by 31,397.

Ultimate Perseverance reduced damage taken by 86%.

Additional fire damage is nullified. >


Bard Ray stuck his sword in Kaybern’s foreleg and climbed on top of its back.

“Singularity Attack!”

A technique that aimed for a single spot!

It was a skill that he learned to use on the giant monster after having seen Weed perform it.

“Soul-crossing Strike!”

He even activated the skill that consumed stamina and health points and boosted his attack power over 400% temporarily.

After he advanced into the Ironblood warrior, he possessed even more health points and stamina and therefore there was no need to be stingy with the brazier of sacrifice.

Each time Bard Ray stuck down with his sword, the area around the spot started to freeze.

“Protect Bard Ray-nim!”

“We need to distract the dragon, so just keep attacking!”

The guild members carried on the relentless attack from the ground, and many more followed after Bard Ray and climbed on top of his back and head.

– Get off of me! Dark Eruption!

An aura of darkness grew from the Black Dragon and coated its body.

It was a spell that allowed Kaybern to recover its own health points and attacked its enemies simultaneously.

Arkhim: Disengage that dark magic spell!

“Light of Judgment!”

“Virtuous Purification!”

“Angel’s Blade!”

There were paladins among the guild members on Kaybern. They instantly cast their divine spells and weakened dark magic..

Hundreds of these spells tore down Kaybern’s darkness.

– Get off!

Kaybern shook its body and flapped its wings, but more guild members clambered on top of him than those that fell off.

“We must not give it time to cast the next dark magic spell.”

“Keep hitting. Players out of mana must step back so others can attack!”

A life and death battle was taking place around the dragon.

The warriors that used the brazier focused on attacking the wings.

The magic spells and arrows leased from the distance struck Kaybern and exploded.

The ranged attacks did not cause great damage, but some that occasionally missed the mark demolished buildings and ruined the ground.

The mages in the Hermes Guild also poured their mana into the offensive.

Bard Ray kept stabbing away at Kaybern’s back and cried out.

– We will be victorious. Do not stop attacking!

With every sword slash and spear stab, the damage on Kaybern multiplied.

The attacks from the players under the brazier’s effects destroyed the dragon’s scales and blood spewed from the wounds. 

Regardless, Kaybern retaliated in anger and the players were kicked and whipped by its legs and tail.

* Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! *

When Kaybern ran, hundreds were planted into the earth.

Gaushu: Players who have used the brazier, do not engage from the front. What we need is not defense, but offense!

Those players circled around to the sides and the rear.

The common guild members were the ones to defend the front.

They were sent into the most dangerous grounds, but pushed restlessly with their shields aligned.

(To be continued…)


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V57C3P3 – Kaybern’s Rage

Par : mimosab

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– How pesky and foolish you are! Mere humans thinking they could defeat me!

The buildings of Morata were kicked around by Kaybern’s feet. Buildings quite a distance away also fell apart from the shock and effects of the magic spells.

“K-ugh. The buildings that I built with my sweat and blood…”

Weed felt his money dissipating into thin air and despaired.

Spectating a fight was the most enjoyable experience, but the playing field had to be Morata of all places!

– You are all truly insignificant! All of you, die!

Kaybern roared under the burden of their concentrated attacks and sent out a wave of Dragon Fear.


< Your physical abilities are restrained under the Dragon Fear.

You feel an inevitable presence and fear.

Health points are reduced by 36%.

Paralysis spreads throughout the body.

Movement hindered!

You are immobilized for 9 seconds.

Lack of Wisdom hinders use of skills by 87%.

Skills consume more mana and have a higher chance of failure. >


The Hermes Guild members that were fighting formidably fell under paralysis and fear all at once. The roads were pulled apart like rugs and the buildings crumbled to the ground once again.

“D-Dragon Fear…”

“Wow… This is incredible!”

The spectators in Morata felt their breath tightening even from afar, soon collapsing to their death. All the novice players within a 1km radius that did not evacuate in time were massacred.

The Hermes Guild members also suffered great damage. Still, their experience meant that they were well prepared.

They had already fully equipped themselves with equipment that enhanced Fighting Spirit and moved quickly due to blessing spells from the priests.

“Keep attacking! Don’t give room for the dragon to recover its mana!”

Under the orders of the commanders, the Hermes Guild members fought onwards.

They were putting everything they had against the greatest enemy that was the dragon.

The hextech cannons placed on top of the defense towers also began activating.

“Fire!”

Cannon shots of light flew and pierced into the dragon’s body.

“Archers. Fire!”

The combination of melee fighters and the flurry of arrows from the archers stationed on every rooftop. The mages too chanted their spells and fired hundreds each second. Fierce firepower was concentrated on the dragon.

“It’s truly bitter that Morata had to be the battleground for a war of this scale.”

Weed was in pain as he watched the destruction of the buildings.

The shantytowns in various locations within the city were emitting black smoke.

The buildings around the dragon were completely destroyed, and magic spells were exploding one after another; no building in sight was intact.

“If we overcome the dragon, I’m sure we will be able to rebuild the city by selling every bone we take from it.”

The dragon’s bones were the most dense material for weapon crafting. From the negotiation with the Hermes Guild, the materials from the dragon’s corpse was to be used to fund repairs to the city.

“Naive folks… I hope they won’t get ripped off.”

It was only natural that most of the materials would be misappropriated due to things like overestimating the construction costs!

Even the Hermes Guild that reigned over the Central Continent would have never experienced such embezzlement.

– Pale: The assault squad is awaiting combat. The Hermes Guild sure fights well even without using the Brazier of Sacrifice.

Pale, equipped with legendary level archer armor and the high-elf bow crafted from the World Tree, led the ranged unit of the assault squad. He had obtained the World Tree Bow after rescuing the elves.

Weed spoke while his eyes were fixated on Kaybern.

“Mmm. We trained the assault squad diligently but it seems that the Hermes Guild still exceeds us in terms of combat power. There is no group better at killing boss monsters than they do.”

He felt refreshed each time a Hermes Guild member died but he also yearned for the quick defeat of Kaybern.

Pale: Shouldn’t we move onto stage 2 right about now and use the Brazier?

“That call is for Bard Ray or Arkhim to make.”

The Hermes Guild still opted not to use the Brazier of Sacrifice. It was a matter that needed to be determined firsthand in battle.

“I guess it would be wise to use up its mana. It’s quite the scale though, this battle.”

– Pale: Will Kaybern continue to fight us on the ground?

“Judging by the progress, I believe so. It will have great faith in its dark magic.”

Although the attack of the Hermes Guild was fierce, the dragon was a mighty creature.

The magic spells were almost powerless despite their dazzling effect.

There was a definite reason as to why Kaybern kept the fight on the ground.

– Hail of Darkness!

Kaybern activated the ultimate dark magic spell.

It was a spell that sacrificed the lost health points and the dead during the battle.

The darkness spread like a pulse in water and sucked out the health points of the Hermes Guild members.

“Divine Barrier!”

“Sacred Affection!”

“Magic Reflect”

The Hermes Guild was prepared for the Hail of Darkness. The blessings and protection spells from the priests withstood against it, but thousands of players died regardless.

The brutal dark magic reduced their forces greatly.

“Do not fall back! Push!”

“Climb on top of it.”

The warriors of the Hermes Guild were bold as ever, even after witnessing the magic at work.

Taking advantage of the period of calm after the massive AOE magic spell had been cast, they climbed onto the dragon’s legs and wings. 

“I am Slater! Shocking Smash!”

“Have a taste of the Piercing Flash from I, Ultar!”

Out of my sight!

Kaybern flipped its body and flapped its wings but the clinging warriors did not stop attacking. They stuck to the dragon like leeches and whenever it was inattentive, more Hermes Guild members climbed to attack.

– I am sick of this. Absolute Explosion!

Kaybern activated an ultimate fire magic spell this time.

Small red dots formed near the dragon and spread rapidly into a huge explosion.

Several hundred of the Hermes Guild members were scorched to ashes along with Slater and Ultar but even more of them charged at the dragon.

“Wind Walk!”

“Guardian of the Sword!”

“Star Wish!”

The players with the priests’ blessings projected their spears and swung their swords.

Each attack from Kaybern inflicted damage to several hundred players both on the ground and in the sky.

***

“K-hmm. Incredible.”

“As expected of the Hermes Guild.”

Mibullo, Drago, Miretas were observing the fight from the tower in the faraway Yellowy Square.

These three individuals were at the pinnacle of architecture, sewing and farming respectively.

They were a good 3, 4 km away but the dragon was sizable despite the distance.

“Something is coming this way.”

“Avoid it!”

At times, a magic spell landed somewhere nearby. Dozens of buildings crumbled and turned into a huge fire, but were dealt with immediately by players.

Miretas asked out of curiosity.

“There are so many people. How many are still left inside Morata?”

“I’m not certain but… Most of my acquaintances stayed inside.”

For Drago, Morata was his usual stage.

He knew many players and most of them could not resist observing close up.

“They could die…”

“This kind of scene doesn’t come twice in one lifetime. No one can tell if there will be another fight against the dragon.”

Mibullo had a frown all along.

“They failed to lure Kaybern into the target location. The traps we laid in Bingryeong Square will not be utilized.”

The architects made great preparations for this battle.

They reinforced the buildings and constructed defense facilities in case of a street battle, but at Bingryeong Square they installed a special trap.

After Kaybern’s arrival, the entire square would collapse.

Underneath were sharp spears stuck upside down. They were made from the extreme high-grade metal alloy crafted by the union of Morata’s blacksmiths!

Cursed artifacts were scavenged from all across the continents and used by shamans to cast debuff rituals for giant monsters.

It was a collaborative project of architects and blacksmiths, but it seemed to have been for nothing.

“Oh. It’s firing again!”

“It’s fired.”

The players watching in Morata were able to see them; the hextech cannons installed at various locations in the city!

The mana charging cannons at once shot blinding light towards Kaybern.

***

– Kwaaaaargh! Humans. You brought some pesky devices.


< Hextech Cannon

It charges through the mana of mages and fires a ranged projectile with no elemental attribute.

Physical damage is weak, but it possesses an extremely powerful level of penetration. >


Every time the light from the hextech cannon landed, the enormous dragon stumbled and was knocked back. The dragon’s scales, that looked like a wave of jewels, fractured.

The cannons were discovered in a dungeon with an ancient artifact by the Hermes Guild.

There was no particular reason for not using it. There had simply been no need to do so until now.

In a war, mages and their magic spells were much more effective and were used for a much wider application.

Hextech cannons on the other hand had to be installed in a fixed station, were too heavy for transport and consumed a substantial amount of mana upon use.

Its only advantage was in penetrating the defense of a powerful enemy, which would not be necessary when fighting common monsters.

“4th artillery, 5th artillery. Fire!”

With Arkhim’s orders, the mages fired the fully charged cannons.

– I will slaughter you all!

Kaybern mobilized towards the location of the hextech cannon.

The Hermes Guild members on the ground kept up their attack and climbed on top of its legs and back.

War!

The perfect strategy was unfolding against the dragon.

“The dragon’s act is something. I would have fallen for it if this was the first battle against the lizard.”

Bard Ray objectively observed his guild members fight.

What was the reason for Kaybern sticking to the ground?

For the overly hostile Black Dragon, the best strategy was always to sacrifice its own wounds and quickly plenish its dark magic.

“When the time comes, it will activate either the Mirror of Fate that reflects all damage or cast a lifestealing spell.”

The Hermes Guild had made detailed analysis of the dragon and dark magic.

Life siphoning the casualties; the dark magic that drained health points from corpses.

It was the ultimate dark magic spell that could instantly replenish the dragon’s huge health pool.

It was a whole other level from how the necromancers recovered their health points in small quantities from the undead, but there were downsides.

They searched through all historical references and confirmed the prerequisites for activation which was that there be a huge number of corpses and that a large quantity of mana be consumed.

“Life that sprouts. Unveil the mysteries of life itself! View Life Force!”

Necromancer Grovidun was first to sacrifice his own level and health points into the Brazier of Sacrifice. He adjusted his level to 1000, offered a dark magic ritual and forcefully took a look at the dragon’s health points.

Black Dragon Kaybern

Born from the abyss…

… ….. Death… King… At the castle…..

“….. …”

“Human…..  …”

“….. …”

… Destruction…, … Blood is….., ….. …….

Kaybern….. ……

Health points: 86%/100%

Mana: 71%/100%

Grovidun confirmed the dragon’s status and relayed it on the guild channel.

“Health points at 86%, mana is at 71%!”

After several ultimate magic spells, it still possessed two thirds of its mana!

Even though the warriors and mages of the Hermes Guild had poured out their attacks relentlessly, they only reduced a small portion of its health points.

The dragon was wreaking havoc around the battlefield and its high physical and magic resistances were the reason. Bard Ray and the Hermes Guild also expected it.

They already realized back in Garnav Plains that even players over level 500 were incapable of defeating the dragon.

(To be continued…)


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V57C3P2 – Kaybern’s Rage

Par : mimosab

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“Stop the dragon!”

Weed tossed Van Hawk into Kaybern’s mouth.

Despite being a high rank undead abyss knight, it remained impossible to face the dragon alone. But, there was an underlying trick.

– Pwack!

Kaybern spat out Van Hawk and howled in rage.

– How dare a lowly undead dirty my mouth!

The dragon despised the undead!

For the dragon, Death Knights and lowly skeletons were all equally unpleasant, even if it was just for an instant, the dragon was infuriated.

– I must… protect the master.

Van Hawk was ejected harshly onto the ground and lifted his sword nobly.

The Death Knight stood firm against the massive Black Dragon!

His old cloak was ripped in many places and fluttered anxiously in the wind; his helm and armor were imperfect but were bolstered by the strength of his will.

– Dark Fighting Spirit!

Van Hawk emitted a smoke-like fighting spirit and raised his attack power.

– Devastating Charge!

Splat!

The courageous Van Hawk was instantly recalled by the force of Kaybern’s stomp.

In that moment, Weed hung off the leg of Torido who had transformed into a bat and was able to escape the effects of the Glacial Cage.

– You will not get away!

Kaybern wrecked the ice pillars with its body and began the chase once again.

The ground was a slippery ice rink that Kaybern crushed completely beneath its heavy steps.

“Torido, I have a task for you.”

– Anything except for charging at the dragon. Say it, master.

“Do exactly that.”

– Just pull my fangs out instead.

“Yeah, I outta pull them out and toss you to the dragon.”

Torido quickly transformed back to vampire form.

– Blood Torrent!

– Insolent vampire… Chain Explosion!

He delayed Kaybern for about 2 seconds before being scorched to a crisp.

– You run pretty well for a dwarf rat! Explosion! Explosion! Explosion!

Weed’s path began to sink 30 meters down.

The buildings sank along with the ground!

It was like an obstacle course, but there was Kaybern close on his tail.

“Four-legged Srint!”

He shifted directions, leapt and travelled through the dimensional gate consecutively, causing confusion.

Kaybern, after seeing Weed escape like a slippery eel, used a guided fire magic spell.

– Flames, respond to my call. Burn down my enemy!

The aura of fire swept in from every direction and ignited Weed’s body.

“Aaaaagh!”

– Squirm more. You lowly dwarf!

“K-aaagh. Ahhhh!”

Weed kept his head forward and ran vigorously even with his body on fire.

 


< You are suffering from the purification of fire.

Health points decrease by 570 per second. >



‘This much is not too big a loss for me.’

He took very little fire damage due to the Goblet of Flames. He acted like he was in pain as he ran towards the Bingryeong Square.

His suffering seemed so real he could win an Oscar.

He became a living flame, tripping over his feet and even rolling on the ground. Still, he passed through dimensional gates and ran consistently.

– Stop right there! Soul Shackles!


< Your soul was forcefully chained.

Movement speed is reduced by 85%.

Combat ability and health points are reduced the further you travel from the current position. >


He fell under a restraint spell with just 400 meters between him and the townsquare!

The effects of Glacial Cage had not worn off completely either.

Weed utilized the dimensional gate but his speed was slow as a turtle.

Swift Coldwind: Kaybern is closing in fast.

Through the rumbling of the earth, he felt the presence of Kaybern.

Morata’s concrete roads shattered like puzzle pieces and buildings were knocked down by the impact of the dragon’s body.

‘What to do… What if I use Time Sculpting?’

The battle against the dragon was only just beginning and he was already resorting to Time Sculpting 

– I have you now!

A moment of hesitation allowed Kaybern to catch up to him.

The enormous dragon’s charge even on the ground was formidably quick.

Swift Coldwind: K-Kaybern is… You have to get away right now!

“This is a do or die now…”

As Weed turned his head to look behind him, Kaybern’s long jaws spread open like a flytrap and approached rapidly. The fangs were clearly visible, and the odor was disgusting.

Oberon: Weed-nim! It’s me!

That instant, the voice of heaven fell upon him.

Wooosh!

A steel spear sliced through the wind!

Oberon’s spear barely missed the dragon’s left eye and stuck into its face.

– Dwarf! A dwarf again!

Kaybern checked the wound on its face and fumed with rage.

The Hermes Guild members that were waiting in Bingryeong Square were all positioned on the building roofs.

“We’ll take it from here.”

Bard Ray’s words sounded like a pledge.

***

The Hermes Guild had joined together with the Arpen Empire.

Their pride as Royal Road’s most powerful warriors remained.

‘We fought against the entire continent and lost. That isn’t something just any guild can do.’

‘Arpen Empire’s great lords? Who do they think they are? The clowns that couldn’t even meet eyes with us during Haven’s reign have met a good era.’

‘The Hermes Guild is the top. Our time will come again. I will make sure it does.’

With Bard Ray as the center, Arkhim, Boemong, Greiden, Gaushu, Lamifter and more. Players infamous across the continents were common in the Hermes Guild.

In order to protect the Haven territory and maintain their factions, they decided to take the hands of the Arpen Empire.

They heard enough of Lafaye’s concerns about the Hermes Guild splitting apart and weakening significantly. These were legitimate issues.

‘Still, if everything goes according to plan, where is the fun in that?’

‘If we have the sword in hand, we can deal with any variables that may rise. There is no guarantee that the Arpen Empire won’t fall just as we did.’

‘We are the best. We will grow our forces from inside the Arpen Empire and wait for the next opportunity.’

The commanders and lords of the Hermes Guild did not give up.

After the defeat at Garnav plains, they were disheartened. But their situation wasn’t that bad.

It was the greatest faction filled with players with the best skills.

If they were to display their true power in the dragon hunt they could mesmerize all players, so that the name of the Hermes Guild would shine once again.

Meanwhile, they had to stay under the influence of the Arpen Empire, but competition against the other great lords was plain meaningless.

“All make preparations for battle.”

When Bard Ray’s order came, the Hermes Guild members were already prepared for combat.

Even when the dragon was causing utter destruction, they weren’t afraid but instead they held their breath for the right moment. They believed they stood a chance if a perfect net could be set up.

Gaushu held up the Spear of Death.

“I’m sorry for Lancelot but… Weed’s presence is on another level. I’m sure he will understand us doing a little bit to save Weed.”

Slaughter Calcus held a sword in each hand.

One was for thrusting into the dragon’s body. It was a demon sword that leeched the enemy’s blood and health points and converted them into damage.

It was a weapon that was sealed for a long time, but he unveiled it for the dragon.

“We could abandon Lancelot, but not Weed-nim; what we do must be for the future of our Hermes Guild.”

If Weed were to die in the battle against the dragon and the Hermes Guild come out ahead, the outcome was clear. Those already despised by the world would be surrounded by all sorts of dark rumors.

Bard Ray: We will prove our strength so no one will dare question us. That is the way of the guild that I lead. Understand?

The Hermes Guild had gathered with the intention to win against the dragon.

They did not think of any other possibilities.

Indeed, they had complete confidence to come out as winners.

They were Royal Road’s most powerful warriors.

‘My sword is the only thing I trust.’

The god warrior Bard Ray commanded them.

In politics, territorial expansion and many other fields, they had always walked the path of conquest.

***

Weed was able to slip away as the Hermes Guild began their engagememt.

“Watching a fight is always fun.”

The Hermes Guild vs. the Black Dragon Kaybern!

A truly intriguing fight.

It wasn’t at the Bingryeong Square where they originally planned, but the main street close to the shopping district which would all be turned flat with the start of battle.

– Cavalry advance!

The Hermes Guild cavalry pointed their spears and began galloping forward.

Neigh!

The steeds had their eyes covered with patches and earmuffs.

It was to prevent them from sensing the dragon’s presence to ensure that they only respond to the knight’s orders.

The knights from every street corner joined at the main road and charged at the dragon.

“Ready spears!”

“Throw!”

The knights released their spears in one motion, sending them soaring toward the dragon.

– Raging fire, Global Thunder!

Kaybern cast advanced fire, thunder, dark magic, ice and wind type spells wildly.

AOE spells ranging from dozens to hundreds of meters in radius caused huge explosions.

Crrrrumble.

Morata’s buildings fell like sand castles and knights were flung into the air.

With each strike of lightning the road was carved deep and dirt flew all over the ground.

Dozens of electrified players fell simultaneously.

“It will be dangerous but stick as close as you can!”

“The wings are our first priority. Do not go for the body, but its wings.”

Thousands of Hermes Guild members gathered on the rooftops.

They swung their weapons from the ground and also flew through the sky and latched onto the dragon’s body.

“Power Smash!”

“Take this on for size. Piercing Pain!”

The skills used by the Hermes Guild members were fantastic

Rankers famous throughout the continent were common to see.

It was worth noting that the players who succeeded in climbing on top of the dragon used only three skills.

The Hermes Guild conquered the Central Continent and acquired various powerful combat skills. They were using the skills with the highest penetration possible.

Weed watched from afar, impressed by the spectacle.

“They do fight well. They were well prepared it seems… Like diligent students that poured everything into the exam preparation. That is why they had the Central Continent in the palm of their hands.”

With each spell cast by Kaybern, hundreds of players died.

– Imprudent humans… Wind Slash!

Even then, the Hermes Guild refused to let up, proving that they had earned their reputation.

“It’s doable. Everyone on the offensive!”

“Kill the dragon! I will take the honor!”

Back at Garnav Plains, their morale had been at its worst even before the war began, but now that they were fully prepared, it was an entirely different story.

– 1,000 lords of the Arpen Empire!

With a good show in just one battle, they could become lords. It was well worth betting their lives. All the broadcast stations and the viewers were excited.

– That is the real side of the Hermes Guild.

– They have regained some of their image from when they reigned over Versailles.

– Still, they didn’t reach the North. They got their butts handed to them.

– The guild is strong because of a minority of elite members… Well not really a minority because it’s certain that they are the strongest faction. No one can fight as well against the dragon as they are doing.

– The assault squad of the Central Continent players also fight well.

– Nah… There is still a gap in skills. I bet the Hermes Guild ran boss monster raids thousands of times.

They fought so valiantly that it drew out cheers from the viewers.

Whenever the Hermes Guild members got overwhelmed by magic or got killed by the swing of the dragon’s tail, the heat of battle raged even more violently.

(To be continued…)


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V57C3P1 – Kaybern’s Rage

Par : mimosab

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– Worthless humans. Try and resist this!

Kaybern whipped its tail and kicked down the buildings that were raised in Morato, leaving nothing but dust in its wake.

“Kyaah!”

“Run, run away!”

People scattered like ants with each building that crumbled.

When they saw Kaybern, they froze in their spots.

– Humans, bearers of the seed of sin. Uphold my mighty presence until your dying moments.

Kaybern enjoyed watching the terrified humans.

– Gravity reinforcement!

At once, the weight of everything in sight became 5 times greater.

The players were crushed to the ground, the buildings crashing and demolished simultaneously. The pillars broke in pieces and scattered everywhere.

“The magic reached all the way here…”

“Hurry and get out of here!”

Morata had the highest population in all of Versailles.

The novice players that comprised most of the population did not evacuate the city.

The hope of witnessing both Weed and Bard Ray in action gathered even the people from the Central continent and Rohaim Kingdom.

Some of the players that gathered over several days had escaped out the city gate, but the majority had ignored the evacuation order and stood right inside.

“Uwaah!”

“H-have to get to Bingryeong Square…”

“My house! The financing isn’t over yet.”

“What is this? Seriously!”

– Flame Shock!

Kaybern’s magic ripped through the city and killed close to a thousand players and the impact caused hundreds of buildings to collapse.

The players outside the range of the magic spell began to run in panic.

– Humans, you are amusing. Faster, run faster!

Kaybern set up a wall of fire and trapped the players. Then it swung its forelegs and tail, continuing the slaughter.

– Chain Flames of Blood!

The players caught on fire and exploded.

When the streets were finally devoid of players, the Black Dragon destroyed the nearest buildings and murdered the players that scrambled outside!

Morata was quickly becoming a ruin like the middle of a movie of natural disaster.

“We are going to get caught!”

“This is nonsense.”

“Let’s get away for now!”

The players too knew that the battle was turning for the worst because of themselves.

There were some that smartly turned towards Bingryeong Square, but most couldn’t run far before they got snatched by Kaybern.

– Magic Storm!

The power of mana developed into a twister under the dragon’s magic.

Despite being an intermediate level magic spell, it created a magic storm that spanned over dozens of meters in radius, destroying structures in its path.

“Damn it all!”

Reverse bolted outside as soon as the building in which he was hiding began to shake violently, as he had to avoid being buried under it.

“Of all places in this huge city, why does it have to be my house?!”

In a normal, peaceful timeline, he would have observed the battle in reality while drinking a cup of sweet hot chocolate.

However, he started Royal Road in Morata and he wanted to experience a massive war entirely. His desire led to the purchase of a house near the Hill of the Artist with an open view. He felt with his skin the saying that one needed to own a house in Morata to be truly associated as a citizen of the city.

The house that he decorated with ornaments from the market was destroyed by Kaybern’s magic spell and now all that was left was survival.

“I hope I can safely get away from this.”

He had faith in the few equipment he had bought with real currency.

The Mustang Boots that he purchased off the auction site boosted the acceleration greatly once the wearer began running.

“I just have to avoid being seen. Then I need to get away as far as possible.”

Since other players were around, he believed he would get to safety if he turned into a nearby corner of the street. Still, despite how distant the dragon was, he was made to realise just how low level he was.

You have confronted an absolute terror that paralyses even the soul.

Health points decreased by 94%.

Mana has been locked.

All skills are silenced.

Your body has been immobilized.

Terrifying pressure is being applied.

540 health points decrease per second.

“What the hell is this?”

He felt like a mouse running from a cat.

The low level players died on their own just by being in proximity of the dragon!

“For all the ways to die, that is just…”

Reverse squirmed to free himself, quickly realizing that it was futile and gave up all hope of survival. He had to accept the fate of standing frozen and get swept away by Kaybern’s spell aimed at other players.

By the looks of it, other novice players shared the same fate.

“Hahaha. The dragon is really strong.”

“agreed. I can’t really ask to be saved.”

Players that were able to run at all were not complete novice players, but had some backbone.

The ones rooted to the ground or taking laborious steps were undoubtedly novice players.

Reverse and the other novices exchanged eye contact and smiled bitterly. Magic was in control of the surrounding and it seemed impossible to survive.

“I believe we’ve met before. Aren’t you the man next door?’

“Yes I am.”

“It seems this is our end.”

“I planned to spectate in Morata, but I guess I have to watch through the broadcast.”

He conversed with the neighbors in lost hope, but it was that moment!

– Listen up you smoked lizard! I, Weedhand, who robbed your house, am here!

A powerful shout echoed from far away!

Kaybern in the middle of stomping a building with its forepaw turned in the direction of the shout.

– You robbed my lair? Dwarf!

The Black Dragon spanned its massive wings.

Powerful winds swooped through its surroundings and put out some of the fire.

– I was looking for you even if it meant killing every last dwarf on this planet. At last I found you!

The dragon did not linger on the players it was slaughtering up until that moment. It immediately surged hundreds of meters into the sky and flew to the origin of the dwarf’s voice.


< The excruciating pressure has been lifted.

34 health points will recover per second. >


The novices caught their breath and spoke.

“Are we alive?”

“The dragon left.”

“You’re right. We barely survived.”

Reverse could not move just yet, but he did escape death. Soon enough the paralysis would lift. More importantly, he saw players climbing to the roofs of the hideouts.

The players that hid and ran rushed out to the streets.

“Weed-nim! Weed-nim called out Kaybern”

“Woah! Kaybern is about to attack.”

“It’s Weed vs. Kaybern!”

***

Weed expected that Kaybern would react.

‘I’m sure the appearance of the lair robber drew some attention.’

He used a roar to reach Kaybern’s ears.

– Listen up you smoked lizard! I, Weedhand, who robbed your house, am here!

The players screamed, buildings collapsed and magic spells exploded.

All sorts of noises fogged up the battlefield and there was room for some incoherency.

– Kaybern. I’m going to kick your a…

Weed was not even half way from reaching the Hill of the Artist, but he saw Kaybern flying up.

– Dwarf!

It was a sound packed with fury that could be heard all across Morata.

Countless players ran across the vast city.

Kaybern’s vengeful dark eyes were projected precisely on Weed.

– I finally found you!

The ground-trembling voice of the dragon was menacing like the boosted audio from a horror film.

The dragon spoke with the blazing buildings of Morata under its black wings.

It was a feeling of intense pressure!

– In the name of dragons, I will shred you into a thousand pieces, dwarf!

Kaybern began its descent immediately after its speech. It was at incredible speed.

“I knew I got its attention, but it’s going to be a disaster if I screw this up.”

Weed quickly rolled his eyes.

The Hill of the Artist was still quite the distance away and so was the Bingryeong Square. He was caught awkwardly somewhere in the middle of these two locations while Kaybern was flying towards him.

“Kaybern, I too was waiting for you!”

Weed boastfully drew the Loa sword for the time being.

‘Me fighting here alone when the army is in position is plain stupid. I have to get away somehow and lure it to the townsquare.’

He collected his breath and loosened the tension in his body.

The weaker players froze up just by looking at the dragon up close, but he was well beyond that level.

He even possessed the title ‘The Man Who Confronts the Dragon Fear’, and the Lightning Crown was expected to be some help.

‘My level and equipment are well prepared. So…’

There was no more time allotted for Weed to think calmly.

Kaybern’s shadow clouded over him.

– I will make you suffer dreadfully.

The dragon’s rear leg came down like a piledriver from the sky!

Weed tossed his body forward and tumbled.

Shwaaaack!

The sound of its claws ripping through the air was horrendous.

The rear leg attack that missed its target crashed into a three-floor concrete building.

‘Dodged one… Eek!’

Weed instantly kicked off the ground and passed through a dimensional gate.

This time the tail smashed by a hair’s breadth from him.

The concrete boards of the road cracked and popped into the air and there was no moment to catch his breath.

– I will kill you.

Kaybern descended to ground level and began charging after him.

– I will squash you!

Weed ran on all fours as fast as he could.

“Four-legged sprint!”

As the dragon chased Weed, its wings spread wide and destroyed all the buildings in its way.

Weed was experienced in battles against humans and monsters. But, Kaybern was so massive that its attacks were bigger than Weed’s field of view and he was delayed in confirming the type of attack.

Swift Coldwind: It’s a tail attack! Leap high!

Crash!

As soon as Weed jumped, the tail swept the ground under him.

Swift Coldwind: It’s the mouth this time!

He checked too with his own eyes but it was already tough enough to avoid the attacks.

The avian’s assistance was timely.

“Ta-ha!”

Weed spun in midair and soared through the dimensional gate.

Tack!

Kaybern’s teeth clacked shut just behind him.

‘I can dodge them if I can free myself from the effects of the Dragon Fear.’

The dragon’s physical ability was incredible, but its moves were big and simplistic and therefore it was possible to evade by moving early.

If thousands of players were attacking the dragon at once, many would be wiped out with a single attack, but if it was just himself it was possible to escape.

– You can’t get away! Glacial Cage!

C-c-crack!

Ice pillars began to protrude around Weed.

“Oh, crap!”

The roads split apart by ice pillars followed by a chain explosion. The ground turned into an ice field in a 300 meter radius.

Glacial Cage freezes your body.

Movement speed decreased by 36%.

Under the curse of the dark magic, your body freezes and begins to rot.

Combat strength decreased by 22%.

Health points decrease by 740 per second for a duration of 25 seconds.

Weed took several more steps before his feet froze to the ground with reduced movement speed. With no other option, he stepped on the ice pillar and leapt.

I caught you this time!

Swift Coldwind: I believe it will be your rear this time.

There was no further explanation, but he knew instinctively of what was coming.

G-g-g-grung!

Kaybern planted its feet into the ground. Then the dragon gaped its mouth wide and threw its body at Weed.

It was a grave moment!

“Call Death Knight Van Hawk, Call Vampire Torido!”

– I have been sum…

– I have arrived to…

(To be continued…)


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V57C2P4 – Doomsday

Par : mimosab

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Arkhim: The battle continues to rage at Shantytown. That location is too disadvantageous.

Slater: We must stay put. It’s a hilly terrain which isn’t good for a fight.

Lamifter: It’s better to wait even if we lose all of them. One rash rescue will cost us our entire plan.

The Hermes Guild decided to abandon them.

“Merciless Counter!”

Lancelot saw the message and charged straight at Kaybern.

It was a skill that retaliated more powerfully the stronger the opponent’s attack.

“My name is Lancelot!”

Lancelot deflected Kaybern’s flinging tail and followed up closely.

He slashed and stabbed with twin swords and inflicted wounds on the dragon.

You have met the most dreadful presence unimaginable.

Merciless Counter is at 3200% attack damage.

Lancelot braced for death.

To escape Kaybern, he had to abandon his team and he did not even expect the Hermes Guild to come to their rescue.

‘I will not die in vain.’

As a commander of the Hermes Guild, he chose to display his strength until his final moment.

Oberon: Merciless Counter. That is originally a warrior skill. Through a special quest, swordsmen can also acquire it. However, even warriors cannot sustain it for long.

As Oberon explained on the regional chat, Merciless Counter was draining Lancelot’s stamina and health points severely.

“Remember my name, Lancelot. You lizard!”

Kaybern stepped back after the intense rush but soon became enraged.

From the chains of anguish, bind to eternal curse.

12 different curses swept over Lancelot.

Pain, Poison, Weakness, Feebleness, Confusion, Paralysis, Rot and more…

Kaybern opened its mouth wide and chomped on Lancelot who rampaged until his last breath.

***

Weed, under Sculptural Transformation, was waiting with the other dwarf warriors.

“We must defeat the dragon for the future of our kind!”

“You got that right. Let’s show him what our long suppressed dwarven fury looks like.”

The dwarven warriors inspected their weapons and spoke loudly and confidently.

‘Morale is high. I raised their gear specs too, so they should be able to fight well.’

Weed was on standby with the other dwarves at a building near Bingryong Square.

Barbarian Knatul, Fairy Knight Malin, and Half-elf Vishur.

The heroes of three races were positioned in the assault squad.

The dwarves were inflated with their dwarven pride and were not on good terms with either the high elves nor the barbarians.

“It’s a breath!”

When Kaybern spewed Dragon Breath, Weed laid flat on the ground with the dwarves.

Fortunately, the breath destroyed the giant sculpture and its surroundings.

“Whew, that was a close call.”

Weed’s heart jolted.

If a Great Landmark was destroyed, the damage would have been catastrophic even before the actual war.

“It’s better off to lose the goddess statue or the Light Tower than the landmarks. Now that I have become a sculpting master, I can just recreate them.”

The dwarves that were tenacious and brave just a second ago were unable to lift their faces.

The dwarves wrapped their hands around their head and shivered in fear.

“Are we still alive?”

“Ah, the ground is shaking. The power of a dragon…”

“It’s too scary. My heart won’t stop racing.”

“I’m sure Kaybern is furious with us.”

“Without a doubt. I heard from my grandfather long ago about his encounter with a dragon.”

“What did he say?”

“He felt like he was going to be swallowed alive in an instant. He was so afraid that he wanted to carve out his own heart.”

“Mmm. It’s going to sever our arms and legs and feast on us.”

The dwarven warriors had been reduced to cowards!

There was one thing in the world that instilled fear in these courageous dwarves, and that had to be the dragon.

‘Boosting their morale will come later..’

Weed kept to his spot.

The absolute sun rose high in the sky and Lancelot’s unit had begun the engagement, but he had to bide his time. The battle strategy was to lure the dragon to the townsquare and commit to an all-out attack.

The plan was shaky because there was no way to tell where in Morata the dragon was going to land, but this was as meticulous of a plan as possible given the circumstances.

‘Against a dragon, we have to fight on our turf. Any location other than the townsquare won’t allow for a real fight due to the buildings.’

The sounds of Kaybern rampaging against Lancelot’s unit were constant.

– Lowly, insignificant humans! How daring of you to charge at me!

Hatred toward humans was its basic instinct.

The Hermes Guild members perished and buildings collapsed.

Bad news rushed in.

Swift Coldwind: Weed-nim, the fire in Morata is too big.

“What’s the scale?”

Swift Coldwind: I can’t identify the exact numbers, but Morata seems to be on fire from afar. The smoke is thick.

The effects of Solar Absolute caused fire in over a dozen areas and spread quickly.

The architects had created a line of ashes, but more buildings kept joining the parade of fire.

Swift Coldwind: The avian are falling from the sky due to the heat and shortness of breath.

“If the Shantytown gets completely burnt down, the fire will go out rather quickly…”

Romuna: Weed-nim, the duration of Solar Absolute changes according to the magic level of the caster. It should disappear in about 5 minutes. Ah, I really want to learn that spell.

Romuna, being a fire type mage, was jealous of every magic spell from Kaybern.

“Swift Coldwind-nim, what is the estimated damage in Morata?”

Swift Coldwind: Sight is blocked by smoke and I am unable to confirm. Wouldn’t the wooden buildings and roadsides have all been burnt down by now? A lot of plain buildings are also on fire.

Lemon: It’s dangerous around the Art Center. Several buildings are ablaze.

Even concrete buildings had a portion of wooden components.

The furniture and supplies inside could be set on fire and moreover, Morata’s history was short compared to other major cities and thus had a vast Shantytown.

The Shantytown covering the hill alone had an incredible surface area.

Seoyoon: I am on the lookout from the Black Giant Star. Unless we put the fire out, a third of Morata will be gone.

“That much?”

Seoyoon: From what I see, it seems that way.

The severity of the situation spread to not just Weed but the rest of the players in Morata.

Pale: Oh lord… That’s disastrous.

Irene: The damage is insane. It was just one magic spell.

Mapan: The cost of the buildings disappearing to the fire will be astronomical. Even if they may be wooden buildings.

Mibullo: It’s sad that I can’t do a thing about it.

Pavo: This is all my fault for not having been fully prepared.

The architects divided sections and raised fort walls to defend the city and laid anti-fire lines, but the Solar Absolute covered the entire city. 

It was a painful consequence for picking a street battle strategy against a dragon in such a big city like Morata.

Lemon: Folks watching from your homes. If you have spare hands, please put out the fires in areas far from Kaybern.

Flame: Understood.

Totkung: Make sure the fire doesn’t spread to important buildings. Players in the furthest sections should move so we do not draw the dragon’s attention.

The players that remained in Morata began their move.

Since Kaybern was on the chase for Lancelot’s unit, they began extinguishing the nearby buildings.

‘I thought the Northern players would be of no help…’

Weed deemed that Morata could hold on for a bit longer and he was reassured to wait it out.

Swift Coldwind: I have entered the sky zone of Morata. The heat could burn my feathers… Anyway, I have a visual on the dragon.

“What about Lancelot?”

Swift Coldwind: The unit is out of commission! The engagement had resulted in greater destruction of the surrounding area. The buildings are crumbling, causing the players to flee with Kaybern on the chase.

“What’s the direction?”

Swift Coldwind: It is not heading in a specific direction, but destroying random areas around the Shantytown.

Kaybern was not being lured to Bingryong or Wyvern Square.

Sculptures, paintings and precious treasures were placed as traps but seemed to be undiscovered. For the time being, it was fully consumed by destruction and slaughter.

“This is troublesome…”

Weed gazed up into the sky.

The pure blue sky of Morata was covered in black smoke.

Kaybern murdered players in sight and bombarded the city with massive AOE spells.

The dragon’s enormous figure over the height of 200 meters crushed Morata’s buildings with every move.

The Hermes Guild chat alert popped up.

Arkhim: Kaybern uses dark magic by offering blood and sacrifice. It won’t be good if more players die.

Heroid: Let’s tell the players to run for the Bingryong Square while they’re at it. The city will turn to waste and we won’t be able to do anything about it if they all run in every direction.

Boemong: They’re going to die anyway, so have them come to the ambush site!

The atmosphere of the Hermes Guild too was becoming hasty.

Kaybern’s barrage of spells were blowing away the Hermes Guild members along with the random selection of buildings.

Magic explosion, trembles, screams.

Everything that was happening in Morata was like that in a war zone.

Swift Coldwind: Kaybern is now on the Hill of the Artist and continuing the destruction. From above, the scene of the Black Dragon wreaking havoc is a true spect… Hmm, mmm. I apologize. Anyhow, it is causing great damage to the city.

There was a scene that also unfolded in Weed’s mind.

Black Dragon swinging its tail, smashing buildings and destroying with magic.

It was utterly simple but the speed was so incredible that it could make a city disappear in an hour or two.

He imagined the destruction of Morata, players dying one after another, black magic charging to random explosions.

Kaybern’s attack was truly about to be unleashed as its main talent was dark magic.

“Sigh, this stupid world… Why can’t things go my way for once? I laid down so many baits and they were completely ignored.”

The Hermes Guild possessed an independent chain of tactical command in this battle.

With Bard Ray and Arkhim’s presence, it was intrusive to give orders to their forces. Furthermore, he believed that they had coordination from their companionship and will fight better on their own. But, that was only if the dragon came to the ambush site for the Hermes Guild to pour everything they had.

“Now who would be willing to step up in this situation… Of course, only me. Everyone, wait here.”

Weed told the dwarves to stay put and walked out to the street.

“Kyaaah, help me!”

“Run! Kaybern is using another spell.”

“Evacuate, evacuate!”

The screams coming from the direction of the Hill of the Artist told the urgent situation.

Weed let out a roar and sprinted to where Kaybern was located.

– Listen up you smoked lizard! I, Weedhand, who robbed your house, am here!

(To be continued…)


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V57C2P3 – Doomsday

Par : mimosab

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Pale: Weed-nim, what should we do? The damage to the city will be extensive…

Weed witnessed Kaybern casting the magic incantation mid air through the windows.

The pillars of flames intertwined and swirled in the dragon’s vicinity.

“It’s a frustrating moment, but we have to wait it out.”

Pale: We may be able to halt the incantation if the assault squad is mobilized. It might even change the target.

“We can’t do that.”

Pale: If Morata is struck, the casualties will be far greater.

“Stick to the plan and move accordingly. The assault squad will remain on standby. If we start this war with an aerial fight, our chances of winning will slip away.”

Weed had already considered such circumstances before the battle.

A dragon like Kaybern had various arsenal of attacks and, therefore, he extended the range of variables.

“Still, I feel like we are starting off on the wrong foot…”

It was horrific to imagine the damage that would result from the ultimate fire magic spell.

The damage dealt to the cities already destroyed by Kaybern was beyond that seen in movies dealing with natural disasters.

Back then, Morata was a ghost city, but this time the buildings were filled with players.

– Solar Absolute!

After a short time had passed, Kaybern activated the ultimate fire magic.

The magic that created another sun.

In the sky of Morata, a blazing red sun formed. The air flushed and intense heat shined down on the earth.

The blooming flowers and green grass dried up rapidly.

The streams and riverbanks of Morata also dried up, leaving their banks bare and shantytowns were set ablaze from the unbearable heat.

“Fire! Fire!”

“It’s a fire! We have to get out of here!”

“Run. To the safe concrete building!”

It was a calamity to the players who came to watch from the shantytown.

The houses were set on fire, forcing them to the streets. Most of them were exposed directly to the heat and died.

Solar Absolute!

You are surrounded by the skin burning, choking heat.

Magic resistance is nullified.

Fire damage reduces health points by 1,340 per second.

The damage will increase over time.

Novice players could rarely withstand a regular fire magic spell.

If one moved while sticking right up against the walls and buildings, the damage could be somewhat mitigated, but even so, for players under level 200, to deal with such an attack was futile.

“Kyaagh!”

“My body is on fire. I am on fire!”

Too many players were roasted to a crisp out on the streets.

The priests of the assault squad mobilized and only could save a few with healing spells.

Pavo: I tried preventing the fire… but I did not get to the shantytown in time. I’m sorry.

Pavo made an apology on the regional chat.

He received assistance from other architects and players and could therefore spray water and pile sand on vital structures.

The shantytown was better off being left to be rebuilt, hence he did not tend to it, but the houses were the first to be set on fire and grew into a massive disaster.

“Evacuate, we have to leave.”

The shantytown was expected to be safer than most areas for the players.

It was thought to be less attractive for the dragon than other structures, but under the ultimate magic spell that caused damage over an area, the entire town was razed.

The flames engulfed the buildings and grew further.

About 10% of Morata was set ablaze.

Fortunately, buildings in specific areas were demolished in advance to prevent fire spreading to the entire city.

– Humans, let it be an honor for you all to die under my wings.

Kaybern forged a rain of obsidian spears and fired them at the players roaming on the ground.

– Spear Array!

Like a bombardment, the magic spell fell upon the earth.

The black spears penetrated the buildings and roads, pinning down the players and causing their deaths.

“S-Save me!”

“Don’t run anywhere. We must not become burdens to everyone else!”

Chaos filled the corners of every street in Morata.

The players ran towards the city gate away from the dragon. Others ran inside large buildings or slid into the trenches.

Loss of life was common while playing Royal Road, but the dragon’s indomitable presence and magic attacks plunged everyone into despair.

Some were weary of being obstacles in the war and accepted their fate right where they stood.

The black spears continued to rain down on the city.

Pale: Everyone, stay in your positions! It isn’t our time to act yet.

Pale who led the assault squad spoke concernedly on chat.

He, too, wanted to save the players, but he agreed with going by the plan, which was to hunt down the dragon.

Furthermore, the confusion on the streets was too risky for him and his forces to become involved in. 

Python: Oberon-nim! Stop Oberon-nim from doing anything!

The dwarf who always wanted to look out for others!

The players of the assault squad grabbed Oberon tightly.

Meanwhile, more players perished.

Buildings crumbled and the growing fire forced the Hermes Guild members out of their location.

There were underground tunnels and trenches, but not everyone was in the position to use them.

***

“Damn it! Our positions sucked.”

Lancellot came out of the shantytown and looked to his surroundings.

His unit was responsible for reinforcement and ambush, so they hid in the shantytown a bit further down from the rest. The fire got out of control and they were forced out to the streets.

“We are heading to the safe zone. Hurry up and move.”

1,000 Hermes Guild members moved out of the shantytown and proceeded to the industrial sector, but they were caught by Kaybern.

– I see you over there. Die!

Kaybern flapped its wings and immediately began a nosedive towards the shantytown.

Lancellot stared Kaybern down.

“He’s coming this way!”

“Get ready for battle!”

The members spread out and drew their weapons.

Their reaction was extremely quick based on combat experience against many boss monsters, but soon the dragon from the sky swooped on top of them.

– Kraaaagh! How dare you mere humans try to resist me!

The dragon stomped the players with its two legs and swung its tail.

“Kugh. Don’t try to block. Just dodge.”

“Of all times to engage… When we were unprepared.”

Lancellot knew all too well that his unit alone did not stand a chance.

They were bit, stomped and kicked around.

Many guild members were struck by the tail and knocked into the flaming sectors of shantytown.

– Kwaaaaah!

Kaybern spread its wings wide while on the ground and roared as if excited.

“Damn. Things have gone this far and now we have no choice but to retaliate!”

Lancellot’s unit began swinging their weapons and initiated the counterattack. However, each time the humongous dragon moved, they were swatted off their feet to their deaths.

At that moment, Arkhim’s whisper arrived.

Arkhim: I know it’s tough out there but you have to stall and retreat to the Bingryong Square. That is the nearest site to your current location.

If Lancellot’s unit was to scatter, there was no telling as to which direction the dragon would chase. For the guild, the utter destruction of Morata was not a concern, but victory against the dragon was at stake.

Lancellot: We have to lure the dragon to Bingryong Square. Then we leave it to the combat units. That is the end of our mission.

Lancellot encouraged his team and attracted the dragon’s attention.

“Sword of Lightning!”

Crrrr-Crack!

Lightning branched out instantly from the sword and struck the dragon’s body.

The obsidian, luster scale was ruined with a slight scratch.

– Pesty human putting up futile resistance.

Due to the high endurance and magic resistance, most of the damage was absorbed.

“We have its attention. Attack, but retreat slowly.”

Starting with Lancellot, the Hermes Guild members activated their skills simultaneously.-

“Shield Barricade!”

“The Vigilante’s Protection!”

“Wind Shot!”

The members each used their skills in disposal.

Their attacks that could murder hundreds of novice players flew towards the dragon at once but most ended up being minuscule hits.

– Humans are weak and foolish. How dare they challenge me!

Kaybern stretched its wings and stalked forward.

The ground shook and the burning shantytown buildings crumbled with little effort.

The dragon walked through the array of arrows and magic attacks head on. 

Being a gigantic creature, its light walk was much more rapid than a human sprinting.

“What the hell!”

“Is this some kind of a monster movie? How can we fight against a dragon this size?!”

“This is insane!”

The Hermes Guild members activated their skills in fear.

Their weapons and ranged attacks could not penetrate through Kaybern’s thick scales.

After all, they did not act under the reinforcement forces and therefore did not use the Brazier of Sacrifice. Their current motive was to retreat safely to Bingryong Square.

– I will kill you as painfully as possible.

Kaybern chased after them, snatched the members one by one with its mouth, and smashed them into the ground.

“K-ugh!”

The fangs tore through their armor and shields, leaving them incapacitated.

Severe wound!

Venom is spreading through your entire body.

Failure to treat the poison within 3 minutes will lead to death.

The attack was combined with the dragon’s venom, taking them to the brink of death.

Stomp-stomp!

The sight of each player being gobbled up by the charging Kaybern was truly terrifying.

The players in its path could not bear witness to it, knowing that they could be next.

“Damn it all!”

“It’s after us, so use your transportation skills!”

“Swift Feet!”

“Dash of Light!”

Lancellot and the other members all utilized their movement skills to run all the way towards the Bingryong Square.

– Die. All humans that oppose me will have nothing but death!

Kaybern slammed the ground with its hind leg and the earth waved outward like tides in the ocean.

– Spikes of Hell!

Thick thorns protruded like walls and punctured the members.

The Hermes Guild members hung dozens of meters in the air, skewed on the thorns!

“Help me!”

“If you remove the curse… I can hold for more than 20 seconds!”

They had to suffer from 5 to 6 different status effects.

Their health points were seeping out every second and they called desperately for help, but the lucky ones were busy running.

“Crap, it’s too powerful!”

The thorns grew outward like a forest and hindered their escape.

Lancelot’s unit was picked off one by one by Kaybern.

(To be continued…)


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V57C2P2 – Doomsday

Par : mimosab

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“Let’s have a look around.”

“Sounds great.”

They headed over to the Bull Square where all the cooking was taking place and fed themselves with all kinds of dishes.

“They are so delicious.”

“The octopus dish is really good. Let’s vote for this place.”

“Alright.”

They joined the line after line, tasted the food and voted.

“Due to the fairness of the contest, anonymous votes are not accepted.”

They were restricted by the Mapan Council merchant hosting the event.

“Please provide your names.”

“Weed. This is Seoyoon.”

“Would you mind repeating that?”

“Weed and Seoyoon.”

“Do you take me for a…”

The merchant who was about to blow steam was silenced by Weed who lifted his mask slightly.

“Y-Your highness.”

There was no reason for Seoyoon to lift her mask, but she did it anyway after Weed.

“I am Seoyoon.”

“Gasp.”

The merchant, after seeing Seoyoon’s face up close, was about to pass out!

“Hey, what’s going on?”

“What is it?”

The people lined up behind them began to stir up noise. Some of them, who were near the merchant, had seen Seoyoon and just stood with their jaws dropped.

“Holy.”

“S-Seoyoon…”

In the midst of the preparations for the protection of Morata, many people saw her. But, her appearance up close was unreal.

Weed slid Seoyoon’s mask back on.

“Are we good to go?”

“Yes, yes.”

“Alright then.”

Weed escaped the scene as quickly as possible before any commotion could erupt.

They toured the back alleys and purchased souvenirs from the market.

On top of the Art Centre, with no eyes around, they kissed passionately.

***

The sun climbed above the horizon and finally, the hour of defense began.

Weed and Seoyoon spent the entire night talking to one another and held hands tightly.

“The day is here.”

“We will surely prevail. We have everyone’s support.”

Weed nodded. Of course, he did not believe in such romantic thoughts.

– Swift Coldwind: Kaybern has risen from the lair. The direction is north as predicted.

The first report arrived. The avian were observing from all the way out near Kaybern’s lair.

– Pale: The assault squad is ready on your command.

– Arkhim: Hermes Guild is in position. We are good to engage on your orders.

Siege weaponry meant to protect the walls was meaningless against a dragon, and so the players hid in the buildings and trenches.

The Hermes Guild was present in large numbers, 250,000 of its forces were mobilized for this war.

A little over 10,000 members were to use the Brazier of Sacrifice and were on standby until the dragon’s arrival.

– Everyone, please evacuate the city! The dragon has departed!

The sharp sound of the horn flute warning of emergency evacuation echoed through the city.

“The dragon will be here any minute.”

“This is so tense.”

The players who attended the festival were leaving through the gates hurriedly. A portion of them had come inside to observe the war and were willing to die for it.

“Will we survive today?”

“Who knows? Maybe we will be stomped to death or perhaps we will be burnt alive.”

“Maybe we will die under a crumbling building.”

The Arpen Empire officially announced evacuation protocol and encouraged players not participating in the war to leave Morata.

Still, many players remained in the city buildings.

Their survival depended on the success of defeating Kaybern before the city’s entire destruction.

“Hextech cannons final check!”

“Confirm the siege weapons and report to your stations!”

The Hermes Guild was the busiest before Kaybern’s arrival in the north.

They inspected their gear and prepared their attack strategies.

Some units were equipped with spears, great swords, axes and iron maces; preparations only possible by the Hermes Guild.

“The ballistas were loaded with silver harpoons that were sprinkled with holy water.”

“Do harpoons have any effect on dragons?”

“We don’t know. No one has done it yet. We will know when we fire them today.”

The gigantic ballistas stationed at every defense tower were loaded with a variety of arrows.

The plan was to fire mercilessly at the dragon with siege weapons and with that the city structures were subjected to damage.

– Swift Coldwind: ETA is approximately 20 minutes. I will continue tracking.

The dwarves, the assault squad and the Hermes Guild! Plus the other players who willingly participated to lend a hand; everyone held their breath and waited for the dragon to appear.

Then..

Finally, Kaybern emerged in the southern sky of Morata.

– Kraaagh! Perish!

The Black Dragon screamed towards Morata.

Kaybern had turned even more ferocious after its lair had been robbed.

 


< Physical abilities are restrained under the Dragon Fear.

You feel absolute power and fear.

Health points are reduced by 41%.

You will suffer temporary paralysis.

Movement is restricted!

You are unable to move for 11 seconds.

Lack of Wisdom restraints use of skills by 89%.

You will consume more mana and more likely to fail the cast. >


Dragon Fear erupted!

The rumbling voice of the dragon spread across the city like a tide.

– Arkhim: All commanders report losses.

– Boemong: Combat team’s loss is minimal. We are suffering from a mild paralysis but it will wear off soon.

– Gaushu: No harm.

– Lamifter: We need 3 to 5 minutes for the mages to fully recover their focus.

The Hermes Guild members had equipped themselves with gear and accessories in advance and withstood the Dragon Fear.

The players in the assault squad of the Arpen Empire suffered greatly in comparison.

“K-hmm. Are you alright?”

“It is quite noisy.”

“I think we are still behind the Hermes Guild.”

“Those guys filled their pockets for so long…”

A lot of spectators who remained in the city for a splendid scene lost their lives.

“Agh!”

“Wah!”

The Dragon Fear swept a large area of the city.

The shantytown, back alleys and merchant buildings were cleared of players.

“Save me!”

“Heal me. I’m about to die!”

The novice players that took life threatening damage ran out to the streets and called for help. Some ran into the buildings of priests, borrowed bandages and wrapped themselves.

– Oberon: Weed-nim! The damages to the players are massive!

“Whew…”

Weed let out a sigh.

This was exactly the reason why he ordered evacuation, but it was not possible to search every house and deport those hiding in such a huge city as Morata.

– Oberon: I will send a rescue team.

“It is what it is. Do what you can.”

The priests on standby rushed out to the streets and saved the players. The novice players fully recovered from just one or two healing spells.

They laid low so that they would not be noticed in the eyes of Kaybern afloat in the sky.

Kaybern, like it did with other cities, circled above the sky.

– Humans! You have been hiding like pests.

Inevitably, they were discovered. Tens of thousands of players were moving in the city and were eventually caught in Kaybern’s vision.

The Black Dragon, Kaybern!

It was the most dangerous dragon that was cursed by the humans and dwarves.

Kaybern exploded with a massive roar that reached from one end of the city to the other.

– Only annihilation and death awaits you.

It was a line often spoken by monsters, but having come out of the dragon’s mouth, the message was conveyed with knee-crumbling pressure.

“Uuuuhh!”

“We are screwed. Are we… going to die now?”

The players on the ground raised their heads and trembled in fear.

Kaybern’s words weren’t just a threat.

The Black Dragon gulped deeply and began puffing up its enormous body.

“It’s a Dragon Breath!”

“Everyone, run!”

The players on the streets fell into a panic and began scattering in all directions.

The Hermes Guild members that were waiting to engage waved their heads.

“A Dragon Breath right off the bat. Plan B it is then.”

“We did take into factor that this was a huge city with huge variables, but for things to turn like this already.”

Weed too could do nothing but sigh.

“The breath will cause too much damage.”

Kaybern’s breath attack on the city was not solely the fault of the novice players. It was one of usual Kaybern’s tactics in war. Few were likely to survive a direct breath attack. That also applied to Weed.

– Kuaaaaaaaah!

Darkness poured from Kaybern’s mouth and struck the city. Like a storm, even the winds were sucked in. It swept the earth and the buildings above it all at once.

The players in Morata felt the ground tremor and the earth quake.

“Where is it? Which direction?”

“I think it flew northwest.”

“Was the Great Library struck?”

“I think it wasn’t in that direction…”

Moments later, an avian player reported the status.

– Sambidul: The humiliating sculpture of Kaybern has been destroyed. The buildings around it melted down and the fire is now spreading.

The gigantic sculpture meant to draw the attention of Kaybern. The sculpture of the Black Dragon being smacked by a dwarf became the first target.

Along with the sculpture, a part of the city was laid to waste but it was a smaller loss than expected.

– Arkhim: When it goes for the bait, we will engage in battle. Everyone, be on your toes!

The Hermes Guild members prepared to come out of hiding.

The moment Kaybern descends to the ground would be the start of their attack.

The merchant councils had piled mountains of treasure in Bingryong and Wyvern Square to tempt Kaybern to land.

It was not just by the northern councils but also the councils of the Central Continent that chipped in for the golden mountain.

In the Townsquare were numerous onlookers that gathered to see the treasure before the dragon’s arrival.

‘Bite the lure.’

‘The dragon will dive when it sees this.”

‘Bingryong Square is perfect. The location will be advantageous for an all-out Hermes Guild attack.’

‘The instant it comes down, I will end it…’

The members filled themselves with a fighting spirit. For quite some time they simulated the dragon hunt through boss monster raids. 

– Sambidul: Kaybern is preparing a magic spell!

The second news of misfortune followed.

Kaybern, instead of coming down to the ground and destroying buildings, was casting a magic incantation. It wasn’t just a normal magic spell, but an ultimate fire spell.

(To be continued…)


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