Episode 56 – Collision (6)
“You said you met Garhan’s warriors?”
“That’s right. “We met each other while scouting, so they ended up coming to this area.”
Varun heard the detailed story from the scout, who seemed very surprised. This scout named Ron was so surprised that he was more focused on talking about what he had seen and heard than on actually flying.
“Their attire looked like ordinary warriors, so we approached them first, wondering if they were a small tribe who had taken refuge. On the other hand, when they saw our appearance, they became extremely wary and asked us whether you were from the southern wall.”
“What did they say when they found out who we were?”
“It was a look of disbelief.”
The scout laughed and looked down at his body. Shiny chest armor and high-quality iron weapons. It was a weapon that would have been difficult for any small tribe to possess. Perhaps the reason the looters didn’t attack right away was because they were intimidated by the equipment they wore properly.
“They identified themselves as warriors who follow the great Warchief Garhan. They even threatened that if they cooperated, they would be treated well, but if they refused, they would bring in a larger army and trample them. Although they flinched when they saw us, they were in great spirits. “The last thing I remember is seeing them attack us in anger when they responded to our provocation, and then being crushed by the heavenly punishment that fell from the sky.”
“The reputation for being extremely vicious is true. “The wolf of the rocky mountain.”
Varun was depressed after hearing the testimony that followed. Although he had expected a clash with Garhan, whose power was rapidly increasing through plunder and war, at some point, he became nervous as that day approached.
It was nearly impossible to maintain a good relationship with them, who were born predators.
Moreover, there was no way that they, who had to follow the will of the sacred guardian deity and carry out their duty to protect this land and fight against bugs, could meet the demands of Garhan, who was forcing them to submit. From the beginning, there was a very high possibility that there were enemies of Varun and Riena in the tribe under Garhan.
“Many of the surrounding small tribes have already become one with them or been trampled upon. Don’t you know? “If we leave it like this, their power will grow and they will definitely come here.”
Scout Ron said in a trembling voice. Ron, who was a member of the Rakum tribe, was also fleeing from the Garhan gang, so it was natural for him to be afraid.
“That is correct. We are the chosen ones of divine beings. No matter what happens, I can’t bow down to them. “I’m sorry, Ron, but please call the others before we take a break.”
Varun decided to take a hard line. I thought that if a collision was going to happen anyway, I could hit it first instead of avoiding it.
For that, Varun called a meeting. It was to share one’s thoughts with others and receive support.
‘He will help us.’
Afterwards, he was left alone and picked up the sacred treasure sword that was carefully kept in the house. It is truly a gift from a divine being. This treasure proves his authority.
“Just like when we attacked the marauders who were taking prisoners in the past, we and they, who had to expand their power, were bound to clash. Therefore, now that we are aware of each other’s existence, I think it would be better to step forward and attack them first. “The small tribes they are absorbing…we are liberating them and embracing them.”
“I also think what your father said is right.”
“It is about dealing with enemies that are several or dozens of times bigger than us. In the meantime, you have to fight against black monsters, so you, the best warrior of the tribe, will have to suffer that much.”
Before people gather. Varun told his thoughts to Riena, who came first. Liena, who was once the only warrior in the tribe and had done the most work and received the most favor, continued to grow and was still the strongest warrior.
It was said that there is a lot of work to be done in the future. As a father before he was a tribal leader, Varun couldn’t help but worry.
“…There’s one thing I’ve realized while working with him these days. “Evil is not that far away.”
Riena told her father her thoughts based on her own experience. Until just before, the father and daughter had experienced most of the things together, such as the tribal crisis, migration, and adaptation, but Riena, who was following the story with him in the world of Dark Blood, was accumulating her own experiences.
In particular, as she progressed through Chapter 2, she was shocked in many ways when she saw the encroachment of demons and the corrupted and depraved humans that appeared in the game’s story.
“A strong, unwavering faith. “That’s the most important thing.”
The power she gained from the game wasn’t just skills or abilities. Everything she experienced there was real to her, so her experience became deeper and deeper.
“okay. “You are right.”
Varun, slightly impressed by how much her heart had strengthened in a short period of time, nodded. Before we knew it, all the people he had gathered gathered around, and Varun informed them about the scout’s report.
“The marauder Garhan enriches his warriors and maintains their loyalty by exploiting the small tribes he has subdued and increased his power through plunder and war. “Now that our greedy enemies, who want more booty and more slaves, have finally discovered and set their sights on us, I believe we must destroy those who try to interfere with our sacred duties and liberate the tribes of the steppes who suffer under them.”
Varun insisted on fighting back. There were some who were nervous, but no one was opposed. This is because what Varun said while holding the divine sword in his hand was not wrong.
Above all, there was a strong suspicion that if he lowered his tail here, the god who had bestowed various blessings would not remain still.
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“I heard that the guardian spirit was watching and used his power to suppress the enemies who were trying to attack our troops with a single blow. Is there a problem? He will help you.”
“Of course he helps us. But we must not try to rely on His strength. “You can’t take it for granted.”
Varun shook his head resolutely at Rakum’s words, which he glanced at. Varun, who had already realized that he could not intervene by destroying the desktop when dealing with bugs or glitches, was convinced that the most important thing was to solve the problem on his own.
“Our chosen mission is to deal with dark monsters. It is a trial given to us, and we cannot hope for His help. For that time, we will fight against the marauders with our own strength. “You don’t think you’re going to lose, do you?”
“Is that possible?”
“The power I have been storing up is for use in times like this.”
After confirming that there were no problems or opposing opinions, Varun raised his divine sword and decided to fight. The plan was to lead an army of hundreds of troops and attack some of Garhan’s tribes, then take some of them back.
Soon all the tribe members began to move as one.
Although Varun’s authority was strong, their identity as chosen people who received the protection of their guardian deity played a major role.
“Aren’t you even nervous?”
“I’m happy. With my recognized power, I have trained to fight monsters with my teeth clenched. “I finally got a chance to get revenge on them.”
Shura and Larsen, who were recognized for their talents and were valuable forces who had awakened talents that would not have been developed originally, naturally had to join in the operation.
Larsen, who was nervous after hearing the news that he would have to go to war, was taken aback when he saw Shura polishing his weapon with a faint smile on his face.
In fact, Shura only laughed louder, saying that he had been waiting for this moment ever since.
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“What on earth is going on? “I can’t believe Owl has become a ghost!”
“Well, I don’t know either. “Hurry up and get treatment!”
In fact, it was not only the Arin tribe led by Varun that was turned upside down. A plain quite far from Varun’s village. The wounded were brought to a fairly large tribe in terrible condition.
The tribal leader was frightened and ran out in a panic when one of the tribe’s strong warriors went out to scout and returned covered in blood.
“Only the warrior Oul survived. “I couldn’t even make out the horses or the others!”
Another scout who had rescued the wounded man was so surprised that he spoke gibberish. They brought herbs and bandages for treatment, but it seemed meaningless since he was literally just barely breathing.
“Owl, tell me. “Who on earth did this?”
“What a mess…”
“W-what? hammer?”
The tribal leader was taken aback by Owl’s words as he opened his mouth with difficulty. A large, translucent hammer that fell from the sky. It was an image that did not come to mind easily. Those who managed to understand it simply thought it was a type of witchcraft or witchcraft.
Still, Owl spoke as if he was struggling to spit out everything he had seen and heard, whether those around him understood it or not.
“I’ve never heard of a proper tribe further east than this.”
“Arin tribe, this is my first time hearing this name.”
Those who heard Owl’s testimony all said they had no idea what he was talking about. In fact, the tribal leader’s eyes were shaking.
“Well, shouldn’t I tell the warchief anyway?”
Meanwhile, a young man whispered to the tribal leader. When he heard the word ‘warchief’, goosebumps appeared on the tribal chief’s body and his eyes widened.
“No, no. “Isn’t it just a small shortage at best?”
He shook his head violently. He was able to keep his tribe intact in exchange for swearing a humiliating loyalty oath to the invading Garhan, but he was actively attacking and annexing surrounding small tribes by selling Garhan’s name, but he was not truly loyal to Garhan. Because it was.
‘If he finds out that he is extremely greedy, it is certain that he will demand that we sacrifice the loot and slaves that we gained through bloodshed.’
If you talk to Garhan, you can borrow Garhan’s powerful power, but you have to pay a price. The tribal leader didn’t want to do that.
If I was going to continue to be exploited by Garhan like this, I wanted to keep all the loot to myself so that I could use it in the future.
“Assemble your warriors and soldiers right now. “I will crush those arrogant bastards who practice evil witchcraft.”
The tribal leader, looking down at the dead body of Aul, declared that he would mobilize all the power of the tribe to take revenge. Of course, revenge is just a justification.
In the end, he too chose plunder for the growth and survival of his tribe.