Episode 80 – Gust from the North (10)
“How much damage is there?”
In the middle of a quiet meadow. Garhan, who came on horseback, opened his mouth with a blank look on his face. The land he was looking at was absolutely miserable.
The ground had turned over, exposing all of its flesh, and blood stains and corpses were strewn everywhere. However, the biggest trace is that of a giant monster that died, leaving behind by-products such as fangs and carapace.
Where this giant centipede died, only dead ground blackened by poison remains.
“Several warriors were killed or wounded. In addition, more than 100 soldiers were injured.”
One of the warriors under my command reported with a disgusted look on his face that he was absolutely horrified. After the first report came in, communication with the dispatched punitive force was cut off. After that, he had to make many sacrifices while fighting these unidentified monsters that started coming from the east.
“They are incredibly toxic people. Those who were poisoned by their poison could only survive by cutting off the bitten limb on the spot.”
“I don’t know where they came from, but they kept coming and suddenly disappeared.”
“That’s right. If you forget, the ones that kept creeping on you disappeared completely at some point.”
At Garhan’s words, the warrior pointed to the plain in the distance. The eastern plains where bugs and glitches flock. However, those who had been spreading out in all directions in search of food suddenly disappeared.
‘What on earth is in the east?’
His brow furrowed when he heard the report.
The eastern land, which he attempted to pioneer by sending thousands of Luhan’s entire tribe but failed, still remained an unknown land to him.
Meanwhile, unidentified monsters came from there. Garhan completely gave up on the east. I was sick and tired of losing so many tribe members related to that place.
“They also practice evil magic. Could it be that these monsters were also sent by them? “Even if you ask the oldest people and people who know the old stories well, they say they have never seen monsters like these.”
“Pfft, if that’s the case, then they are evil enemies that we all need to stop and subdue in this fight over supremacy in the grasslands.”
The warrior asked if the bugs were monsters controlled by the Arin tribe. Although he did not fully believe it because he had not seen it in person, Garhan could not ignore the hypothesis because he knew of the various miraculous powers shown by the Arryn people.
“Is there anyone who has the courage to go as an envoy to them?”
But we can’t start another war. In the end, Garhan chose a realistic method.
They recognized the power of the Arin people in the northeast and decided to talk to them.
When asked if there was anyone who would go there as an envoy, everyone at the scene looked at me. In a situation where the notoriety of the Arin people was already widespread, it was difficult to volunteer to go to the den in person.
“Go and find out who they are. And my relationship with these terrible monsters!”
Garhan gave a special mission to the envoys who were selected forcibly to obtain detailed information about the Arin people.
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“You mean black monsters appeared in those worlds too?”
“That’s right. Fortunately, we were able to fight and defeat him successfully, but it was a large scorpion-like creature that even Tina, an A-level hunter, testified was difficult to deal with.”
“Hmm, that’s the female warrior you mentioned last time.”
Varun sighed and scratched his head.
Just as Garhan was keenly aware of the fear of bugs and talked about sending people to the Arryn tribe, the Arryn village was also talking about bugs.
The time the sun sets every day. Varun originally gathered people who entered and left the game world and listened to reports about what happened there.
Hunters assigned to creature hunting on the spot reported bugs that also appeared in the game.
Everyone was shocked and excited to hear that bugs had appeared in the game world.
‘So he is.’
It was only then that Riena, who was present, realized why he had been preoccupied with something else today and sighed softly. As Riena predicted, he was on alert for the possible appearance of a bug.
“Well, we didn’t find anything today.”
“The only place they have been found so far is the world where hunters live. Just in case, everyone be careful. “After listening to Riena’s words, it seems like she is also on guard.”
When Larsen, who was present, said that they hunted monsters in the underworld and did not see any bugs, Varun nodded.
‘They are starting to move too. But we were also thoroughly prepared. ‘I’m not weak.’
It is an obvious fact already acknowledged by everyone that bugs become more active and stronger as time passes, but that is also true for them. After finishing the meeting and coming out of the house with the others, Varun saw the tribe that had grown so large that it was difficult to capture it all at a glance.
It was impossible to compare it to the beginning, when it was just a few tents. No, it couldn’t be compared to the first time or even a few days ago.
The first thing that catches your eye is the huge castle wall being built by transporters who have become architects. The height of the first wall was only 3 meters high with 3 blocks, but now as many as 10 blocks are stacked to a thickness of 5 squares.
The transporters who are building the wall by attaching blocks to the inner wall to create an artificial staircase are complaining of a fear of heights as they are climbing to such a high height for the first time in their lives. It was a structure that was not inferior to the wall erected by southern settlers to prevent their plunder.
However, as the number of transporters increased rapidly, the pace of construction was not that slow.
As each day passed, a thick wall several meters long was built.
“If you roughly calculate, how long will it take to complete?”
“If construction continues without any problems, it will be completed within a few months. “If the number of transporters increases or their skills increase, it will be shorter.”
Varun called Maureen and asked about the completion of the wall.
Maureen, who was holding the paper she had been given, expended her stamina to install the blocks and seemed happy even though she was having a hard time.
In fact, Maureen was slowly feeling joy in creating huge structures with her own strength. In the game world, that feeling became even stronger after seeing the various buildings that Junyoung created by moving the character himself.
“After building the wall, we will be able to pave the remaining roads and build a bridge over the river. There are also large warehouses and underground facilities…”
“Calm down a little. Of course, I plan to entrust you with the job. You are so happy, but what about others? “Aren’t you having a hard time?”
“It may be difficult, but isn’t it right to fulfill your duty with the strength given to you by your guardian spirit? “No one does anything half-heartedly.”
The other porters were just as enthusiastic as Maureen, who had become a pure enjoyer. This was because even if one did not necessarily become a warrior, one could fulfill one’s duty with recognition from the guardian deity.
‘His power is amazing.’
Varun was genuinely amazed to see the residents being happy even though they were making them do hard labor. No matter what Varun ordered, the residents willingly accepted his orders.
Varun himself, the fair and smart tribal leader, was popular, but the guardian deity who gave him authority and power was standing behind him.
There was no way Varun could give up this, having truly felt the power of faith in his heart.
‘If we can spread this to others, wouldn’t it be possible to increase our power without fighting any more meaningless fights?’
And that thought soon extended to the spread of faith. If the tribes living scattered across the grasslands were informed of the existence of a guardian spirit and its blessings, who would be able to reject it?
He was confident that the guardian spirit would also be willing to accept such people in order to recruit more troops to fight the black monsters.
“Chief!”
But then. Someone flew through the sky and returned to the village. He was a member of a scouting party that went out to scout far away with the intention of staying for a few days.
“What does that mean? Warchief Garhan…sent someone?”
“They said so and made it clear that they had no will to fight. “They actually threw away their weapons.”
Varun was surprised by the report of the scout who urgently returned. Because it was completely unexpected news. The same was true for the soldier who delivered the message.
“We are bringing them here, but we decided to stop at the place where we fought last time, during the war with Luhan’s tribe. “What should I do?”
“I need to listen carefully to what you are saying. Is it because we defeated and absorbed those we sent in reverse?”
The people who came as envoys insisted that they would speak about their clear purpose after meeting the tribal leader, Varun, so we did not yet know why they had come.
Of course, there was no reason for Varun to turn down this opportunity.
If you can increase your power through dialogue or negotiation without going to war, it is much more profitable to do so.
‘If we can convince them of the mission and duties we have been given, there might be a negotiation.’
Varun planned to reveal information about the bugs and that their goal was to fight the monsters.
If Garhan admits that fact, there is no reason to be hostile. Rather, if you have the opportunity to interact, what you can gain will increase.
All of this was the result of them stubbornly holding on and fighting, proving their power and establishing themselves.
“Then I will tell you so.”
“You rest. “I will send someone else to deliver it.”
The soldier accepted Varun’s will and tried to get up, but Varun made him rest.
I was going back anyway, but I didn’t think it would take that long.
“He will help you.”
In fact, when Varun informed the new soldier of his intentions and made him prepare, he, who was watching, moved the mouse and lifted the messenger along with the horse.
“let’s go!”
The messenger landed on Bajak at the maximum possible mouse control point, and immediately crossed the screen to join the allies holding down Garhan’s emissaries.
“Thank goodness. “The chieftain said he would listen to you.”
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“Wait, so fast!?”
Garhan’s envoys, who did not know that the messenger had flown in the sky, could not help but be embarrassed by what happened in a split second.
The Arin scouts, who laughed at the sight, took them with them and headed to the village.
Because there were people who were not allies, it was impossible to move them with the mouse, but the place they decided to meet was the midway point, so it didn’t take long for them to meet Varun, who had left the village.