Episode 58
“what? Do you have somewhere to go with my kids?”
Kindorhan, who heard everything, nodded willingly.
“There’s no harm in following you. So, where are we going this time?”
“It is an extreme front.”
“Yes, before the extreme… … what?”
Even Kindorhan knew where the extreme front was.
“Cancel what you just said. Are you crazy!”
Kindorhan shouted like a deaf.
“You think I don’t know where it is? How tight is the Hell difficulty frontline, do you recommend it to us?”
In addition to the guild, several users entered the first extreme front out of curiosity.
According to the information spread by such users… … .
“The Orc Knights and the troll troop have all sorts of oddities. When you stand in front of a tanker or something, it explodes at that moment. Didn’t you mention that there are even siege weapons in the archers and black magicians?”
It’s not just elite soldiers. Kindorhan continued.
“The Four Heavenly Kings always appear, there is even a Wyvern Air Force, and even the emperor appears from time to time? but what? If you hunt there, it’s honey?”
Worst level of difficulty even considering the monsters that appear.
Besides, this second front is a big event.
You can get huge rewards and contributions, but the penalty when you die is just as great.
“If you don’t log in for a day, the guys next to you will be 2-3 levels ahead. I would have to play ten times harder to make up for that loss, so why are you going there all of a sudden?”
Kindorhan continues to explain as if he possessed Dr. Wu.
Fafnir knew for the first time that Kindorhan could talk that long.
“It’s that simple.”
Fafnir said calmly.
“I’m aiming for a gap that I think like that.”
“… … .”
“Now, the second front is also in the middle and late stages. A large-scale battle will happen soon.”
“so?”
“Large guilds will soon do their best. Even if it’s an extreme front, it’s enough to try.”
A large-scale battle to decorate the end of the event!
It was a pattern often used in the original novel as well as in many real games.
“Then there is no need to go there anymore?”
Kindorhan asked with a puzzled expression.
“A large guild will eat all the important content anyway, so what are we going to do by going all the way there?”
The Umigan faction had recently increased in power, but compared to the power of large guilds, they were fireflies in front of the sun.
Besides, large guilds probably don’t like other users interfering with their food.
“It all has a way, Kindorhan.”
“How can you become your skeleton soldier and use it as an expendable item?”
“I bet it won’t happen. The risks are quite high, but the benefits are more than that.”
“… … .”
After the explanation, Kindorhan frowned.
Fafnir rushed without giving it time.
“So, are you going to do it?”
“for a moment… … . Give me some time to think.”
“I won’t force you if you don’t like it. stop… … .”
“I have to! do it!”
“Yeah, good.”
Gradually, only then did Fafnil’s lips form a small smile.
“Then I’ll sign the contract right away.”
The terms of the contract were threefold.
Information sharing is limited to a few trusted super-experts.
30% of the net profit is owned by Fafnil.
Full responsibility in case of death.
Fafnil, who had said this far, added.
“Yes, and one more thing.”
“hmm?”
“I want to monopolize all the japtems that appear after the battle. Do you have a separate contract?”
When you eat the last hit on the battlefield, various items accumulate.
From japtem, such as materials, gemstones, orc items, to useful rare equipment.
Once the battle is over, the empty inventory is about half full.
“what… … . I don’t have any other contracts, but you’re not using it for something strange, are you?”
From noble mtl dot com.
“I won’t raise it above the market price.”
“Then fine.”
“Okay, if you agree with everything, sign here.”
Fafnir held out the contract papers and pen.
Shuk, Kindorhan took the pen and immediately signed it.
Certainly, the current offer was a very cheap price considering the experience.
‘It was impossible for me to cover that battlefield alone anyway.’
An extreme front where tens of thousands of troops collide every day.
Even ten bodies were not enough to wander all over the place and profit.
‘In that case, it’s better to proceed with the business at this time and open a new deal.’
Umiganpa grows and helps, and receives additional bonuses as well as receiving sales revenue from the items they have obtained.
But why do you collect japtem?
‘There’s a place to use it all.’
Now it’s time for the second preparation.
Fafnil headed to another place.
This time it was a sunny cafe in the capital.
“You said you were looking for me for a deal?”
“yes.”
“First of all, congratulations. Recently, Fafnir-nim’s nickname has become a hot topic.”
Gerard.
He was an item and information trader who had a relationship with Fafnir.
“I heard Fafnir is number one in the world in terms of contribution?”
“This is a Korean server only.”
“Other servers are holding similar events, so it’s right that we’re #1 in the world.”
A hot topic that no one knows recently!
Just the fact that such a person makes a deal with him increases the value of Gerard.
“You are welcome. Is it a sale or a purchase?”
“I will sell it.”
“Where, what… … .”
“For now, I want you to sell some of this.”
Fafnir spilled the japtem from his inventory. The japtem obtained in piles from the Orc battlefield was piled up.
“This, this… … .”
Merchant users mainly gain experience points through activities such as item trading, trading, and contracts.
In some cases, there were cases in which japtem was intentionally bought and sold at a loss.
In other words, what was in front of his eyes was a huge lump of experience for Gerard.
“Items are things like broken weapons, armor, and supplies. I’ve been hunting hard lately, so japtem is piling up. how… … .”
“Of course it’s possible! I’ll take care of it, sir.”
Gerard quickly swept it away before Fafnir changed his mind in any case.
“and… … .”
“yes!”
“Now that the sale has been taken care of, I have one favor to ask of you, and please be sure to do this.”
“Please?”
“yes.”
Fafnir whispered to Gerard.
After a while, a puzzled expression appeared on Gerard’s expression after hearing the contents.
* * *
Intervention of the Kingdom of Baran!
As the 2nd front progressed, the Kingdom Army began to be seen everywhere, not only on the extreme front, but also on other fronts.
“Follow me!”
“Don’t miss a single monster that has set foot in the kingdom of Baran!”
The splendid knights of the kingdom defeated the orc cavalry, and the wizards dressed in golden threads and hats rained down magic attacks without a break.
The performance of the kingdom troops dispatched to each front!
– The sudden quest ‘Glorious Charge’ has been created.
– The sudden quest ‘Shield of Salvation’ has been created.
Every time the knights of the noble family appeared on each front, various quests appeared.
Powerful users pushed the Orcs out again, and a large amount of points came in each time.
[The power of NPCs! Many of the Kingdom of Baran appeared.]
[The event is in the middle, who will be the best player?]
[Fafnil’s solo is still the same! What is his true identity?]
In addition to Fafnir, other stories about the activities of NPCs and players in the kingdom were posted one after another in the article.
[Black Lion Guild ‘Success at Varian Castle’]
[Destroy ‘Choi Jun-hyeok’, an innocent child, and Orc ‘Cheonbujang’. Achieved a great victory of 1000:13 exchange rate with creative ideas.]
In particular, it was full of articles about guilds that had a lot of publicity and many rankers.
A community full of debates about who will be the best and what content awaits!
Still, there was one common consensus among users.
＞If it stays like this, it seems like it will be cleared and finished without any major problems?
＞The difficulty level was low because it was the first event.
＞ So hahahaha I admit this.
That’s what I thought it would end smoothly.
In fact, the news of victory was coming out from all over the front, and when the large guild and kingdom army came out in earnest, the sense of crisis was no longer felt.
“Then no. Don’t do it.”
Hwal Bindangju and Hong Gil-dong muttered in the Hahoe mask.
“Brother, are you ready?”
“good. Let’s go in.”
Hong Gil-dong moved at the words of Jeon Woo-chi who approached.
The two entered the citadel in front of them, and were immediately guided to the central hall.
When the knights stepped aside and the door opened, a hall with a falcon pattern appeared.
“You came on time.”
A middle-aged male NPC sitting on a throne in the center of the hall said.
Black hair mixed with gray hair and an eyepatch.
He was the younger brother of the previous King of Baran and the second most powerful person in the kingdom, Grand Duke Gowyn.
“The supplies and equipment you provided were of great help.”
“It makes me happy if our wealth is used by someone who will rule the world rightly.”
“This contribution will be multiplied later.”
Grand Duke Gowin, who praised Hong Gil-dong, asked people around him.
“How is the preparation? Have you done enough?”
“Yes, all preparations are perfect.”
“Okay. Now then, let’s go do the burial.”
When Archduke Chuck and Gowyn stood up, the knights on both sides drew their swords together.
Archduke Gowin said.
“When this is over, I will be the master of the world.”
* * *
Headquarters of Titan Co., Ltd. in Teheran-ro, Seoul.
An employee who was looking at the contents at the customer center tilted his head.
“huh? what’s this?”
“What?”
Another employee approached and rubbed his eyes.
“… … Suspected use of buggy program?”
If you’re writing a really buggy program, it’s a bigger problem than you think.
As well as using the program, it meant that Horizon’s security was breached and a bug was introduced into the world of virtual reality.
“Check it out.”
The 1st team leader of the development department, who received the report, said this.
“User Fafnir, acquiring contribution points illegally… … .”
Horizon’s systems and security were flawless.
No matter how the headquarters’ external security could be penetrated, it was impossible to interfere with Horizon itself, which is directly managed by the supercomputer ‘Polaris’.
“where… … .”
Team leader Lee sighed while looking at the content on the dedicated PC.
“It’s not like that either.”
No matter how I looked at it, I didn’t see any buggy programs.
The contribution is also rising normally, and there are no bugs in play.
“Looking at the data, it was sent as a personal opinion. I’ll tell you to take care of this from now on.”
“Yes, chief.”
“If you send us one more case like this, I will go myself.”
When the employee who heard the instructions walked away, the team leader clicked his tongue.
“Customer service guys call me every day for nothing.”
Thanks to that, the tempo was cut off.
In this case, it is best to burn a cigarette and then work again.
“Mmm.”
good, good. The team leader proudly lit a cigarette.
Team leader Lee, who stretched lightly, took a final look at the video.
The current event is Horizon’s first world-class event.
Just to see if there’s anything I’ve missed.
“This friend, this… … .”
Team leader Lee, who was watching the video lightly, sat down quietly. While watching the video with a lit cigarette between his fingers, Lee’s mouth slowly opened.
“this… … .”
Charge while narrowly dodging the rain of arrows pouring down from all sides!
Without changing skills, only control alone, shedding the attacks of the orcs, continued the hunt.
What’s even more surprising is the strategic judgment that dwells in every moment.
The camp is on the verge of collapsing due to an injured person, or a knight in danger.
‘That one person is playing the role of at least 100 people.’
Chi-Ik, the charred cigarette ash touched his fingers, but this team leader watched Fafnil’s video with a bewitched appearance without even knowing it.
‘That’s great. Control and great judgment. And at this point, the courage to enter the extreme front alone… … .’
The team leader’s eyes, which had been admiring for a long time, stopped at one place.
Equipment commonly worn by Skeleton Soldiers fighting nearby.
It would be easy to miss it because it looked like such a small dot, but Team Leader Lee accurately checked the Skeleton Soldiers’ equipment.
‘And even the guts to exploit the loopholes in the system.’
A great user, but the last point is a bit off-putting.
The team leader, who was about to cross his arms, clicked his tongue when he saw the cigarette in his hand.
“Ah, dear.”
The cigarettes I had been complaining about were burning up to the filter before I knew it.
Immediately, this team leader, who lit a cigarette in the ashtray, opened the document window.
‘I’m sorry, but this is a bit irritating.’
Tattatatak, a letter was engraved on the document.
– An urgent patch plan for the rise of the monster empire.
-One. Equipment rental when entering the battlefield… … .