74. 3000:1
‘War’
Online games are war oriented. Whether it’s PVP, guild battles, territorial battles, or national battles, game companies generate revenue through disputes within games. Because battles caused by conflicts with others were the most one-dimensional stimuli to feel superiority.
Winners get rewards for their victories along with rewards for the capital and effort they invested in the game, and losers pour in more capital and effort to regain and avenge what they lost due to defeat.
They want stronger equipment and stronger skills. Even though the virtual reality game called Seion, unlike the past games, focused on money and physical skills, it made people spend money like crazy for equipment and skills, which are the essence. Of course, no one would hate it. This is because, unless the game company is doing charity work, it needed something called profit to maintain the game, and Heaven’s Gate was still operating quite profitably.
While other games induce real competition among users by selling fixed-term items such as [Monster EXP +100% ticket] or [Item drop rate +100% ticket] every week, Heaven’s Gate gives people more value than battle. showed the way
Combat-related fixed-term items have the side effect of avoiding non-combat actions. Why? Because I thought about making money for fixed-term items. Heaven’s Gate boldly excluded this, which is often referred to as a sunk cost.
Seion had endless ways to acquire skills and items without paying bills or catching monsters. As the saying goes, if you rub well with NPCs, good items will fall out, so rather than shut up and hunt, you will get a reward if you immerse yourself in your role and carry out the quest.
In Seion, there were endless things to enjoy besides battles. Even if it was not a grandiose trip, the hidden stories in Seion’s world were endless. Explorers go on a real adventure, and chefs study cooking today in search of hidden flavors. Some dig into the various weapon techniques and combat techniques within Seion, while others advance the news with the story of Seion.
However, the interesting thing is that out of all the games in the world, Heaven’s Gate is the game that makes the most money through war content.
Seion’s war was a clash between huge interest groups and a struggle for wealth.
As a simple example, let’s assume that a certain guild ate a territory. It’s not just about collecting taxes or managing local residents. You can nurture powerful NPC soldiers to annex other territories, and you can easily obtain powerful items or skills hidden in the territories through your status.
Is that all?
Users can be given titles, and they can take control of their life and death. Seion is an 18-year-old game, so you can really do anything according to your mind.
However, in Seion’s war, the starting point of the conflict was needed because the influence of NPCs was great. And people call this reason or cause. In the past, users who played games for PVP or warfare anyway, so war was necessary without a great justification, but as the AI of NPCs in the game became more sophisticated and users became their collaborators, it became very important that the justification.
So at first I didn’t believe it.
Beso Kingdom and Blue Forest had been good neighbors for a long time, so they thought it was ridiculous that they invaded.
“They said they would burn down the Blue Forest if I didn’t release the elves’ nightmares. In fact, 3,000 troops have advanced to the vicinity of the village now.”
“Three thousand?”
“Yes. Not only that, but more than 10,000 troops are narrowing down the entire Blue Forest.”
In terms of numbers, it’s almost at the level of an invasion force. Besides, burning down the forest means that Beso Kingdom will completely sever its relationship with the Blue Wind Elves.
“Could it be that such a large army came because of me alone?”
It doesn’t make sense to start a war for just one user.
“It is not. In fact, a while ago Karen and the Sentinels infiltrated Beso’s palace to rescue Seriel, daughter of Rosiel, a high elf, but failed. They rumored it to be a kingslaughter case, and they blamed the elven nightmare.”
Messy and weak talk. If they listened, they would catch me without much effort, and if they didn’t, I could give the elves the impression that I was the cause of this situation. It’s pretty intelligent, no matter what kind of brain it is. To the extent that I want to split my head and straighten out the wrinkles in my brain… … .
“It’s just a pretext for aggression.”
“That’s right. And the council of elders decided to reject their request. To betray the benefactor is to insult the pride of the Blue Elves.”
His words make my heart tickle. Wouldn’t it be that he would accept the loss of his relationship with Beso Kingdom just because he was a benefactor? I feel like crying a little bit. By the way, a question came to mind.
“By the way, is the chemical industry integrated in the Blue Forest?”
Protected by spirits, the Blue Forest cannot be burned by fire. Not to mention, the blue wind elves were all elementalists specializing in wind spirits, and were able to control the wind, which is essential for chemical engineering. Kamiel bit his teeth and said, as if he had understood my words.
“It’s because of the wizard corps of the China Empire.”
“A corps of wizards?”
“Yes. There were about 100 of them, but they were protected by soldiers, so they attacked a few times and suffered great damage. The fire is so strong that the wind spirits can’t use much power.”
It would be unfavorable to the elves if they were advancing while burning the forest.
“okay. But why did the Chinna Empire intervene?”
“From what we’ve learned, they decided to hand over our elves as slaves and hand over the authority over the World Tree in the Blue Forest when they occupy the Blue Forest.”
“okay.”
The kingdom of Beso has been transformed. No, to be precise, it would be the Japanese users of Beso Kingdom.
And since it seems difficult to obtain the Blue Forest with their own strength, they have attracted China. It feels like the word real trash is filling up in my throat.
It was then. A musty smell emanated from somewhere. Kamiel’s expression turned serious, as if he had smelled it too.
“Looks like they’re already nearby!”
“… … !”
I thought it would be serious because the elves and spirits couldn’t be seen, but I didn’t think it would have been pushed to the vicinity of the village. This was a place where not only the Elf Rangers but also the Sentinels were holding out.
“All the elves in the Blue Forest are gathering at the World Tree in the center of the forest. Giving up the world tree, which is the same as the village’s identity, is something I hate more than dying. The reason I am here is to convey this to Mr. Kay.”
With those words, Kamiel held out a single hexagonal jewel.
“This is the ignition key to activate the portal to Podina. Hurry up and escape.”
“Escape. I will help too.”
Right now, the elves are in a situation where one hand is a pity. Escape is nonsense. However, Kamiel shook his head.
“Currently, they say that they have sent in a special force from the Chinna Empire to capture Kay, but rumors say that it consists of dozens of men equal to Kei.”
You’re as strong as me… Originally, it would be a pretty serious situation, but somehow I’m not afraid.
The reason is, firstly, that I am at an incomparable level with the old me.
With the teachings of Sword Master Allegro, all of my skills have been upgraded.
No, it’s not just upgraded, it’s completely ripe for the body.
The second reason is that originally, China is a lot of bullshit. Whether it’s an official announcement or a rumor, the reality is that you have to catch it by half. Well, sometimes something like ‘the continent’s mistake’ comes out, but when I saw the case of a guy who did something like a perforator that I’ve been attached to before, it all seems to be that rice with that herb. Well… in conclusion… … .
“It’s better.”
“yes?”
It is Kamiel who tilts his head at my words.
“I was thinking about going in directly to raise the level of the Aura Blade, but to find out on my own… … .”
Although the face value is less than level 50, if I look at my current abilities, I am close to level 90. Is that all? Aura Blade is still impossible, but I got a sword of destruction that can be said to be a myth. Lastly, I was taught true swordsmanship by Allegro, not from a skill book.
“Kei-sama, you shouldn’t take it lightly. A whopping three thousand.”
3000:1
It’s definitely a nonsensical number. Most of them are NPC soldiers, but the power of scale, whether real or virtual, cannot be ignored. However, with the fight against Allegro, I completed most of the character concepts I had planned. For reference, the finished form of my character I sketched… … .
“it’s okay. Because I am invincible.”
* * *
“Sprinkle!”
“Yes!”
At the commander’s command, the soldiers took large jars into the woods, opened them, and began pouring the liquid inside.
“Light the fire!”
Roaring!
The oil-soaked forest was engulfed in flames as the soldiers brought torches. The fire didn’t just happen in one place. Almost hundreds of soldiers burn the forest, and black smoke fills the sky, making it look like a dark cloud.
“It rides well.”
“Whoops, the Blue Forest should be called the Dark Forest starting today.”
“That is correct. Thanks to that, all those ferocious elf rangers and sentinels stuck to the ground and were wiped out. It’s all thanks to Zhuge Liang’s mysterious plan.”
At the words of a man with a stylish black beard and a school priority named ‘Jegal-ryang’ of the China Empire who proposed this painting, Kakeyama, a nobleman from the Ghost Guild, is busy nodding his head and flattering. In fact, burning the forest was a plan Kakeyama had suggested several times. However, at the time, he was on good terms with the Blue Wind Elves, and it was known that the number of Elves living in the Blue Forest was over 50,000, so he only took a more conciliatory approach.
The problem is that the ghost guild’s raid was completely destroyed by the newly appeared ‘Elf’s Nightmare’ user, and when they were in a hurry, the Chinna Empire secretly made a proposal. That is, instead of handing over some of the rights to the Blue Forest and the elves, they will lend enough troops to annex the Blue Forest. Some of the Chinese forces currently deployed in the Blue Forest are also part of it. When the attack progresses, it is contracted to come over one after another. Of course, the Emperor’s Guild also had other plans.
The China Empire is taking the elves’ potential too lightly. And knowing their true power, they are hoarding their strength, and if the Chinna Empire collides with the Elves, they will become fishermen. Kakeyama kept his accusation in his heart as he catered to Zhuge Liang, who was making phonemes.
It was then.
“It’s an elf!”
As the observer pointed his finger forward, all eyes turned to it. The elves didn’t show up for a while, so I was very wary. And indeed, a human figure is walking through the flames. I couldn’t see his face because of the shadows from the light, but judging from his slender body, it was clear that he was a male elf.
“Did you go out because you couldn’t stand the burning of the forest? Whoop whoop.”
Zhuge Liang smiled meanly as he waved his school uniform.
It’s a pity that it’s not a female elf, but male elves are also popular in their own right.
“Liu Bei, Guan Yu, equipment.”
“Yes!”
At his call, the three users who were in line behind him stepped forward. Those who were selected by the guild through a competition of thousands to one and acted under the names of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Equipment were the best of the guild.
“Get it. without a single wound.”
It’s like using a knife to catch a cow to catch a chicken, but it’s good to be sure about everything.
“Yes!”
Responding to his command with one voice, they walked through the flames toward the approaching elves.
There was no need to draw a weapon for an elf panicked by the forest burning.
“older brother. I will catch you.”
“okay.”
Liu Bei nodded at Guan Yu’s words. After receiving permission from his brother-in-law, Guan-wu stepped closer and grabbed the elf’s shoulder without hesitation. and… … .
Shukakak!
The elf’s longsword, pulled out before I knew it, cut through Guan Yu’s entire body, starting with his hand. What happened in an instant… … .
“What!”
Yubi and equipment, who witnessed the scene, stopped in place. Red energy radiates from the sword like a haze. and… … .
aaagh!
Both of their heads flew into the air at the same time.
“Shall we start harvesting?”