Chapter 157
Translator: penny
Chapter: 158
Chapter Title: Resupply Amid Chaos
Yuseong's barrage tore mercilessly into the knight. The knight wasn't weak by any means. But having fallen for Yuseong's strategy and taken a heavy volley from the start, he ended up getting utterly humiliated.
In the end, the knight and two vampires charged at Yuseong simultaneously. But what could dying men do? It didn't take long to finish them off.
The battlefield was pure chaos. The Ludeart forces and vampires didn't always pair off one-on-one. Sometimes one side had the numerical advantage, and other times, large groups clashed.
And Yuseong exploited that chaos thoroughly.
First, he'd form a temporary alliance with vampires or Ludeart soldiers as the situation demanded, smashing the other side completely. Then, in the next beat, he'd smash his temporary allies in the back of the head, nicely pulverizing both factions.
Occasionally, the two sides would team up against Yuseong, but he'd slyly shift position to make their attacks hit each other.
Enemies flagged as hostile would end up trading blows with each other a few times like that, leaving Yuseong alone as they fought among themselves. Then Yuseong would just kill them all, as usual.
[This guy's playing the game so dirty lmao]
[Filthy, filthy]
[Lmao There's No Such Thing As Dirty In War]
[Winner's side is our side lolol]
It was some time later. After wrapping up another fight, Yuseong reloaded his empty magazine and checked his remaining ammo.
"Ludeart City turned into a hunting ground, right? So resupplying in the city is impossible."
[Now that you mention it...]
[Need to buy ammo and potions]
"With the whole city blown away and the Ludeart lord turning enemy, the half-price items are probably gone too."
[Wait, really?]
"He gave the rewards right after the quest, probably for this reason."
[Whoa, this is scam-level]
[Such a waste]
"Well, we profited plenty, so it's not bad."
Especially for a gunner, whose class relied more on supplies than any other.
"Anyway, whether it's half-price or not, finding a place to resupply comes first."
[Heard there's a new refugee camp near Ludeart City. They sell basic items there.]
Someone shared the info. Yuseong had been about to wander near the city pretending to stumble on the refugee camp by chance, but now he didn't need to.
"That's fortunate. Any details on the place?"
Yuseong headed toward the refugee camp.
* * *
The refugee camp was a bit away from Ludeart. Refugees who hadn't even grabbed their belongings properly sat around dazed, resting here and there.
Combined with the already gloomy vibe of the Ludeart region, the camp felt like one massive funeral home.
[Atmosphere sucks]
[Poor them ㅠㅠ]
The viewers didn't seem too impressed with the refugee camp either. Even if they were just data scraps, the sight was perfect for stirring sympathy.
Of course, not for Yuseong. Even this hellish refugee camp looked better than the world he lived in.
That was when Yuseong was searching for a merchant.
"It's Yuseong!"
"What?"
"Yuseong's here?"
Some guys started buzzing, calling his name. Yuseong looked toward the noise.
'Who are they? Did an event trigger? Never heard of one here.'
Sure enough, the ones calling him weren't NPCs.
It was a group of players staring at him. Yuseong was used to eyes on him by now and didn't feel much when someone watched.
He was a hugely famous figure among players right now.
But the gazes from these people were markedly different from what he usually got. Not unfamiliar, though.
'The kind I got a lot during the war with Hers Guild or the Necronomicon copy fight.'
It was a gaze full of hostility.
[Who are those guys?]
[Why are they glaring?]
The viewers were baffled by the sudden hostile stares from the players.
The players glanced at each other. They seemed to be gauging reactions. One stepped forward subtly, and the others hesitated before following.
A sense of camaraderie sparked among them in an instant. With comrades now, courage welled up too. They swarmed toward Yuseong.
Probably players who'd based themselves in Ludeart to level up.
Most players active in this unpopular region had flocked here after watching Yuseong's stream, hoping to scavenge some scraps.
This group was likely the same.
"What is it?"
Yuseong asked, looking at them.
The players flinched. Given the vibe, they clearly weren't fans, so they'd probably been spooked anew by his presence.
How much pressure would ordinary players like them feel trying to antagonize a legend-maker like Yuseong?
But humans are pack animals by nature. The more heads, the more confidence. They rolled their eyes, meeting gazes with comrades. Their deflated confidence perked up, and they stared straight at Yuseong.
"You caused this mess, right?"
"What mess?"
"Don't play dumb! We've figured everything out from your stream. The city's like this because of your linked quest!"
"That's true."
"So you admit it. We were resting in Ludeart City when it turned into a warzone and we died."
"I see."
"You need to take responsibility!"
"Responsibility?"
Yuseong tilted his head.
Responsibility. Not an unfamiliar word. But did it mean the same in his world as here?
'Strategy guide, what do you think?'
【It's not different.】
Then he didn't see why he should take it on.
[What are these idiots saying?]
[Guys who came scavenging now talking shit?]
The viewers' reactions confirmed he wasn't misunderstanding.
"Doesn't seem like I should."
"Listen! You progressed the linked quest and turned the city into a mess! We died because of it! You have to take responsibility!"
"Then shouldn't you take it up with Utopia for making a quest like that?"
That wasn't Yuseong's thought—it was the strategy guide's. He was just voicing what it fed him.
At "Utopia," the protesting player faltered. No matter how famous, a mere streamer was worlds apart from a powerhouse company like that.
Someone who needed comrades just to stand before Yuseong couldn't possibly complain directly to Utopia.
[lmao they're scared of Utopia's name]
[Lmao Classic Bully The Weak, Fear The Strong]
[Pitiful lmao]
But the protester didn't give up.
"Don't make me laugh! You activated the linked quest yourself! This is entirely on you...!"
Swish!
Yuseong drew his gun. The group recoiled in unison. They knew his skills all too well.
"Y-you know what happens if you attack another player in a city or village!"
Unfortunately, he was right. Small refugee camp or not, it counted as a village.
There were soldiers guarding the refugees by setting—if a fight broke out here, heads would roll.
But Yuseong had no intention of fighting here.
"Can't fight here, but I can definitely remember your faces."
This from the guy who'd smashed Hers Guild and screwed C.O.T.S over repeatedly.
Weaker-willed ones in the group started slipping away. And that vibe spreads fast. In seconds, the players scattered everywhere.
Even the group's spokesman bit his lip, glared at Yuseong one last time, and turned away.
The commotion died down.
"What a waste of time."
[Those beggar types are everywhere]
[If the linked quest sucks, report to Utopia]
After the brief incident, Yuseong sought his purpose here.
"Welcome! Might look shabby, but we've got most things."
A resilient-faced merchant hollered from his makeshift stall, smiling.
[Look at that survival instinct]
[That's how you succeed]
The merchant even had a small workshop bench nearby. Perfect for Yuseong's resupply.
"Off to Ludeart."
Supply line secured. Ludeart was closer than the new riverbank hunting ground by the refugee camp, so he headed straight there.
[Wonder how the city's changed]
[Exciting!]
The viewers seemed eager for the altered city too.
On the way to Ludeart, he encountered a few monsters. But they were the usual ones prowling nearby since before.
The monster types changed when Ludeart's gates came into clear view.
Sounds of fierce combat echoed. Exactly like on the riverbank battlefield.
Knights, demons, and vampires spewed killing intent at each other. The riverbank three-way had been thrilling, but the city amped it up.
"Eyaaaah!"
-Kieeeek!
Knights and vampires roared, attacking each other. That much was familiar from the riverbank. But now, they fought atop the walls.
Bat-form vampires flew overhead, menacing wall-top knights. Knights countered with long spears.
-Kraaaah!
Suddenly, another flyer joined from the sky—a demon. It attacked the vampire threatening the knight. Wary of a pincer from knight and demon, the vampire gained altitude to clash with the demon.
Such scenes dotted the skies.
[Aerial combat!]
[Well, demons and vampires can all fly, so the ground-only riverbank was the odd one]
Yuseong cleared obstructing monsters and entered the gates.
Inside was even more of a mess.
Ludeart had always brimmed with gloomy energy fitting its seedy territory. Yet it had its own lively urban buzz.
Not anymore. That vibe was gone.
All that was visible: flames rising here and there, crumbled buildings, corpses, and the two factions battling over them.
[This is insane!]
[Never seen this even in Ark?]
[Cities never had fights inside to begin with!]
A hellscape straight from the mortal world, yet unlike their pity for refugee NPCs, the viewers cheered the battlefield.
Unlike the sagging gloom of the camp, this place buzzed with blood-scented excitement that fired them up.
Plus, this was a first even for Ark. How could lovers of Ark not cheer?
Yuseong plunged into the real-time chaos.
After facing a few mobs, he told the viewers,
"Seems a bit stronger than the riverbank ones. Higher-level hunting ground."
[Then the castle's even higher?]
"Probably."
Yuseong felled more mobs, pushing toward the lord's castle.