Chapter 116
Chapter 116
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 115
Chapter Title: Hardworking Pay-to-Win Knight
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The Landworm's capacity is 40 people. The highest among all mountable pets in Revenge.
Even its [Terrain Ignore] trait attached to movement allows it to carry passengers to their destination, no matter if it's blocked by walls, filled with water, or flowing with magma.
'Like a giant earthworm or something.'
In sieges or wars, dumping 40 players all at once at a key point is incredibly powerful, which is why the guild [Future] that owned a Landworm was famous for dominating large-scale wars.
'I think the guild master was the chairman of Future Heavy Industries.'
Anyway.
[Thousand Sword - Hundred Man Slash] & [Sword that Cuts Heaven and Earth]
Land Breaker.
The Heavenly God Church forces swarming toward the Lord's Castle were annihilated, and their fanatic commander Edward took heavy damage, rolling on the ground.
His face, which had been that of a peerless handsome man just moments ago, was now mangled beyond recognition from the Rabbit Foot's blow.
"You, you! It's you! You monster! Cursed unbeliever despised by the gods! You're the one who killed me and my army!"
"As expected, it won't regen in just half a month. But it shows up in sieges even if it's not in dungeons."
That's how I fell into the Ice Queen's trap because I didn't know about it.
Boom! Crash!
I walked forward, dodging the shower of dropping items. I raised the hammer. Edward's face twisted.
"Wait! Let's talk! We're both human! We can form an alliance..."
I couldn't be bothered to even respond.
Alliance with a humanoid monster? Even more dangerous. Edward had proven that with mass-producing heavenly demons and beasts, terrorism, and proselytizing.
Thwack!
[Congratulations! One guild has slain the fanatic!]
[Highest contribution. Han Jaeyeon.]
With the world message, hundreds of items rained down from the sky.
"Let me see... The lineup is similar to before."
This time, instead of the Hall of Glory (Legendary), the Sword of Glory (Legendary) dropped. A decent size, so it should be usable after about +6 reinforcement.
[Han Jaeyeon is attempting to imprint on the throne!]
[Congratulations! One guild has occupied the False Sanctuary of Light!]
[New lord. Han Jaeyeon.]
There was no dramatic scene of all monsters turning to light and dispersing upon victory. I'd already killed them all.
I strolled around in front of the Lord's Castle, dodging the item shower, then turned to the Landworm as the rain let up.
"Let us down."
[No separate porters, huh.]
Clank.
With a metallic sound, the largest scale on the Landworm's forehead opened.
Rumble.
To reiterate, the Landworm's capacity is 40 people. Even if it looks spacious on the game screen, only that many players can ride.
That's how it was in the game, anyway.
Rumble.
30 mage and priest players disembarked.
"Oh man... good work."
"Good work, sir!"
"Got it, move aside! Others are coming!"
Rumble...
Next, 60 archer-class players tumbled out like they were rolling.
"Oh, my poor back..."
"Move, guild master! Guild master!"
"Ground! Ground!"
Rumble!
This time, there were really a lot.
Warrior-class players poured out like boiling water from a kettle.
Thud!
"Ugh! Argh! I'm crushed!"
"Careful now! Don't get hurt!"
"Don't push! It'll cause an accident!"
"You got over 300 HP or what? If you don't wanna get crushed to death, get out quick!"
They kept pouring out. Pouring and pouring. Over 200 in total!
And it still wasn't over.
"Move quick. Hurry!"
"Ugh... leg cramp..."
"The knight is coming out! Roll if you have to, just get away if you don't wanna die!"
Rumble.
Finally, 20 knights with powerful physiques and aura skills stepped down. All of them pale-faced.
'No wonder.'
I'd loaded them all onto the Landworm and traversed 600 kilometers in one go from Iron Castle—two warp points away—to the False Sanctuary of Light.
I didn't even poke my head out at the intermediate stops.
'I just punched breathing holes at the highest mountain peaks. Problem was, making those holes took more time.'
Even for those awakened to aura, being crushed under immense weight for over 8 hours was tremendous stress.
While the knights at the bottom lay sprawled with dazed expressions, the first to disembark—a mage player and administrator—pulled out a ledger and fountain pen and shouted.
"Alright! We'll rest for about 30 minutes, then start sorting items!"
"If anyone is injured or has any issues, please raise your hand!"
I watched the over 300 players bustling about, then re-entered the Lord's Castle.
I sat on the throne and examined my inner self.
Flash!
I entered the inner world quite familiarly now.
Rumble!
The inner world shook. I'd expected it, so no panic.
"...As expected."
My mind expanded. Through my mind and body as conduits, I felt the swirling flow of chakra.
I realized my chakra realm had reached the 3rd layer.
The changes didn't end there.
The go board filling one wall, and among them, the 9 meridians standing out.
Clack!
A white stone was placed on the right flank point occupied by fanatic Edward, and an element I'd never trained awakened on its own, as if released from a seal, radiating a vivid presence.
The element craved by those who yearn for light. Especially religious folk awaken it often.
Light.
I knew that the Light element of Sage Gate attainment—perfected level—had taken root in my microcosm.
I opened my eyes.
Hum!
Just by focusing my mind, a blob of light appeared before me. I flicked my finger.
Bang!
The shot beam of light smashed a piece of furniture as if it had physical force.
Sizzle!
This time, the beam incinerated the splintered fragments.
"Whoa... nice."
Light could be utilized in various properties. Generate heat like a laser beam, increase luminosity like a flashbang, or temporarily grant physical force like an arrow.
Of course, the physical force was only momentary; unlike ice attributes, I couldn't form armor or such. But light's speed was an unimaginable strength.
"Ah, I really wanna hold onto this place."
I sighed. Losing this warp point would restrict my grown chakra again.
But that was greed.
Unless I stayed here forever or garrisoned massive forces... holding the warp point was impossible. Even if possible, it'd waste golden troops.
With enough pay-to-win power, I could reclaim it anytime. For now, stick to the current goal.
"Scouting begins!"
Flash! Flash! Flash! Flash!
After sufficient rest, 40 archer players summoned giant pelicans (Heroic), massive eagles (Heroic), griffins (Heroic), shadow bats (Heroic), and took to the skies.
Soldiers sorted the mountain of items, knights took a few soldiers to scout the castle interior.
I watched for a bit, then returned to the Landworm. The waiting commander handed me a thick book and reported.
"Sir! Survivor and book search has begun. Return point is Wild Boar Castle; after item sorting, we'll proceed with full search!"
"Good. Report any anomalies."
"Sir!"
After sending off the commander, I sat in a suitable spot and opened the book.
Before reading the designated page, I thought.
"I wonder when a decent work will come out."
Long novels can't be produced in a day or two. Like on Earth, few pre-written works exist.
That's why the first contest period was set to a year.
And during that year, I'd do what I could.
"Log out."
Back to Earth. A wretched sensation like my whole body shriveling hit, and the monitor screen entered my view.
I typed while voicing the content of the book I'd just read.
"Even to those whose lives are not lives, death comes inevitably. I snatched the liquor bottle clutched in the corpse's hand."
A novel carried by prisoners from the famed Ming Empire, who invaded to seize my city and forces only to be utterly destroyed.
The title: The Laughing Sword Does Not Get Drunk.
If anything, it's a wuxia novel.
⤷QiuQiu2020: Hmm. Heard the overly descriptive flaw, but it seems okay...
⤷♡Emperor♡: Emperor oppa's voice is so good♡♡ Can you sing sometime?
⤷CigaretteAlternative: Wow, total noir. Uncomfortable with weak characters... but it has that gritty narrow-bean vibe.
Fortunately, reactions weren't bad. I finished a page, picked up the coffee cup. Wet my lips only, then spoke while the cup covered my mouth.
"Log in."
"Log out."
Earth body's condition is awful. Just reading aloud hoarse my throat; just typing hurt my wrists.
But no matter.
"Log in."
The moment I entered Ardenia.
Crack!
My spine straightened. Accumulated fatigue vanished completely.
"Log out."
Kept reading the book. My daily routine lately.
Even initially poor replies had become quite friendly.
Viewers unable to endure boredom had already left.
⤷HotBodyBuddy: Emperor! No need to type; use voice recognition. Looks like Roadcat 21 model. Basic feature.
⤷SenshyTty: Whoa, real-time? Crazy? Streaming 411 hours straight? Sleep in front of camera?
⤷OctopusStirfry: Emperor, keep going without sleep. High-rank ability user! Elder level rumors...
⤷JustSleep: More than that, reciting a novel like an old tale nonstop for days... Whoa, possible?
⤷Uran: Jaeyeon oppa! So cool working hard! Liked you in high school...
⤷OctopusStirfry: Whoa! Emperor's classmate? What was he like?
⤷Uran: School legend! Called the Delinquent Hunter!
⤷OctopusStirfry: Ah, kinda cringy... (serious).
⤷SenshyTty: If delinquents act up, just call the Justice God's priest, no need to hunt lololol
"Log in."
Repeat.
"Log out."
Repeat.
I know. The thrill of a big score is sweet, but bank balances build from daily repetition.
Day by day.
Day by day...
Calmly, without stopping, accumulating... the result would be sweeter than any jackpot...
"To the great Emperor陛下! We offer the supreme treasure!"
"..."
Back at Iron Castle after a while, facing dozens of mages.
I received the book brought by the maid.
And said.
"Log out."
Back to Earth.
"Ha, haha! Hahaha!"
I burst into laughter. And shouted.
"Jackpot...! Whoa! 1.3 billion paid off in no time!?"
Ardenia's origin of all magic.
The legendary tome containing every spell in existence.
The Golden Tower's [Grimoire of Magic] was in my hands.