Dawn Assault on Vujaken
Kairon players who were hostile occasionally appeared, but their numbers weren't large. The hundred that Mu-hyuk's group had taken care of were actually on the higher side.
After that, time passed without any special incidents.
"Finally......"
The dawn he had been waiting for arrived.
Duke Amur and his great army departing from Vujaken Kingdom's main gate.
The four groups on watch withdrew.
"Huh? Are they retreating?"
"Whew, damn. Finally?"
The Kairon users on the walls showed relieved expressions.
"Ha, let's get some rest too."
"You all heading out?"
"We have to. I'm exhausted."
"Let's log out, everyone."
"Hey, what if they attack again?"
"No way. They've all pulled back."
"Yeah, even they need rest."
However, the female user Crimson Flame opposed logging out.
"How about we stick around a bit longer?"
"Ah, I'm so tired......"
"Then let's rotate watch shifts."
"Who'd volunteer to stay on guard? Or maybe the one who suggested it can do it."
"We should do it fairly."
"I don't want to. I'm just gonna log out and rest. See ya."
"They look like they're heading out to rest too. Let's just go. No need to fight among ourselves."
Faced with majority opposition, Crimson Flame furrowed her brow.
"Still, you never know."
"We can't agree, then."
"Whoever wants to go, go! Those who wanna stay, stay! People need sleep! It's a game—let's enjoy it. Standing by on the walls is killing me already."
One by one, they began logging out.
"Wait, hold on! At least give me your contacts!"
"Why?"
"If something happens, I'll call!"
"Well, that's fine......"
They shared their contacts one by one.
"Alright, I'm out!"
Those who shared logged out one after another.
"I left mine earlier—did it get deleted?"
"Oh, if you left it before, you're good to go."
"Then I'm off."
"See you tomorrow."
"Good work, everyone!"
Only those who hadn't shared stayed to exchange numbers.
Crimson Flame noted down all their contacts, and in the end, only a handful of users remained.
"Whew, nothing we can do. Rest well, everyone."
"What about you, Crimson Flame?"
"I'll keep watch. That way I can contact you all."
"Hmm......"
"There's an empire mage here too. We can hold off normal attacks. If anything happens, I'll call guildmates first and we'll spread the word."
"Got it. Take care."
"Sure."
The remaining users left as well.
They think it's too easy.
Crimson Flame thought that alone as she took in the darkness-shrouded space.
About ten minutes passed, with only occasional monster cries echoing—no sign of users.
Are they really just resting?
Truth be told, she was exhausted too.
I want to sleep.
But she'd started in Vujaken Kingdom and frequented it often.
She knew many NPCs here.
Of course, they'd all evacuated upward now, so no deaths, but she didn't want to see this place fall.
"Haa."
But no one was helping.
Regret welled up.
"Huh......?"
Then, strange noises started from nearby.
Clunk. Thud.
Tension surged instantly.
What is it? Forma Continent forces?
Should she contact them or watch? She hesitated.
False alarm would mean ridicule, and future calls ignored. She needed certainty.
The sounds......
Suddenly stopped.
As she focused intently.
Thud, clack.
She hurriedly cast a spell at the renewed noise.
Light Ball
She hurled a sphere of light, but it was too far—nothing visible.
She couldn't open the kingdom gates either.
What to do......?
She sought the mage NPC first.
"Excuse me!"
"What is it?"
"Strange noises just now."
"Strange noises......?"
The mage tilted his head and stepped outside.
"Wait. They come occasionally."
"Occasionally?"
"Yes."
The mage's eyes sharpened.
Dispel
Now the sounds came clearly.
Thud, clang! Clack, clack!
Murmurs too.
Fire Spear
The mage urgently launched a fiery spear—far superior range to Light Ball.
Vision cleared, revealing a sight that drew sighs from mage and user alike.
"Ah......"
Despair surged.
Ah, no!
Too late, she logged out and called—but time wasn't on her side.
Vujaken Kingdom fell silent.
-Come quietly.
"Understood, Duke."
He warned the users too.
"They'll think we've left Vujaken. Most users probably logged out."
"Ah, that's why the two-hour rotations."
"Correct. Now we strike Vujaken. Move silently to my position. No noise. The mage helps with Silence, but stay cautious."
"Got it."
"Let's move."
Mu-hyuk and his group advanced.
Users followed.
Silence spell active—no sounds.
Silent steps in darkness, following the person ahead.
How far had they gone?
A user ahead halted.
Here?
Duke Amur's voice came.
"Sounds won't leak, but stay quiet. Artisans, begin."
"Yes, Duke."
Some NPCs moved, shifting large objects.
Quick assembly.
Thud, clack, clang!
Workshop-like noises spread. Silence contained most, but mages paled over time.
"Ugh......"
Blocking all was tough.
Gaps let sounds escape.
Thud, clang!
Mages refocused mana, but leaks persisted.
Duke Amur's face hardened slightly, then relaxed.
The momentum had shifted anyway.
Suddenly, Silence warped.
Thud, boom! Tang!
A fiery spear flew.
Shield
It shattered against the barrier. Artisans kept working amid attacks.
"Done!"
"Well done."
Seven siege weapons completed.
"Wow...... insane."
"Heh, built in seconds?"
Magic-enhanced, wall-shattering behemoths.
"Begin."
"Yes."
Mages chanted.
Rumble.
Ground shook; massive rock extracted.
Gravity and Haste spells applied.
Rock loaded; artisans pushed lever-like device left to right.
"Harder!"
Tension built; rock launched with a click.
Invisible speed; slammed Vujaken's barrier.
Crunch, craunch.
Barrier held four hits, shattered on fifth—sixth and seventh struck.
Wall section crumpled like paper. Not fully down.
"Once more."
"Yes!"
Artisans reloaded with magic aid.
Screech, screeech.
Seven rocks battered; walls collapsed.
Duke Amur raised his sword.
"The walls are down! Seize Vujaken Kingdom!"
A strange mood hit.
Duke Amur has used Morale Boost.
Ally morale greatly increases.
All stats rise by 5%.
Duration: 10 minutes.
Morale boost effect, apparently.
"Wooo! Charge!"
"A kingdom? Piece of cake! Take it now!"
Four groups rushed.
No hostile users.
Breached walls.
Seizing Vujaken was easy.
Sudden news stirred Kwonum Empire, nearest to Vujaken.
Precisely, the emperor's chambers.
"Vujaken fell?"
Reply from outside.
"Yes......"
"Heh, interesting. Too complacent."
"My apologies."
"Not your fault. Mine."
"No, sire."
Emperor shook head.
"Enough. Pointless now. Gather outsiders quickly. Forma offers good rewards?"
"So I've heard."
"We'll do the same. Lavish rewards."
"As you command."
Chief official Nio withdrew.
As preparations set, rewards decided.
Main Episode 3-2: Defend Kairon Continent
📍 Description: Forma Continent's great army invades. Vujaken Kingdom already fallen. Join battle for revenge. Gather at Kwonum Empire's south gate plains by today if willing.
🎁 Participation Reward: Stat Potion (Lv. 200+ restriction)
🎁 Main Reward: Contribution-based (No level restriction)
[Accept Quest?]
Holograms appeared for all online Kairon Continent users.
"Yo, join up."
"Gotta do this! Reward just for participating!"
"Let's go!"
Users showed interest.
By morning.
"Hm? Episode?"
"Stat potion reward."
"Not bad."
High-level users finally took interest.
That spark spread like wildfire.
Ultimately drawing Kairon Continent's elites to Kwonum Empire's south gate.
Meanwhile.
Led by Mu-hyuk, Forma Continent's army began capturing villages and towns between Vujaken and Kwonum.