NABC Chapter 254: Change in Reputation (4)
Chapter 254: Change in Reputation (4)
Chapter 254: Change in Reputation (4)
The announcement led to silence, then heavy whispers, and finally silence again. Rohans appearance was enough to create a small turmoil inside the room.
However, one emotion soon united all the players: Hostility.
Even the players who had decided to work with Gi-Gyu became antagonistic toward him. As hostility filled their eyes, Gi-Gyu watched them quietly.
The player representing the group that sided with him whispered, Could it be Did you brainwash these players like your gate monsters?
The question explained why the players had suddenly become resentful.
The players, especially the ones who had decided to work with Gi-Gyu, found it hard to understand this situation. If he could brainwash such powerful players to make them do his bidding Suffice it to say, they feared a reality where Gi-Gyus unique ability let him brainwash people. They wondered if Gi-Gyu had brought out these players as a threat to the nonaligned players.
This was a perfectly plausible explanation.
The representative, his hands shaking, whispered, We need you to explain
Rohan, Iron Guilds deputy guild master, being on Gi-Gyus side made no sense. This also went against all of Gi-Gyus claims.
For the Iron Guilds deputy guild master Rohan to work with Gi-Gyu
There was just no way that Rohan would side with Kim Gi-Gyu after everything that had happened inside Eden. After all, Rohan lost the most in this expedition. He lost his reputation, his colleagues, and his men. And when he left the gate, he would lose his guild and the worlds trust for failing this mission.
So why would Rohan?
Did he surrender because of how powerful Kim Gi-Gyu is? Many considered this idea. Just like everyone else in the room, Rohan had witnessed Gi-Gyus unsurpassed power. So did he despair and decide to give in?
But this didnt make any sense either. Rohan was powerful enough to become the Iron Guilds deputy guild master. So someone like him would never
Rohan Gi-Gyu finally opened his mouth and said, Doesnt trust the Iron Guild and the Caravan Guild. He has been questioning them for a long time. Unlike the other high-ranking players in these guilds, Rohan reached his position fairly and ethically. He learned the truth after battling us for long. Then, he used his authority to try to learn more about what was happening. The fact that he decided to work with ushe turned toward Rohanmakes perfect sense. After all, hes a man aware of whats right and wrong and what trust is all about.
Unfortunately, the players still appeared skeptical. Gi-Gyus explanation made sense but was hard to accept. Also, there was no guarantee that Rohan wasnt working as a double spy.
He cant be a double spy. This worry was resolved by someone unexpected. The representative of the group that had decided not to work with Gi-Gyu elaborated, Because were here, right?
Ah! several players exclaimed in understanding.
This was true. Those players who had refused to side with Gi-Gyu were also present in the room. These players could side with the Iron Guild at any time, yet Gi-Gyu was letting them leave freely. This meant
Gi-Gyu explained, Hes right. And Rohan is no longer the Iron Guilds deputy guild master. Iron Guilds Korean branch, which Rohan will still lead, will no longer use the name, Iron Guild.
...!
With help from the players here who want to work with usGi-Gyu raised Sung-Hoons handThey will rebuild the Korean Players Association with this man here, Heo Sung-Hoon.
A short silence fell. The two representative players thought to themselves.
A lot will change after we leave Eden.
Once they had stepped outside this gate, the world would experience a revolution.
Watching them and guessing their thoughts, Gi-Gyu smiled. Theyre wrong. The change has already begun.
The truth would divide the world.
***
The whole world was shaken up. The Eden expedition participants still hadnt returned.
But!
-The footage were about to show you was taken inside Eden.
TVH had been the publics one-stop shop for all things Eden for the last few days. And today, it was about to reveal the greatest scoop in history.
Kim Min-Hee and Kim Gi-Yeul from TVH, who had been assumed dead, had provided footage way more shocking than the one shown before.
They had managed to film inside Eden.
W-what? What am I seeing right now? The viewers couldnt believe their eyes.
When the day for the participating players to leave Eden came, they all realized their theories amounted to nothing. Those with sharp instincts could feel that nothing would change regardless of how they felt or what they believed.
Everything was already going according to Kim Gi-Gyus plan. And once they accepted this, the players felt more comfortable. Their mistakes wouldnt matter, as they were just pawns.
And this change in attitude brought on an even more significant change. The players who had decided to stand with Gi-Gyu felt closer than ever to him.
Whats that? the supportive groups representative asked.
El, the greatest beauty they had ever met, smiled warmly and replied, Are you referring to that pit?
Most of Edens creatures were strange, with minimal social skills. The most normal ones were El, Heo Sung-Hoon, and Tao Chen. But at the moment, Heo Sung-Hoon and Tao Chen were spending time with the nonaligned group.
Yes, Im certain it wasnt there before. That pit looks so unique. Im not even sure it could be called a pit. I I cant describe it, the representative commented. He had been curious about this pit located in Edens corner.
It was hidden away from everything, and its abrupt appearance piqued everyone's curiosity. It was a well-carved and overwhelming structure; it looked like someone had spent years carving it out.
In a way, it had an artistic aspect as well. The representative, deciding that he had befriended this beautiful angel, finally got the nerve to ask.
El silently smiled.
It only increased the representatives curiosity.
Is it something you cant tell me?
No. El finally stopped smiling and explained, It is something my master made to test his power.
The representative remained silent for a while before he stammered, Y-your master A-are you referring to Ranker Kim Gi-Gyu?
El nodded.
The representative didnt ask any more questions, but he mentally patted himself for making the right decision by working with Kim Gi-Gyu. They continued to walk in silence.
***
Kaboom!
With a small explosion, Lou flew in the air. He flew for a bit and then plunged to a spot far away.
Haa Haa Lou, covered in dirt, panted. Lately, he had been spending time testing out his limit.
Lou wanted to see how far he could go, but there was no way of doing this in the past. But these days, Gi-Gyu helped him feel his limit every day.
Jerk Lou mumbled, glaring at Gi-Gyu.
Haa Slowing down his breath, Lou waited as he heard the footsteps approaching him from far away.
Lou frowned and asked, Dont you ever get tired?
Nope. Gi-Gyus answer only made Lou angrier.
Lou muttered, Im going to defeat you very soon. You might think youre stronger than me now, but dont think this is over.
Since he returned, Gi-Gyu hadnt lost a single fight against Lou.
Gi-Gyu replied, I would love it if you could defeat me.
What? Lou frowned again in annoyance.
If you keep working hard to defeat me, you will get stronger, right? And that means my team will get stronger.
Lou wanted to punch Gi-Gyus smug face, but he knew he couldnt do that just yet.
Gi-Gyu had returned as a mighty beast. In Earth time, he had spent three months, but no one knew how much time Gi-Gyu had actually spent in the test because he never said anything.
Dammit, Lou swore and looked at Gi-Gyu while still sitting on the ground.
Why dont you tell me now? asked Lou. He no longer looked angry. His body shrunk again, but the sharpness in his eyes remained.
You need to tell me what happened. How you became so powerful, and what happened to Jupiter. Suddenly, a smile appeared on Lous lips. Actually, I should be asking what happened to Kim Gi-Gyu.
For the first time, Gi-Gyu shook lightly.