NABC Chapter 244: Open Fire (2)
Chapter 244: Open Fire (2)
Chapter 244: Open Fire (2)
Is it today? Lim Hye-Sook muttered.
Rohan had informed that he would attack Eden today. However, such information wasnt necessary, as the Iron Guild and the Caravan Guild had been very loud about how they would attack Eden to reassure the entire world.
But Gi-Gyus creatures still appreciated all the precious and helpful intel Rohan had provided them.
Lim Hye-Sook crossed her arms and mumbled, This is going to be tough.
She was inside the tower built at the center of Eden. Before Gi-Gyu had left, he named it Sephiroth Tree. Here, with Hwang Chae-Ils help, one could have a panoramic view of Edens exterior.
Old Man Hwang replied, Theyre serious about this.
A long time ago, when Old Man Hwang was a player, he received some help from Lim Hye-Sook. This was how they became close.
Indeed.
They have close to 10,000 players. And they arent cannon fodder like the last time, Old Man Hwang explained.
Apart from their vast numbers, their enemy had famous and powerful world-class players. They could even see some rankers among the 10,000-player army.
High-rankers Lim Hye-Sook thought. These players didnt gather just to destroy Eden. There had to be a deeper understanding between these players and the Caravan Guild.
The main problem is those sent by the Caravan Guild and the Iron Guild. Lim Hye-Sook seemed concerned. Even Rohan couldnt identify them all, but the Eden creatures could guess the players identities.
And this was all thanks to Go Hyung-Chuls information-gathering ability.
Theyre the kings, arent they? Lim Hye-Sook sighed.
...
They had to be the hell kings Andras had helped descend by finding them powerful enough shells. Lim Hye-Sook was certain there were hell kings in the army outside. Some of them even looked familiar to her.
Tsk. Lou clicked his tongue as he crossed his arms. His hair was now white, and he was still in his child form.
He saw Leviathan in Kim Dong-Haes body. Leviathan wore a hood, but it was impossible to hide its aura.
Lim Hye-Sook said quietly, This will be a difficult battle.
Everyone agreed silently.
Our Master El, who had kept quiet until now, asked, When do you think hell leave the Tower?
No one dared to make a guess.
Soo-Jung chimed in, Soon. Hell be out soon. The 60th-floor test shouldnt take long.
The time it took to finish the 60th-floor test varied depending on the players strength. And Soo-Jung felt Gi-Gyu should be finished before long. She herself had spent about two months completing the 60th-floor test. She knew Gi-Gyu would stay much longer, but she was sure it wouldnt be too long.
This is our masters home We will do our best to protect it until he returns. Els eyes glowed with determination. Everyone inside Eden had become stronger, but so had their enemies.
However, there was no way they would ever give up. After all, this was their masters home.
Yoo-Bin clenched her fists secretly.
And just like that.
Dun dun dun dun.
It has begun! Hwang Chae-Il announced.
The war started.
***
As the players entered Eden, they felt heavy tension and a strange heat. Almost 10,000 of them headed forward one by one, creating quite a scene.
-The players are currently entering the Bukhan River gate named Eden.
-There are close to 10,000 players. It is an impressive number. It is hard to believe so many have gathered here despite them being right before our eyes.
The media outlets worldwide were here to broadcast this battle of the century. It hadnt been very long since the Tower and the gates appeared on earth, but never in that not-so-short period had a gate ever reigned over a piece of land. Moreover, this land was being protected by a powerful player code named Lucifer.
10,000 players from all over the world had gathered here to destroy a gate.
-Not even an entire country could stop this army!Vissit for updates
The 10,000-player army didnt just have weaklings but also powerful high-level fighters. An army like this could demolish an entire country.
-A historical battle is just about to take place.
-The player history of Korea is about to change.
-If
That was too much.
...!
Kim Dong-Hae, the man in the hood, continued, But it sounds fun, so Ill go along.
***
All the preparation was completed, and the battle began. The 10,000-player army was divided into ten separate groups1,000 players eachand they marched on.
Even though the players were divided, the 1,000 players strong groups were still a formidable sight. Among them, only one group was made of low-level players. The rest, filled with powerful players, surrounded the entrance to Eden.
Screams and strange heat covered Eden. The ten groups marched on separate paths as they killed the monsters.
Dammit! These skeletons How are they so powerful? Some of them are as powerful as the gatekeepers! one of the players screamed in shock.
Eden was definitely not a normal gate. The peculiar energies here oppressed the players, and the monsters were bafflingly powerful. On top of it, these monsters had incredible formations, strategies, and tactics.
Consequently, they couldnt proceed as quickly as they had expected.
Move the wounded to the back! One of the guild leaders shouted his order.
The number of injured players increased rapidly. Fortunately, each group had at least one top-level player. The players marched on, counting on this person to keep them safe.
But of course
Haa this will be tough.
One of the players in the back sighed.
Suddenly, someone from the front screamed, We got another one!
An unusual-looking monster had abruptly appeared before the group. The monster was grotesque and covered in bizarre mucus. Speaking in human tongue, the monster waved its tail back and forth while exuding ominous energy.
Greetings! I am the Repulsive Earl Botis. Whom may you be?
Behind Botis, a swarm of his elite soldier mantises and chimeras stood.
Roberto, the Guild Master of the Tower guild, murmured, Is that a demon?
Understandably, Roberto wasnt in a good mood because of what had happened with Rohan earlier. He was close to being a high-ranker, so he was aware of demons existence.
This monster spoke a human tongue, exuded ominous energy, and had red eyesall the characteristics of a demon.
He muttered, So its true that Kim Gi-Gyu has demons to serve him.
The Tower Guild head raised his sword, ready to deliver his order.
But, Botis mumbled, Boy, youre way too weak.
Botis swung his tail at Roberto, who was thrown in the air and fell hard.
...!
The other players quickly rushed to him, but Roberto was unconscious and barely breathing. He was the leader of the worlds 32nd guild and close to being a high-ranker, but he was no match for Botis. Even full high-rankers like Choi Chang-Yong or Tao Chen couldnt defeat Botis at this point.
Anyone else? Then Botis was about to wave his hand to make an order when he heard someone chuckle.
Kekeke.
Rattle, rattle.
The noise of metal pieces being dragged could be heard as someone walked toward Botis. Botis gazed at the person who was covered with a long piece of fabric.
Whoosh!
Botis swung his tail just like earlier, but this time, it was blocked by a huge red sword.
Youve gotten much weaker, the newcomer announced.
I would say the same about you, Botis replied.
The two chatted like they knew each other.
Botis. Suddenly, the long cloth caught fire and disappeared. Wearing a giant red helmet and armor, Botis opponent raised its red sword.
He was one of the mysterious figures sent as reinforcement by the Iron Guild and the Caravan Guild.
Zephyr. Botis glared at him.
Zephyr, the owner of the 13th Seat of Power.
All the demons charged ahead when the battle between Zephyr and Botis began.