V52C8P2 – Two dragons
ON MARCH 2, 2019 BY MIMOSAB
Thanks to all proofreaders for their work: Armada, Chozentorule, Seb, atgm, EvilSanta1423 & PuszekSE 😉
“At such a time like this . ”
Arkhim was assessing the situation, leading as the head commander during the absence of Bard Ray .
'Defeating Weed is no longer important . '
They have already lost in the battle of Garnav plains . Killing Weed would not hinder the morale of the Arpen kingdom army, nor will it change the outcome of the battle .
'Bringing the Central continent users to the pursuit… In all honesty, that is suicidal . He had never made such a stupid decision . '
They had chased after the wounded beast, but beast bit them back instead .
They could kill or defeat Weed that way, but the urgent matter was that the dark dragon Kaybern was on its way .
KMC Media broadcast crystal ball notified of Kaybern's location and estimated arrival time .
– He is approaching the Garnav plains at fierce speed . Estimated arrival time is 6 minutes 12 seconds .
Even if they waited for a train, 6 minutes is a short time . But this was a dragon, and Arkhim was troubled as he was the one who oversaw the Haven imperial army's retreat .
“How on earth… could we move on quicker?”
There were plenty of horses and demonic beasts, but the rate at which they retreated from the Garnav plains was slowing down .
“It is difficult . The rear is unable to follow due to the ongoing battle” said the user named Gental who was beside him .
He was also in charge of the cavalries but concerned just the same .
Many skilled members of the Hermes guild leading the retreat at the front fell back to the rear to battle against Weed .
That instant, Arkhim was shocked like he was struck at the back of his head with a hammer .
“Christ! This is a suicidal attack!”
From any angle, Weed's attack was imprudent . For him to go out of his way for vengeance, it was too different from his usual behavior .
“For him to attack head on with all this casualty… his intent must be to wipe us all out using the dragon!”
Arkhim finally understood the reason for Weed's pursuit . Weed was sneaky, willing to be burn himself into a crisp so that he could lead the dragon into the Haven imperial army annihilate them all .
Arkhim sensed great danger and spoke to Lafaye beside him .
“It seems that Weed is chasing us down with his life on the line and trying to die with the Haven imperial army altogether . What should we do?”
Lafaye fell into a state of deep contemplation .
He also discovered Weed's intentions earlier but could not come up with a proper strategy .
They were the Hermes guild, defeated and pursued . If they were to continue their retreat with extensive casualties, that would mean great deficit to their military strength and a powerful blow to their mental state .
'No . He wouldn't listen to us anyway . '
In front of their eyes stood Weed who climbed to the peak of the Versailles continent . It would be near impossible for him to walk away due to his blinding greed for a chance of absolute fame and spoils . Weed really had no equipment to lose after having stashed away all his expensive equipment .
'We are caught by the ankle . We could kill Weed, but you can hardly call this a success . Since Weed himself is determined to die . '
Lafaye dragged out a long sigh .
“We have to make a difficult decision . ”
“What kind of decision?”
“Weed is already 100% guaranteed to die . Whether it'll be by us Hermes guild, or the dragon . The worse would be us in a situation confronting the black dragon Kaybern . ”
It would be a devastating situation for Arkhim as well .
“The casualties are great as it stands, and if a dragon were to appear…”
“That is why we have to kill Weed as quickly as we can . Then we make our escape .
“If we are late…”
“Then we would face the dragon . ”
Arkhim did not want such a situation to come . So he conveyed to the entire Hermes guild .
– Arkhim : The dragon is approaching . All forces concentrate on killing Weed!
Lafaye sighed while riding his horse .
'Until the end, you have torn me down . '
They were so eager to take his life, but in the end Weed ultimately chose his own death .
The users who pursued the Haven imperial army alongside Weed were facing growing resistance .
“Disappearing earth!”
“Spreading flames of annihilation!”
“Space distortion!”
They suffered from indiscriminate magic spells, and Hermes guild members lunged from all directions . Ranked users rarely visible even in the Central continents were common on these grounds .
“Weed! This place shall be your grave!”
“We will take on this side . Youngest one . Push forward!”
The apprentices that were riding together at the front broke away from the group and faced the enemy .
“Hahahaha . Let's all go crazy!”
“This is refreshing . All the stress just took off!”
The Hermes guild members were dishing out attacks not just from the front, but everywhere .
*Dudududu*
The enraged dash of several hundred thousand bull legion broke out, a struggle between the attackers trying to break through and the defenders holding their grounds .
“Chase after them and kill every last one of them!”
Knight users under the Hermes guild appeared one by one and chased on their horses .
Powerful users swarmed in like bees to a poked hive .
“Now, we will get Weed once and for all . ”
“Let's end it here and now . ”
The Central continent users and the desert warriors dwindled in numbers rapidly as they broke through the defenses .
The Haven imperial army also suffered colossal damage but still surrounded from all sides .
Glacial rupture that freezes everything has exploded .
Extreme cold that freezes even armor .
Glacial fragments struck into the body .
Health points reduced by 37,485 .
You are unable to move for 7 seconds .
All resistant abilities reduced by 64% for 10 seconds . >
Weed, having stood in the very front had to take the most damage .
“Touch of healing . ”
“Freya's Grace . ”
He would have died long before if it weren't for the devoted healing by the priests including Irene .
– This ends now!
Bard Ray's royal guards appeared riding on demonic beasts . They had formed a defensive line of the members boasted to be the best of the Hermes Guild and waited . Weed did not halt and spun his axe .
“Run through them at full speed!”
Several hundred thousand bull legion and desert warriors on camels . No one thought to stop .
“Hoorah!”
“Let's go . Gather the remains of your strengths and indulge . ”
“Flame on!”
Hundreds of arrows came flying towards Weed leading the charge .
At such sight, one of the warriors lunged forward .
“Weed-nim . Please look after the Arpen Kingdom . Radiant Shield!”
The user took the arrow attacks for Weed and died .
Weed passed by like a wind and lowered his head for a brief second in his honor .
“Heraim Fencing skill!”
These were royal guards of Bard Ray, meaning that they were skilled and equipped at the level of late 500s .
They weren't enemies to be easily penetrated at once and could maybe stop him in his tracks, but he must go on regardless .
He was already riding, and it would be the worst decision to stop at this moment in time .
“Fools . Wipe them out!”
Arrows and magic attacks by the Hermes guild showered on top of them .
“Ahhh . ”
“It was an amazing day . ”
The users who followed Weed had accumulated damage and fell effortlessly .
“Cheah! Youngest one . Here we go!”
Geomchi hurried his camel and ran into enemy lines first .
“Youngest one . After this battle is over, it's going to be a shot of soju and pork belly . ”
“Sure . You have to cook the kimchi stew . ”
Instructors and apprentices led the desert warriors and rushed towards their death mark .
“Weed-nim . You have to escape now . ”
“Leave this place to us . Do not give up . You can surely get away if you leave now . ”
Meanwhile Weed was surrounded tightly by Central continent users .
Among them were Kallis from the Black Lion guild, Gunt from the lion castle, Shoud from the Cloud guild, and other famous users who had a share of their moment in history .
Until now, these users have trained quietly without having appeared on broadcast or videos . They were deeply fond of Royal Road and so they lived through the oppression of the Hermes guild .
They all tried to sacrifice themselves to save Weed .
“What a plight… It ain't easy to die . '
Weed looked around .
They were amid Haven Empire territory, but at least half of the bull legion forces were remaining . The birdmen were coming down from the sky and consistently attempted their rescue despite taking damage .
– Chirp! Weed-nim . Hurry to safety!
– Weed-nim cannot die in this place!
The Hermes guild ranged attack units were even prioritizing the birdmen instead of the bull legion .
'I came to die, but they still haven't killed me . If I were to try and survive, I think I can pull it off . '
Weed was engulfed in great temptation, but he glanced at the faces of the users riding on the bulls .
'These are future VIP customers . '
If he gets a hold of the Central continent, these users would diligently pay taxes in the future . Taxes paid by a high-level user is greater than 100 northern users . Weed spoke with composure .
“We began this ride together and we shall be one until the end . So, let us leave together . ”
“Weed-nim…”
The central users were deeply touched .
They were reminded of the saying that the true nature of a man surfaces in the times of grave danger .
Weed never left the battle grounds knowing that he could die and attempted to lead the group until the end .
The responsibility, the devotion!
They thought of his character as an excellent hero, but this was a big delusion .
“Even in the most desperate situations, there is always room for swindling . A great swindler and speculator can go to work anytime and anywhere . '
The assault of the bull legion led by Weed continued .
They valiantly sacrificed their lives colliding into Bard Ray's Royal guard and the Hermes guild comprised of their best members .
Attacks were focused simultaneously on Weed who led the front .
He gave the high-level members of the Hermes guild ample time . Moreover, he was exposing himself extensively at the front .
– Your body is on flames . You are enduring the pain with strong mentality, but if the flames are not extinguished you will suffer continuous damage .
– A wicked curse has seeped inside . The body is weakened and infected with disease . Faith is preventing the body from becoming any worse .
– You have suffered ice type magic spell . The body is frozen . Speed and movement are reduced .
– The body is temporarily paralyzed by lightning type attack .
The closer he got, the higher concentration of various magic spells .
If he was alone, he would have died in an instant, but there was also the concentration of the protection spells from the priests .
“We must kill him!”
Two dozen royal guards dashed into the face of the bull legion . Their sole objective was Weed . Magic attacks continued relentlessly and Weed got even closer .
*Clash!*
Weed swung his axe but could not possibly fend off all the incoming spears and swords .
Restraint!
Deep roots of confinement prevents movement .
Continuous feeble!
The body slows down .
Agility is reduced and accuracy is greatly weakened .
At the most appropriate timing, curse spells were used . With his original equipment, he could have fended off the curses but with his current attire it was not possible . Pale fired arrows as cover fire, and even so half the attacks landed on him .
– Large amount of damage! Tremendous amount of health points was reduced .
– Body is paralyzed . You are unable to move .
– You have suffered severe injury .
Unable to battle!
Several messages popped up on screen all at once . Then, finally…
– You have died due to complete loss of health points .
“Weed-nim!
“No!”
Screams bursted among the bull legion that witnessed Weed turn grey and disappear .
The death of Weed, Arpen Kingdom's emperor, the one who succeeded in countless quests!
That moment, the Central continent users that followed behind him threw themselves forward .
Swift!
'Whatever Weed dropped will be out of this world . '
'Let's pick it up, even if I were to die…'
'The brave one gets the items . '
The users sprang forward desperately .
< You have obtained 3 silver, 24 copper . >
< You have obtained the sword ornament of the Haven imperial knight . >
< You have obtained fresh cow bones . >
< You have obtained the cursed leather armor . >
< You have obtained the axe on the brink of destruction from poor use . >
(To be continued)
Chapter end
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