by Park Saenal
In the end. The representative of the Ultana Kingdom also ran away from Reinhardt.
“…???”
The remaining 12 representatives failed to recognize the situation and finally settled in to observe the founding ceremony.
Chapter 600
Chapter 600
The world’s attention towards the first country built by a player, Overgeared, was very hot. Many broadcasting companies around the world dispatched people to Reinhardt.
“Move the positions of cameras 5 and 7! Be careful to film Grid from all angles!”
“The Japanese people want to see Katz’ face more than once. Arrange the camera so that Katz’ face can be seen from time to time.”
“There are many beautiful woman in Overgeared. Make the lights bright so that their beauty is stronger… Hey! Why are you filming Vantner? The ratings will fall!”
Every broadcaster identified the trends of their viewers and designed their broadcasts accordingly. The female-oriented broadcasters with many female viewers focused on anyone handsome. The broadcasters who focused on accurate information communicated the situation of Grid, Reinhardt, and the Overgeared Guild. Political and diplomatic experts sat on a panel to deeply evaluate the future of the Overgeared Kingdom.
“Kuk, I am nervous.”
There were cameras and lights everywhere they looked.
Several Overgeared members were nervous at the thought of the whole world paying attention to them. Most of the members of Overgeared were from the Silver Knights Guild. Those who were high rankers were afraid of the camera because they weren’t familiar with appearing on air.
“Aren’t you a citizen of South Korea and a member of the Overgeared Kingdom? Don’t be nervous and straighten your shoulders.”
“Yes!”
Peak Sword’s encouragement was effective. The Silver Knights members didn’t shrink back anymore. They stood proudly as they appeared on the camera.
『 I noticed it once again. There are a lot of Asians in Overgeared. .』
『 Most of them are Koreans. It’s the impact of absorbing the Silver Knights Guild. 』
『 But I’m surprised that they don’t show the national color. Usually, wouldn’t most guilds anchored to a country show bias towards them? 』
『 This is a glimpse of Grid’s true heights. Overgeared started as a multinational guild. If he focuses too much on a certain country, some members of Overgeared might feel alienated. Grid deliberately excluded the colors of his country because of this concern. 』
『 I can see how well Grid is coordinating the guild members just by looking at Katz. Who would have expected Katz, a famous Japanese nationalist, to adapt so well to the Overgeared Guild? 』
『 As expected from Grid… He’s the person who built up a network of friends and NPCs. 』
『 There’s no way to explain how big his vessel is. Grid goes far beyond ordinary standards. Recently, some people in China are claiming that Grid is the reincarnation of Liu Bei. 』
『 Liu Bei? Liu Bei from China’s Three Kingdoms era? Hah, truly. China still has a habit of claiming any good thing as theirs. Why is the Korean Grid called the reincarnation of a Chinese person? 』
『 Hum hum, please refrain from personal comments during the broadcast. 』
The people who ignored Grid and laughed at him were now hard to find.
He had proven his skills many times to people who didn’t acknowledge him and built up such unparalleled achievements that he was no longer treated as a psychopath. But was it truly possible to fully grasp someone? The world still didn’t know Grid’s true value.
‘The reincarnation of Liu Bei? What nonsense!’
Grid trembled when he accidentally heard what some people were saying. Pangea’s Lord of Virtue. It was a title that had a certain probability of sparing a monster when hunting. Grid felt very uncomfortable when he forcibly acquired this useless title due to a misunderstanding.
“Ugh, this is sick. Why isn’t there a feature to delete titles?”
Grid was waiting for the coronation and founding ceremony. Lauel heard Grid’s grumbling as he approached through the crowd.
“In general, titles are things you can get after making a direct connection to Satisfy’s setting or stories. If there was a title removal function, Satisfy’s setup and story would collapse.”
“…What is that?”
Grid freaked out when he saw Lauel. Lauel had a black eye patch over his left eye and there was a black mask over his mouth. Both were items with no function. They were a favorite among middle school students. Lauel saw Grid’s confused face and raised two fingers.
“Kukukuk! Grid, this is a style I prepared to coordinate with you. It’s a recreation of my days as a dragon knight. How about it? Isn’t it cool?”
‘What a waste of his face.’
Pure white skin and silver hair. Lauel was a young man who gave off a mysterious feeling. It felt like he came from a manhwa. He was a charmed existence. But he was a chuuni. He didn’t care about love and only devoted himself to his previous life. Grid couldn’t imagine how many women would be saddened by this.
“Tsk tsk…”
He would never achieve love. Grid clicked his tongue and turned back to looking out the window.
Suddenly, people started moving.
‘What?’
The atmosphere was incredible.
***
『 Breaking news! Breaking news! According to reports from players, the remnants of the Eternal nobles are gathering near Reinhardt! 』
『 The number of armed troops led by the nobles is as high as 100,000! On the other hand, there are no more than 5,000 troops in Reinhardt! 』
『 Currently, most of the Overgeared forces are concentrated in Reidan. 』
『 Reidan? No, why? Placing troops elsewhere ahead of a big event… 』
『 It must be due to the Saharan Empire. What if they placed the troops here in Reinhardt? Reidan would be empty and a good prey for the empire. 』
『 Hah… In other words, they were alert to the empire and forgot about the Eternal nobles? 』
『 That’s right. This is clearly Overgeared’s mistake for not looking beyond a few steps. Grid and Lauel have overcome previous crises with superb maneuvering and armed force, but it’s very shallow compared to our experts. 』
The founding ceremony that would be held in a few minutes was ruined in an instant. The anchors and panel members of the broadcasting stations, as well as the players gathered at the scene, started to shake.
“Shouldn’t we run away? We’ll be swept up in the war.”
“I don’t want to die just because I’m watching an event. Hurry.”
“Wait. What’s the fuss? Grid has fought 100,000 people before. In addition, the high rankers of Overgeared are gathered here. The 100,000 enemies will be killed by Overgeared in an instant.”
“Are you a fool? Don’t you know that the level of monsters and NPCs in the new episodes are far ahead of the level of monsters and NPCs in previous episodes?”
“The enemy soldiers who might not be over level 200 during the war episode have probably completed their second advancement in this episode. Do you think that even Grid can deal with 100,000 second advancement soldiers?”
“Even though Grid and Overgeared wins the war, what about us? Will the enemies leave us alone?”
Buzz buzz.
The frightened players started making a fuss. Some people were already running away from the palace. However, the soldiers of Overgeared blocked the entrance to the palace.
“Get out of the way! I want to leave!”
“…”
The players shouted but the soldiers were unmoved. They stood there silently. The international broadcasters and experts figured out the situation.
『 This…! I think I know why Grid blocked the entrance! 』
『 What? 』
『 Grid is trying to use the players gathered here as sacrifices! 』
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sp; 『 Hah…!! 』
The people currently gathered in the palace. From the enemy’s point of view, they were all on the same side. Soon the enemies would attack everybody they saw, intent on killing Grid and the Overgeared members.
“Demon!”
“Grid is a demon!”
Everyone remembered Grid’s old nicknames. Psychopath, butcher. Grid was recently called a virtuous person, but what was his true nature?
“H-Hik…!”
Kung!
Kung kung kung kung!
The ground shook. It felt like tens of thousands of troops were surrounding the palace. The players became confused and frightened, while the broadcasters spoke in real time.
-Wow, Overgeared… Are they going to sacrifice innocent people in order to live?
-Really vicious.
-It’s better than being fooled by kindness.
-Does this really deserve to be the first kingdom built by a player?
The people around the world had various reactions towards Overgeared. Some blamed Overgeared, some agreed with Overgeared’s choice, and some insisted they should imitate Overgeared. The turmoil increased.
Step.
Grid appeared inside the palace for the first time. He walked towards the entrance of the palace as thousands of players gazed at him with resentful eyes. Then…
Kuuong!
The marching sound of the large army beyond the walls stopped. It meant the 100,000 troops led by the Eternal nobles had reached the palace.
“D-Dammit!”
“Let me logout!”
The faces of the players became paler. On the other hand, Grid remained calm. He looked at the crowd with his uniquely sharp eyes.
“Open the gate.”
He ordered the soldiers sealing the entrance to the palace.
“…!!!!!”
The players and broadcasting station staff were scared. Opening the gate when the enemies were outside? Everyone thought Grid was crazy and started blaming him. But Grid didn’t withdraw the order and the soldiers opened the firmly closed gates.
Kiiiiiiiik-!
The gates slowly opened. Tens of thousands of troops came into view, with the city behind them. The players were stunned. Grid wanted all of them to die. However.
Cheok!
The tens of thousands of people gathered beyond the gate. Rather than pushing inside the palace and starting the slaughter, they took a military stance?
『 W-What is this? 』
The players and staff of the broadcasting companies were stunned.
“We see King Grid!”
“Attention!”
The tens of thousands of troops saluted Grid, shouting and saluting him without any distractions. The leader of the army was Marquis Steim. It was truly spectacular. It wasn’t just the players gathered at the scene, but the millions of people watching in each country. They all got goosebumps.
As the world was feeling shock and doubt, Grid declared to the saluting soldiers.
“In the name of the Overgeared King Grid, I will start the founding ceremony.”
[A new kingdom has been born on the West Continent! The Overgeared Kingdom! The name of the king is Grid!]
[The first player to become a king has appeared! His great achievements will remain in Satisfy’s history!]
Snap! Snap snap!
The lights that the broadcasters prepared focused on Grid. Thousands of cameras only captured Grid’s appearance. As the military band started playing music, the ratings of the founding ceremony skyrocketed.
It was the beginning of a new era.
Chapter 601
Chapter 601
“Waaahhhhhhhh!”
“Grid! Grid!! Grid!!”
“God Grid! God Grid!! God Grid!”
The players cheers rang through Reinhardt the moment that the announcement about the first player king being born was made. The cheers stirred the earth. Tens of thousands of players and hundreds of thousands of NPCs chanted Grid’s name and praised him.
“Film it!”
“Close in on the users and people! I want to see their faces filled with joy!”
Who in the world could receive such enthusiastic cheers from so many people? It was as if the world’s president had been born. The broadcasters were absorbed in the atmosphere of the scene. They had a desire to give the viewers a live view of the scene.
‘All I can say is great.’
The cheers of the people reached the sky. The players praised Grid, regardless of their nationality. The broadcasting staff ran around the streets. In the midst of this turmoil, Zirkan trembled. His gaze was focused on Lauel.
‘Lauel, you’re a monster.’
Who spread the rumor that the Eternal nobles had gathered and were advancing to Reinhardt? It was Lauel. It was designed to heighten the atmosphere of the scene and this dramatic directing was completed the moment Marquis Steim and the Giant Guild arrived.
The result? It was the current scene. The founding of the Overgeared Kingdom was a huge topic. People would be talking about this moment for the next few days. How many times would the word ‘Overgeared Kingdom’ emerge from people’s mouths? It was immeasurable.
‘If Chris had a talent like Lauel…’
Lauel laughed while wearing his black eyepatch. Zirkan gazed at him with greedy eyes.
‘Chris would be a king by now.’
Zirkan. An old player who was the first ranked swordsman until Ibellin came along. As Chris’ long time friend and mentor, he was well aware of Chris’ potential. The prideful young man had grown into someone envied by all, established the Giant Guild, and took first in the unified rankings.
‘Chris is also qualified to be a king.’
The reason he couldn’t become a king was due to his lacking subordinates. Zirkan lamented his shortcomings. Then Chris placed his big hands on Zirkan’s shoulders.
“Zirkan, is my decision to follow Grid giving you a sense of loss?”
They had been together for decades. Chris could read Zirkan’s heart just by looking at his expression. Zirkan spoke with the heart of a sinner.
“If this old man had even half of Lauel’s strength, you wouldn’t have to bow your head.”
“That isn’t the case.”
Chris smiled and shook his head.
“I don’t have the skills to attract people, the charm that would make people devote themselves to me, or the force to break the sky.”
As he looked back on himself, he could clearly see the difference between himself and Grid. That’s why he was able to decide. He would serve Grid.
“Zirkan, keep this in mind. From now on, Grid is my standard.”
“…Standard?”
“Yes, his choice is my choice and his path is my path.”
Chris realized that he couldn’t afford to lead more than 500 guild members. The throne that was being first in the unified rankings? It was nothing more than a meal he obtained because Kraugel and Zibal pulled themselves out. He felt his limits thanks to Grid. Grid was a giant who could do things that Chris couldn’t. Grid even loved his colleagues as his own, something Chris hadn’t dared to do. Therefore, Grid was his standard.
“Chris.”
Grid called out Chris’ name from the stage. It was the first name spoked since the crown was placed on the head of the Overgeared King. It was to show honor towards the current 1st ranked user who led 500 guild members.
“I have a formal request. Become my colleague.”
Grid reached out to him.
[The Overgeared Kingdom is awarding you with the title of a duke. Do you accept?]
A notification window appeared in front of Chris. It was a notification window asking ‘are you prepared to devote everything you built since your first day in Satisfy to Grid?’
Chris didn’t hesitate.
“It is an honor.”
Step, step.
Chris walked onto the stage with powerful steps. He knelt in front of Grid, sending the world in
to chaos.
“Chris and the 503 members of the Giant Guild will join the Overgeared Guild… No, we will be your servants and help protect the Overgeared Kingdom.”
“….!!”
One of the Seven Guilds was absorbed by Grid! It was one of the most shocking news in Satisfy’s history. Breaking news was reported all over the world and people’s enthusiastic support poured out.
***
-Wow, amazing.
-The 1st ranked user and Giant Guild is absorbed all at once.
-But isn’t it strange? Why is Chris becoming Grid’s servant?
Chris was able to take 1st in the rankings because Kraugel and Zibal disappeared from the rankings. But nobody dared accuse Chris of gaining that ranking for free. Chris was strong enough that no one questioned his position. That type of person went under Grid. Most of the people in the world found it hard to understand the situation. They didn’t know why Chris made this choice.
-Did Grid catch his weakness?
-Was there intimidation from Overgeared?
-How can one of the Seven Guilds be intimidated?
-What are the Seven Guilds? The Overgeared Guild has the power of a kingdom.
-Come to think of it… The Seven Guilds were nothing in front of Overgeared ;;
-Wow… Then the Overgeared Guild will absorb other guilds and expand their power?
-Later on, they will become bigger and bigger, owning Satisfy.
In the midst of the viewers’ assumptions, the experts from each country gave a sharp analysis.
『 Chris’ decision to join Overgeared is wise. The Giant Guild is too big and the land they possess isn’t very good. Perhaps Chris won’t be able to develop the Giant Guild any further. 』
『 That’s right. It’s much more profitable to go under Grid and secure new territories. 』
『 Then the rumors of Overgeared threatening Chris are wrong? 』
『 Of course. The Overgeared Guild are proud of their power. However, there would be a big backlash if they used such methods. Wouldn’t an anti-Overgeared group form and threaten them? 』
『 The Overgeared Guild already have many forces against them. The risk of using force to increase their power is too large. Chris and the Giant Guild willingly went under Overgeared. 』