Golden Experience
Episode 112: Preparing for Interception
There seemed to be no major movement, for once, among players such as those residing in the SNS.
Most players say the border, or they stick to a city or something where demonic areas are close to each other for hunting.
As a result, the city has been in a constant state of war, logistics has lagged behind, and prices such as food and consumer items seem to be gradually rising.
However, many players only think of it as a price to pay for gaining experience, or as having more financial expenses instead of getting more experience, and there is less incentive to actively try to resolve it.
It's not like they don't understand it in a true way either. We simply gave priority to our own experience efficiency by abandoning the city's economy, considering the pros and cons. It's just that the style of play is different from those of the parent NPC players who are alarming about it.
However, in some parts of the city, the Knights of the City and others have embarked on a solution and have already crusaded the demons, groups, etc. that appear to be the chiefs of this time in the realm of demons. Eventually it doesn't taste good, but I'd say it's a good ruler for NPCs living in the city.
There is a tendency for players to spill from such a city to a city that is not, and consequently prices are skyrocketing the more places with selfish rulers. For residents, you could say step on it or kick it.
"You won't be able to move easily, and it's a disaster."
Mercenaries and others will have to be hired just to move from the bordering city to the neighboring city, and it is hard to believe that residents of the bordering city will be allowed to move for immigration purposes in the first place. I guess the border has some aspects as a pioneering ground, so that tax breaks should be set cheap.
"Well, in any case, it's not something I care about.
Oops, Ominus, it looks like you made it to the other city. "
"Seriously! Come on!"
"Because you're flying. The advantage of being able to fly is faint. Okay, which one?"
Fly your vision to you, Ominus, and scout the city from above.
If there were players, it would be around a lodging house or near a mercenary union. You can't see it when you're in the building, but if you're really willing to attack the city where the Rares are, it's no surprise you're getting ready to leave early in the morning.
SNS didn't have a thread or anything like that about assembling in this city, but it is possible that the event cooperation wrap-up thread or something could have been talked about.
"Oh, you look like it. I'm not bordering the realm of demons. I don't even think there are so many NPC mercenaries in a city like this, and that's probably all players."
Even though we're not bordered by the realm of demons, that was until yesterday.
Now that there are a large number of bran produced undead in this Ernthal, its neighborhood can no longer be called the front line.
It may have been this further neighboring city they were originally aiming for, Altriva, or the city of Lacorine, etc., but I should have realized today that Ernthal with the Rares was no longer available for selection in the transfer service.
"I guess it would suck if a lot of players came..."
"I don't know...... From here on out, I don't know what they're capable of, and I can't say anything... If we're gonna fight during the day, the zombies are hardly gonna make it to war, are they?
"Hmmm...... If you're in the house and you're going to attack anyone who comes in or something... You can fight with" Book of Darkness "or" Mist, "but I don't know if it's just possible to cover the city..."
"I can use the Book of Darkness, too, so I guess I can expand it just a little bit. Oh, maybe Diaz could spread it more with a 'chi' or something. That must have helped strengthen the undead on your side. I don't know how you identify enemy allies."
Try using it lightly before the battle and use it if the Blanc Zombies are going to be enhanced.
"You're one of the Four Heavenly Kings who just said Mr. Diaz! It's a city with two Four Heavens! You're already in front of Rasdan!
"That reasoning tells me that I'm going to be there to see how things go, so you can actually say Rasdan."
"The Lass Boss who comes out at the beginning is the one who runs away when the war gets worse! I've read it in comics!
"... um, I guess I'll kill them all if I'm enough to run away"
"He was the one at the losing event!
It will take about half a day for the players to actually get here.
They can do everything they can to run to the scene, but not fatigue recovery potions where they are tired. In fact, Rae was moving in that way during the closed test era.
Fatigue recovery potions can be habitual and may have sequelae, and NPCs do not use them much, so the amount is not that high. But for players, avatar health doesn't matter. I won't mind buying it and will use it.
So I'm going to need a little help with my friend.
First of all, I'd like to tell you that you're on your way to the city alone.
"... oops."
Well, let me ask you something, you can call me before the battle.
I'm sorry. And the fact that the inventory can be used is a secret no matter who they are, so don't ever use it.
I understand.
"'Summons: Diaz'"
Before the eyes of the Rares, an integral and compelling undead emerges to seep out of space.
"Oh, Ikeoji!... that's surprisingly plain, effects"
"Well, there may be times when you want to sneak 'summon'"
"─ In response to the 'summons', Angry Diaz, I have overtaken you, Your Majesty"
"Oh no! Cool!
"Eh. You don't usually say that, Diaz"
"... Your friend said you saw him too."
"Oh, you caught me careful. Thanks."
As long as I am thankful to have my subordination with care. I ruined it.
"Ah! My name is Blanc! I'm a vampire! This time, Rae, the last seat of the Four Heavens King? It's a pleasure to have you added to!
"... the Four Heavens King? Your friend...... isn't it?
Diaz looking suspicious. I had no idea of these expressions before, so now that I have a proper facial expression, it's helping. I know the emotions somehow because of my family, but it gives me a better vibe to be on my face.
"Oh, well. That kind of roleplay...... hmm, what can I say. You just have to think of it as a fun game."
"I understand. If Your Majesty please."
"Because you look like this, and you're the leader of a force that already has more than thirty subordinates. From now on, I will teach you a variety of things to strengthen more, so say hello to your temper."
"What are you looking at?" I don't care what you think, you're not a deadbeat female executive?
And when he gazed at the mormons, he was blinded. It seems better not to touch it.
"That's great. I'm ashamed to say that Nong and the others still don't have one of their families..."
"It is! Then let me tell you a lot!
Anyway, it seems like we can get along and be above all else.
It took some time after that for the players' party to arrive in this city, Ernthal.
The sun is completely up, and it's a tough time for Rae and the Undead. It makes sense that the main enemy of the event will attack at this time, given that it is undead. At the same time, unlike the city where Kelly and the others are, I can feel a willingness not to allow any further invasion. Because if not, you just have to wait in the neighborhood.
"I guess it's time to see it from over here. Well, I can't be seen by the naked eye."
Ominus, who was making you chase after him, returns you from your sight to your own and activates the "Demon Eye".
"That's convenient. I can fly, too. Undead or something. Let's make it one of us."
"Can the sky fly undead..."
Will such a thing be born if you kill bird demons and other things and tie them up with 'Necromancers'? I don't know because I have never tried it.
"Oh, but if I become a skeleton bird or something, I'll lose my wings, so can I fly?"
"I don't know. At least me and my subordinate Sugar are just flying with the skill of 'flying'. The wings don't matter anymore, as long as I get them. But Ominus, you didn't 'fly'... or you didn't take it, but you're flying. I guess that means he's flying by himself."
If this reasoning is correct, it would mean that you can walk normally if you have skills such as, for example, "walking", even if you have suffered severe damage to your legs, etc.
"I'd like to verify... But we're all growing legs, but I've never seen any skills in walking... I wonder if there isn't."
"Rae, you care about something so weird!
"Weird!? Weird......"
"It's weird! Funny though."
Interesting. How do I take that? Is it praised?
As far as I can tell, I can't read negative emotions.
"Oh, I see it!
Currently, the Rares are located outside, like balconies, in a building that is probably originally thought to be the Lords' Palace. The city has no walls, so from here it is well visible near the city entrance.
The Book of Darkness is a skill that takes away light, so the area beneath it will also darken if activated at height.
Also, "fog" seems to be within range from near the surface even if activated at this position due to weight.
Diaz is down on the ground because he didn't know much about 'Qi'.
"Then it's time to activate your skills. Around the city entrance I will disappear and fly away, darkening from the sky.
Most of the power in this city is under Bran's command, so this fight is our loss if Bran loses. Stay here and don't join the fight directly.
I don't think the enemy will ever come this far because they're holding Diaz back at the gate of the Lords' Palace. "
That's what I pushed and flew off the balcony.
"Bye. See you later."