Second Story Online: Aiming To Become The World’s Number 1. Ideal Witch

"A state of war....."

The window appeared telling them that both countries had entered a state of war and that they had a button to choose which faction to join. It is now written as a war preparation period, and it does not seem to start soon.

Are you telling me to split the team clearly?

I've never experienced a war before, but there were proper rules. Although it's natural because it's a game, when you're role-playing, you slip away and feel the same way as you do in real life.

"Have you two ever had a war in this game?

Yes, it's my first time.

"Self-headed... no, I've never done this before."

"This is my first time, too... but I know a lot about it, so I'll tell you."

Because John is not a role-player or Tsubaki has decided not to either. Well, the content I'm going to talk about is full of meta, so that's fine.

"Well, if this is a skirmish, it's not like this, but it's a fight between countries. The more people move, the more people die. But this is a game, so you're not going to die easily, are you? There is also a setting to revive even players and NPCs, centered on the stone monuments of the stars. This is the same in war.... but if the location is the same for both forces, it's a good place to be confused, isn't it?

... certainly in the city of Ilu before. There was a terrible confusion between the players and the Red Hood around the star monument, the resurrection site.

"So I'll split up the team. Make sure each of the resurrection points are clearly defined so that they can only be resurrected from the stone tablets in the chosen faction territory. Incidentally, during the war, you use the power of the starstone with full power, so there's no death penalty, you can die."

Hee, that's good.

When I was in the city of Ilu, I had difficulty moving because I was subjected to a death penalty. Without it, you'll be able to fight interpersonal.

"Well, it's not unlimited death."

"What do you mean?

"Starstone's power is limited. The power to revive beforehand... points have been determined. Every time one of us comes back, we lose one of those points, which is what we call the remnants. What happens if this point gradually decreases?

"Does that mean you can't be resurrected...?

"Ninja, that's right! If that happens, we'll have to pull it because we won't be able to protect the area where the starstone is. As a result, the area will be occupied."

John nods at Tsubaki's words.

In other words... we will defeat a large number of enemies, deplete the power of the starstones first, and grow the frontier and expand the dominant region.

"- Repeating the resurrection in a short period of time will consume that much of the stone monument's power. Well, they're setting it up so that it leaves the stone tablets with minimal power to their enemies. For the inhabitants of this world, losing the stone monuments of the stars is something they all want to avoid. And then the stone monument keeper... that is, even taking control from the lord... seems to be perceived by the system as occupying the area."

"It's Carlisle. You're late."

I told you it was Kyle.

It was Kyle who entered the room supplementing the world view settings. He has a tea set in his hand.... it looks like you took on the role of transporting the tea that John asked for earlier on your way here.

Are there also Tsubaki? What the hell's going on?

"It's going to be a little longer now... do you want to hear it?

Looks like you've just logged in. Perhaps John called him.

Simply telling me how Tsubaki was here, he laughed, "It looks like Tsubaki."

If Light had been here, he would have stuck to Tsubaki-san right away.

Speaking of which, what about Light?

I always wondered if his presence had finally disappeared because the shadow was thin, but apparently it really doesn't exist.

"I just got in touch... but I think he's going to be asleep in the morning at this hour."

"Well, that's a good possibility."

A glimpse of the real time displayed at the edge of the field of view.

Somewhere on earth, some countries are celebrating the morning and others are celebrating the night.

Today is a holiday, but the morning of a holiday is a sleepless one.

I'm sure Light is in a dream world different from this one right now.

"Anyway... the seat link is already Raptalic territory."

It looks like Kyle is looking at the map window. I also decided to look at the map.

Swaro and Raptarica are already in a state of war. The territories of both countries were color-coded for ease of understanding.

Swaro is white and Raptarica is purple. Here, the dye road and surrounding area were white, but only the seat links were dyed purple.

"I suppress the territory that could be a stepping stone just before the war... even in the southern Shura country once in a while"

Once the war begins, it won't be easy to contain territory. For the convenience of the War System, you cannot claim territory without sharpening points. But if we can take territory without war, we can take it without that kind of trouble.

"Um... I'm really wondering... why did Raptarica want to attack again from here? If you give us the power, we'll lose sight of the battlefield."

Tsubaki said strangely. Surely there is a good reason to attack from these borders. Besides, the Raptarica side is a sea route until it comes here.

"In general, I have an estimate. If you can take control of Dai-ro and the city of Ilu, you can leave the Ilu mine and go to King's Landing.... which means it's close to the enemy's heart."

"The problem is Raptarica didn't have anywhere else to be a resurrection hub, but it was cleared by keeping the seat link down."

There is also a port near King's Landing, but that's why the defense is stronger than near King's Landing. And if you attack from a direction that you don't think the enemy will come even if you go a little further, it will also make you aware of the enemy.

"Even if we don't attack King's City, if we even suppress the city of Ilu, it will be profitable there. It's a mountain of veins."

"I feel more like I'm aiming for you....."

It's a common story to attack a neighboring country for resources.

"I thought it was more important than a sheet link?

"It's a shame. I bet you didn't expect Raptarica to come over here. Until recently, sea lanes were monsters and bandits. It's not a good time right now, is it? Besides, the seat link was protected by a trusted Earl's family... and my son was the one."

John shrugs his shoulders and sips a cup of tea.

Certainly, Master Galadra took the lead in the safety of the sea lane.

"I didn't know because I heard rumors, but I guess I just paved the way to make it easier for Raptors to come."

As always, if the sea lanes hadn't been safe, the Raptors wouldn't have come. The existence of monsters was amazing, but it would also have served as a natural jetty.

"Galadra's betrayal is heavy....."

Well... But he betrayed me with a light feeling. "

"Why do you think so, Mr. John?

"Because Galadra is like a player. I'd do it if I were in the same position. 'Cause that's funnier, right?

Mr John laughs hard. That smile doesn't suit a beautiful woman.

But Galadra is the player... But that's possible.

I thought there was a good reason why the son of the Earl's family suddenly betrayed him enough to gain the trust of the royal family, but perhaps not surprisingly.

"Isn't that what Ninja said? That's why you stopped getting in touch, right?

"Hmm! That's not true!!

Mr. Tsubaki was surprised when John told me to jump from body to body.

"... really?

Keep an eye on Tsubaki with suspicions like Nil.

"Ah, it's really decided! I don't think I can be useful in the event of a war!"

... you may have glimpsed one of the reasons why there is no more war in this world. At least in this world.

Well, I don't even know. I'm not denying that I was a little excited to hear about the war. I wish this were a real war.

"I'm in touch with... ----Hmm, apparently there was really a Raptor army. There are 1,000 troops in the city of Sheetlink."

"If a thousand people had flowed into the seat link before the war, someone would have noticed...."

"Seat Link just kept the waterway safe, so there was a lot of traffic between King's City and ships and people, right? As a merchant, you don't know how to get a soldier or a weapon involved. And I think it's possible if the lord's son guides us."

When I went to the market for seat links before, I did feel that there were a lot of people. If you think so, you wouldn't know if they told you there was a soldier in there.

"Somehow... you're quite prepared."

"I don't know who made this up, but I'm sure. But hey, I can't imagine that there were actually a thousand troops moving around... It is strange that no one will notice, even if someone will notice it somewhere, as the witch says. It's a world where players are mixed up in NPCs. It's as if the Raptalic army had gushed down."

You can't stand a door in a person's mouth. If a player with a light mouth is poorly mixed, it will be written on the net. That's all the information leaks out and everything becomes a par.

If it was NPC, you wouldn't have to worry about anything. The NPC's army seems to be moving without a problem. As set, faithfully.

However, here is a VRMMO where the role player is getting mixed up in the NPC. Is it possible to instruct only the NPC to move without the player knowing?

─ Don't you think it would be possible for this world to work?

Ah... no way. Are you sure you let the Raptors down and gush you?

"Fufufufu... ahahaha!!

Chloe, what's going on?

"No, it's just... I don't think it's really going to happen."

Situationally, 1,000 Raptors must be on the seat link. Yes, I have to (...) be there.

If the system fills the hole in the situation setting, an NPC army with 100% purity will come down and gush out.

It's just like the sudden appearance of enemy forces in a strategy game.

What do you mean this is a bluff? He is. If he is, he is a big liar.

But the system seriously believed the lie and really did.

Well, you don't really know how to summon him, but the fact is that 1,000 Raptors are already on the lookout. This is a reality that can no longer be changed.

"Now, is it time... for me to fight too?"

I have pressed the button to join the Royal Swaro Army.

As a matter of course, Kyle and Tsubaki joined the Royal Swaro Army, which they described as allies.

"By the way... what about our strength?

"Lord, I will tell you by authority. Lord Ange can only move about 500 troops now!

"Only 500 people!? Ah, how come there are only 1,000 of them!?

Tsubaki-san was surprised.

The Kingdom of Swaro, with its main battlefield to the south and no one expecting the Dayrord to be a front, would not have turned its forces here beforehand.

"I've been thinking about the possibilities. That's the number. I was stocking up on medicines and supplies."

"Ah, that's why you bought the healing medicine from me, too.... Still, you're kind of used to it, aren't you, John?

The war is the first time I've said it, but I'm preparing for it, and I'm calming down in this desperate situation. If it were normal, it wouldn't be strange to panic again.

"Really? Maybe because he was a former magic war player."

"You were playing that game?"

"I didn't act very prominently."

Magic War... I've seen your name on the board before.

It was one of the most popular war games in VRMMO and is now over. It seems that the reason for the termination is the player's departure due to the continued poor operation.

Was it whispered that SSO's war system was being developed by Magic War's development team, which now works for NR?

"I thought I could do that game war again, but the main war zone was disappointed in the south. I'm glad to see you on this occasion, I'm glad you're serious about your lordship business...."

"Heh, so you're on the front line, too?

"Huh? My angel may die. You're not on the front line, Caroline."

"Instead of leaving the prototype, it's not even gender!

John laughs and relays Kyle's story.

Well, Ange, the lord, is in a position to be targeted to hear what I just said. Don't go out on the front lines badly.

If Lord Ange falls into the hands of his enemies, he will be deprived of the right to the stone tablet of the stars, and this die road will fall at the same time.

"That's why you need to protect my Angel from death."

"Wow, I don't feel like doing this...."

"I can't help it... - Kyle the Knight. For the Kingdom of Swaro. For the people of Dayrord. Protect me."

That said, the atmosphere of Mr. John changed again.

From a chaotic man with a wrapped aura to a gentle lady.

"Of course, Ange-san. I will protect you as a knight."

Kyle, on the other hand, responded with a quick thank you from the old man to the refreshing young knight as he looked.

"... wow... I can't believe I'm switching between those moments."

Tsubaki-san raised his voice of admiration without thinking. Sure is amazing.

As soon as I turned on one of the acting switches, I didn't expect this interaction to happen naturally.

You don't look like the two men who were talking nonsense until the last minute.

That's why you can properly name Kyle...

"Damn it, damn it... I can't get it straight...!

"Hahaha! Curse the character's destiny!! But it was a good roll. You can do this, too."

"Why are you the perfect female role too...."

"Fu... you're bound by the power of love.

Ange-san puts her arms together and declares herself confidently...

Is this what happens when my love for my character goes through?

"But what are you going to do? We have 500 enemies against 1,000 troops, right?

Tsubaki-san said anxiously. There is certainly too much power difference.

"--I 've been contacted by Swaro. They're sending reinforcements. So I wish I could stay here until then... but I was told I'd arrive three hours early."

"The good news is that reinforcements are coming, but in three hours... If you die badly, the stone tablet will be depleted. That's why it's hard to defend this place until reinforcements arrive... without letting the dead out as much as possible.

"Well, I think if we work hard in the battle of the cage castle, we'll be able to get there somehow... I don't know"

John nods mysteriously at Kyle's words. This would be quite a disadvantage.

"It would have been easier if we had defeated our enemies first... I should have prepared some magic like that...."

Yes, that's the magic.

What?

Three people turn to me. The situation is certainly worse.

But that's not why we definitely lost. I have my hands on it.

"Should we defeat a lot of enemies first? Then I'll blow them all up."

Send a smiling black smile to reassure the three of you.