Taming Master

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The central continent is vast.

And, of course, it was still a vacant pilgrimage.

However, it did not overflow to an empty Node.

Node points themselves are not created unless certain conditions are met in the beginning, because there were not many places where the population and resource values, one of the conditions, were met.

Currently, there are about 50 Nodes in the Central Continent that are formed around the central region of the Continent.

In fact, it was very difficult for the Lotus Guild to maintain a single node at the top 100 rankings.

“Jinsung, wouldn't it be better for us to look after more Nodes? ”

At Hers' question, Ian shakes his head.

“Too late. By then, the gap with the top guilds will be enormous. ”

Like Hers said, the Node grows over time.

As existing Nodes evolved, population density naturally increased, resources became abundant, and it also affected the surroundings.

But Ian didn't want to wait until then.

In fact, it was his idea to wait long enough.

And there was no guarantee that waiting until then would easily take over the Node.

‘As long as you hold on, you won't have a chance to hit and go up this time. ’

If you add a Node to the Central Continent, you can also upgrade the Lotus Territory in the Northern Continent to a Territory.

In many ways, the Central Continent's Node was very attractive.

Fioran asks Ian.

“Do you have a location in mind? ”

Ian nods.

“There's a good node near the National Guard, which the two empires are fighting against. ”

The words curl Fioran's eyes.

“Yes? Isn't that a little forward? If I get caught in a massive battle between the Empire Army by mistake, I'll be devastated... ”

But Ian thought about it enough, so he nodded and opened his mouth again.

“There's definitely a big risk. But it also has its advantages. ”

Hers asked.

“What's the advantage? ”

“First of all, the risk that Fioran just mentioned makes the competition between the guilds very low. Perhaps Titan and the Dark Cru Guild don't want to spend all their energy trying to occupy these cryptic lands. As a result, all we have to do is stop the Kaimon Empire army. ”

Fioran slowly shakes her head.

“That makes sense. But isn't that enough of an advantage for Marit? If you are attacked from time to time by the Empire army, it will be almost impossible to develop the Node itself. It will be destroyed every time. Do you have time for crops to grow and population to grow? ”

Herce nods, agreeing with her.

“Yes, it could be a waste of resources. It's impossible to produce troops without resources. ”

It was natural for both of them to worry.

Occupying the Node was not the end.

Stability must be ensured to maintain after occupation and create more than the cost invested.

But Ian had a plan.

Ian opens his mouth slowly.

“Resources… can be supplied at specialty points. ”

The existence of the War Prison, which was discovered by the viscosity, allowed Ian to come up with this idea.

Herce and Fioran, who don't know about the War Depot, look curious and ask.

“How do you plan to supply your specialty points? Did you find a way to use your specialty points? ”

Ian nods.

“Yes, just before I got here. ”

Ian explained to them how war zones work.

After hearing the explanation, Fioran nods.

“Indeed, it's a viable strategy. as long as the supply of specialty points is higher than the food consumption. ”

Ian grumbles and replies.

“That's right. That's the biggest issue. But if you continue to defend against the Kaimon Empire on the front lines, I don't think your specialty points will be lacking. ”

In Ian's experience, catching a user or NPC belonging to an enemy country has earned him a lot more specialty points than regular monsters.

That's why I was so confident.

“Hmm…. ”

Three somewhat directional people began to come up with specific plans.

And shortly after joining the procession of the Ruspel Empire, all the guild members who had made it to the Central Continent arrived, and the fully charged Lotus Guild began to move slowly.

The destination was a front-line Node.

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“Solyn, do you know what that flag is? ”

Seeing a fairly large number of users moving underneath his glutes, Iran became a curious expression.

At this point, it must have been the top guild that would have entered the Central Continent, because it was a completely new guild symbol.

“I don't... know, Master. Obviously, there is no such flag in the top 20 guilds. ”

The flags that Solin and Irahan were looking at were Lotus' flags.

And the Lotus Guild has a place at the front of the Node and is obsessed with occupation.

Irahan became an interesting face.

“Open the guild list and look for it now. If you can't, you'll be in the top 30, and you'll find out soon enough. ”

“Yes, Master. ”

However, it took Solyn quite a while to find the guild marks of the Lotus Guild.

It was because Lotus' guild ranked in the 100th place.

“M-Master. ”

“What's the matter?"

“That guild mark... It's a guild symbol for the Lotus guild. ”

Irahan's eyes slightly widened.

“Lotus?"

“Yes, Master. ”

“I've never heard of you. ”

“You have no choice. You are currently ranked 107th in the guild ranking. ”

“ …. ”

Irahan looked embarrassed, but soon his mouth turned dry again.

It was interesting.

“Shall we attack? What do you think, Solyn? ”

Now, the main force of the Darkness escaped to defend the Node, but the scout could easily wipe out the 107th ranking guild.

And it wasn't a big mistake.

But Solin shakes his head.

“First of all... I think I'd better refrain from doing this, Master. ”

Irahan smiled.

“Because of the Ruspel Empire back there? ”

In the direction Irahan pointed to his chin, there were imperial troops stationed at Ruspel, and Solin nods.

“Yes, it can lead to massive battles. Once you have captured three Nodes, you should be careful until you make them completely stable. ”

Irahan nods, smiling.

His thoughts were no different from hers.

“Well, there's nothing worth taking from that Node. A Node in the middle of the battlefield... I don't know who the guild master is, but it's less reckless... ”

But unlike Iran, who kicked his tongue, Solyn was shining an eye.

"It's impossible to get a proper Node if you're in the 100th place... Did you go after the niche market?" But even so, there really won't be anything to get there... ’

Irahan opened his mouth again to Solyn, who was thinking like this.

“Soline.”

“Yes, Master. ”

“I think it's a little hard for us to take matters into our own hands... So let's take this opportunity to test Magenta's markings." ”

In the words of unexpected Iran, Solyn's two large eyes slightly widened.

“Are you trying to use Desert Warriors? ”

Irahan nods.

“That's right. I think the Desert Warriors alone can wipe them out." ”

“Sounds like a good idea, Master. ”

Solin glances down, smiling.

She also wanted to know the strength of the Desert Warriors, who had become new forces.

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[Use ‘Holy Grail of Hold Dreams’.]

[The Holy Water containing the soul of the Giant Emperor "Holdream" enriches the barren earth.]

[This significantly reduces the amount of time it takes to occupy a Node.]

[Time to Node Occupation: 05: 24: 33]

Seeing the subsequent message, Ian became satisfied.

“It's definitely a fascinating artifact. ”

And on the other hand, it was a pity.

‘If our guild were as strong as the 10th place, we could have occupied three or four more Nodes by Holy Grail Fast...' ’

Still, it was fortunate that the Holy Grail had not been handed over to the enemy.

Ian turned his gaze toward many who were playing next to him.

“Plenty. Do you like selling these days? ”

Wh...?

“You're unemployed these days. I rarely do melee combat. ”

Lots of people nodded with a pleasant look.

Huh-huh-huh-uh!

“I'm sorry. I have to make you a job soon... Wait a little longer and I'll get you a job in no time. ”

Lots of shaking eyes and shaking heads.

Huh-huh-huh-uh!

Seeing him like that, the hair next to him called Ian.

[Owner.]

“Come on, tighter. ”

[How much do you know about a lot of people?]

“Hmm…? ”

Ian was momentarily embarrassed by the unexpected question, scratching his back head and answering.

“Well... how about soybean turtles making strange noises...?" ”

A lot of angry people rushed to Ian.

Huh-huh-huh-uh!

A lot of bashing in Ian's shin with a terrifying force.

But there can be no damage.

Ian smiled and asked.

“Brainy, what do you know about him? ”

His head nods.

[I don't know, but I do know a few things because I'm still a member of the Brotherhood.]

Ian opened his eyes.

“Oh, what is it? ”

The headache continued.

[I'm a tribe of Deserts, but many are Mavericks. There are two ways to make the Abyss a noble dragon.]

The word "dragon" changed Ian's face.

‘If you're going to be a dragon... you must be talking about evolution, right? ’

Ian quickly asked again, looking at his hair.

“How? Let me know quick.I need those Insectivores to evolve quickly and work hard. ”

Stink-

A lot of people looked at Ian, but Ian was not flattered, and the headache continued.

[The first method is to acquire and use the female owner of the noble dragon, as I evolved. But if we evolve using the dragon lady, we won't be able to ascend.]

“Ascension...? ”

[Yes. To ascend, we must succeed in evolution without the help of feminist forces. It can only be used once in a lifetime, because if you use it in evolution, you will not be able to use it in ascension.]

But Ian had a beautiful face.

It was because he did not know what the concept of ‘ascension’ was.

“What is Ascension? What happens when you ascend? ”

In response to Ian's question, he replied slowly.

[I don't know exactly what legend it is, but I've heard that the ascending noble dragons become kings and mythical beings. If many of the Abyssal races succeed in ascension, they will become water dragons that can freely use the power of water.]

“Oh…! ”

Ian's mouth widened because of the description of the bald guy who didn't know exactly what it was, but felt a huge scale even though he didn't know it.

Much...?

Moreover, even a lot of people who were not really interested began to be quite interested in the word of a pinhead.

“Then tell me how to become a noble dragon with more than a female owner. ”

With Ian's haste, his mouth fell off again.

[Master, do you remember the item I gave you called "The Soul"?]

Ian nods immediately.

It was because the soul was a useful amulet worn by many.

“Yes, of course I remember. ”

[That soul is the ‘essence of energy' that I have created over the past few hundred years. If we collect all three of these souls and go to a place called the "Altar of Water," many will become noble dragons.]

Ian's expression was slightly stiff.

If I said I had to level up or do a quest, I would do everything I could to evolve a lot, because I didn't know where to get an item called the Soul.

“Where can I get my soul? ”

I replied, staring at a lot of hairy people.

[Many can make it themselves. Or you'll have to find a fellow who has an inner circle like me and get a concession.]

Ian looked at me a lot.

“Hey, plenty. Do you have money? ”

A lot of people looked surprised at the moment.

Root?

Ian felt a lot of emotion from that look.

“Hey, spit it out quickly. You can evolve. You can be as handsome as that thing over there. ”

A lot of people shake their heads because they look unfair.

At that time, I saw a guild member rushing from a distance.

“Ian! We're in trouble! ”

“Yes?”

“Desert warriors have appeared from the west! ”

Ian looks back at the direction the guild member was pointing, and there are dozens of Desert Warriors approaching the stronghold.

Ian's expression became slightly stiff.

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