Field War (3)

In front of a campfire implemented in the game.

Have you ever stayed up all night chatting?

Have you ever talked for hours in a voice channel?

Some intense memories can change a person’s view of the game.

As an ‘internet friend’ you’ve talked with all night suddenly becomes a ‘friend’, time and memories are the source of deep relationships.

That’s why guilds in Infinity Black don’t end up as just simple communities.

Those who haven’t experienced it don’t know.

When you face unfair treatment in hunting grounds.

The sight of guildmates who stop what they’re doing and rush to help is comparable to heroes.

Regardless of the outcome of the fight, you come to recognize them as comrades.

That’s why wars in Inbu were like wildfires.

Once they grow, they become uncontrollable flames.

[‘SoolbbangMogeun’ has killed ‘Dandolo’.]

[‘SoolbbangMogeun’ has been killed by ‘Barber’.]

[‘Croffle’ has been killed by ‘Immaemangrang’.]

The spark is usually a conflict between individuals.

As both sides send support upon hearing that their guildmates have been attacked, the fire grows.

The point where it truly becomes unstoppable is when both sides harbor emotions.

Pride that refuses to bow to those guys.

Resentment deeply rooted in the heart.

The wildfire fueled by all sorts of emotions often became an unmanageable disaster.

That’s why Soolbbang has been careful to guard against wildfires so far.

Prohibition of preemptive provocations against any guild.

Immediate expulsion without warning for those who bring about wars without justification.

Mandatory evidence collection when faced with unfair situations.

In short, it means he was good at early suppression before the fire grew.

But what if the opponent is an arsonist who just wants to see the world burn?

What if they’re the type to bring a helicopter, spray oil on the mountain, and throw a torch on it?

What if there are not just one or two, but six of them?

Simply being careful and well-prepared isn’t enough to resolve the situation.

– Bro. This isn’t looking good.

“I know. Can you see any escape routes?”

– Seems difficult. The active difference is too big. Want to try escaping towards the ravine for now?

“Alright. I feel like we’re being herded, though.”

– Two dark knights coming from the side. Be prepared.

“Got it.”

Magic rained down, pounding the earth.

Purple flashes. Spears made of solid ice. Meteor showers imbued with flames.

Most were blocked by the vanguard’s shields, but the rain that had started showed no signs of stopping.

So-called active.

More accurately, there was too big a difference in numbers.

While the enemy’s ranged DPS were freely projecting firepower, Kkambang’s DPS were struggling just to survive.

At best, they were barely fending off assassin-types rampaging in the rear.

Yet they couldn’t send in their own assassins either.

The difference in numbers was visibly double.

With some exaggeration, it could even be triple.

Throwing oneself into enemy lines without any support or backup is no different from a suicide attack.

– Bro. I think my position’s been discovered. Two kunoichi coming.

“…Alright. Contact me again when you secure a position.”

To make matters worse, even the sniper providing vision had to retreat.

It was a painful blow for Soolbbang.

The sniper who just retreated was one of the guild’s core powers, often called a ‘guardian deity’.

Sure enough, cracks were already forming on the battlefield.

The absence of the sniper who coordinated the battlefield.

In other words, it meant there was no one to reinforce if gaps appeared in the front line.

No. It’s not like there’s no one at all.

Soolbbang boldly stepped forward.

The ashen warrior thrusts a crude mass weapon towards the intruding warrior.

An off-beat timing that pauses just before the parrying timing, then goes in.

It was Reaper’s specialty, and the grappling technique passed down by Gawol worked perfectly.

[‘Tanggletanggle’ has been killed by ‘Lion’.]

[‘Soolbbang’ has killed ‘Lion’.]

[‘Soolbbang’ has killed ‘Steadfast’.]

[‘WantToLickThighs’ has been killed by ‘Immaemangrang’.]

As Soolbbang fully joined the battle, balance was restored.

It’s just that he keeps meeting irregulars like Gawol, but even by siege standards, he was quite a strong player.

That destructive power was enough to collapse the enemy lines in an instant.

As the greatsword pounds the ground, the enemy lines momentarily shrink back.

The frontline that had been continuously pushed back regained vigor, but it wasn’t exactly a hopeful story.

The guild master entering the battlefield meant they had used all their cards.

If Soolbbang falls, his guildmates here would essentially be annihilated.

It would be like a 4-hour blackout for the guild.

How much longer could this risky decision last

Just as he was gritting his teeth in a desperate situation, the enemy lines suddenly seemed to become noisy.

The fierce offensive also appeared to be gradually weakening.

What’s this? Am I imagining things?

Soolbbang blinked.

– Bro, push in!

“What? Did you already secure a position? As expected, I believed in you.”

– No, I’m still being chased, but just go in quickly! Their rear is wide open!

“…?”

– Gawol’s here! Wow, it’s unbelievable. I’ll send you the video later, so make sure to watch it. So that’s how you cut down pro gamers and win.

The excited voice of a close junior.

Only then did he belatedly see a system message.

[‘Gawol’ is joining as a mercenary on the battlefield. Do you approve? Y/N]

[‘Yoru’ has approved as a proxy.]

……

[‘Gawol’ has killed ‘Immaemangrang’…]

[‘Gawol’ has…]

* * *

[Employment Contract: Battlefield Mercenary]

You will be treated as a member of ‘Kkambang’ during the contract period.

This contract allows participation in siege warfare or guild wars.

The contract fee is paid immediately from guild funds, and the success bonus is paid upon winning the siege warfare.

If the user arbitrarily terminates the contract, 3 times the contract fee must be paid as a penalty.

Contract period: Until the end of the 1st Zephyrion Siege Warfare

Contract fee: 100,000,000 Gold

Success bonus: 900,000,000 Gold

Special clause 1. 5,000,000 Gold paid per 10 kills in guild wars

Special clause 2. 10,000,000 Gold paid per 10 kills in siege warfare

Special clause 3. 5,000,000 Gold paid for killing an enemy guild executive

Special clause 4. 10,000,000 Gold paid for killing an enemy guild master

Special clause 5. Amounts acquired through special clauses are paid in bulk at the end of the contract.

Employer: Soolbbang (Proxy: Yoru)

Contractor: Gawol

It’s annoying. Get rid of it.

A crossbow bolt passed through the empty space between my neck and shoulder.

Behind, a fire mage’s ‘Unstable Spark’ was dropped.

It’s about time for an explosion.

It’s impossible to completely escape the range.

Then let’s use the blast pressure as propulsion instead.

As a burning sensation hit my back – my body leapt fiercely, gaining speed.

It felt like a violent force was pushing me.

Just extending my weapon slightly left large wounds on the bodies of two enemy DPS.

Without slowing down, I kneed the fire mage’s face for a 3-kill.

Pulling the silver thread I had set up, another one died.

A decent harvest, but this guy is the real target.

A man in white martial arts clothes wearing a mask.

I swung my axe towards ‘Immaemangrang’, the named ghost master of the Venom guild.

“It’s been a while, Gawol-nim.”

“Indeed. I didn’t want to see you while working.”

“Can’t be helped. Have you perhaps settled down completely?”

The first attack failed.

A black formless monster, a Geseunedae, blocked my attack with sharp claws.

When I pushed with force, the Geseunedae retreated first.

“No. They said they’d pay a lot. I’m a mercenary.”

“I see. That’s fortunate. Next time I’ll have to be more careful about positioning.”

“Take it easy. I’m already tired.”

“That’s my line.”

A few ghosts encircle my back.

But that’s just a temporary measure.

He probably didn’t think he could stop me with just one summon either.

The moment the Geseunedae attacks with arms spread.

I destroy the core of its heart and immediately grab the ghost master’s face.

I give his neck one hit with the axe, and use the limp body as a shield.

A barbarian warrior’s javelin pierces Immaemangrang’s stomach.

At the same time, it grazed my side.

“I’ll see you again later.”

“Ugh…”

I don’t want to see that guy again.

Just as assassins are stronger in multi-way battles, ghost masters also shine in mass battles.

It was obvious that from the next battle, he’d be surrounded by escorts as a countermeasure against me.

Immaemangrang is one of the humans I really don’t want to face in the field or siege warfare.

He doesn’t rampage with overwhelming presence, but he’s the type that’s consistently annoying.

Rather than becoming a single hero, he was the style that’s worth a hundred soldiers.

It seems he was taken down easily this time because he wasn’t aware of me.

It’ll be difficult to face him like this from now on.

[‘Gawol’ has killed ‘Immaemangrang’.]

Anyway, finishing is finishing.

As soon as I confirmed Immaemangrang’s death, I threw my axe at a casting mage.

Don’t feel safe just because you’re behind a shield.

Axes can be thrown with curved trajectories too.

Sending a doppelganger towards the enemy ranged DPS.

I set up a deception and aimed for the barbarian warrior who was getting in the way.

Most wasted their skills on the doppelganger, but those with good eyes accurately planted their skills on me.

They must have thought as far as needing to protect the barbarian warrior.

‘Because he was the last vanguard left here.’

Now that most warrior-types have been drawn to Soolbbang’s side.

The rear filled with only ranged DPS was no different from unoccupied territory for me.

The most expensive player in the pro scene is a top-class assassin player.

It’s partly because they’re difficult to raise, but mainly because their unique peak is so high.

That high value is the same in siege warfare.

An assassin who can disrupt the enemy’s rear lines alone is counted as more than one party’s worth of power.

Naturally, I could do much more than them.