Ancient Kingdom Territory Siege Battle (4)

[Title: Ancient Kingdom Territory Siege Battle Live]

[‘Yurang’ is broadcasting.]

The highly anticipated siege battle has begun.

A battlefield that originally had no reason to be this heated.

As far more people than the castle’s capacity rushed in, hell broke loose.

“Wow. The firepower on both sides is no joke? The lance knights are melting as soon as the supporter shields are stripped. For now, the Crusaders seem a bit stronger.”

Overall, the siege side appears to be taking a slight advantage.

Soolbbang’s guild was originally outclassed in terms of tier, and they seemed slightly disadvantaged in overall numbers too.

But the fact that it’s even this balanced.

And – the fact that so many guilds have joined the defense side itself must be Gawol’s influence.

“Of course, everyone’s looking for Gawol-nim, right? Let’s take a look together.”

Gawol was currently the hottest potato in this game.

I’m not sure if it’s worldwide, but at least in Korea, that was the case.

Anyone involved with pro teams like Yurang couldn’t not know.

‘In other words… a woman whose very existence is an issue.’

Yurang clarified his thoughts.

It seems she doesn’t really feel it herself, but right now, pro team officials tense up every time Gawol makes an appearance.

The Gawol of the past was just a headache for streamers.

She was a disaster you’d encounter at least once if you focused on PVP, but every game has one or two of those malicious snipers.

In this game, she was just the one called Gawol.

It was clearly just that level, but.

When Gawol suddenly won the arena, the story changed dramatically.

It was a situation no one in this world had anticipated.

– Yurang-nim, was there no information from Sigma?

– There wasn’t.

– Yurang-nim, there’s no rumor going around Q Prime, right?

– I don’t know. 

– Really? We’re looking for the Gawol case.

– I really don’t know, I tell you.

S-class assassin players are coveted by any team.

As it takes tremendous effort to nurture them, they’re not easily let go.

Such a commodity grew up alone somewhere and revealed herself.

Around the time Gawol defeated Reaper.

At first, scouts from each team started being dispatched.

Saying things like, how long has Gawol been active and we haven’t made a single offer?

Still, there were many excuses.

She’s a person with too many negative issues. Team games are different from one-on-one.

We’ve already made trainee offers, and so on.

The moment Gawol took a set win from Cerberus.

And finally, from the day she won the championship as a swordsman.

All those stories became just ‘excuses’.

– Team leader. They say Gawol just appeared on a broadcast?

– What the hell. Which broadcast? Which team?

– Um… Soolbbang.

– ?

Team tactics and knowledge can be taught.

But combat sense is difficult to develop unless the player’s capacity supports it.

Moreover, with that level of skill, she’d be an immediate asset to any team. No, ace material.

In short, it was like this.

An S-class commodity that any team would welcome with open arms is floating in the sky.

The moment Sigma or Q Prime grabs her, domestic dominance is guaranteed.

Conversely, if a foreign team takes her – it would be a disaster for the domestic league.

It would be one thing if she stayed out of sight like before.

First Soolbbang. Then Elderin. Recently, she’s been showing her presence by writing posts on communities herself.

Naturally, officials from each team couldn’t help but be tense.

Wondering if an ‘official’ announcement might come out saying she’s joined some team.

– Soolbbang? That, bald streamer?

– I heard he’s not bald.

– That’s not the important part. What’s that Gawol doing there?

– Rhythmic gymnastics.

– ?

Especially with rumors of Traveler’s overseas transfer circulating recently.

It’s clear as day that if it becomes reality, a darker era will come to Korea.

Now even public opinion that only Gawol’s joining can save us is quietly forming.

In such a situation, what is she herself doing?

“Um… clean skills. That fighter’s specs seemed incredibly high. Just now, his fist barely missed.”

An assassin covered in wounds rolled on the ground.

Along with a large man.

There must have been a fierce fight.

The corpses scattered around and the sniper’s bullet marks.

Even looking at the group of evil spirits from the spirit summoner disappearing as they’re recalled back, one could easily guess.

The way she avoided the fighter’s fist and used his arm as a support to climb his body was admirable.

And how about the skilled chain manipulation that bound his arm in one go?

That skill of subduing a fighter with far superior specs – was the Gawol that Yurang knew.

But… it still felt a bit off.

“Phew, I almost died for real this time. Last time you talked like we’d fight one-on-one, but how could you call so many friends?”

“That’s because Gawol-nim first…”

“Shut up. All fighters are the same, huh.”

“What does that have to do with…”

“Shh. Stay quiet while I’m still addressing you politely.”

Burying the man’s face in her lower abdomen.

Strangling his neck with both legs.

And moving the chains by crossing her arms.

Perhaps because of the large physical difference.

Every time the fighter struggled, Gawol’s body shook greatly.

Her tattered clothes get more ragged as they roll on the dirt ground, and her fine silver hair flutters here and there.

“I wish you wouldn’t struggle. Ugh, it feels unpleasant. Don’t get anything on my stomach.”

Saying she dislikes it, but with a faint smile on her face.

Her hands gripping the solid chains tighten – with force.

How long did she block the fighter’s breath like that?

Gawol finally released her hold and stood up as if it was over.

Her abdomen, which probably touched the fighter’s face, was slightly wet.

Gawol tried to peel off her clothes in disgust but gave up.

She just drank a potion while still wet.

Her clothes torn in various places and wounds remaining.

Blood stains splattered on her white skin, stimulating some animal instinct.

Yurang, who was watching in spectator mode, spoke in a disgruntled tone.

“Um, shall we go see how other places are doing?”

– Why look at other places

– (fire)(fire)(fire)(fire)(fire)

– This is why you got cut from pro, you bastard

– Zoom in on that wet part

– (fire)(fire)(fire)(fire)(fire)

* * *

After an hour, the main force was pushed back a lot.

The siege battle in Inbu lasts for 3 hours.

Considering the time left, the outlook wasn’t very hopeful.

– Can we get support at the west gate? The numbers are quite high. We’d like about 2 parties.

– We’re moving now. Has the east been resolved?

– We had to retreat as maintaining the frontline was impossible. We’re being overwhelmed in firepower.

Even from the briefly overheard communications, the situation was full of bad news.

Although there are advantages to defending, the experience gap between the two sides was still a stumbling block.

Even though they’re now a toothless tiger, Cross was once a guild that reached the peak.

There was a qualitative difference from Soolbbang, who had wandered the siege scene as a mere mercenary.

The fact that they’re holding out this much is probably thanks to many of Cross’s enemies joining in.

– The east gate is in great danger. The firepower difference is too severe. It would be good if assassin-type players could be deployed.

– They should be patrolling around the north gate now. The situation there isn’t good either.

– SSA’s top players are returning, but…

“I’ll go. I don’t know how much I can shake things up alone, but.”

– Will you be okay? I’m grateful if you can do that, but there’s no support I can give you?

– If it seems dangerous, just shake things up a bit from the outskirts.

– Really… thanks.

Soolbbang’s gratitude sounds quite ticklish.

Grateful? I’m just earning my pay.

Even while thinking this – I couldn’t help but smile.

In the previous war, I had to run around really hard.

If they have more regular troops, we need to make good use of asymmetric forces on our side.

Since there’s hardly anyone who can beat me alone, I need to be the firefighter of the battlefield.

Patrolling the area and destroying cannons.

Cutting down those wandering alone to farm, assassinating supply officers. Even cleaning up scout teams lurking around the castle walls.

I killed every enemy I saw indiscriminately.

Just as I was about to arrive at the east gate.

Soolbbang spoke in an urgent voice.

– Gawol! Where have you gone now? The east gate?

“Don’t nag. I’m almost there.”

He’s so impatient.

Even I can’t arrive that fast.

From the outskirts of the siege area to the east gate.

Even taking the shortest route, the distance was quite far.

There’s even a narrow canyon in the middle which is quite dangerous, but now I had no choice but to take it.

– That’s not it, I just heard something strange from the scout team.

“Something strange? What is it? You need to explain in detail for me to understand.”

– They said they saw a pro gamer on the Crusaders’ side. You know him too, right? That Camellia from Sigma.

“…I’ve fought him. But a current first-string player got involved in the siege scene?”

– I’m not sure. They might have mistaken someone with similar clothes.

Camellia’s image comes to mind.

At the same time, a chilling sensation arose.

Of all things, firepower is concentrated on the east gate, and he shows up at this point?

The area around me is a narrow canyon.

There’s only one path, and no side roads to turn to.

And, what I expected to see appeared.

“We’ve met. Camellia is here.”

– What?

“I’ll take care of him here. It’s troublesome if something like that rampages on the battlefield

Sorry, but you’ll have to ask someone else for the east gate.”

A woman dressed in pure white silk clothes and light armor.

When I first saw her, I felt something like noble hostility, but when I saw her again in the video, she had quite obsessive eyes.

And now I think I know who the object of that obsession is.

A familiar silhouette appears at the end of the canyon.

As the sunlight moves for a moment, the shadows are lifted, and her gaze fixes precisely on me.

No need for words.

Just like when we first met, there was no need for dialogue.