“I feel so assured because Weed-nim is here with us.”
“Compared to others, he fights much better. Ten people combined can’t match him. ”
“What do you mean ten, more like twenty.”
The players leading behind Weed had lower levels and were fighting much more carefully. Seo Yoon felt she did not need to show her full prowess as everything was going fine and there were a lot of people around as well. That’s why only Weed’s action were especially distinguished.
As the players gazed at the Ice Troll, they couldn’t even fathom the crisis happening in Serabourg Citadel as they were brimming with energy.
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The current scene of the dungeon was being broadcast by every station including KMC Media.
“To fight so recklessly…! This impetuous battle doesn’t follow any strategies. Players starting the game, please do not try this in Royal Road. That kind of fighting is a shortcut to suicide.”
“Weed cannot seem to manage his sudden increase in strength and is fighting sloppily. It’s disappointing to call this one of Weed’s battles.”
Hosts were pouring out their disparaging remarks. Only KMC Media was siding with Weed and positively analyzing his actions.
“Weed is maximising his advantages in strength and resilience! It’s a great strategy. ”
“Yes, up until now, I have seen many videos of how other players fought. But I have never seen anyone clear out a dungeon this fast.”
To fight without taking full advantage of an Ice Troll’s strength and resilience would be foolish. Weed continued to fight while being hit and returning the hits with vengeance. This kind of exhilaration cleared up the fear of the Embinyu Church forces and was enough to relieve the pent up stress.
“And for our viewers, we have a treat for you.”
“What is it?”
“Don’t be surprised. It’s about the God of War Weed! We have managed to get ahold of some party members who are close to Weed. These are is the same party members that appeared in our broadcast of Todeum. The four of them are on the line right now, please introduce yourselves.”
Am I really on TV? Wow, this is exciting!
Ahem! Hi, it’s nice to meet you.
Hello.
Cough. Whenever you are in the Northern Continent, come visit. If you have the money, I can get anything you need.
All the voices were female, except for the last one. But the third voice was a very familiar one and had a charming tone, not so dissimilar from all the songs and music videos that were shown.
“The God of War Weed is playing an amazing role right now. As this is being broadcasted in real time, I apologize in advance that this interview is going to be brief.”
Sure! It’s fine, don’t worry about it.
I understand.
Please don’t worry, I have been on shows often enough to know.
But we are still getting paid the agreed amount, right?
“I think, you must have spent a lot of time with the God of War Weed. Let me ask, how does Weed usually fight in dungeons?”
It’s just like now. Those poor monsters.
It’s difficult to get the first shot in.
He’s always diligent.
I only calculate the japtem at the back so...
“There are a lot viewers who are envious of your position, getting to hunt with Weed. What kind of feeling do you get when you hunt with him? Excited? Nervous?”
It’s hard to keep up with him because he fights so well. You can literally feel the energy seeping out from you. It’s so fast and dizzying… But the taste of your fist smashing the enemy…. it’s fun.
After a successful hunt, confidence just swells up, like you can do anything.
Watching his fight is really awesome.
Well… I just calculate money....
“As the lord of Morata, Weed is praised by the people. Did you know from the beginning that Weed could handle his heavy responsibilities as a lord so well?”
Even I am amazed. I thought he would kill off all his people through starvation.
He might not look like it but Weed-nim is a really kind and soft hearted person. I just knew he would do well.
Nothing is impossible for Weed.
The taxes I have to pay… Ah, nevermind. Everyone please come to Morata and please browse through Mapan’s Store.
“Weed’s battle is still ongoing right now, we will cut this interview short and continue later if we have the chance. Any shout outs for Weed to encourage him in his quest to save the people of Serabourg Citadel?”
Don’t put everything into your fist.
I have faith that you will come back safely.
When you come back, please bring me a pair of boots… And please look for the tailor Vitori, his backpacks are quite popular right now.
We provide the best service with the best quality goods. Call Mapan Chain Store now for franchise opportunity!
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The NPCs and the players kept crowding through the pass Weed opened up.
Even though Weed was an Ice Troll, it couldn’t be helped that after a prolonged battle, his health and vitality dropped to a low point. Fortunately, there were many priests among the players. They continuously chanted spells to recover health and vitality, so Weed could focus completely on decimating the monsters.
“It’s all thanks to Weed-nim that we are getting out of here.”
“I am so touched, I never knew he would go this far for us.”
“I am really proud that Weed-nim came from Rosenheim Kingdom.”
The admiration players held for Weed grew by leaps and bounds. But Weed had other thoughts...
“This still isn’t so difficult. There is no need to exert myself excessively to save all these random strangers.”
Weed was already prepared to slip away, naturally abandoning the other players if the situation became too impossible to manage.
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Doctor Yoo Byung Jun, sat watching his television in rapt attention.
“The Embinyu forces have already scaled Serabourg Citadel’s walls. It’s now only a matter of time till the walls fall to them.”
“The East gate has finally been breached. The Embinyu forces are now heading deeper into the Citadel.”
“The stores and stalls have been set alight. It seems the Embinyu Church is planning to set the whole Serabourg Citadel on fire.”
The presenters were in a brouhaha about the current situation.
All castles seized by the Embinyu Church were often scorched to the ground and every player was hunted down. These areas became void with only grass growing wildly over the vestiges of the crumbling stone walls. The fate of Serabourg Citadel was no different.
“The Embinyu Church is expanding quite fast.”
Just watching Royal Road gave Yoo Byung Jun great joy. From the shadows and monsters, human greed, growth, and prosperity, the Embinyu Church took every opportunity to expand. Monsters or those who followed malevolent gods, Royal Road did not bar them from their freedom of choice.
There was no limit to the monster's strength as they became powerful by proliferating or through their struggle for survival. They were not bound to their designated areas, monsters in dungeons could roam freely outside in search of prey. Sometimes, boss monsters even migrated their horde to more fertile areas.