Polon heard about the Necromancers through Zabrin.
“And the reason for not joining the guild is?”
“It could be said that the reason we could become Necromancers is thanks to Weed.”
“That’s it? If you reject Hermes guild, there will be a lot of dangers coming to you. Even now, I’m sure you have a lot to lose if you die here. I will give you another chance to change your decision.”
“My position stays unchanged. From the moment I became a Necromancers to these quests, every Necromancers owed Weed a great favor. I will not be a part of Hermes guild.”
Polon laughed with ridicule.
“You really think the other Necromancers think the same way as you do? Let me make it clear. If you stay there, you will die. Come to this side if you are willing to join Hermes guild.
Zabrin and the Necromancers that planned to join Hermes guild walked to where Polon was.
But more than ten Necromancers stood still.
Jeanne, Otem, Harien, Gruzed, Varenna and other players that fought together in the canyon. Some were already in guilds but they voluntarily rejected Hermes guild. Marie stood on Hermes guild’s side because he had to protect Weed’s items.
“The story will not end like this… Looks like a song with good story will come up.”
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From KMC Media, adventures of Necromancers was being broadcasted live. Mainly because Weed was in the adventure, they started broadcasting live from the moment he revealed himself. Other broadcasting networks were broadcasting a program about Necromancers and The Undead Legion so there weren’t any changes to ratings.
This was due to CTS raising their ratings high with prodigious amount of funds from the parent company; LK gamers that broadcasted professionally with their established digital media system that was available 24 hours.
Beside them, new broadcasting stations and online broadcasting stations were established within a month.
As tons of people became interest int Royal Road and derived their joy from it, specialty channels also appeared.
Royal Road fishing channel.
Royal Road golf channel.
Dungeon chef.
Child of Versailles Continent.
Bard’s old boots.
As the influences of online game broadcasts grew larger, the competition got fiercer. KMC Media was a channel that secured a lot of fixed viewers based on support from a variety of players.
“Weed and The Undead have finally occupied the monastery.”
When Weed’s adventure went on air, general viewers visited the message board and responded. Besides game broadcasting channels, it was so popular that popular that it was republished on portal news sites. It was not only because Weed was a living legend of Continent of Magic, but he also kept having exciting adventures in Royal Road.
“Hermes guild suddenly appeared and started attacking. Ah, its an incredible force. There’s Polon, Crema Knights, ranger armies and Spellcasters.” When they were about to cut the broadcast with the scene of Weed clearing his last quest, hosts explained the sudden change of situation and even floated a subtitle.
▷Appearance of Hermes guild.
▷Attacking The Undead led by Weed.
They decided to prolong the broadcast until the dispute between Weed and Hermes guild ended.
-The second round of Weed and Hermes guild.
-Hermes guild sent out an assault team to a place where The Undead Legion stood in force just to kill Weed.
-A battle!
Ratings went up dramatically.
However, Weed’s condition was too poor to make any meaningful variable. They announced that Weed performed remarkably but then went in the monastery and was eventually killed.
Although he wasn’t killed directly by Hermes guild, it still broke the record of undefeated God of War.
Soon, the viewers’ message board was filled with comments regarding Weed’s death.
- Those cheap dirty bastards. They lost at Jigolaths and chased him all the way to there.
- These heartless cowards are all the same.
- They brought that much forces and ambushed only after the quest was cleared and he was exhuasted.
- Those guys were always way too far from fair and square.
- I don’t like a single action that Hermes guild makes.
The board was filled with comments criticizing Hermes guild harshly.
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There was a beach east of Morata.
When the Northern Region was barely known to people, no one came to this place. But now, there are always players because there were many monsters worth hunting. On a rainy day, players with mud on their faces were working.
“How many did you dug up?”
“About 1,430. 400 more clams and then I can buy a longsword.”
These were players digging up clams and cockles to earn money. As Morata became a metropolis, the resident population inflated dramatically.
Food could be obtained by harvesting wheat and barley but novice players earned money by doing quests supplying the seafood market with fresh ingredients. When they were taking a rest stretching their backs, people came along with tide from the sea.
The Geomchis had finally arrived at the northern Versailles Continent.
- You have discovered a new sea route adjacent to Morata, the Northern Region.
By pioneering a sea route, your fame has increased by 420
By succeeding in your adventure, each stat has increased by 3.
Courage increased by 7.
Mastery of Sailing Skill increased.
- You have become the first person to cross the ocean by swimming.
You have successfully led a near impossibly reckless challenge.
Perseverance increased by 24.
Endurance increased by 31.
Vitality increased by 15.
Every stats increased by 9.
- Fame increased by 2,980
Every time you tell your story about crossing the ocean in a tavern, you gain extra 40 fame
If you talk to sailors or people with a special attachment to the ocean, you will be able to form very close intimacy.
- Ability to understand water increased.
Water-related magic resistance increased and affinity to spirits of water has been created.
- You’ve obtained a title ‘Legendary Iron Man of the Ocean’
After experiencing the rough ocean with their bare bodies they left a legend in the ocean no one can dare to follow.
Combat capabilities on the ocean increased.
You bring out unconditional supports from sailors.
Level of Sailing Skill increased by 3.
Among qualifications of admiral, an ability to read flow of currents increased.
Chance of assault from sea monsters reduced.
The Geomchi obtained achievements and titles that players with the ocean as their base only dreamed of.
“It was a good thing we swam?”
“Yes, well, let’s swim again if we ever get to go back someday.”
“I’m hungry. Let’s go get some food.”
The Geomchi headed in the direction of Morata.
They achieved a great feat in the ocean but ironically they couldn’t make any promise on when they are going to return to ocean.
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KMC Media progressed with ‘Story of Versailles Continent’ after Weed died as was originally planned. It was a popular show hosted by Shin Hye Min and Oh Joo Wan.
“A lot of things happened today. First of all, there was the celebration of the establishment of a new country in Haven kingdom.”
“That’s right. Many viewers were looking forward to this event. The celebration of establishment of Hermes guild was held today.”
“Looked like a lot of people participated”
“Would it be an exaggeration to say that participants completely filled the capital, Aren castle? Besides players from Haven kingdom, ambassadors from each guild and other kingdoms visited as well.”
On the screen, the celebration of Haven kingdom newly reformed by the Hermes guild was seen. The fancy palace, interior castles and exterior castles were crowded with people. Bardray put a crown on his head, wore clothes representing the king and placed a sword around his waist.
“I appoint you as the count to rule Doria region.”
“I will devote myself loyally.”
“I appoint you as the viscount of Borask.”
“It’s an honor.”
He officially appointed high-rank players from Hermes guild as nobles.
Haven kingdom was going to be re-established under centralism but by being appointinted as nobles, various stats could be earned. In case of Bardray, he gained the most fame in the kingdom and a considerable amount of nobility, leadership, dignity and honor.
The king had a separate governance power.
The higher it is, the more loyalty they received from the nation and the morale of knights and soldiers increased. Governance power wasn’t not a stat that could be increased normally. It was depended on governed territories, population of residents, knights, magicians, business, and the development of technologies.
It could go up or down even from winning or losing a war, accomplishing a large-scale trade, or suffered a flood or drought. If he governed excellently, many positive events would occur and he could even get the blessings of gods.
Bardray became the player with most level in Versailles Continent and the highest authority.
“It is a truly a spectacular scene. There were many spectacles of knights’ duels at the end of the celebration. We will bring it to you shortly.”
“I think many of the viewers are wondering about Embinyu Church. We have news ready today about the Embinyu Church, isn’t that right Oh Joo Wan?”
“Of course its prepared. There seems to be inquisitors wandering around the regions held by the Embinyu Church.”
The Embinyu Church that appeared like a storm and brought the Versailles Continent to chaos. The Embinyu Church was an evil influence that occupied several castles and possessed huge armies in the central continent where each guild was vying seriously for territories. They were an influence that represented malice but players were able to chose whether to join Embinyu Church of not.
With players’ joining their forces, the Embinyu Church spread around like wildfire. In the lands owned by Embinyu Church crops withered and rivers