Hermes users sprinting toward Atalog Devil Lair were shocked by the news. They reports summarized the incident: the 3 party coalition was wiped out, the raiders are dragging evil spirits around the dungeon, victims exceed 70 people, and all guild users are expected to be wiped out soon. Normal raiders would have been defeated by a normal Hermes Guild party. Because Hermes Guild gathered the strong from Versailles Continent, those who can resist are rare. Only 5 people killed over 100 giving them the impression of being unstoppable. It was hard to imagine such a demonstration of force. Since they weren’t taking damage from the evil spirits, they assumed he was over level 550. They think if it’s not the level, then it’s because of a quest. They go back to numbers saying it’s 5v300. The users still thought they would win anyway.
While running in the narrow dungeon, someone starts saying how it’s unusual for a user in Royal Road to be this strong. Upon listening to the stories about the raiders, it instantly reminded him of a certain person. Most of the people thought about Kallis from the Black Lions Guild roaming around. The name that came out was Royal Road’s representative of strength, Weed. Some of them agree that if it was Weed, it was certainly possible. But after saying it out loud, they are in disbelief. Regardless of Bradley, the only one who could claim to be the God of War was Weed. Despite Hermes Guild’s pride and arrogance, they suffered much defeat and frustration. They tell the guy to stop joking and listen to how ridiculous that sounds. He tries to continue speaking, but everyone else just says Weed is in the north and wouldn’t appear here, stop bullshitting and keep moving. A Fighter suppressed the talking and got them running, but the name Weed did not leave their minds. They think about what user can exert these capabilities. This method of fighting did not occur in spacious Versailles Continent but within dungeons. Weed is adapt at commanding strong subordinates and the Barbarian Warrior had tremendous activity in the last war. They kept getting a foreboding feeling and decided to check. Mobilizing their contacts, they gathered all the knowledge available and asked the victims of the raiders. Maro Master replied in 1-2 minutes that he already suspected Weed. They slowed their pace and started working on their analysis of the raiders. The more they thought about it, the more sense it made because of Weed’s proficiency and ruthlessness. Although not totally convinced, they were 80% sure it was Weed. They quicken their pace thinking it’s a great opportunity to spread their name and that killing Weed will play a great role in unifying the continent.
In just an hour, they reached Atalog Devil Lair with their horses foaming at the mouth. Around the entrance, normal users had all gathered around. With rumors spreading of the famous Hermes Guild being attacked, all the nearby people came to watch. They start talking about how it’s Weed and that he already practically wiped out Hermes Guild. As evidence, they use the fact that he’s leading around the evil spirits to fight like how God of War Weed did in Continent of Magic. They want to enter the Devil Lair to see him, but Hermes Guild stood at the entrance blocking them. They temporarily close off the dungeon. With the upcoming violent battle, it was a must for them to keep out spectators. In addition, this also prevented spectators from helping Weed or hindering them. They entered in groups of 200 to kill Weed. More than 400 people who gathered at the entrance to Devil Lair began planning out the fight. Weed tricked them in the past at Las Phalanx, but this time there would be no distractions. They threw out general users hunting in the Devil Lair as they thoroughly out the search.
Weed informs one of the evil spirits that Tullen Kingdom has collapsed and the queen is dead. He laments that his black magic is now useless. Pretending not to know anything, Weed asks if the guy developed any black magic. He asks what the greatest human desire is. Weed answers beauty. The spirit had been studying black magic to maintain the queen’s youth and beauty forever. Since the queen is gone he gives his results to Weed instead. Weed obtains 3 Black Magic Beauty Potions (or something). Strength, Health and Agility +20, Charm and Faith decline in exchange. Reduces Luck. Takes 1 year off of Versailles Continent body. At night, skin turns black and a devil takes over. Because of its power, after sunset you turn into a monster. Weed decided to sell it off to people. When the spirit asks him to help him gather materials, he informs him that he already knows the location is the Rotten Foam Swamp since a Necromancer/Dark Gamer posted details about it.
Mapan then whispers Weed that Weiden and Hermes are gathering a massive army to hunt him down. He replies that he already knows and that it be fine. Although he would make use of the narrow terrain, it would be difficult to assure victory against a swarm of enemies constantly supported by Priests. He decides to maximize a hectic assault. Weed recalled when he destroyed prestigious guilds in Continent of Magic. Even for small interferences, he would retaliate 100 times without hesitation. After they talk about compromise, he pretended to think about it, then refused negotiations and killed them. Weed asks if Seoyun thinks he is the bad guy. Of course, Seoyun shook her head. He tells her he tried to be good but it’s the community that’s rotten. She agrees with a simple yes.