4. Visit to the Main Office
[Ahhhhhhh. So tired...writing this by myself...I think I’m going crazy…] (TN: These are most likely Author's notes.)
The story of the Versailles Continent can be considered as KMC media’s headlining program.
Dungeon and hunting ground discovery, merchants that specialized in retailers trade, rumors about a hidden races and legends, and they even informed about the famous Players or like the Quest that become successful even in the High Seas.
Recently, the Central Continent battle news about the war had become the all-time high.
“The area around the Tibot hills was seized by the Xenia magician’s forces. The Maple guild looked for mercenaries to block it but the difference in power was too big, and in the end their defense failed.
“Miss Shin Hye Min, I heard that you acquired/obtained the video of the battle?”
“Yes. Currently, we are here to convey the urgent news about the battle on the hill that took place two hours ago, and in a sec we'll give you a brief view. There was a fierce battle front put up by the warriors and how they were swept aside by their enemies.”
“People who like magicians might also be interested in it.”
The war was actively going on and there are large-scale fights that’s happening very often as the mercenaries or the soldiers were marching.
This age was the time for the rise and fall of guilds, and also determined the awakening of sleeping heroes.
“Hermes Guild became the full owner of Haven Kingdom. Oh Ju-Wan, but I heard that half of the members of the Hermes Guild surrendered to the Union?”
“The Knights of the Iron Blood, enemy Magicians, and a lone mercenary, that made up half of Hermes Guild were defeated in battle, unable to afford withdrawal, the players declared unconditional surrender.”
Hermes Guild has taken over 147 among 169 parts of the present Haven Kingdoms.”
“What about the remaining 22 parts?”
“Hermes Guild formed an alliance of guilds in guild cities. The difference between the forces is so large that they would barely do any harm. Major plans are underway for the complete occupation of Haven Kingdom.”
“For the first time, there is an event for the coronation of the Kingdom. It seems there are many people who are wondering about it.”
“The Fame of a Castle is just as an important as the Fame of a Kingdom, it is very important to have diplomacy and foreign affairs to act in different areas of intervention. A Kingdom’s Fame is very important on its food production.”
“The Hermes Guild has made all the necessary preparations.”
“Just like you mentioned. Banners were posted inviting everyone to come to the Central Continent. Arendelle Castle in the capital will be open where we are holding a party for a week.”
“What about the eligibility?”
“Hermes Guild still did not reveal the name of their new kingdom, Saerong, to the press. Only current Haven Kingdoms Players can attend.”
“I think it would become an exciting place.”
All the guilds and individual players of the Kingdom were able to participate.
Competition between players and guilds had a massive parade. The Hermes Guild showed off how they were beyond others capabilities.
Including KMC, as well as all the media broadcasters which covered Royal Road, decided to televise all the related to the coronation ceremony of the Hermes Guild.
“Do you know who is being coronated as the king of the kingdom during the ceremony?”
“According to the news obtained, it’s Bard Ray.”
Bard Ray had the best Fame, Strength and Force.
He recently became the king of one nation.
“I suppose this shows that the Hermes Guild has more wings.”
Gaining control to Haven Kingdom, his name has ascended to the top, whether it was in real world or virtual world.
“How did the Hermes Guild make more than half of them do an unconditional surrender?”
“They abandoned their hostile attitude, and became a part of the Hermes Guild while the other guilds prepared to move to other kingdoms.”
“We overheard that this was just a front to recover from the honor that they lost in Jigolaths.”
“Yes those high-leveled players were a part of the guild, but that doesn’t mean that they represent their guild.”
“Isn’t that the same situation as Haven Kingdom’s subjugation? How is it different from a guild member fighting in a distant land?”
“Well, that still ended in a deadlock.”
In the other kingdoms besides the Haven Kingdom, there were still on-going wars. Millideon and other lesser guilds have expanded their reach and entered the Union. High level players one after another have discarded the charm of the prestigious guilds.
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After the Festival ended, the Advent of the Seven Angels was placed into the House of Art and Sculptures.
Sculpting Master Daycram made Dori a great sculpture treasure of the Versailles Continent. It can be evenly compared as on the same level of a Holy Item.
Ding!
The Advent of Seventh Angel was displayed in Morata's Art Hall
The news about the sculpture has become sensational and widespread like a pandemic in the region
The cultural development speed of the area has quickly increased by 5%
This made a huge impact on cultural influence
Due to revival of art, popularity has increased for those who are engaging in art related jobs
Morata has become the sacred place to those who engage with art
The fame of the area has increased
The angels’ blessings have greatly improved the stats and faith of priests and knights.