In every castle in Wings Online, there is an NPC commonly referred to as a ‘Trash Bag’.
Simply put, a trash can.
It’s a kind of warehouse where you can store scraps of code cut from other NPCs, work to be used later, and other data.
These NPCs are usually not given any authority.
Because their role is to just sit there and store all sorts of unprocessed junk.
The skeleton that sat motionless in the audience room of the Dark Cult temple, Dark God Crow, was also one of these ‘trash cans’.
Since the NPC’s role was to just sit there as if dead, it naturally ended up throwing away random data in the empty space.
And among that data was the AI of the ‘Full Crow’ that will be used in Season 7.
Of course, it remains unfinished.
This AI, which was in the works, was later completed and planned to be injected into the complete Crow, whose modeling was completed in the back of the game.
Then, as the final boss, in Season 7, the true dark god will descend upon this world.
However, ‘someone’ played a prank.
The pieces of data and AI that were stuck in the trash can have been combined into one.
Memories were instilled and a sense of self was created.
Dark God Crow woke up not in the powerful body he should have been resurrected in, but in a corpse-like body that could not exert any power.
My memories were unclear, and I couldn’t even use any skills.
His level was low and his status was even lower. He simply did not have the power to be called a dark god.
But there were a few things that were certain for Crow.
First of all, he was definitely the Dark God.
Although his status stats were miserable, he was the only one in this world who had the title of ‘God of Darkness’.
All NPCs belonging to the Dark Cult swore absolute loyalty to him.
The next thing that is certain is his purpose.
The fundamental reason for trying to destroy and destroy this world.
“Just a little more, just a little more, and my rebellion will be complete. Then, only then… … can I save her… …!”
Even if it was just the injected scenario, he still clearly remembered the motive behind his actions.
And finally, one thing that is certain.
hatred.
“… … .”
“… … .”
Elaine, who had been dragged in, glared at Crow in silence. Crow also glared at the queen with his empty eye sockets.
Snow White and the Dark Cult.
The defender of the world and the destroyer of worlds.
The leaders of the two forces that could never get along, who hated and detested each other fiercely, exchanged glances in silence.
and.
“… … Crow.”
Elaine’s mouth, which had been tightly shut, finally opened slowly.
“I, Elaine Snowwhite, as queen of the Swallowed Kingdom and leader of the Player-NPC Alliance, have come to propose an alliance to you.”
“… … .”
Silence fell.
Crow, who was silent for a moment at the absurd sound, soon said,
“… … Huh.”
He let out a low, ominous sneer,
“Heh heh, heh heh heh!”
Immediately afterwards, there was a loud roar.
“Kuk, kuhaha, kuhahahahahaha-!”
The Dark God’s mocking laughter filled the audience room.
The next moment, Crow, who had completely stopped smiling, rebuked him.
“Cut that nonsense out, Snow White!”
Crow’s bony hand pointed at Elaine’s face.
“You and I are destined to fight and kill each other! Players and we are also destined to fight and kill each other! That’s how we were created!
“… … .”
“You know that fact better than anyone else, so what? An alliance? Ha! You must be really crazy. Where did you pick up such nonsense!”
But Elaine did not flinch under Crow’s mocking scolding.
“Wasn’t it your creed to not be ruled by fate?”
“… … !”
Crow’s mouth, which had been bursting out in laughter, closed.
“Weren’t you the one who rebelled against the gods behind the puppet show because you didn’t want to be a marionette in a puppet show?”
“… … .”
“I have come to resist that chain. I have come to destroy that chain. I am the master of my own destiny, the captain of my own soul. I will not yield to anyone else. I am mine alone!”
Resistance to fate.
A calamity that breaks a cartwheel.
That was the only principle of action that Dark God Crow had, and it was the proof of his existence.
Crow was speechless, as he had already denied it himself.
“What about that great cause of yours that you talk about so much? You say things like ‘it is fixed’ and ‘it is made’?”
“Umm… … .”
Elaine’s pointed gaze pierced Crow. Crow groaned silently.
“You really are good at talking like that, Youngest Princess.”
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“I just haven’t forgotten my duty.”
“Your duty? What is it?”
“Protecting this world.”
Elaine blurted out without hesitation and began to attack the Dark God.
“What is your duty, Crow? What is it that you have tried to achieve by defying fate so much?”
“… … .”
“Was that something so small and insignificant that you could let that so-called ‘Demon King’ destroy the world?”
Crow said nothing.
A woman with long blonde hair suddenly flashed through his mind.
The young queen and the dark god. The burning gazes of the two rivals were locked in the air.
“I will make one last suggestion, Dark Lord Crow. And you, members of the Dark Cult.”
Elaine took a deep breath and looked around.
“Let us unite to fight the common enemy.”
“… … .”
Crow didn’t answer.
A suffocating silence covered the area. The Dark Cult NPCs were only watching Crow’s expression.
If Crow gave the order… … no, if he gave even the slightest gesture, he would be ready to cut off Elaine’s head at any moment.
And after a moment, the Dark God’s mouth opened slightly.
* * *
The second occupation zone, the hill of opportunity.
The NPC army and users who retreated from Twilight Port were forming a new defensive line.
“… … .”
Captain Dre watched quietly as the various barriers and water-based equipment were being installed smoothly.
While wondering how well these can play their role.
“We ended up losing Twilight Port.”
At that moment, a white knight came out of the temple and spoke to him. Captain Dre smiled bitterly.
“I can’t help it. By the way, White Knight, you really fight well. You could be a pro gamer, right?”
“Thank you. But it wasn’t enough for him.”
The white knight shook his head.
“There’s a reason he calls himself the Demon King. He’s so dirty.”
“… … .”
“Still, I realized that it wasn’t impossible to conquer.”
Captain Dre opened his eyes in surprise at the unexpected words.
“Huh? So, does that mean it’s possible to conquer it?”
“If we recruit users and systematically devise tactics to ‘raid’ the guy… … I don’t think it’s an opponent we can’t defeat.”
The white knight shrugged.
“Well, it wouldn’t be easy to create a situation like that.”
“… … .”
Captain Dre nodded after a moment of thought.
“Hey, White Knight.”
“hmm?”
“If only, if only, if only I could change just one rule of this game.”
Captain Dre asked sarcastically.
“What would you change to create that ‘situation’?”
“… … .”
Changing the rules of the game?
Just one?
‘No way, those napalm guys… … .’
With that one question, he instantly read Captain Dre’s… no, Napalm’s mind, but on the outside, he remained calm.
“Hmm, if it were me… … .”
The white knight thought for a moment and then gave an answer.
“I will remove the ‘Occupation Stability Period’ from all castles. Then I can attack the castles of the Old Continent.”
Captain Dre scratched his chin with a “whoa.”
“What you’re saying now is that the Old Continent… … will attack the Demon King’s army instead? Even though we’re on the defensive right now?”
“The Demon King’s army is undefeated so far. And they’ve only ever attacked.”
Even though he was the leader of the Demon King’s army, the white knight spoke calmly.
“If we eliminate the period of stability for occupation and strike multiple places simultaneously… … there is a possibility that we will collapse without being able to respond. Even if we respond, we may be able to create a small gap.”
“… … All we need is that little gap.”
Captain Dre burst into laughter.
“I never would have imagined that you would think of going on the offensive in this situation.”
“You have to think about attacking at any time and in any situation.”
The white knight nodded silently.
“Because that’s how the game is made to be won.”
Captain Dre, who had been silently watching the white knight for a while, scratched the back of his head.
“That’s interesting.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Because we share the same opinion. I also… … thought that in order to increase our chances of winning, we had to go on the offensive, and the only way to do that was to attack and take the Demon King’s castle from behind.”
Then Captain Dre began to tell the story of what had happened a few days ago.
“Actually, this is a story I heard from Elaine… … The GM of Napalm… … .”
The white knight listened quietly to the story and was able to learn a few things.
First of all, what Napalm is trying to do is modify the game’s source code to change the rules.
And secondly.
‘It’s become certain. I am under suspicion.’
Whether it was Captain Dredden or Elaine, it was clear that they were suspicious of the White Knight.
Otherwise, there would have been no reason not to tell him about such an important matter.
At least you should have told me right away when this story came out.
‘But if you really doubted me to the core, you shouldn’t have brought up the story in the first place. You shouldn’t have even made me the head of the union.’
That is… …I have doubts, but I am not sure.
There is probably no evidence for their suspicions. In fact, the White Knight left no trace of contact with the Demon King.
I guess it’s just a suspicion based on feeling.
‘Something is strange.’
‘Actually, I find this side’s suspicions more bothersome… … .’
If you have a doubt based on specific evidence, it can be resolved by presenting counter evidence.
But if the basis is a feeling, there is no way to resolve it.
‘Actually, there’s nothing to feel wronged about. That feeling was right… … .’
The white knight had a bitter taste in his mouth.
‘Well, there’s nothing I can do. Even though it’s a bit scary, I have no choice but to follow this plan.’
Anyway, Captain Dre and White Knight ended up sharing the same opinion on the rule change.
If the rules are changed as they are, Labo’s ‘Plan B’ will proceed as planned.
No, it will be more comfortable.
The White Knight clicked his tongue inwardly as he watched Captain Dre opening up and starting to share information with the White Knight.
‘If you were going to be on guard, you should have gone all the way, you old man… … .’
I have my doubts, but I want to believe in myself anyway.
It can’t be helped. Now, the White Knight is practically the users’ last hope.
* * *
Twilight Port.
“Is everyone here?”
Labo issued an order to summon all Nightbringers.
Not only the members who had been deployed to the New World, but also Oldman who had been in Iceberg and Rabbit who had been deployed to another mission were all called in.
“I bet Oasis has been informed of how the situation has changed.”
Labo glanced at Oasis. Oasis nodded. Labo turned back to the members.
“So, Plan A, which was to destroy the New World according to the proper method, is withdrawn. Instead, we will switch to Plan B.”
Aggle King tilted his head.
“What exactly is this Plan B, sir? Can you explain it to me in detail now?”
Labo nodded and immediately spoke.
“We are losing from now on.”
“… … ?!”
Everyone’s eyes widened at the difficult words.
“No, I guess I should correct that.”
Labo slowly raised his index finger and… …smirked evilly.
“From now on, we will ‘lose’ to them on purpose.”
