The development after that was as obvious as day.
The Free Knights League, having completed their full equipment upgrade, fought the Crimson Crusaders again.
And this time, they won overwhelmingly.
Under equal conditions, the Crimson Crusaders were unable to defeat the Arena rankers.
“All notorious users who want to play in the New World, come to Crimson Crusaders~!”
The defeated Crimson Crusaders left Snow White while promoting the guild until the end.
In any case, it was a victory for the Free Knights League. Users surrounded the Free Knights League and cheered.
Aaron smiled with a haggard look on his face.
“Let’s disband around here for today.”
Aaron added, looking around at the protesters.
“There might be someone with bad intentions. And… … What that bastard Changdu said is partly true. If you want to protest, it might be more efficient to go to the Napalm headquarters… … I don’t know.”
So the situation was resolved and the protesters dispersed.
Aaron, who returned to the guild house of the Free Knights League, finished the broadcast and shared his thoughts.
“I think it would be okay to use a weapon as a weapon.”
Aaron examined his 15th-level Eternity. A beautiful halo of light spread out with each angle of the sword.
“Actually, Wings originally had a flat rate of 50,000 won per month. It was 600,000 won per year. Now that it’s been converted to free, you can invest a little more… … and carry around a Mack weapon by investing only 1 million won.”
Aaron displayed his weapon stats on the screen.
Oh my, the sound of bonus damage and stat bonuses dazzled the viewers’ eyes.
“The New Continent Betelos is a lawless zone. I don’t know how many notorious users there are. I need to have some means of self-defense to protect myself.”
Then one of the viewers asked,
– If I fully upgrade it now, how long will I be able to use the weapon?
“Well, roughly, level 90, level 15, level 100, level 5… … In terms of specs, it could be said to be the final item until the end of this season.”
Aaron delivered detailed information to viewers in his signature calm voice.
“As you know, more recent items have better options. After all, items are equipped based on their unique options… … Once you can farm level 100 items, these weapons will naturally be discarded.”
Aaron, who had put his weapon back into its scabbard, looked straight at the screen and spoke.
“You’re free to do it. Even if you don’t buy it, you’ll be able to catch up with the specs once the season passes midway, but if you buy it now… … um… … .”
Aaron smiled awkwardly.
“Honestly, I think I’ll be interested in playing games for a while.”
The chat window was filled with ‘ㅋㅋㅋ’ at the sincere feelings.
Anyone who played Wings could relate. That beautiful halo and the awesome performance… … .
If you just get it right, it’ll kill the fun of playing the game for a while.
“First of all, in order to prevent a situation like today, our Free Knights Association will be armed with level 15 equipment.”
The other Free Knights standing around cautiously nodded their heads.
“But I want you to know that this is in no way against the protesters. I also hope that Wings… … will go in the ‘right’ direction.”
Aaron smiled brightly and gave his closing remarks.
“I’ll end today’s broadcast here. Thank you for watching.”
– Today was awesome! I watch Aaron’s broadcast for this taste.
– I love you, bro! Marry me!
– See you tomorrow, champion~
The broadcast ended with chat pouring down like a waterfall.
* * *
“That’s interesting.”
Labo, who watched the broadcast until the end, shared his thoughts.
“Today’s incident has created the perception that it is not Gangwha’s fault, but rather those who are abusing it.”
The focus shifts from the system itself to those who exploit it.
And as a means of protecting themselves from them, they actually promote the system.
It felt like a real-life gun control issue.
The problem is not the tools, but the individuals who use the tools that we are trying to change our perception of.
Labo laughed, clicking his tongue.
“I don’t know who that person is, but he’s got a good head on his shoulders. He’s really good at framing.”
The ‘justification’ for selling the items is to help the underprivileged and marginalized.
The ‘Sili’ of buying items is a means of protecting yourself from those who abuse strengthening items.
It has both merit and practicality.
The psychological resistance users had to using cash items will have been greatly reduced.
In addition, the reinforcement process and its abilities were vividly relayed on Aaron’s broadcast, which has the largest number of viewers in the VR world…
As the broadcast becomes popular, the recorded version will spread all over the Internet in an instant. More people will watch the video clip than the live viewers.
Among users who play Wings, is there anyone who wouldn’t be shaken by those numbers?
‘The Milky Way… is it?’
Labo clicked his tongue inwardly as he guessed who would use such a trick.
Labo was a man who acknowledged what needed to be acknowledged. The new director, Eunhasu, was at least much better at business than Labo.
‘As for other things… let’s try sticking together.’
Labo stood up from his seat. It was already deep night.
“Get some rest, Cain. Starting tomorrow, you’ll be leveling without resting.”
“okay…….”
Cain’s answer was calm, but there was still a fire burning in his eyes.
Labo chuckled.
“Looking at Aaron, do you see his fighting spirit boiling over?”
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“… … .”
“Don’t worry. We’ll cross swords soon enough.”
Labo, who had patted Cain on the back, prepared to log out.
“Let’s just rest for now. Huaam… … Ah, I got even more tired watching the broadcast… … .”
“……okay.”
Cain spoke to Labo, who had become transparent after logging out.
“I’ll tell you in advance, Labo.”
“huh?”
“If I ever run into those Free Knights League guys… … they’ll be my prey.”
Labo looked a little surprised.
“Not just Aaron?”
“Yeah. All of them, including Aaron.”
Cain was serious. His wolf-like eyes were burning with determination.
Labo nodded willingly.
“Do whatever you want.”
“thanks.”
“I’m grateful… … Just rest. I’ll see you later.”
Labo has logged out.
“Hehehe… … Then me too… … .”
Oasis awkwardly lowered her head and entered the base, where she began practicing life skills.
Cain looked far west.
As if looking at the old continent of Arpheria in the distance and the ‘Knights of Justice’ celebrating today’s victory there.
‘… …I hope you gain a lot of weight, pigs.’
Cain’s sharp fangs ground with an eerie sound.
‘So that I can taste the taste of biting.’
* * *
The sun has risen.
As the appointed time arrived, the Nightbringer guild members logged in one by one.
“Oh my.”
Oldman, who had arrived early, let out a small exclamation of admiration at the sight of the occupied territory that had changed in the meantime.
The occupied territory had basic facilities such as a blacksmith shop, a general store, and a temple, and the castle walls and gates were also renovated.
However, the blacksmith, general store, and temple NPCs’ clothing was dark and they didn’t look like regular NPCs.
Especially the temple… … Usually, in the temples of the city, there is a statue of a goddess, but in this place, there was a statue of a hideous crow.
“Welcome, Nightbringers!”
A young lady NPC who appeared to be a general store vendor smiled brightly and handed me a potion.
“This is a bonus for occupying occupied territory. Take it~!”
“Ah… … Thank you.”
As Oldman awkwardly received the potion, a kind-looking blacksmith NPC approached him.
“This is a bonus for occupying occupied territory. I’ll repair your equipment~!”
“Um, please.”
The blacksmith’s hammer struck the equipment.
The durability of the equipment is fully restored, and the weapon is given a ‘Forged’ buff.
Your weapon’s attack power will increase for the next hour.
As expected, this time, an NPC from the temple approached Oldman.
“This is a bonus for occupying occupied territory. I bless you!”
“Yeah, yeah. I’ll take it.”
As the priest in black swung his staff, a black buff descended on Oldman’s head.
‘… This is a buff, right?’
It was a really creepy effect. Oldman checked the buff contents.
Buff: Dark God’s Favor
– The favor of the Dark God who cherishes his apostles. Increases critical hit probability and item drop rate.
– Remaining Duration: 2 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds
‘Dark God… … ?’
Oldman opened his mouth wide. Three NPCs shouted at Oldman at the same time.
“Please continue to work hard for the prosperity of the Dark Cult!”
“… … .”
Oldman, who couldn’t quite figure out what was going on, hurriedly headed toward the center of the base.
Labo sat beneath the fluttering black flag.
Labo was looking at the occupied territory management window that opened before his eyes with a serious face.
After the break, I logged in earlier than anyone else and upgraded the occupied area.
“Hey, Labo!”
“Ah, Oldman. You’re here.”
Labo, who had closed the occupied territory management window, looked around the base.
“I just made it so that it can function as a base, but what do you think? It’s pretty good, isn’t it?”
“It’s okay… … but what exactly is going on? Why are we affiliated with the Dark Cult?”
“That’s because we are a notorious guild, and I, as the guild leader, am affiliated with the Dark Cult. We will be operating as a force under the Dark Cult in the New Continent.”
When Oldman, who had been speaking calmly, saw his eyes wide open, he hit his forehead.
“Ah! Didn’t I explain the system clearly?”
“I think so… … ?”
“I guess I’m the only one who knows all this information. I’ll explain it to the other guild members when they all come.”
Soon all the guild members gathered, and they all reacted in the same way as Oldman.
Labo sat down in front of the guild members and explained the flow of Season 6.
“Let me briefly explain the flow of the Season 6 scenario. The first thing you need to know is that there are a total of 10 occupied areas in the New Continent, Betelos.”
Labo explained by drawing a simple picture with a stick on the sand.
“The 9th occupied area will be occupied by users, but the existing occupied forces are all monsters. Just like we fought before.”
Users who start from the west of the New Continent advance eastward, driving out monsters and taking over territories one by one.
“But when users reach the last 10th occupied area, Paradise Lost, they will encounter a new force that is not monsters.”
“Is that it?”
“Yes, a new NPC faction. The Dark Cult.”
Labo pointed to the NPCs standing over there.
They looked like ordinary merchants, but they were all NPCs belonging to the Dark Cult, level 100.
“While the users are reaching the 9th occupied area, the Dark Cult forces will occupy this 10th occupied area. Even if we hadn’t taken it, the NPC army would have taken it automatically.”
“indeed…….”
“And when the users invade, we counterattack and advance in the opposite direction, taking away the users’ occupied territory.”
Labo drew ten circles on the floor and cut them out with a stick.
“The Dark Cult’s forces boast a strength that is incomparable to that of existing monsters. The users end up retreating, giving up all the occupied territories they have finally conquered to the Dark Cult.”
Labo, who was the mastermind behind the overall planning and design of Season 6, continued to explain only the key points.
“Users who have been fighting over the occupied territories must unite as one in the face of this new and overwhelming enemy. So they retake the occupied territories, defeat the Dark Cult, advance again, and push forward to the 10th occupied territories. And then enter the end dungeon… … That’s the general flow of this season.”
That is, if the scenario goes as planned, this paradise lost… will eventually be taken away by regular users.
Of course, I had no intention of giving Labo away.
“My occupation is a hidden class dark knight. You could say I’m the leader of the Dark Cult. Since you belong to the guild where I am the guild leader, you are considered my subordinates.”
“So we’re also being treated as a Dark Cult force?”
“At least in the New World, that is.”
Labo chuckled.
“Don’t think badly of us. We are the strongest group of NPCs in existence.”
The doctor, who had been listening quietly, asked.
“For the ‘destruction of Wings Online’ that Mr. Labo spoke of… … is this Dark Cult force necessary?”
“Well, that’s true. Actually, there’s nothing I don’t need. Haha!”
Labo smiled awkwardly and looked around at the group.
“I forgot to explain some things because I kept the information to myself. That was my mistake. I will be more proactive in sharing necessary information in the future.”
Oldman snorted.
“I’m not particularly dissatisfied, but I would appreciate it if you could do that.”
“In that sense, I’ll tell you which dungeon we’re going to from now on.”
Labo stretched out his arm toward the north gate.
“The name of the dungeon we’re going to today is ‘Muganok (無間獄)’.”
And then he showed his characteristically evil grin.
“It’s more terrifying than any dungeon you’ve ever experienced.”
