Chapter 95 One-horned tribe (1/2)
[Sudden Quest / Hired Warriors]
Description: The recent conflict between Red Dragon and Cheonghwado is leading up to a war and many players in The Tower are preparing for the upcoming battle. The One-horned tribe has brought an end to its long-standing neutrality and is also preparing to join the war as a group of mercenaries.
Join the war as a guest member of the One-horned tribe. Distinguish yourself in the war to gain greater rewards.
Time Limit: Until the end of the war
Rewards:
1. Intimacy with the One-horned Tribe +150
2. Lunar Seed
3. ???
Yeon-woo wasn’t the only one surprised by the offer.
“What? With him?”
“Do we really need more outsiders?”
“Why not?”
“I mean, I don’t mind another human joining, but they have to be skilled enough. If not, then….”
“Nah, he should be fine. He traveled with Edora-nim and Phante-nim. Besides, he’s the infamous Hoarder.”
“I guess you’re right.”
The elders and other members of the tribe discussed the news among themselves.
Even Phante and Edora looked at the Martial King with surprise. It was a very serious issue.
Yeon-woo felt his heart pounding crazily.
There was no one in The Tower that didn’t know about the upcoming war between the two big clans, as it as an event of a massive scale.
Yeon-woo, especially, had been keeping close tabs on the war, as both of the clans were primary targets of his revenge.
Therefore, he had been searching for ways to take part in the war.
However,
‘I can join the war along with them?’
The One-horned tribe was a race the members of which most clans would die to recruit.
What’s more, he could also solve the issue with his egg.
There couldn’t be a better solution to his problems.
But what puzzled him about this was that,
‘What happened to their ‘neutral stance’?’
As far as he knew, for a very long time, the One-horned tribe had not interfered in any major event that took place in The Tower.
And that was the reason why a great force such as them had not been involved in the fall of the giant clan, Arthia.
But for some reason, they had decided to throw away their long-standing custom.
Of course, it wasn’t that he didn’t have a clue as to why they might have made this decision.
The ‘Spear God(槍武神) of Cheonghwado. He was from the One-horned tribe.’
The Spear God, one of the five leaders of Cheonghwado. As his title suggests, his spearmanship was second to none among the top rankers.
Perhaps it was him the reason why the One-horned tribe had decided to involve themselves.
“Is it Cheonghwado that you are siding with?”
“Huhu. You’re quick-witted.”
The Martial King nodded with a broad smile.
Encouraged by his positive answer, Yeon-woo decided to ask him the questions he had.
“As far as I am aware, One-horned tribe has always been of neutral standing. May I ask you why you’ve decided to enter the war?”
“No comment on that! But I can tell you that it has something to do with what you probably have in mind.”
‘So it was the Spear God’s doing. I don’t know what he did to get them involved.’
But there was one thing he was certain about.
‘The fat is in the fire. This war is now irrevocable.’
Yeon-woo clicked his tongue at how clever Cheonghwado’s move was.
He was wondering how they would make up for the difference in military strength, but this was the least he had expected.
If the One-horned tribe was siding with Cheonghwado, Red Dragon might have to keep themselves on their toes.
‘The war is not going to end so easily.’
Yeon-woo felt his blood boiling with anticipation.
If his enemies were to exhaust themselves fighting against each other, he might be able to get rid of them both without major resistance.
“If I were to enter the war, which role would I have to play? In fact, I don’t understand why you would need soldiers outside of your own tribe.”
“Well, I guess you can think of it like that. But things are not as easy as they seem.”
The Martial King leaned back in his chair as he scratched his head.
“Let me ask you a question. While you were on your way to the center of our village, did you get any feeling like we were preparing for a war?”
Yeon-woo recalled the peaceful scenery of the village and shook his head.
“No, sir.”
“Right? They are just that kind of people. Even when I announced that we are changing our policy for this once, some people weren’t happy about it. Well, of course, there are some crazy ones who welcomed the change because that means they can go on a rampage.”
Yeon-woo then understood the Martial King’s dilemma.
“Not all of them are participating.”
“Yeah…. Even if I yelled in their ears, those bastards won’t even try to listen.”
Yeon-woo nodded.
The Martial King then smiled as he leaned his head on his clasped hands.
“So that’s why I am trying to get more people to help us. Well, to be honest with you, there are about nine people other than you helping us. All of them experts.”
Yeon-woo thought for a moment.
‘Although he says, I’m sure all of the warriors will follow him except for a few elders once he actually heads into battle.’
Because the One-horned tribe was known for their absolute loyalty to their king and their tribe.
But for some reason, Yeon-woo couldn’t give an answer to his offer.
‘I can’t tell what he’s up to.’
When he looked at the Martial King’s smile, he saw the smile of a ferocious beast.
He was like both Phante and Edora combined into one. Very fiery, but also very meticulous.
Yeon-woo could hardly tell what was going on inside his head.
Besides, the conditions the Martial King offered him were almost too favorable for him.
‘What if I don’t actively participate in combat?’
His offer was missing any clause regarding how much he should fight in the war.
Now that the system had already acknowledged his offer as a proper ‘quest’, he wouldn’t be able to deny him his reward.
Someone as great as the Martial King couldn’t have been unaware of this fact.
‘Then why does he want me to join this war?’
But before Yeon-woo could properly think about this matter,
“How long are you gonna sit there and stare at me? Just give me your answer, yes or no.”
The Martial King hurried him to make a decision.
In the end, Yeon-woo gave him his answer.
“I’ll join.”
*Kwang*
Martial King suddenly separated his clasped hands and slammed down on the table.
“Yes! That’s my man! Now, since you’ve decided to join the war, try to take a close look at how things turn out during the war. You’ll learn a lot from it.”
The Martial King nodded with satisfaction.
The rest of the people in the room also seemed to agree with the Martial King’s decision.
Only Phante and Edora seemed to have something to say but they couldn’t open their mouths because of the atmosphere.
“Now, I officially announce that Cain will join the war as a guest member of our tribe. Does anyone have an objection?”
The tribe members watched silently as a sign of consent. Some even stared at Yeon-woo with eager eyes as if they wanted to try him.
“Then it has been…!”