Chapter 467 - Friction (1/2)

Chapter 467 - Friction

The large square on the outskirts of Golden City. No monsters spawned here, but it wasn’t exactly safe either. PKing occurred frequently, sometimes with battles of up to several thousand players in scope. It usually started with two players bickering about something nonsensical, and ended with both of them calling over their friends until it escalated into a full-scale war.

Today was relatively peaceful. Everyone was focused on teaming up to run dungeons.

On the forest path to the west of Golden City, a group of 20 players headed toward the square. They were all over Level 60, with the highest being Level 63 and the lowest being Level 61. They were players of Asskickers United.

“Squatman, Watchful Snail wants us to bring along two Advanced Fire Resistance Potions. Someone is already on their way to deliver them to us,” Happy Hermit said. He was a Thief and the vice-leader of this team. One of his responsibilities was to pass on information.

Squatman was the nickname for their leader, Horny Potter Squatter.[1] He had no one to blame but himself for taking such a vulgar name.

“Huh, Advanced Fire Resistance Potions? Why?” Horny Potter Squatter asked in obvious confusion. He had done some research beforehand. To his knowledge, Fire Resistance Potions shouldn’t be needed in this dungeon.

“Apparently the Taboo Refinement skill of the Golden Forge Blacksmith does fire damage in addition to dark corrosion damage. Bringing along two Advanced Fire Resistance Potions will reduce the damage we take by 30%,” Happy Hermit explained. He was also puzzled initially before Guo Huai went into further detail.

“Wow, Watchful Snail sure is amazing. He even knows this sort of information!” Horny Potter Squatter said in surprise. After all, Golden City had only opened recently. They were only the second batch of Asskickers United players to run this dungeon. Usually these sorts of little details wouldn’t be discovered until hundreds or even thousands of runs later.

“It was probably Bladelight, Smoke Stub, and their team who figured it out, right?” Dancing Moon Fairy interjected. She was a Level 62 Priest, and ranked eigth among the Priests in Asskickers United.

“Yeah, probably...” Everyone in Horny Potter Squatter’s team had expressions of reverence on their faces.

Bladelight, Smoke Stub, and the others in the main team were legends in Asskickers United, their fame second only to that of Nie Yan. However, while Nie Yan rarely showed himself, the main team often brought lower rank members along with them during dungeon runs. They nurtured batch after batch of talents, building up quite a bit of goodwill and respect. It was no wonder Horny Potter Squatter’s group believed only the main team could notice these small details that ordinary players would overlook. Little did they know that it was actually Nie Yan who passed down this information. Two Advanced Fire Resistance Potions could greatly enhance the success rate of teams running the Underground Mines.

Horny Potter Squatter’s group arrived at the square. As they made their way toward Golden City, they spotted three teams up ahead.

Horny Potter Squatter’s expression darkened. “They’re from Alliance of Mages.” He recognized a few faces.

With players becoming richer, many experts could easily afford to pay a 1 gold transfer fee. Players from all over the Viridian Empire were starting to head to dungeons far away from their home cities. Like Horny Potter Squatter and the others, Alliance of Mages was also sending their teams to Golden City.

Asskickers United and Alliance of Mages were opposing guilds. Both sides viewed each other as hated enemies. Conflicts arising between their players out in the wilderness was fairly common.

“Everyone, hold up,” Happy Hermit said. The other side outnumbered them three to one. It would be dangerous if they got surrounded.

Horny Potter Squatter’s group obeyed his command without question, halting their steps.

The Alliance of Mages players up ahead were standing on the transfer platform in front of the entrance of the dungeon. Once they activated the platform, they would be teleported into the Underground Mines.

A tall Warrior in golden armour appeared to be their leader. He split the group into three teams and explained a few things. Just as he was about to activate the platform, a short skinny Thief walked up and whispered into his ear, “Boss, a group of Asskickers United players just arrived.”

Asura raised an eyebrow. “Where?” He followed where the Thief’s finger was pointing and saw Horny Potter Squatter’s group walking over. Narrowing his eyes, he discovered the other side only had 20 players. They held an absolute advantage! Should they take action?

Asura didn’t have the authority to make the decision himself. He reported the situation to the executive guild leader of Alliance of Mages. Before long, he received the orders to wipe out Horny Potter Squatter’s group!

Asura immediately cancelled the teleport.

“Everyone, follow me,” Asura said. He and his players started aggressively walking towards Horny Potter Squatter’s group.

“They’re coming. Get ready to fight.” As Horny Potter Squatter stared at the leader of the group of players from Alliance of Mages, his heart trembled. “It’s Asura!”

Asura was pretty famous. He had already crossed paths with Asskickers United players on several occasions. The number of Asskickers United players who died at his hands surpassed 20 at minimum.

Asura was a nobody in the eyes of Bladelight, Smoke Stub, and the rest of the main team. However, in the eyes of Horny Potter Squatter’s group, he was a formidable opponent.

The atmosphere immediately became tense.

At Horny Potter Squatter’s orders, his team moved into formation. The Warriors positioned themselves at the forefront while the Mages occupied the high ground in the rear.