Chapter 678 - V58C1P2 – World Unification (1/2)
V58C1P2 – World Unification
The Arpen Imperial army boldy marched towards Castle Serabourg.
“Maintain marching formation. Knights open up the path.”
Alcatra led the army as the chief commander. Even after crossing the border, the forces of the Rojaim Kingdom were nowhere to be seen.
“The lord of the Turan Village arrived with his forces. A hundred soldiers have joined our ranks.”
“The lord from The Bakers Village has also arrived. He brought 250 troops and 3 knights.”
“Reinforcements have arrived from the Daltangra Fortress. 1,000 Cavalry units.”
The lords of the Rohaim Kingdom competed against one another to join the Arpen Imperial army.
“It is an honor to be in your presence, Lord Weed.”
“Welcome to Rojaim.”
The lords were tense, bowing their heads before Weed.
Weed felt like a transcendent being as he seized command of the Hermes Guild and united the Central Continent.
The way they viewed Weed was different from how they assessed typical players.
“I am grateful for your visit.”
“We will take the lead.”
“No. Follow behind us for now. You do not have to engage in the war.”
Weed had no intention of using the forces of the lords who surrendered.
‘It will be a hassle if Castle Serabourg suffers damage.”
The objective of the siege on Castle Serabourg was to take control with minimal losses.
The Arpen Empire was already spending an unimaginable amount of funds on recovering Morata.
Weed gathered Mihel, Kalis and Roam before beginning to speak.
“Do not set fire to anything. Conquering is great, but if any buildings are set ablaze, extinguish them.”
“Understood.”
“Also, do not destroy the gate unless it is necessary. It will all cost money to repair.”
“Pardon?”
“Do not slaughter the Rojaim soldiers as you please. We will lose trust from the public once we conquer the castle.”
“…”
The smiling, composed faces of the great lords had turned stiff.
“Then how do we go on about taking the castle?”
“That is for you folks to figure out.”
“…”
Weed was much more relaxed after becoming the emperor.
He delegated all the tedious and troublesome tasks, sat back and waited for them to be completed.
“I don’t have to look after everything myself. More diligent folks will take care of them.”
He felt the true sweetness of authority.
Nevertheless, the great lords did not see it as a challenge.
“The players will not fight to defend the kingdom. Then it is easier for us to manage our army. We are at ease.”
“Skip or fly over the walls and use our mages to sleep the enemy soldiers.”
“That is a great suggestion. We must not kill and have to leave the buildings unharmed… but it isn’t impossible.”
“The knights and soldiers of Rojaim are not at a level where they can harm us, so we don’t have to fight as hard.”
The great lords brought over a crowd of high level players.
It was the moment of uniting the world which drew the attention of the public.
These players had not used the Brazier of Sacrifice and naturally maintained the highest level in Royal Road.
“Halt!”
“All poise and prepare for battle!”
The forces set up a wide formation on the plains in front of the castle gate.
There were other cities and castles in Rojaim, but if the capital were conquered, most others would soon follow.
Weed flew in the sky riding on top of a Baraag. Countless players were watching him from the castle’s center town square, training arena, fountain and the trades sector.
“Weed-nim is here!”
“We have waited for so long, Weed-nim!”
“Hooray Arpen Empire!”
“Grass Porridge! Grass Porridge!”
It was a mix of Rojaim players and Northern players who came to observe.
Weed waved lightly as a reply to the welcoming players.
‘There are quite a number of soldiers stationed at the gate and walls.’
There were at least 50,000 to 60,000 soldiers as this castle was the capital of Rojaim.
Undoubtedly, not many volunteered to stand on the inside of those walls.
“I think this mission is too much for me.”
“I wish to go on knight duty.”
“Just surrender to the Arpen Empire. Weed-nim is a benevolent emperor.”
The knight players of Rojaim cut ties with their kingdom and left, but a few dozen decided to stay loyal and maintain their stations.
“Sigh. You fight even if it means death. I have never forfeit a quest.”
“The enemy is inside our borders? Unfortunately, it is the Arpen Empire. I would gladly fight if it was Haven. But I guess I’d die either way.”
“Let’s just give them kills.”
The Knight players were easily defamed if they did not keep to their honor and loyalty, and so they set out for battle willing to die.
– Attack, but do not kill anyone or destroy a single thing!
“Huh?”
“What does that mean?”
The players who did not have the inside information were thrown off by the command.
It was the same for the players who came to spectate and have joined the side of the Arpen Imperial army.
“Let’s go. It’s our time.”
“Don’t even bother unsheathing your weapons. We might kill a soldier by accident.”
The players over level 500 set out first.
There were players from the Assault Squad who participated in the Kaybern hunt among them, and they were the first to reach the walls.
< A siege war has commenced at Castle Serabourg.
The invasion of the Arpen Empire!
Players can join the siege and side with either the Arpen Empire or the Rojaim Kingdom.
National Contribution Points, Fame and Achievements will be awarded according to the outcome of the war. >
“Fire!”
“Stop the enemy from approaching the walls!”