Chapter 141: Fishmen Island Does Not Have Much Time Left! (2/2)
And with the confidence of quick revival, the Players who had been upset with the scarcity of items drops all began exchanging boats, intent on getting to Fishmen Island for a good fight… since their strengthening stones were simply not enough. Naturally, Players who had their items improved to high levels would also want to hoard some buffer stones.
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“Your Highness, it’s too dangerous to head to Fishmen Island. Why not stay at Frogmen Village and wait for the fishfolk to come?” Boris the guardsman was trying his best to dissuade his princess.
“Boris, you’re being naïve!” Leah Yakaran the warrior princess had no intention of skipping the event, however. “Our god has even told us that the war against the fishfolk is at the second phase. It’s time to retaliate!”
“But I have promised Lord Vanke to take good care of you and not let you put yourself in danger…” Boris said, troubled.
“Fishmen Island is not dangerous; it’s a little target at best.” Leah’s gaze was full of confidence. “And do you think any fishman would be coming when other Players start landing on the island?”
Boris did a double-take at her question, realizing that he had said something stupid.
He was naturally aware of what the Players were up to: they were definitely going to turn Fishmen Island upside down if so many of them head there at once. And if that’s the case, would the fishfolk have the leisure to make trouble at the coasts? After all, those simple-minded vermin would never use swapping the enemy’s bases for theirs as a strategy…
“Moreover, this is a good chance. Gather the other guardsmen as soon as you can—we’ll get a boat and take down the Boss in the shortest time possible to get the Sea Sapphire, the second-phase event item!” Leah added.
“Good chance?” Boris asked, confused.
“The Players are recently sticking to the Unnamed Town and barely any are coming to the hideout in Lancaster… we have to make ourselves known once again to get more Players to come.” Leah said seriously.
“But aren’t all Players the God of Games’ believers, whether it’s the town or the hideout?” Boris could not quite get the point of the question.
“It’s different, Boris. This is different.” The girl explained sincerely. “I am a member of Tierra’s royal family, and our goal is a revival. Even though Lord Angora is a believer of the God of Games and has helped us much, he remains a noble of the Valla Empire and his path diverges from ours. It would already be the best scenario if he stays neutral when we really decide to restore the kingdom.”
Boris finally looked as if he gained epiphany.
Although the Players were not quite self-aware, most of them had divided themselves into several major groups when the Fishmen Island event started because of the area where they operated. Naturally, Edward’s group and Marni were the exception since they were famous and were often away.
Still, that grouping was not assured and still fragile, and that was why recruiting Players to their side right now would help a lot if Leah’s group could make a name of themselves right now.
And clearly, the best promotion of themselves at the moment was to defeat the Boss and secure the Sea Sapphire.
“I see… I understand now!”
“Hurry up if you do. There’s not much time left!” Princess Leah said commandingly.
Hence, Boris completely forgot about old Vanke’s warnings, and scampered off to gather the other guardsmen…