372 The Coming New Situation (1/2)
Because of Morgan's words, the atmosphere in the Meeting Hall became tense. Nicholas was grave, and he looked at Morgan and asked, ”Wait a moment, Mr. Morgan, this joke isn't funny. Are you imitating the dialogue from 'The Forbidden Kingdom'?”
”No. I have made us of my personal influence and applied to the Devil Management Committee to declare war on Eternal Kingdom. Before long, Lord Sherlock will receive the notification from the Devil Management Committee. It will be a legal war to the death. After I win, I will take over all of your wealth and citizens. But I won't kill them, I'll torture them and let them pay the price for what they have done,” Morgan said maliciously.
”I don't understand. My citizens…” Sherlock frowned as he looked back as his restrained gamers and said, ”What did they do to deserve your hatred? I remember that we were fighting Samael. On some level, we saved your brother. Isn't Andrew your brother? That's what I found out.”
”Andrew? I don't care about him. I'm talking about you, Sherlock, I want you!”
Morgan stood up and spread out his hands as he shouted loudly.
The Orc exclaimed in shock and covered his face. From the gaps in his fingers, his eyes exuded excitement and anticipation.
”You… He…”
Eggface looked at Sherlock and Morgan, then he lowered his head, nodded, and said, ”Apologies, I'll move my nest away.”
”To prevent any misunderstanding, I have to clarify, are you doing this because of Michelangelo's relic? Even if I'm killed, you can't get Michelangelo's relic.”
Sherlock immediately said, ”Since you staked everything on this death war, even if the Devil Management Committee doesn't agree to your application, I'll agree to your request. My citizens and I will wait in my Dungeon for your attacks! Can you reveal your total worth to me?”
”Wait a moment. Lord Sherlock, you're fighting Eternal Fire! Let Winterfell mediate this misunderstanding,” Nicholas said nervously. He tried to diffuse the explosive atmosphere between Sherlock and Morgan, but it seemed impossible.
”Eternal Fire won't be fighting against you, it's my own Dungeon. I purchased a nearby Dungeon and will use it to attack Eternal Kingdom.”
Morgan stood up and placed two tickets on the table in front of Nicholas and Sherlock.
”These are tickets for the performance tomorrow. I hope that you can support me. Farewell, and see you on the battlefield, Lord Sherlock.”
Nicholas looked in disbelief at the back view of Morgan. He said, ”Morgan… he likes to act…”
He thought of Sherlock and quickly said, ”Lord Sherlock, though I know that you and your warriors are brave, it's better to appeal against such needless war. The other Dungeon Lords and superior Devils will support your appeal. This kind of unreasonable war should be condemned!”
Nicholas spoke with agitation, but Sherlock didn't agree. He waved his hand and said, ”Don't worry, Nicholas, Eternal Kingdom will never refuse a fight. Of course, I have no intention to involve you and Winterfell. Just watch from the sidelines.”
”Lord Sherlock…” Nicholas said with concern.
However, Sherlock lifted his hand and said, ”Don't dissuade me. I won't refuse such a good deal. I'll return to prepare for the war.”
Sherlock left the Meeting Hall with Eggface, Brainiac, and the gamers, leaving a befuddled Nicholas inside the room.
Good deal?
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The news of war between Eternal Kingdom and Morgan spread like wildfire on the discussion forum.
There were many posts that had the following titles:
[The war with the Ogres hasn't ended, and we haven't fought with Polio, but we have to abandon the new Instance Dungeon?]
[A Dungeon War is brewing! The clash of two Dungeons!]
[Victorian pigs, watch how we experience the new content with hate and jealousy!]
[The Victoria City gamers are at fault. I will lodge complaints with the customer service Black Dragon! Please queue up!]