Ranker's Return

Chapter 871

The Venom Guild, one of the most talked about streamers recently, was streaming today. They couldn’t rest. The idea that they had to paddle when the water came in was one of the phrases that every streamer had in their head.

“Hello, viewers. I came to see you today. It is Kalen.” Kalen greeted the viewers that poured it as soon as he turned on the live stream.

His large smile was a bonus.

‘It is two or three times more than before the war began.’

The Venom Guild increased their number of subscribers and stream viewers of A-World like a runaway train. There had never been a happier time since he started working under the name of Venom.

‘It is legal, and I don’t have to worry. How good is this?’

The better the situation, the deeper their trust in someone would become. It was Alley Leader. A blind belief that he should do as Alley Leader told him was born in Kalen. He now had the heart to do whatever Alley Leader asked without questioning it.

“There is still a bit of time left before the battle will begin, but... does someone want to talk to me? Five gold coins. I’ll answer all the questions if you just give me five gold coins.”

Kalen faithfully followed Alley Leader’s directions today as well.

‘He didn’t ask me to get gold coins, but... isn’t this okay?’

Of course, all Alley Leader had asked him to do was communicate with the viewers. To be precise, it was to engage with the viewers to attract people’s attention. Five gold coins weren’t cheap in exchange for a question. However, the time it took for the first question to appear was fast. The gold coins burst out the moment Kalen finished speaking.

-Donuts Lover has gifted you 5 gold coins.

-Isn’t it hard to go to war every day?

“It isn’t hard. My level goes up well, and the rewards are excellent.”

-Are the rewards excellent?

“It is excellent. To be honest, I think it is good for the war to last a lifetime.”

-How do you get experience? The NPCs rarely die. It looks like only the undead die every day, right? the viewer who gave the gold coins to Kalen asked again.

It wasn’t easy to understand how Kalen was gaining experience. First of all, the NPCs of the empire didn’t die at all. It was the players belonging to the large guilds that usually died. However, they were killed by the undead. It was extremely rare for players to die at the hands of the Venom Guild.

“First of all, most of it is obtained from quests. It is a daily quest... It is settled at the end of each battle. It means that we will be rewarded to some extent, even if we only fight and kill the undead.”

It was enough to clear the quest alone.

[City Defense]

[Defend the city from the Yusma Empire.

Rating: SSS+

Conditions: Successfully defend the city 0/1

Rewards: Experience, undead army contribution.]

This quest was updated every day. Kalen was able to use their skills to his heart’s content. He couldn’t feel more comfortable.

-Lemon Flavored Dasida Broth has given you 5 coins.

-How long do you think you can hold out?

The moment the first question was answered to some extent, the next question came up immediately. The viewers watching the Venom Guild’s live stream weren’t fools either. The gold coins weren’t used randomly.

“How long... If more power isn’t added here, can’t it last a lifetime?” Kalen responded to the viewers with an expression like he knew nothing.

‘This place will last a long time.’

The city that Kalen was defending now would never be taken in a short period of time. But...

‘It is a different story elsewhere.’

***

‘Okay, I can start.’

Hyeonu smiled as he watched the Venom Guild’s live stream. The time had come.

“Hyung-nim, you can turn on the live stream now,” Hyeonu said to the men in white robes who were gathered on one side.

“Did you hear our brother? You can turn it on!” Kim Seokjung shouted at the members of his guild, New World.

“Is it starting?” Kim Seokjung asked as he turned to look at Hyeonu.

“Yes, Hyung-nim. We will begin now.” Hyeonu nodded.

A siege to take back the city was about to begin. It was just that the location wasn’t the original city.

‘Originally, the goal was to take back just one of them.’

This was predetermined from the beginning, ever since he heard Suped’s request to retake the city.

“Is this really a place without a boss monster?” Kim Seokjung asked Hyeonu again. He just believed in Hyeonu’s words and led the entire guild to chase after Hyeonu.

“That’s right. There are no guardians in this city. There are only a few undead. Don’t worry, Hyung-nim.”

This was why Hyeonu led New World to this city. It was because the only city without a guardian was the city right in front of him.

“Yes... Who made the plan?” Kim Seokjung immediately believed Hyeonu’s words without many doubts. In the first place, Hyeonu was the one who had the greatest influence on the war in the north. From the outbreak to the current situation, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Hyeonu controlled everything.

“New World just needs to kill the undead. Isn’t that the strong point of New World?”

There were many reasons why Hyeonu visited New World. First of all, it was the guild that Hyeonu belonged to. In addition, his personal acquaintance with Kim Seokjung played a part. However, the biggest reason was that the main force of New World was the priest class. It was a class with a superior oppositional advantage over the undead.

“Yes, that is what we do best.” Kim Seokjung smiled and got up from his seat. Then he shook his hands a few times and stretched his neck. The guild members of New World started to slowly flock to Kim Seokjung’s side. Apart from Kim Seokjung and Gang Junggu, the rest of the guild members knew nothing. They just followed Kim Seokjung’s instructions.

“There are no guardians in that castle. Understood?” Kim Seokjung explained in a brief and bold manner. There was no muttering to himself. Only the key points were pinpointed.

‘He is really a consistent Hyung-nim.’ Hyeonu burst out laughing when he heard Kim Seokjung’s words. Then he moved his hand quickly. ‘I should also turn on my live stream.’

The live stream…

It wasn’t just New World. Hyeonu also planned to turn on his live stream. This wasn’t something that could be conceded. It wasn’t just a financial issue but a matter of trust between Hyeonu and the viewers. Turning on the live stream was a promise.

[The last part of Alley Leader retaking the city begins now.]

Hyeonu’s ability to select a great title was still present. He came up with a title that would attract the viewers who were searching for a live stream to watch.

-The last part? So today is the day to kill that boss monster?

-The Venom Guild boasted that it could suck up honey for a long time... Poor guys...

-They were so proud...

-You are going to smash that pot of honey today. I express my condolences.

The viewers started paying tribute to the Venom Guild as soon as they entered Hyeonu’s live stream. It had been less than 10 minutes since the Venom Guild said they were satisfied with their situation. In 10 minutes, that dream was on the verge of breaking. It was natural for them to look pitiful.

Hyeonu turned his head and spoke while looking at the wall in the distance: “That... There is something you are mistaken about. Look closely. Isn’t there something different?”

-Different? Huh? What?

-It isn’t this city here?

-What? Is it really different?

-I see what looks like Hyung-nim over there. It seems like only New World is here?

The viewers were shocked when they looked around according to Hyeonu’s words. It wasn’t the landscape they had seen continuously over the past few days. An unfamiliar terrain stretched out before their eyes.

“This is another city that has been taken away by the undead army. I am gathered with New World to start the siege.”

Hyeonu changed the perspective of the live stream to first person and glanced over the place where New World was gathered. Then the members of New World started to wave to Hyeonu.

-A siege with only New World?

-Is this possible?

-Is there no boss monster over there?

-It isn’t that there are no boss monsters. Are there no undead there?

It seemed impossible in the eyes of the viewers. Unlike other large guilds, New World didn’t have many guild members. The number of important combat personnel was around 1,000 at best, even if most of them were of the priest class. It was impossible for them to carry out the siege on their own, even if it was a siege without boss monsters.

“It is possible. Why are you saying no? Who am I? I am Alley Leader. I couldn’t join the battlefield in order to block the boss monster, but monsters below that level are just a light snack. A snack.” Hyeonu’s lips twisted into a smirk.

A slaughter—this was Hyeonu’s specialty. He was more confident than any other player in Arena.

“Now I will show you with actions, not words. I believe that the viewers will also show it with actions, not words.”

Hyeonu clenched his fists toward the viewers. He seemed to be attempting to induce a certain action.

-Yes, I will give 1,000 gold coins if you capture this castle.

-I will give 500.

-500? Is that enough? I highly recommend giving something extra.

-I will give 5,000 gold coins and subscribe to the A-World channel.

The viewers didn’t forget humor as they watched Hyeonu challenging the impossible.

“I believe in you, Hyung-nim.” Hyeonu made the same gesture he sent to the viewers toward Kim Seokjung, who was staring at him.

Kim Seokjung responded with a silent nod.

“I’ll be going first. Follow along slowly,” Hyeonu said. Then he summoned Tang-E and Gom-E, placed them down on the ground, and started to run toward the towering city walls.

“Master dude, have strength.”

“Master dude, I believe in you!”

Tang-E and Gom-E had no intention of chasing after the running Hyeonu. They just raised their paws and shook them to cheer for Hyeonu.

Gom-E, who had been waving his paw for a long time, suddenly grabbed Tang-E’s shoulder like he thought of something. “Brother, you still need to give him the buffs.”

Tang-E’s eyes widened, and he shook his head vigorously up and down. “That’s right, I forgot. I would’ve been scolded by Master dude again if it wasn’t for you. Thank you, little brother.”

Hyeonu had a broad-minded yet petty side. It was fine for Tang-E not to participate in the battle, but Hyeonu wouldn’t overlook it if Tang-E did not give him the buffs.

“Master dude, it is a special buff. Take it well.” Tang-E applied the same buffs as usual but acted like something was different with his words.

Hyeonu raised his thumb after receiving Tang-E’s buffs and increased his running speed.

‘The beginning is one large blow.’

Hyeonu gathered his magic power like crazy. After all, the city in front of him wasn’t his. It didn’t matter if it broke. Hyeonu slammed the Mixed Sky Sword that was emitting a strong light against the ground. He rose dozens of meters in an instant and reached the same height as the city walls.

Hyeonu’s mouth twisted while he quickly moved the Mixed Sky Sword from left to right. A purple horizon appeared in the air.