Chapter 201 – Opening of the War (1)
The military expedition also received a cold shoulder in Quantes. Crockta was a hero who saved the city from the cursed item called the 'Demon's Mouth', but Aklan didn't care, as he had now stopped worrying about Crockta.
No matter what Crockta did, he was an enemy. A saint could kill a saint, and a wicked man could kill a wicked man. He erased all previous doubts.
“Something's wrong.”
Peros was a noble who knew Anail's back alley very well. His plan to put pressure on Thompson failed.
"The head of the underworld has changed, and the new leader is Crockta's friend. Rather, the messenger was beaten to death…"
"Friend…" Aklan laughed. "It is funny."
"T-That's right."
“Thompson said the same thing."
"Really? He has really wide feet. Hahahat…"
"……"
"Haha…"
Peros laughed awkwardly. The aura coming from Aklan was sharper and darker than ever.
"It doesn't matter. This is a little inconvenient, but having extra help is unnecessary. We have a sufficient number of troops and plenty of funds.”
They had difficulties in some of the major cities, but there were enough volunteers. The scale of the military expedition was unthinkable, and was perhaps the largest number of people in history gathered under a single flag. The orcs would be trampled on by this army and forgotten.
"The gods are helping us."
“Yes…"
“The gods are still whispering. In the end, we will win."
The expedition didn't need anything else. Aklan was convinced. No matter how strong the orcs were, they wouldn't be able to resist the wrath of the gods.
“Victory is only a matter of time. Please relax your mind."
An unknown power emerged from Aklan as he said this. He gripped his fists tightly. His body shuddered as his whole body filled with an unknown strength.
"The war god has spoken."
“Ah, I understand."
Peros stepped back, confused by Aklan's changed appearance. The smell of fanaticism was coming from Aklan. Adandator watched Aklan and asked, "Are you okay?"
“I am as okay as ever."
“You know…" Adandator studied Aklan and sighed. He could see that Aklan was in an unknown state. “Any more divine power will break your body."
The power of a god dwelt in Aklan. It was an arrangement for the future war. Adandator didn't know what the war god was planning, but a tremendous amount of divine power was entering Aklan.
Aklan smiled and said, “It’s okay. It is different from what you are concerned about. I am more powerful than ever."
"…Yes. You would know best."
Adandator shrugged. In fact, he didn't care about Aklan's condition.
"We are finally at Orcrox."
"Yes. I can see the end."
Aklan smiled. At last, this expedition was heading towards the climax. The expedition passed through Quantes and arrived in Anail. They also didn't receive hospitality in Anail. The king of the underworld, Jeremy, and Thompson were close to Crockta.
Everywhere they went, they saw people who saw Crockta as their savior.
He was the one who made the volunteer group, the hero who saved a village, the honorary citizen who exposed the ugly side of the mayor, the warrior who stopped the demon in a city, and the savior of many influential people.
But he had brought the wrath of the gods on him. No matter what Crockta had done, he was defined by the last line. Anyway, everything was decided by the gods. Human work was useless against divine matters.
The lead riders waved their flags. They reported something to Aklan and Adandator. Indeed, as they said, something could be seen in the distance. All the leaders were agitated. Aklan smiled.
They were orcs. They had come out, rather than hiding in Orcrox.
A battlefield suitable for the climax. It was the opening of the great war.
***
Ian looked at Yiyu with a mouth full of Burger King's extra large burger.
“Why do you look like that?" she asked.
"You're acting like a beggar."
"……"
Yiyu snorted before eating her hamburger again and drinking some soda with her straw. Ian picked up some fries and placed them in his mouth.
"Eat slowly."
He had accessed Elder Lord for so long that he hadn't seen her in a while, so they went out together.
“You know what? There will be another great war in Elder Lord. Will Oppa be taking part? You have been living in the game lately."
The fight between the expedition and the orcs was a hot topic in reality. This time, users weren't involved since it was a dispute between NPCs. Thus, it was difficult to predict who would win. On the gambling sites, the dividends for who would win were quiet even, while users who wanted to fight were waiting impatiently.
As well as the expedition, the orcs of Orcrox were fighting together, causing a lot of confusion.
“Let’s see…”
Ian's voice trailed off. In fact, he couldn't not go. He was one of the parties involved in the war, but Ian couldn't tell her that. He started stretching inside the fast food restaurant.
“Isn't Oppa a ranker now? You aren't still a beginner, are you? A few of my friends are playing it full-time. Tsk tsk. They don't study and play games instead."
“What have you been doing in the meantime?"
Yiyu laughed with the straw in her mouth. “I will receive a scholarship this semester."
“I'm not expecting anything, so you don't have to."
"Really."
“Just work hard."
“Wow, you don't believe your little sister."
"It will be bad if you overdo it."
The expression of her goal was good, but if she couldn't keep her word after declaring it so badly, she would be the most embarrassed.
“Hrmm…” Ian looked at Yiyu and smiled as he said, "Jung Yiyu."
"Huh?"
"Can you do it?"
“Haven't I always done well?"
“Then I’m glad."
Ian nodded. As he told Yoo Jaehan, he refrained from playing Elder Lord often and was going to stay away from dangerous events. But it didn't help the situation. His assimilation rate was still at 100%.
The grey god no longer spoke to him, but her words about dying in Elder Lord were still valid. He wasn't a game player anymore. His status window had also disappeared. There was no such thing as skill level or item rating. The moment he accessed Elder Lord, he became the orc warrior Crockta.
“Then once things finish, I should go…"
“What? Where? Why?” Anxiety filled Yiyu's eyes.
Ian shrugged and replied, “I was thinking about going on a trip…"
“Alone?”
"Yes."
“I will go too!”
“You will?"
Ian laughed as he saw Yiyu's excitement. There was a battle ahead of him. He couldn't step back here. Elder Lord might be a game in the past, but he couldn't escape now that he knew they were alive.
He was Crockta. Due to that, all the orcs were being threatened. He vowed to avoid dangerous situations but he couldn't do so. The moment he joined Elder Lord, he became Crockta and thought like an orc warrior. He wanted to consider Yiyu but the moment he became Crockta, living as a warrior became more important than anything else.
“I know all about your trip," Yiyu said.
Ian was confused.
"Huh?"
“You aren't going on a trip alone."
"Uhh…"
“Aren't I quick to notice?"
Ian rolled his eyes.
Yiyu grinned. "Don't you have a girlfriend?"
"…Eh?"
“Oppa finally got a girlfriend and you're thinking about marriage. So you say that you're going alone. It is great, so I respect Oppa's thoughts. Of course, you should introduce me to your girlfriend."
"No…"
“Is she perhaps younger than me?"
"That…"
“I'll still understand. Don't worry about me. I originally do well alone. I don't want you to sacrifice yourself because of me."
“Right now, I am sacrificing the value of those hamburgers…"
“Quiet!" Ian smiled as Yiyu pointed her finger at him and placed the last piece of hamburger in her mouth. “Anyway, Oppa should do whatever you want. Have I ever been in an accident when Oppa wasn't with me? No?"
When Ian was a soldier, she had stayed with some relatives. They weren't relatives with a strong affection for their kin. Rather, they were more interested in Ian's money. It wasn't a comfortable place, but Yiyu never complained or caused problems. She behaved too well.
Ian smiled bitterly. He knew. Yiyu had endured some difficult times. People would experienced hardships would become tougher. Yiyu was probably stronger than he knew.
“I’m pretty and have a good head, so I live in a comfortable world. Oppa doesn't have to worry about me."
“Good head?"
“Oh, my grades are like this because I don't study! My mind is good."
"I see."
Ian laughed. His will had been written since he was a soldier. Between then and now, nothing had changed in the contents of the will. Furthermore, he could trust his teacher Baek Hanho. Yiyu hadn't known it, but Baek Hanho had kept watch to see if her relatives would harass her. He would protect Yiyu if something happened to Ian.
“Let's really go on a trip later. Where do you want to go?"
“The Maldives!”
"Okay. Let’s go.”
“Kyah, really?"
This was the most important thing. He couldn't die.
“When have I ever lied?"
“Indeed. I acknowledge that."
Ian had always survived. This time would be the same as well. He would become Crockta and defend Orcrox. When Crockta held God Slayer, he was confident that he couldn't lose to anyone.
Once this fight ended, he had the feeling that the grey god would appear. Then he would ask her the question he really wanted to ask.
–Hello. Thank you to the viewers who have always loved the Undergames Channel.
–Today is the day when the battle between the orcs and the expedition will occur. Everyone has been looking forward to it. Yes, that is today! Do you see the huge number of people? That is the expedition.
–Incredible.
–It can be compared to the battle with the imperial army. No, a lot more. Many times larger.
–It is true that many of the expedition members aren't trained, but that doesn't matter if so many people are gathered. Look. There are knights, soldiers, and many volunteers. Who can deal with all this?
–Still, won't the orcs show something?
–That's right! We are looking forward to it! The orc who always show us something! The Northern Conqueror and Emperor's Deficit! The idol of He's an Orc, yet still Praiseworthy, Crockta! A warrior who always achieves the impossible, so we can't predict the outcome. In addition, many of the legendary NPCs apart from Crockta are participating. The result still remains to be seen.
–Legendary NPCs?
–Yes. NPCs like Zankus and Kumarak… I will explain it in parts.
-Haha. You are very prepared today.
–As a commentator, I always have to study. That is my obligation. Huhuhut.
–How wonderful. Ah, right now!
The screen showed something. In the orc camp, a bunch of people moved to the front.
–What is that?
–Ah, that…!
***
'Northern Conqueror' Crockta.
'Sun Killer' Zankus.
'Mountain Smasher' Kumarak.
The three of them appeared first. However, that wasn't the end.
The worst fighter who led a group of berserkers to massacre the human earl for Lenox's revenge. 'Mad Slaughterer' Anya.
A magician who was like a madman but traveled to the ends of the world. 'Abyss Seeker' Wallachwi.
"Great…"
They appeared.
"Hehe, this battlefield suits me dot!"
"This fight…"
The 'Magic Bullets Berserker' Tiyo who used an artifact to launch a bombardment. The 'Ruler of the Dead' Anor, who raised the dead using necromancy. The orcs who recently started to make a name for themselves appeared in turn. 'Bandit Slaughterer' Keruta, 'Purgatory Incarnation' Malaka, 'Drunk Fighter' Asulchwi, etc.
"This is due to a divine message?"
“If you want to destroy the orcs, the whole world should come."
"Kulkulkul, there is nothing better than fighting when drunk."
The thrilling sight of those who were called one-man armies standing side by side. An army of one-man armies. The expedition members were scared. The strongest people with high fame or infamy were gathered in one place.
“Huh…they are really gathered together."
"All the monsters…"
"Can we win…?"
The morale of the expedition began to fall. They had regarded this war as easy to win due to their overwhelming numbers. It was a thought that only a large army could have. The orcs looked shabby compared to the expedition.
But now…
They felt fear as they saw the orcs standing at the forefront. They had worried about Crockta, but the fearsome existences, whose names had been known longer, also appeared.
“Don’t be scared! Stay calm!"
Aklan frantically shouted. However, their shaking wasn't easily calmed. The entire expedition stalled. Aklan urged the riders.
"The flags…"
At that moment, the orcs looked at each other and discussed something. Then the orcs laughed and pushed one forward. He came out of the camp.
It was Crockta. Crockta, with the huge greatsword on his shoulder and the silver helmet, walked in front of the expedition with a dignified appearance, just like when he fought the empire. He was calm in front of so many soldiers.
Crockta reached a location where his voice would reach the expedition members, and opened his mouth as the representative of the orc army.
“I don't think there is anything to say, so let's start quickly."
His voice rang out through the plains. At the same time, killing intent rose from the orcs.
“All at once…" Crockta smiled as a huge aura was emitted from him. "Come."
TL: I figured out that the author used the English pronunciation spelling for God, rather than the actual Korean word. Therefore, I have decided to change New Slayer to God Slayer from now on.
Praise the Orc:
Current schedule: There will now be 14 chapters a week, meaning two chapters every day.
Chapter 202 – Opening of the War (2)
–It has come again! Crockta's patented words! Come!
–It is like how he provoked the empire in the past! Truly Crockta! The atmosphere is hot!
–Telling them to come! A small minority! The overwhelming expedition! I can't stop looking! Ah! The expedition is moving! They're going! Colliding!
–It is war!
People went wild at Crockta's declaration. The inside of the bars displayed the video on a large screen. It attracted guests who watched the real-time Elder Lord relay.
"I'm a star too."
Jung Yunji drank beer and laughed. In Elder Lord, her name was Stella, an elite player who became an executive of the Blacksmith Company at a young age. She watched the struggle between the orcs and the expedition with Yiyu, Yoon Bora, Ban Taehoon and Park Jungtae.
“Are you fighting?"
"Don't forget the bet. The loser will pay. My stomach will burst tonight."
“Don't run away either."
They were talking together in giddy voices.
Chwaaaak!
There was the sound of liquid splattering. It came from somewhere else. From the big screen! The expedition collided with Crockta and a fountain of blood rose. Then Crockta's roar rang out through the bar, bursting out from the speakers.
"Truly Crockta!"
"Crockta is the best!"
Those who supported Crockta started cheering. He was the head of a tsunami that aimed at the expedition.
“Hey, is this fun as well?"
Yoon Bora suddenly pointed to her tablet screen and asked. The sound wasn't heard due to the crowded bar, but she was watching a BJ who participated in the battle directly and was relaying the war situation.
He joined on the side of the expedition. He faced the orcs.
“It is overwhelming with realism."
The BJ gasped and told the viewers.
–Heok, heok, Brother! Look at this! The orcs have such fearsome faces! It seems that BJ Jungmin will die today! Viewers, please shoot me some donations! I will die. I'm too scared to move my feet, but I will do it for you!
Yoon Bora started typing.
[Bora Doridori: Approach Crockta! Here is a donation! Show me Crockta!]
[Bora Doridori has shot 10 moon balloons] (TL: Forgot to mention this earlier. BJ= Broadcasting Jockey. They can get donations by viewers sending them balloons, which is equal to money).
–Heeok! Viewer! Thank you! Reaction! Hah!
BJ Jungmin tried to enter the war. The viewers watched BJ Jungmin as he was pushed over by the expedition troops running from behind. As the screen twisted, they were greeted by the sight of troops crossing above BJ Jungmin.
–Keheok! It hurts…but I still love the viewers! Bora Doridori, what should I do?
Yoon Bora cried out.
[Bora Doridori: Keep going towards Crockta!]
–I understand, Viewer Bora! Please keep watching! BJ Jungmin is going!
He rose again and started to move towards Crockta with his weapon. His weapon was a rapier.
–I can see Crockta! Look at that!
In the middle of the battlefield, there was a place where the heads of people kept exploding. The appearance of modern firearms in the world of Elder Lord! Every time an explosive sound was heard, flesh would fly into the sky. The terrified expeditionary forces didn't dare go near.
“Don’t be afraid, fight!"
Aklan shouted from behind as he tried to raise morale.
-Oh, there are so many people! I can't just watch from behind! No! Viewers! BJ Jungmin will go forward, so receive me! I am prepared to die! I am a dead man living! So the balloons…!
[Bora Doridori: Stop chattering and go! I have sent balloons!]
–Yes! I'm going!
BJ Jungmin moved through the expedition troops and headed to the front of the battlefield, to the 'Crockta Zone.' Nobody approached Crockta so the space around him was empty. At that moment, Crockta's terrifying face as he killed people with the greatsword was revealed.
–Heeoook!
BJ Jungmin breathed in. It was the same for everyone looking at his video. Yoon Bora's friends gathered around her.
Killing intent. It felt like the sword was being pushed into their necks. Crockta's eyes were bloodshot. A light shone from beneath the helmet. His whole body was soaked with blood and the greatsword waved at the enemies. A messenger who dealt death without any hesitation.
Thus, no one was able to approach him. Just one step. Death was confirmed if they took one more step. Everyone could feel it.
“He is alone…"
Yoon Bora muttered.
Everyone agreed with her words. Crockta was a surreal warrior who overcame many battlefields alone. It was a power that went against the knights and army of the empire. It was hard to feel when he was inactive.
Now, they could see the slaughterer of the empire as he faced the large expedition. This was Crockta: the overwhelming force that crushed the enemies, the realistic horror that caused the enemies' legs to weaken, the face of a demon.
"Scary…"
It was natural to be scared of Crockta because of his fearsome orc appearance. People were enthusiastic about him because the righteous behavior didn't match his appearance. But that wasn't the 'scary' they were talking about now.
They truly felt it. Everyone wanted to turn their heads away The madness of a killer made them turn their eyes away. This was Crockta.
–Viewers…I will sense…Jungmin will jump forward now.
At that moment, the screen twisted. At the same time, a tremendous roar was heard in the bar and from the tablet.
–I am Kumarakkkkkkkk──────!
It was a catastrophe that happened elsewhere. The impact shook the earth and prompted an earthquake, causing everyone on the screen to lose their balance and fall. BJ Jungmin also groaned as he flopped to the ground.
–Viewers, I will die…eh?
At the last moment, BJ Jungmin realized it. The same was true for the viewers. The moment he sat down from the aftermath of the earthquake. BJ Jungmin entered Crockta's zone.
Chwaack.
At that moment, the screen turned red. Everyone was at a loss. Those looking at the screen all knew what it meant. Soon, the blood couldn't overcome gravity and dripped down as the decapitated head of BJ Jungmin was shown on the screen. Before long, the screen cut off.
[BJ Jungmin's broadcasting has ended.]
***
Crockta raised his greatsword and moved forward. There was an empty spot around him. When he walked, the enemies retreated. But this was a battlefield. The enemies were blocked by those behind them, leaving them no more room to retreat.
The soldiers started frantically thinking.
"Only this much?" Crockta asked.
Heat spread from the tattoos on his body.
“You want to get rid of us with just this much──────!"
Crockta roared and struck with New Slayer. He twisted his body to make the most of his strength. His muscles prepared for a single explosion. The enemies in front of him already foretold their deaths, praying to their gods instead of fighting back. Crockta gave them one last mercy and delayed his attack for a moment.
One.
Two.
The prayers were finished. He swung God Slayer. A gold energy spread out in a fan shape.
Seokeok.
The troops were split apart.
Seokeok.
The ones behind them were broken.
Seokeok. Seokeok. Seokeok.
Chwaaaak!
The army broke down and a fountain of blood appeared. Crockta stared through the drops of liquid. In a still world, Crockta walked alone on the battlefield. He looked at the frightened faces praying.
It was the world of the Pinnacle. Crockta stood there and saw the enemies. It was time alone. But at that moment.
The world shook.
“……!”
He looked back. Their eyes met. Kumarak. He laughed and raised his axe. In the world that stopped and converged infinitely, Crockta wasn't alone. It wasn't just Kumarak.
Kkiiik.
There was a pulling noise. It was Zankus. Then strange laughter was heard. Wallachwi.
Crockta's mouth rose, "I see."
The enemies were endless and kept coming. They had the power of the gods to back them up. Nevertheless, Crockta wasn't afraid. Now he wasn't alone. It was a strange feeling.
“Hey!”
Suddenly, a brilliant light passed in front of him.
“Stop zoning out during battle, Crockta dot!"
Tiyo was smiling while wielding General. Crockta burst out laughing.
"My mistake."
He raised his greatsword. Now was the time to fight.
Kkiiik.
The wheel of time started to turn again. The greatsword moved. At the same time, blood splattered all over the battlefield.
***
"Crazy." Adandator said. He was smiling. “Orcs are really crazy guys."
Why did he think they could win easily? The scenes in front of him were causing doubt. Every time Kumarak wielded his axe, the earth shook. Giant arrows flew from somewhere and pierced several soldiers.
“These guys…"
They were monsters who didn't care about miracles. In addition, unknown orc warriors were also exercising fearsome power.
"Only this much!"
A blade stabbed the abdomen of an orc. However, the orc warrior smiled and his axe struck the enemy's neck.
Puok.
This time, a spear was stabbed. The orc smiled and his axe descended. The master of the spear was split apart.
"Only this much!"
The orc burst out laughing and randomly wielded his axe.
“Only this much, humans!"
Blood flowed from his eyes, nose, and mouth, but his frenzy didn't stop. The soldiers caught by him continued to die. Every time he acted, his body became covered in wounds. The orc slowly came to a stop when he became a hedgehog from all the spears and swords. The orc breathed deeply before raising his axe again.
"Bul'tarrrr!"
The surrounding troops retreated with astonishment. However, the orc couldn't swing his axe and stood still with a smiling face. He fought like a warrior and died like a warrior. Human limbs and guts were scattered all around him.
This…
It was an orc warrior whose name wasn't even known. An army of these orcs was fighting. The orcs' battle cry irritated his ears.
"Aklan. At this rate…" Adandator looked at him. “…Aklan?"
Adandator paled. A faint light was pouring from Aklan's body.
Aklan declared, “The real fight begins now.”
It was a calm voice.
Adandator realized. They were the army of the gods. This war wasn't just a fight between the expedition and the orcs.
"The gods are helping us."
It was a fight between the gods and the orcs. Aklan spread open his arms. At the moment, the sky opened and a brilliant light shone towards the ground. The gods touched the expedition. In an instant, their wounds healed and their strength recovered. A pious light that was close to madness flashed in their eyes.
It was a situation where the situation with the expedition was reversed. Now the expedition attacked the orcs. They attacked their enemies with a madness that was equal to the orc warriors.
It was pandemonium. A terrible sight of death and killing.
“Please keep this place."
"Aklan?"
Aklan got down from his horse. The priests and paladins of each temple followed him.
“We will be victorious.”
The power of the gods filled their bodies. Aklan raised his sword. A light flashed.
"In the name of the gods."
The flags were raised. At this moment, the gods borrowed their bodies and participated.
It was the serious opening of the war.
Praise the Orc:
Current schedule: There will now be 14 chapters a week, meaning two chapters every day.