Chapter 551
V52C8P2 β Two dragons
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ON MARCH 2, 2019 BY MIMOSAB
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βAt such a time like this . β
Arkhim was assessing the situation, leading as the head commander during the absence of Bard Ray .
βDefeating Weed is no longer important . β
They have already lost in the battle of Garnav plains . Killing Weed would not hinder the morale of the Arpen kingdom army, nor will it change the outcome of the battle .
βBringing the Central continent users to the pursuitβ¦ In all honesty, that is suicidal . He had never made such a stupid decision . β
They had chased after the wounded beast, but beast bit them back instead .
They could kill or defeat Weed that way, but the urgent matter was that the dark dragon Kaybern was on its way .
KMC Media broadcast crystal ball notified of Kaybernβs location and estimated arrival time .
β He is approaching the Garnav plains at fierce speed . Estimated arrival time is 6 minutes 12 seconds .
Even if they waited for a train, 6 minutes is a short time . But this was a dragon, and Arkhim was troubled as he was the one who oversaw the Haven imperial armyβs retreat .
βHow on earthβ¦ could we move on quicker?β
There were plenty of horses and demonic beasts, but the rate at which they retreated from the Garnav plains was slowing down .
βIt is difficult . The rear is unable to follow due to the ongoing battleβ said the user named Gental who was beside him .
He was also in charge of the cavalries but concerned just the same .
Many skilled members of the Hermes guild leading the retreat at the front fell back to the rear to battle against Weed .
That instant, Arkhim was shocked like he was struck at the back of his head with a hammer .
βChrist! This is a suicidal attack!β
From any angle, Weedβs attack was imprudent . For him to go out of his way for vengeance, it was too different from his usual behavior .
βFor him to attack head on with all this casualtyβ¦ his intent must be to wipe us all out using the dragon!β
Arkhim finally understood the reason for Weedβs pursuit . Weed was sneaky, willing to be burn himself into a crisp so that he could lead the dragon into the Haven imperial army annihilate them all .
Arkhim sensed great danger and spoke to Lafaye beside him .
βIt seems that Weed is chasing us down with his life on the line and trying to die with the Haven imperial army altogether . What should we do?β
Lafaye fell into a state of deep contemplation .
He also discovered Weedβs intentions earlier but could not come up with a proper strategy .
They were the Hermes guild, defeated and pursued . If they were to continue their retreat with extensive casualties, that would mean great deficit to their military strength and a powerful blow to their mental state .
βNo . He wouldnβt listen to us anyway . β
In front of their eyes stood Weed who climbed to the peak of the Versailles continent . It would be near impossible for him to walk away due to his blinding greed for a chance of absolute fame and spoils . Weed really had no equipment to lose after having stashed away all his expensive equipment .
βWe are caught by the ankle . We could kill Weed, but you can hardly call this a success . Since Weed himself is determined to die . β
Lafaye dragged out a long sigh .
βWe have to make a difficult decision . β
βWhat kind of decision?β
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βWeed is already 100% guaranteed to die . Whether itβll be by us Hermes guild, or the dragon . The worse would be us in a situation confronting the black dragon Kaybern . β
It would be a devastating situation for Arkhim as well .
βThe casualties are great as it stands, and if a dragon were to appearβ¦β
βThat is why we have to kill Weed as quickly as we can . Then we make our escape .
βIf we are lateβ¦β
βThen we would face the dragon . β
Arkhim did not want such a situation to come . So he conveyed to the entire Hermes guild .
β Arkhim : The dragon is approaching . All forces concentrate on killing Weed!
Lafaye sighed while riding his horse .
βUntil the end, you have torn me down . β
They were so eager to take his life, but in the end Weed ultimately chose his own death .
The users who pursued the Haven imperial army alongside Weed were facing growing resistance .
βDisappearing earth!β
βSpreading flames of annihilation!β
βSpace distortion!β
They suffered from indiscriminate magic spells, and Hermes guild members lunged from all directions . Ranked users rarely visible even in the Central continents were common on these grounds .
βWeed! This place shall be your grave!β
βWe will take on this side . Youngest one . Push forward!β
The apprentices that were riding together at the front broke away from the group and faced the enemy .
βHahahaha . Letβs all go crazy!β
βThis is refreshing . All the stress just took off!β
The Hermes guild members were dishing out attacks not just from the front, but everywhere .
*Dudududu*
The enraged dash of several hundred thousand bull legion broke out, a struggle between the attackers trying to break through and the defenders holding their grounds .
βChase after them and kill every last one of them!β
Knight users under the Hermes guild appeared one by one and chased on their horses .
Powerful users swarmed in like bees to a poked hive .
βNow, we will get Weed once and for all . β
βLetβs end it here and now . β
The Central continent users and the desert warriors dwindled in numbers rapidly as they broke through the defenses .
The Haven imperial army also suffered colossal damage but still surrounded from all sides .
Glacial rupture that freezes everything has exploded .
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Extreme cold that freezes even armor .
Glacial fragments struck into the body .
Health points reduced by 37,485 .
You are unable to move for 7 seconds .
All resistant abilities reduced by 64% for 10 seconds . >
Weed, having stood in the very front had to take the most damage .
βTouch of healing . β
βFreyaβs Grace . β
He would have died long before if it werenβt for the devoted healing by the priests including Irene .
β This ends now!
Bard Rayβs royal guards appeared riding on demonic beasts . They had formed a defensive line of the members boasted to be the best of the Hermes Guild and waited . Weed did not halt and spun his axe .
βRun through them at full speed!β
Several hundred thousand bull legion and desert warriors on camels . No one thought to stop .
βHoorah!β
βLetβs go . Gather the remains of your strengths and indulge . β
βFlame on!β
Hundreds of arrows came flying towards Weed leading the charge .
At such sight, one of the warriors lunged forward .
βWeed-nim . Please look after the Arpen Kingdom . Radiant Shield!β
The user took the arrow attacks for Weed and died .
Weed passed by like a wind and lowered his head for a brief second in his honor .
βHeraim Fencing skill!β
These were royal guards of Bard Ray, meaning that they were skilled and equipped at the level of late 500s .
They werenβt enemies to be easily penetrated at once and could maybe stop him in his tracks, but he must go on regardless .
He was already riding, and it would be the worst decision to stop at this moment in time .
βFools . Wipe them out!β
Arrows and magic attacks by the Hermes guild showered on top of them .
βAhhh . β
βIt was an amazing day . β
The users who followed Weed had accumulated damage and fell effortlessly .
βCheah! Youngest one . Here we go!β
Geomchi hurried his camel and ran into enemy lines first .
βYoungest one . After this battle is over, itβs going to be a shot of soju and pork belly . β
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βSure . You have to cook the kimchi stew . β
Instructors and apprentices led the desert warriors and rushed towards their death mark .
βWeed-nim . You have to escape now . β
βLeave this place to us . Do not give up . You can surely get away if you leave now . β
Meanwhile Weed was surrounded tightly by Central continent users .
Among them were Kallis from the Black Lion guild, Gunt from the lion castle, Shoud from the Cloud guild, and other famous users who had a share of their moment in history .
Until now, these users have trained quietly without having appeared on broadcast or videos . They were deeply fond of Royal Road and so they lived through the oppression of the Hermes guild .
They all tried to sacrifice themselves to save Weed .
βWhat a plightβ¦ It ainβt easy to die . β
Weed looked around .
They were amid Haven Empire territory, but at least half of the bull legion forces were remaining . The birdmen were coming down from the sky and consistently attempted their rescue despite taking damage .
β Chirp! Weed-nim . Hurry to safety!
β Weed-nim cannot die in this place!
The Hermes guild ranged attack units were even prioritizing the birdmen instead of the bull legion .
βI came to die, but they still havenβt killed me . If I were to try and survive, I think I can pull it off . β
Weed was engulfed in great temptation, but he glanced at the faces of the users riding on the bulls .
βThese are future VIP customers . β
If he gets a hold of the Central continent, these users would diligently pay taxes in the future . Taxes paid by a high-level user is greater than 100 northern users . Weed spoke with composure .
βWe began this ride together and we shall be one until the end . So, let us leave together . β
βWeed-nimβ¦β
The central users were deeply touched .
They were reminded of the saying that the true nature of a man surfaces in the times of grave danger .
Weed never left the battle grounds knowing that he could die and attempted to lead the group until the end .
The responsibility, the devotion!
They thought of his character as an excellent hero, but this was a big delusion .
βEven in the most desperate situations, there is always room for swindling . A great swindler and speculator can go to work anytime and anywhere . β
The assault of the bull legion led by Weed continued .
They valiantly sacrificed their lives colliding into Bard Rayβs Royal guard and the Hermes guild comprised of their best members .
Attacks were focused simultaneously on Weed who led the front .
He gave the high-level members of the Hermes guild ample time . Moreover, he was exposing himself extensively at the front .
β Your body is on flames . You are enduring the pain with strong mentality, but if the flames are not extinguished you will suffer continuous damage .
β A wicked curse has seeped inside . The body is weakened and infected with disease . Faith is preventing the body from becoming any worse .
β You have suffered ice type magic spell . The body is frozen . Speed and movement are reduced .
β The body is temporarily paralyzed by lightning type attack .
The closer he got, the higher concentration of various magic spells .
If he was alone, he would have died in an instant, but there was also the concentration of the protection spells from the priests .
βWe must kill him!β
Two dozen royal guards dashed into the face of the bull legion . Their sole objective was Weed . Magic attacks continued relentlessly and Weed got even closer .
*Clash!*
Weed swung his axe but could not possibly fend off all the incoming spears and swords .
Restraint!
Deep roots of confinement prevents movement .
Continuous feeble!
The body slows down .
Agility is reduced and accuracy is greatly weakened .
At the most appropriate timing, curse spells were used . With his original equipment, he could have fended off the curses but with his current attire it was not possible . Pale fired arrows as cover fire, and even so half the attacks landed on him .
β Large amount of damage! Tremendous amount of health points was reduced .
β Body is paralyzed . You are unable to move .
β You have suffered severe injury .
Unable to battle!
Several messages popped up on screen all at once . Then, finallyβ¦
β You have died due to complete loss of health points .
βWeed-nim!
βNo!β
Screams bursted among the bull legion that witnessed Weed turn grey and disappear .
The death of Weed, Arpen Kingdomβs emperor, the one who succeeded in countless quests!
That moment, the Central continent users that followed behind him threw themselves forward .
Swift!
βWhatever Weed dropped will be out of this world . β
βLetβs pick it up, even if I were to dieβ¦β
βThe brave one gets the items . β
The users sprang forward desperately .
< You have obtained 3 silver, 24 copper . >
< You have obtained the sword ornament of the Haven imperial knight . >
< You have obtained fresh cow bones . >
< You have obtained the cursed leather armor . >
< You have obtained the axe on the brink of destruction from poor use . >
(To be continued)