Gamers of the Underworld

At the Eternal Fire camp.

“How was the discussion?” Beefballs asked Fishballs while gazing at the amassing Ancient Gods army.

“I met with their highest ranking commander. She’s a Gnome called Sylvanas, who was elected at the last moment,” Fishballs said thoughtfully.

“Elected at the last moment?”

Beefballs looked in disbelief at Fishballs.

“That’s correct. They gave me very strange feelings. There were strange symbols above their heads. They chatted like crazy, were without discipline, and back-stabbed their friends. I saw two salvaging Houndhead Men who were good friends one second and who started killing each other the next second.”

Fishballs looked shaken and said, “Everyone claimed to be the highest ranking commander. Once they saw me, they wanted missions, rewards, and loved equipment the most. They all took huge piles of equipment and carried them back to the Teleport Portals. They even wanted to kill me for my equipment!”

“Did their Dungeon Lord not shut down the Teleport Portals? They wanted to kill you?”

If the creature in front of him wasn’t his adjutant, Beefballs would suspect that he was mad.

“Their Dungeon Lord didn’t shut down the Teleport Portals, and they wanted to kill me. They didn’t do it and only spoke about it. Moreover, the atmosphere was very strange…”

Fishballs pondered for a while and said, “At their camp, everyone seemed happy. Those Gnomes, Goblins, and Houndhead Men who had perished seemed not to be related to them at all. It was as if they were celebrating a festival.”

Beefballs thought deeply before asking, “Is there a possibility that they were corrupted by the Ancient Gods?”

“That’s what I thought initially, but they don’t look like the confused believers of Ancient Gods as they were logical. At least, they understood my battle plan. Besides her abnormal equipment, Sylvanas looked normal,” Fishballs said solemnly.

“Is there anything else you want to report?”

“That’s all for now. The situation was too weird. After I talked to them, I came back immediately,” Fishballs said fearfully.

“Good, go and do the preparations. Act according to our battle plan!” Beefballs said as he waved his hand.

At Eternal Kingdom camp.

“That’s a detailed battle plan,” Sherlock nodded and said after he finished scrutinizing the map and listening to Sylvanas’ explanation.

Sylvanas completed a mission, [Reporting the battle situation to Lord Sherlock], and obtained Reputation Points and coins.

“Warriors! Prepare according to the battle plan. We’ll coordinate with Eternal Fire to defeat the Ancient Gods army!” Sherlock waved his hand and shouted to the surrounding gamers. He obtained the gamers’ responses.

“Sherlie’s awesome!”

“Kill the allies!”

“We’ll be merciless!”

“Eternal Fire’s equipment looks great!”

“Buck up everyone. Do your best, and don’t cheat.”

“I’m going to have a meal soon. Make haste everybody.”

Then there were no more shouts.

Sherlock found a place to sit down. He was looking forward to seeing the performance of his gamers.

The small Black Dragon wandered around at the side for a while. He intended to chat with the gamers, but seeing Sherlock’s reaction, he could only fly to Sherlock’s side. He sat down on his buttocks and piled up his plump body. Then he started toying with the dust on the ground.

The nearby gamers dispersed after Sherlock sat down.

“Is there no more Plot? Let’s go. Disperse.”

“Let’s transport equipment! Don’t you skive!”

“Keep the equipment! The Dragon Raja Guild is accumulating the equipment. We’ll buy all the equipment!”

“The Meat Vegetable Rice Alliance Guild is accumulating equipment. We pay more than Dragon Raja!”

“D*mn, are you stirring up trouble?”

“Bros, there’s a fight! Come and help!”

“Where’s the hand-held Magic Machine Gun? Bring it here!”

“Gosh, they don’t allow us to use the Magic Machine Guns. We won’t use them!”

“Forget it. Don’t take it to heart. Transport the equipment quickly. Dragon Raja, just you wait. After the Battle Campaign Scenario, accept the Guild war challenge. I’ll hammer you.”

…

In front of Sherlock, the Guild gamers scolded and swore at each other, but they were still carrying the equipment diligently.

Before long, the war horn sounded at the Eternal Fire camp.

Sylvanas stood on a vantage point and shouted, “Gather! The second phase is starting! The transportation of the equipment shall stop! We’ll complete the second phase before carrying the equipment! If we lose in the second phase, there will be no more equipment!”

The gamers gathered at the command of Sylvanas and moved in droves to the Fortified Area.

A hundred Houndhead Men with Magic Machine Guns followed behind the main group.

The troops of Eternal Fire also gathered.

Sounds of massive movement reverberated in the tunnel.

A large Airship propelled by Mana appeared above the Eternal Fire camp. With a roaring sound, the Airship rose high up in the sky.

The gamers lifted their heads to observe the magnificent Airship.

TakeASpearHit elbowed Dragonborn and said, “Gosh, the Airship looks cool…”

“I’d like to have one…” Dragonborn muttered.

“Advance—!”

The shouts came from the Eternal Fire camp.

The army of Eternal Fire marched forward in an orderly manner.

Bru’s notice appeared in front of all of the gamers:

[Mission: Protect “Sleeping Valley”

Mission Objective: Coordinate with Eternal Fire and provide cover for the Airship. Defeat the Ancient Gods army commander at Area No.10!]

“Charge—!”

“Waaaagh—!”

The gamers shouted war cries and charged at the amassed Ancient Gods army.

Sherlock gazed at the gamers charging forward. Then he looked at the map in front of him. On it was the detailed battle plan:

“First step: Start a pre-emptive strike.

Second step: Find the enemy commander and kill him.

Step three: Kill all enemies in Area No. 10.

Perfect.”