Chapter 387 387-Robbery in the Game
John spoke in a tone as casual as if he was chatting with old friends, but his words sent a jolt through both Blue Sea and Adam.
"What do you mean by that, Brother Fengyun?" Adam asked, a hint of intrigue in his voice.
John lifted his head, a mischievous smile visible beneath his Asura mask. "To be honest, the Key of the Saint is of no use to Kingserp, a player from the Chaotic Evil faction. It's a waste in his hands. We might as well make good use of it, don't you think?"
The realization finally dawned on them: John intended to snatch the Key of the Saint from Kingserp.
According to the game's setting, the two factions had been mortal enemies for millennia, lacking a direct route of passage between them.
For Kingserp to return to the Dark Realm on the other side of Sunset Mountain, he would have to walk to the edge of the mountain and use a player-specific teleportation point there.
This journey of several hundred kilometers provided an opportunity for John's plan.
However, Adam and Blue Sea still had their reservations. "Galewind, while I detest that madman Kingserp as well, I have to admit, he's not without his strengths..."
"It won't be easy to take the Key of the Saint from him, right?"
As soon as Adam finished speaking, John chuckled lightly, "Is he that strong? I didn't notice."
They were momentarily at a loss for words.
Indeed, Kingserp, who seemed formidable, didn't really count as a strong opponent in John's eyes.
Yet, they still harbored worries.
"What if he realizes something's amiss and chooses to commit suicide and respawn?"
"Even though a player's death results in some equipment being dropped, we can't be sure that the Key of the Saint would be among them…"
John seemed entirely unconcerned about this issue.
He spoke casually, "Don't worry, with me here, it won't be easy for him to die even if he wants to…"
Seeing John's confidence, the two didn't press further.
Thinking of the preciousness of the Key of the Saint, a burning desire arose within them.
Adam chuckled teasingly, "Galewind, you really don't leave any room for Kingserp, do you? If the Key of the Saint is lost, he'll probably have a hard time explaining it to the powers behind his guild, won't he?"
John's smile remained, but his eyes were cold.
If someone went to great lengths to offend him, escaping unscathed wouldn't be so easy.
Today, it wasn't about killing Kingserp, but making him suffer a significant loss.
The three of them simultaneously opened the map, beginning to trace the likely route Kingserp would take to return.
There wasn't much to deliberate on, as there was only one route.
It was to head north along Silverglow, reaching the edge of Sunset Mountain at Crosswind Valley, and use the natural teleportation array there to return to the Dark Realm on the other side.
"You two can start gathering some core members, preparing for the upcoming battle…" John said with a light chuckle, lifting his head.
Adam and Blue Sea's faces lit up with excitement, nodding before striding out of the box.
…
Moments later, a group appeared on the outskirts of Crosswind Valley.
Since John and his companions could use a teleportation point to get to the nearest human settlement close to Crosswind Valley, they were much faster than Kingserp.
John led Adam, Blue Sea, and their subordinates to quietly hide in the bushes of the valley.
Among these people were several familiar faces who had teamed up before, including Adam's ace assassin Rose and the saintly Jeanne.
This stunning woman, upon seeing John again, couldn't take her eyes off him, her gaze filled with surprise and admiration.
Apart from John, Adam, and Blue Sea, none of the others knew the specific purpose of their mission.
But at the behest of the trio, the entire group had been extremely cautious, concealing their tracks all along the way.
Upon entering the valley, they were even more careful to avoid making any noise, as if fearful of alarming something.
"Why are we skulking around like thieves, guild leader? Who are we ambushing?" Seth, loyally by Blue Sea's side, couldn't help but ask curiously.
Blue Sea glanced at him and said irritably, "Why so many questions? You'll know soon enough..."
As Seth touched his nose awkwardly, as if about to say something, John, who had been resting with closed eyes, let out a light chuckle, "They're here..."
Simultaneously, a line of figures appeared in their sight.
These people were slowly walking into the valley entrance, and the person at the forefront, shrouded in black mist, was Kingserp.
His gaze was cold and detached, emanating an aura that kept others at bay.
Upon seeing the members of Dawn Guild, the ambushers from the two guilds suddenly realized their target.
They were going to confront the detestable Dawn Guild, which immediately sparked their interest.
John waited patiently until all members of the Bee Guild had entered the valley, then silently snapped his fingers.
[Abyssal Prison (Divine Skill): A gift from the Abyssal Warden. Once activated, it can seal and confine a space within a 1000-meter radius. The caster can freely modify the ORDER parameters within this space. Except for space-time, other fundamental elements can be controlled…]
The Divine Skill was incredibly versatile, perfect for trapping enemies or controlling an area, truly a godlike technique.
In an instant, the entire area was silently enveloped by the Abyssal Prison.
With the ORDER parameters altered, all attributes were under John's control.
Now, one could enter the Crosswind Valley, but leaving was impossible.
John gestured to Adam and Blue Sea, signaling them to get ready for the attack.
Unaware of the ambush, Kingserp continued leading his subordinates deeper into the valley.
However, just as he was about to reach the position where John was hiding, a blue light suddenly shot out, speeding directly towards Kingserp's face.
It was Blue Sea's magic attack, ready after his incantation.
Sensing danger, Kingserp hastily retreated, but the blue light rapidly closed in.
Unable to dodge, he was hit squarely in the chest by the water magic.
After his class change to Sea King Mage, Blue Sea's power had clearly increased.
With just one move, he seriously injured Kingserp.
A scream echoed as Kingserp was flung backward by the magic, landing on the ground where his surrounding black mist churned wildly, clearly resisting Blue Sea's magic energy.
"Enemy attack! Defend! Protect the guild leader!"
The members of Dawn Guild, though taken aback by the ambush, were elite enough to quickly respond.
With furious roars, the nine Dawn Guild members swiftly formed a defensive formation, shielding the flung Kingserp within.
Their bodies radiated black light, merging together to form a robust defensive barrier.
Adam and Blue Sea burst out of the bushes, appearing before Kingserp and his team.
"Blue Sea?! Adam?!"
Struggling to neutralize the rampaging magical energy within him, Kingserp looked up to see the figures of Adam and Blue Sea.
His expression transformed dramatically, his voice cold and furious emanating from the swirling black mist: "You two dared to ambush me here? Are you declaring war against my Dawn Guild?"
Adam, fully armored, exuded the majestic presence of a Divine Vanguard.
His exclusive armor set made him look like a deity descended from the heavens.
His holy unicorn mount stood ready beside him, prepared for a charge at any moment.
Hearing Kingserp's icy words, Adam replied with an unperturbed demeanor: "You're mistaken, Kingserp. We just want to borrow something from you. We have no intention of attacking you. Just hand over that item, and you can leave safely…"
Kingserp, initially taken aback, quickly grasped the situation. "You're after the Key of the Saint?!"
Adam remained silent, smiling.
Blue Sea, holding his wand, chuckled lightly: "Kingserp, that item belongs to those of the Lawful Good alignment. It's useless in the hands of a dark-aligned player like you. Better give it to us and avoid trouble."
Upon hearing this, Kingserp's rage flared intensely, his surrounding black mist swirling chaotically.
"So, the renowned guild leaders Adam and Blue Sea have resorted to highway robbery! I paid two hundred and fifty million for that key. Do you think I would just hand it over to you?"
Adam's voice, muffled by his helm, rang out coldly.
"Kingserp, as a veteran player in the virtual gaming world, you're well aware that such acts of plunder are common in the game, so let's skip the nonsense…"
"The fact is, over the years, it's actually been your Dawn Guild and Shadowrealm Guild who have most often played the role of bandits. Engaging in random killings and looting in the wilderness – how come now that it's your turn, you can't accept it?"
"After creating so much havoc for years, I bet you never thought there'd be a day of retribution, did you?"
Kingserp fell silent, for he knew Adam spoke the truth.
In any virtual game, player-on-player combat and killings were never prohibited.
Incidents of murder and robbery in the wilderness were commonplace.
And Dawn Guild's favorite pastime had been precisely that.
There had even been numerous players who organized campaigns denouncing the nefarious actions of Dawn Guild and Shadowrealm Guild.
However, due to the overwhelming strength of these two guilds and the reluctance of other powerful guilds to get involved in such complicated matters for various reasons, these protests eventually fizzled out.
Kingserp had never imagined that one day he would become the victim of a robbery!
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