Chapter 333: The Soldiers’ Great Battle

Chapter 333: The Soldiers’ Great Battle

ATV PD Kim Dae-Guk was staring at Genie in the monitor seriously. There was not just one, but dozens of cameras trained on her. Then, a notification appeared on one of the monitors in the broadcasting station.

[The voting has ended, the location of the Secret Warehouse will now be revealed.]

[The Commanders of both the continents should command their NPCs and head to the Secret Warehouse.]

The match between South Korea and China had now begun. However, the expressions of PD Kim Dae-Guk and the rest of the directors inside ATV broadcasting station remained solemn.

This was currently being broadcasted in all gaming channels. However, all of the people, including the other broadcasters and players, were of the same mind. All of them thought, ‘Our odds of winning are slim.’

Nangong Hao, the player leading China, was the owner of the second strongest territory, Behemoth. They also knew that China’s NPCs had a stronger, and longer, history than the NPCs in Korea.

Only one person could go inside the Cloud Continent with every ticket, and these tickets were distributed equally to both China and Korea. But for the NPCs, their admission tickets did not have any limits and restrictions, unlike the tickets given to players. For that reason alone, the Chinese would most definitely fill in their slots with high-leveled people. On the other hand, Korea, which was infinitely smaller than China, had a weaker military force and smaller number of players. That was still the case, even if both China and Korea could lead 3,000 troops.

“PD Kim!!!” One of the employees shouted urgently.

Genie only selected the top NPCs among the NPCs gathered in the territory. Then, she said...

[The rest should wait here.]

“...!”

“...!”

PD Kim Dae-Guk and the director were both taken aback. They were broadcasting this over the three great broadcasting station’s gaming channels. Even the citizens watching this broadcast would definitely be taken aback.

“N...No... It’s not enough... You...you need to fill in the numbers...!”

“Are you crazy?!!!”

In just one glance, they could tell that there were only around 400 NPCs chosen for this match. That was in addition to the 700 troops that were left by Genie inside the territory. In other words, they would only have 1,100 troops against 3,000 troops. Did she mean that they would fight against the carefully groomed enemy NPCs with just that number alone?

“...No way,” PD Kim Dae-Guk said bitterly. Even the director was bitter. It seemed like he knew what the PD meant.

“We’ll definitely lose.”

“I think it’s because they know that they’ll lose this battle so they’re trying to minimize the damage.”

These words were quite bitter but perhaps Genie’s choice was the ‘truth and reality’ that they had to face. If they lost here while losing a lot of troops too, then the damage that Korea would receive would be enormous. Comments came in fast after that. It seemed like the viewers thought they understood what Genie was trying to do.

[Ah... I think she made that choice because she knows that it would be a big deal if all of the troops went and they got destroyed.]

[Isn’t that choice a bit too sad and pitiful?]

[No. Don’t you think it’s not alright to lose even before they tried?]

[Genie, you became my girl crush when you declared war on China the other day but I’m very disappointed in you...]

[Perhaps Genie’s choice is correct. It might be better for them to keep those 2,000 troops and make a better plan for the future.]

PD Kim Dae-Guk collapsed in a heap of helplessness when he saw those comments. All he could do was watch the monitor blankly. He once confidently left a comment in the World War Official Website saying ‘Wait for us, World. Our country, South Korea, is coming.’. PD Kim Dae-Guk believed that each and every Korean citizen were of the same mind right now. But then, Genie’s confident smile flashed on the monitor.

“...What?”

How could she smile so confidently after knowing that they would lose? PD Kim Dae-Guk murmured, “Director...”

“Huh?”

“Did you watch the 2018 World Cup?”

The Director smiled excitedly and said, “Of course!”

Was there someone from their country that did not know about that World Cup? In that World Cup, South Korea had lost two consecutive games and was left facing Germany, the team ranked number one in the FIFA rankings, as their third opponent. It was a match that would determine who would move forward to round 16. What was the public’s reaction back then?

‘It’s a relief if we don’t lose 4:0.’

‘Should we even watch the World Cup today?’

‘Why should we watch?! We’re going to lose anyway!’

‘I’m betting on Toto.’

‘Which one are you betting on? Our country?’

‘Of course in Germany!’

Black Lion did not have any respect for Nangong Hao, the guild master. This was because both Black Lion and White Lion were too free-spirited for Nangong Hao to control.

“I’m talking about that old man! Look, it’s like they brought that ragged old man just to match the number of people!”

Nangong Hao chuckled at Black Lion’s words. That was exactly what the old man looked like. He even believed that the old man was just around Epic, or perhaps almost at Epic rank. That was probably the reason why that old man had joined the battlefield. But...

“What a unique hairstyle for an old man...” Nangong Hao said with a laugh. The old man looked old, but he had long, luscious black hair, tied up in a ponytail. Nangong Hao could not help but laugh at the sight.

Then, Genie raised her arm up in the sky. The moment she clenched her fists...

Dash, dash, dash, dash, dash!

...something unexpected happened. Nangong Hao thought that Genie was here to negotiate but she suddenly started to attack with her 200 soldiers.

“Wh...what?!”

‘Is there such a f*cking idiot? Does she really think that they have a chance at winning? Or maybe...’

“There may be troops hiding in the area. Don’t let your guard down.”

...they were just acting as a distraction. Black Lion and White Lion both stepped forward.

“We have to take the initiative.”

“Let’s start with that girl.”

Black Lion and White Lion stood confidently in front of their enemies and got into position. Black Lion and White Lion were both close combat fighters. Their main specialties were consecutive attacks, quick jabs and kicks. Their fists and kicks were so fast that it was even hard for rankers that transferred to High Class to deal with them and endure the onslaught of their attacks. Then, the commentators’ explanations began.

[Aaaaaah! The 200 soldiers are now rushing towards the troops from the Cairon Continent!!!]

[It’s a completely incomprehensible strategy!!!]

[Did they believe that they have a chance at winning?]

Then, the 200 soldiers collided with the 3,000 strong troops. To be exact, they appeared right in front of the Cairon Continent troops.

[This is an unexpected but fierce match!]

[White Lion and Black Lion stepped forward to defend against Commander Genie and her troops!]

[We’ll be able to see their wide area of attack specialty skill soon, the Thousand Fists and Thousand Kicks!]

White Lion’s main specialty were his fist attacks, while Black Lion’s main specialty were his kicks. The skills that these two used together could easily devastate a 20 meter radius. Perhaps they might be able to lay waste to the 200 troops in a single attack once they entered their range. Then, the old man with the head of black hair rushed towards White Lion.

[Aaaaaah! That old veteran soldier chose the wrong opponent! Why did he choose to go to White Lion?]

[I can already tell that he’ll die without even crossing fists and swords thrice...]

The commentators continued to speak, but then something completely beyond the realm of common sense happened in front of their eyes. The old man thrust his spear forward, and everyone firmly believed that White Lion would be able to stop the attack. But...

Stab!

...White Lion’s neck was completely pierced through. He turned into ashes and disappeared in a span of two seconds. This was the one shot kill that they had only heard of!!!

[Screech!]

The commentators let out some incomprehensible words in shock. It was actually the sound of one of the commentators kicking a chair in surprise.

[...!]

[...!]

[...!]

The commentators, the live comments and the viewers that watched the broadcast were all left in silence. But then...

[There... there’s a woman standing over there!]

Dozens of drone cameras from the Chinese’s side flew to get a shot of the woman standing on top of a small hill. The woman was wearing a white priestess robe and had her hands stretched out towards the 200 troops from the Koreans’ side. The woman was so beautiful that it was enough for people to call her an angel that descended from heaven. She was considered to be the most beautiful woman in Athenae, including the women from real life. The woman rumored to be sent to the world by God Athenae himself to become his agent in this world.

The commentator’s voice trembled as he spoke...

[S-S-S-S-S-Saintess Loyna is, is standing over there! But how come...]

[Saintess Loyna is helping the soldiers from the Asgan Continent...?]

China, no, the entire world watching the Continental War between China and Korea, were all left in shock.