Chapter 783

Chapter 783

Matan’s Shooter 783

“I will not forgive failure. Ensure that I do not have to step onto the battlefield.”

“Understood, President-nim.”

Having left the Remlin Palace, Karelin immediately began interrogating Manganese users to track them down.

It was a dark night. Despite thousands of Knight Order members surrounding Hamina Castle, where the concept of logging out did not exist, it was a night where not even a single shadow could be found.

“So, they all got wiped out? Wow.”

“I heard it wasn’t just wiped out, but completely crushed. It was lucky that some were logged out at that time. People who jumped in thinking it was a job event couldn’t even recover their losses.”

“This is insane... Wait, does this make sense? Who? Only one person was there? Everyone just happily accepted the quest that could be cleared by simply pushing forward.”

Giant users preparing for a hunt at Hamina Castle exchanged whispers. The battle that took place during the day had already spread to Shazarashian territory and even infiltrated the community.

Thousands died, the Bantal and Amunsan Trio couldn’t even use their full power, Leeha summoned a dragon, it was undoubtedly the work of the Fibiel Mage Squad, the 『Meteor Strike』 magic was triggered... Rumors ranging from things that hadn’t happened yet to things that never happened were entwined with each other.

“Was it all because of some idiot who said that while accepting the quest on the community? Still, some people knew about it, including Bantal and the Pack Guild. Who was it?”

“Who?”

“Leeha.”

“Leeha? If it’s Leeha-”

“The person who killed Toon!”

The eyes of the giant users listening to their friend’s story widened. While it was like hell for the giants who participated in this quest, for those who only heard rumors or did not participate in the quest, it was just watching a fire across the river.

As the saying goes, nothing is as enjoyable as watching someone else’s fight, so it was inevitable that people would be interested.

“Wow. But no matter what, how can someone alone kill thousands of people? Is that possible? He’s not even a Ranker.”

“It’s total chaos. They’re even voting for ‘Leeha vs. Alexander’ on the community right now, saying Alexander wouldn’t be able to do that.”

“Wow, that’s crazy. But I am curious, if they fought so fiercely-”

Ahhh!

“0”

“What, what!?”

The echoing screams stirred up Hamina Castle in an instant. Users in the square also perked up their ears at the distant screams.

“Where-”

“Castle! It’s the castle!”

Suddenly, lights started pouring into the dark castle. The light magic, as if searching for a culprit with a spotlight, began scanning the surroundings relentlessly.

“What’s going on?”

“Let’s go see!”

Giant users and even the NPC lords from foreign territories started running towards the castle of the ‘administrator’, a castle equivalent to the lords’ residence.

“Everyone, step back, please!”

“Please refrain from approaching further and cooperate with the search! All citizens of Shazrashian residing in Hamina Castle, please cooperate with the authorities for the search!”

Groups of giants and a few humans, including the knight order from Hamina Castle and nearby waiting knight groups, were now in control of the users.

“Pant, pant, what’s happening?”

“I don’t really know either. I heard the sound of glass breaking, so I came to see, but I can’t hear any screams. Who died?”

“Someone died? The administrator?”

“It couldn’t be... right?”

Giant users exchanged worried glances with each other.

They were headed towards the administrator’s room. It was a fact that the glass window was broken.

Even in the dark night sky, the shattered glass window was clearly visible. Two giant users who had been conversing whispered to each other.

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“Yes, yes?”

“As a member of the Shazrashian Federation government, no, as the interim supreme commander of the Winter Resource War, I command.”

The early war strategy called 『Pre-Emptive Attack』 proceeded smoothly like water flowing. Every battle and situation went as predicted. Except for Karelin’s fighting spirit!

“Now, get ready to depart right away.”

The gorilla’s furious face twisted.

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“Why do we have to meet like this when we could just use the headphones for communication?”

“Why must you be like that? Communication won’t be perfect with just that. And we can still lie even if we meet in person, right? Come on, let me whisper into my ear-”

“D-Don’t fool around like that!”

Shin Nara pushed Lark away, who was leaning in to whisper. The unofficial national investigative team tracking Faust and Igor continued their covert operations.

“Anyway, since you’ve been to Bates as well, just give me a brief update on Minis’s situation. I’ll do the same for Fibiel.”

“Are you busy?”

“N-Not particularly.”

Shin Nara avoided Lark’s gaze, staring intently at her face. After a moment, Lark nodded without looking at her.

“If you’re tired, take a break outside for a bit. The responsibility for the Fibiel’s side still falls on me as well. I can manage for a few days.”

“Well... alright then.”

“Hmm, even though I know Dame Shin, it’s hard to understand her.”

“What, what do you mean?!”

How many times has it been that they’ve had a gathering like this due to Lark’s strong suggestion? Faust and Igor have completely disappeared without a trace, making it impossible to find them anywhere.

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There were many speculative hypotheses floating around, suggesting that maybe they didn’t go back to the New Continent after all, and instead of targeting dragons, they might have moved somewhere to utilize them. Both agreed to keep an eye on things for now.

“It seems like you treat me more curtly than others. Do you happen to like me or something?”

“Pfft, just kidding. Just kidding. Why are you so flustered? I know our work is tough with not much reward, but it’s a way of cheering each other up.”

Lark laughed at Shin Nara, who was making strange noises with a blocked mouth. However, Shin Nara still found it hard to look directly at Lark.

When did it start?

“I must be losing my mind for real! Why are you acting like this?!”

Something was different. No matter how hard she tried to push it away, how should she handle these strange feelings and emotions that wouldn’t go away?

‘It’s similar to Leeha but... different.’

Shin Nara couldn’t explain it clearly, but she understood it. It fit perfectly when she thought about Leeha and Lark.

“Hmm, after the Kaztor incident on the New Continent, the peacekeeping mission is wrapping up, and Fibiel is almost finished too. However, there’s a new quest recently. It might be something good since you haven’t told me about it, related to skills, weapons, or characters for getting stronger, right?”

“Indeed.”

Shin Nara replied quietly. No matter how straightforward she was, Lark always responded in that manner. She found herself uncertain about how to react to such a character she had never encountered before.

“By the way, I got a quest too.”

“What, what is it?”

“Haha! Right after you deliberately kept it secret, you’re asking about the details of my quest? That’s not fair!”

“I, it was just a reflex-”

Clang!

Lark immediately tilted his head forward. The distance between the two at the table rapidly shortened.