Chapter 334: The Hell Kings (2)

Chapter 334: The Hell Kings (2)

More and more questions about Gaia plagued Gi-Gyu, but he couldnt find a single answer.

I cant believe Alberto became a ruler, Gi-Gyu thought in shock. Alberto had become a ruler just like Tao Chen. A ruler was a step above regular high-rankers.

I guess its similar to reaching the final evolved state as Hamiel did. Gi-Gyu rested his chin on his hand. It seemed that the rulers had power greater than regular players. Gi-Gyu suspected that becoming a ruler was the highest level a player could reach.

This was confirmed by what Tao Chen told him earlier.

I think I can no longer level up, as all the training I do only subtly makes me stronger.

Tao Chen had explained that training no longer improved his skills but allowed him to use his ruler power a little better. After becoming a ruler, Tao Chen grew exponentially.

Hes almost as strong as Bodhidharma now.

In the past, Tao Chen couldnt compare to the monk, but their recent spar proved that the situation had changed.

Gi-Gyu would have been interested in seeing Alberto become just as strong, but Alberto had explained, I dont think my battle prowess will improve much.

Alberto believed that he would grow differently, and since he had only recently awakened, he didnt know his power.

After waking up, Alberto had announced, I need to return to Rome.

Currently, he was busy searching for survivors trapped under the debris. Sung-Hoon had accompanied him to Rome to help.

Hmm Being a ruler Gi-Gyu was currently pondering alone.

This had to be the greatest job a player could get.

Its like youve reached the maximum level possible, Gi-Gyu said to himself when a man entered the room without knocking.

What? asked the man.

Gi-Gyu had felt the mans energy nearing his room, so he knew who it was. Instead of getting up from the sofa, he only turned his head to see Go Hyung-Chul standing.

I said its like reaching the maximum level possible, Gi-Gyu repeated.

The maximum level?

Supposedly, players can level up without any limit. Even Lee Sun-Ho hasnt stopped hunting to level up, explained Gi-Gyu. Lee Sun-Ho, who was nowhere to be seen now, used to be the most powerful player in the world. And even he was never lazy about hunting in the Tower to level up.

But if he cant level up anymore, wouldnt that be considered the maximum level? asked Gi-Gyu.

The maximum level

So, becoming a ruler is the highest position a player can reach, but What criteria does Gaia use to select a ruler? And why is she doing this? Gi-Gyu wondered. What bothered him a little was that she gave this power to those around him.

But Gi-Gyu decided not to overthink it anymore. He still had many questions regarding Gaia, but his experience had taught him one thing.

All suspicious individuals should be considered enemies, Gi-Gyu muttered.

What did you say? Go Hyung-Chul asked in confusion, but Gi-Gyu only smiled.

Changing the subject, Gi-Gyu asked, What brings you here?

Go Hyung-Chul had been very busy lately as well. He had helped a great deal in finding the survivors and the corpses in Rome. With an odd look, Go Hyung-Chul shrugged and replied, What are you talking about? You called me here.

Ah, thats right. Gi-Gyu scratched his head. He had been thinking so hard about Gaia that he had forgotten that he had summoned Go Hyung-Chul. I need you to do something.

Go Hyung-Chul became tense, aware Gi-Gyus latest task would be no easier than all the others he had received so far.

Please go to the Tower, ordered Gi-Gyu.

What?

I got a message that they need reinforcement inside the Tower.

Go Hyung-Chul became even more confused. Who asked for help? Do you have something going on inside the Tower too?

Sung-Hoon suggested, Why dont you wave at them?

You know I hate things like this, Gi-Gyu protested.

I know, but today is a special day.

Gi-Gyu ultimately gave up and waved at them.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Uwahhhhh! The Colosseum was filled with a crowd cheering for Gi-Gyu.

Helicopters and fireworks filled the sky, and cameras were everywhere.

Gi-Gyu teased Sung-Hoon, You better have a good explanation for this.

Look. Tao Chen suggested to Gi-Gyu.

Soon, they escorted Gi-Gyu to the area near the stage in the middle of the Colosseum. Then, they climbed onto this stage while Gi-Gyu watched them in confusion. In the past, Gi-Gyu would have run from a situation like this, as too much attention made him uncomfortable.

But today, I dont want to ruin the moment.

The Roman populace had gone through so much recently, and even now, they sat in the middle of a city still in ruins, but they happily cheered today. Gi-Gyu could understand their sadness, so he felt obligated to stay.

Alberto stood on the stage and tapped the microphone twice, which was enough to silence the people and the cameras. The whirring of the helicopters couldnt be stopped, but when Alberto waved his hand, silence fell.

The Silence skill was common among support players.

But using it to cover such a wide space and make it sound so natural Gi-Gyu was truly impressed, realizing that being a ruler must have allowed Alberto to do this.

Huh? Gi-Gyu looked at his side in confusion. He saw that Lou, El, and Brunheart were also present in their accessory forms.

-They said we should come too, so here I am.

-We wanted to be with you, Master.

-Yo, Master!

What is going on? Gi-Gyu looked at the three men, Alberto, Heo Sung-Hoon, and Tao Chen, smiling at him onstage.

Alberto then began, Rome is a land with an unfortunate history.

Indeed, Rome had gone through a lot in history. It had been tough recovering from the S-Class gate break, but then Gabriel happened.

The truth is, it wouldnt have been strange for Rome to disappear from the map after what happened recently, Alberto continued, and no one could deny this. In reality, Rome was in ruin. If Gi-Gyu hadnt stopped it, Rome, and possibly Italy, would have disappeared from the map.

But please look at that man over there. Alberto pointed at Gi-Gyu.

... Gi-Gyu turned bright red. All the cameras and everyones eyes were on him.

He saved Rome, Italy, andAlberto swallowedthe entire world. Hes our hero!

His voice rang inside the Colosseum as he added, The Italian Players Association has decided to become independent of the European Players Association. In addition

All the cameras turned toward Alberto as he announced, We have decided to join Eden!

Alberto pointed at Tao Chen. High-Ranker Tao Chen and the Chinese player groups have all decided to join Eden as well.

Another silence fell in the building.

Alberto continued, Eden will follow our hero Morningstar anywhere forever! We arent out of the woods yet, so the world is still at risk. A tragedy like Romes could happen anywhere. Those watching this broadcast at home in different cities and countries, you must remember this!

Alberto put the microphone down and added, The only one who can resolve this situation is Morningstar, who is sitting over there!

The cameras went off wildly. This had to be one of the biggest news in history. Three giant player organizations were uniting, which had never happened before.

And these groups were joining forces to form an army for a single player.