The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 118
Episode 118
“Is this really the best?”
“There is no other choice for now.”
A point where the inner gate of District 1 was barely visible.
Four players gathered inside a small two-story building were talking quietly.
They are Korean players, including Park Seong-jun.
Although they had been fighting moderately and increasing their kill count, the current situation was very different from the previous preliminary round.
As the powerful being Bae Do-hyeon appeared and the number of kills was swept away, the number of survivors unexpectedly decreased rapidly.
So, Area 1, which should have been opened only in the latter half of the test, was opened too quickly.
District 1 was important in many ways.
First of all, since it was the only area that did not disappear until the end of the test, you had to enter area 1 to become the last survivor.
And due to the geographical advantage, if you established yourself first, your chances of surviving until the end were very high.
In fact, most of the final survivors and those who passed the kill count so far were from those who entered Zone 1, so there was no need to mention its importance twice.
‘Originally, I would have joined up with a party from the same country and occupied the area near Zone 1, but…’
There was no time to do that because the test was progressing so quickly.
And although you had to hunt down separate parties to increase your kill count, as Area 1 was opened, all parties flocked to Area 1.
So now it has become a standoff that is difficult to move on.
Fortunately, Park Seong-jun’s party was able to settle down first on a street that was visible from the front, but not in front.
The actual distance was less than 150m, so I could enter the castle gate in an instant if I wanted to.
“But there’s no way the other party will just let us head to the castle gate, right?”
“And will Bae Do-hyun really accept us obediently? “It’s not like we told you in advance.”
Park Seong-jun argued that it would be better to enter the castle now, but the opposing opinions of team members were strong.
“But as time goes by, we are the ones who are at a disadvantage. “I’m sorry, but the Korean teams failed strategically in this test.”
Even though he had the strongest hand in Bae Do-hyeon, it was a defeat to not listen to his words and stick to an ordinary strategy.
If there was no strategy, they would have moved according to the situation, but the Korean teams who moved to the rally with the idea of joining and seeing each other were defeated individually.
‘It’s my fault. ‘I wasn’t properly prepared for when variables arose.’
Was the problem that we fell into the complacency that each individual’s level was the highest among the participating countries?
Anyway, the time for regrets has already passed.
In a test that started with a numerical advantage of 25 people, there were currently only eight survivors, including Bae Do-hyun and Han Seo-hyun.
The moment they realized that a Chinese party of at least twenty people was sitting near the front of the castle, they had few options left.
‘Either we can hold out here and be annihilated by the Chinese in a fight, or we can take risks and secure Area 1, which has a geographical advantage.’
And Park Seong-jun thought that he should definitely go to District 1.
In a situation where players are crowded like now, it was almost impossible to increase the number of kills.
“Let’s get ready. Seohyun Han broke through to Zone 1 by herself, but there are at least six of us. “If you prepare your formation well, you will be able to arrive without much damage.”
As long as Bae Do-hyun secured Zone 1, the Korean team was like a public enemy.
As time passes, not only China but also other countries will cooperate to target them.
“okay. “Now that things have come to this, let’s secure District 1 and wipe them all out.”
“You have to get your timing right so you don’t get a penalty. “Let’s leave as soon as Team 2 arrives.”
That’s how the operation to enter Area 1 began.
The six players of the Korean team gathered together like turtles and started running toward the castle gate from the eastern residential area of Naeseong.
“hmm? “Are they Korean?”
“Who cares where. Everyone intercept!”
“Never let them go near the castle gate!”
Long-distance attacks from players from each country who were hiding in buildings or cover near the vacant lot began pouring down on the Korean team.
And Bae Do-hyeon was also witnessing the scene.
“What should I do?”
“Let’s take cover for now.”
When Han Seo-hyeon raised a bow from the castle tower and asked, Bae Do-hyeon also took out a bow and answered.
The situation was different when Han Seohyun came.
In the border area surrounding Area 1, each player’s party was tightly packed as long as no penalty was imposed.
And the arrows and long-distance attacks focused on the Korean party were that strong.
Bae Do-hyun, as a fellow Korean player, intended to help to some extent, but he had no intention of stepping in and blocking the attack like before.
‘There’s no need to save them under heavy fire.’
And the skills of Korean players seemed to be stronger than expected.
The formation made up of a shield wall was effectively blocking the barrage of arrows and also blocking magic attacks well.
As expected, the one at the center was Park Seong-jun.
While running behind the shield wall, he kept the enemy in check by firing arrow after arrow, and when magic came his way, he intercepted it without missing a single one.
‘Intercepting magic with arrows is a skill effect, right?’
Magic could not be unleashed with ordinary arrows. There will definitely be skills related to the characteristics.
And after a while.
Korean players, led by shields that had turned into hedgehogs, passed through the castle gate.
Fortunately, no one was left behind, but it was inevitable that everyone suffered major and minor injuries.
“It was a good decision.”
“Wow, I guess I was lucky.”
Park Seong-jun sighed and responded to Bae Do-hyun’s words.
The reason they arrived safely was because players from other countries only used long-distance attacks.
If even one party had rushed out and caught them, they would never have reached the inner city.
‘There was no party that could go out in person without being coordinated with each other.’
It was obvious that if they went out of their way to catch the cat’s ankle, they would become the target of a long-distance attack, so who would go out of their way to put a bell around the cat’s neck?
If more time had passed and some agreement had been reached between the parties, the situation would have been different.
Anyway, the Korean players arrived safely in Naeseong, and now the battlefield situation has changed again.
They were going to try to retake District 1 somehow, and Bae Do-hyun was planning to completely prevent that.
‘What do you want to do now?’
Bae Do-hyeon chuckled as he recalled another old connection in the Chinese formation.
And there was something I had to take care of before that.
“Han Seohyun, Park Seongjun, please look at me for a moment.”
Bae Do-hyeon called the two people.
“What’s going on?”
In response to Park Seong-jun’s question, Bae Do-hyun turned his head and looked at Han Seo-hyun and said.
“Seohyun. “You’ve collected almost all the statues, right?”
Then Seohyun looked a little surprised, but immediately nodded and agreed.
“yes. “I collected four.”
“If we combine it with Seongjun Park’s party, we can collect four, right?”
Then Seongjun also nodded.
Bae Do-hyeon put his hand into his bosom and took out two statues.
“I’ll give one to Han Seohyun and one to Park Seongjun.”
Then Seohyun waved her hand and asked.
“Why would you give that to me? “It’s Bae Do-hyun’s, right?”
“I’m trying to keep my promise. “I was the one who told you to collect the four statues and come to District 1.”
Bae Do-hyeon, who said that, turned his head to Park Seong-jun and said.
“You know there’s no time, right? By now, players from other countries will probably be thinking about collecting the statues as well. Seongjun Park takes responsibility and selects one person. “If it is not decided within 3 minutes, I will only send Han Seohyun.”
“All right. “Let me coordinate it.”
As Park Seong-jun hurriedly left, Seohyun bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke with a stern expression.
“I really feel indebted to you all the time. Huh, honestly, I don’t think it’s just a one-sided reception like this. “I think the right thing to do is to stay until the end and help Bae Do-hyeon.”
Bae Do-hyun then tried to say something, but Han Seo-hyun spoke right away.
“But it is also true that now is not the time to be stubborn. So today, I will accept Bae Do-hyun’s favor. But I will definitely repay this debt.”
Then Seohyun offered to shake hands. Bae Do-hyun, who was looking into her eyes, soon accepted the handshake.
“I wish you good luck. “I hope Bae Do-hyun gets the results he wants.”
“Sure. And I hope Seohyun gets the results she wants in this exam.”
While the two were wrapping up their brief meeting, Park Seong-jun also finished coordinating his opinions and returned.
“Wasn’t Seongjun leaving?”
“Haha, this is enough for me.”
Park Seongjun flicked his bowstring and laughed. He already has 5 kills. It seemed like he was confident that he would pass the remaining battles with his skills.
“Then let’s get ready. “I won’t let it go this time.”
And with Bae Do-hyun drawing the castle gate and Park Seong-jun and other Korean players taking charge of the castle walls, two bright beams of light burst out from the inner castle.
* * *
‘Is this a step too late!’
China’s high-ranker Gao Liang clicked his tongue as he looked at the beam of light rising from the inner city.
‘Why, not one, but two.’
Judging from the fact that they knocked out a player while they were coordinating their opinions, it seemed like there was a brainy guy in the Korean camp as well.
“What should we do, Mr. Gogaryang?”
When the gathered party members asked him with puzzled looks, he shook his head.
“late. Even if you rush now, it will be difficult to make it on time. “Tell everyone to wait.”
“But what if District 1 is taken over by others?”
As the beam of light shot out, the impatient guys were already running towards the inner castle.
Many people drew their swords because there was an implicit agreement not to attack each other while preventing the passing of the sculpture.
“There is no need to rush. Anyway, a bunch of ragtag bunch of people. “It is meaningless in the face of the united power of China.”
The city area in front of the castle was already occupied by the Chinese player party.
The number is 23. He was confident that no matter which force occupied the castle, he would take it.
Although it was a waste of two seats for those who passed the sculpture, it would be enough to sweep up all five remaining spots.
‘So, the Koreans have already taken three seats?’
I felt bitter for no reason. This was all because of that guy named Bae Do-hyun.
But I had no intention of giving up the remaining seats. No matter how great an individual’s skills are, they will not be able to overcome the united power of the majority.
“If the guys who came out now take over the castle, there will definitely be chaos among themselves. I would be even more discouraged if I couldn’t breach the castle. We take advantage of that gap and hunt them down. “Tell the southern hillbillies to join us if they are interested.”
“All right.”
If you include players from Southeast Asia, there are about 30 people. The number was sufficient to wipe out the chaotic battlefield.
A messenger ran toward each party and delivered instructions, and Chinese and Southeast Asian players occupied key points in the city and prepared for battle.
‘Now Bae Do-hyeon. What are you going to do now? Will he be able to demonstrate his outstanding skills even against dozens of people?’
Go Ga-ryang looked at the stone bridge where Bae Do-hyeon was standing alone with an interested expression.
And finally, about thirty players with various hair colors and skin began to attack Bae Do-hyun and the Korean players in earnest.
(Continued in the next part)