The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 273

Episode 273

“…This is truly a blessed land. “Chwiik.”

“That’s true, Warchief Chwiik. “It’s a land that produces fruit even without farming.”

A simple castle wall made by filling in a collapsed stone wall with wood and sand.

The ones standing on top were pseudo-human orcs with green skin.

The snub nose facing the sky and the lower fangs sticking out from the lips made the person look very fierce and rough.

Physically, their specifications were superior to those of humans, with an average height of 2m, and their growth rate was so fast that they could be considered adults in just two years, which was enough to make Orcs a powerful race.

Moreover, as they gave birth to four or five children at a time, no race could keep up with the speed at which their numbers increased.

However, it was natural that a lot of food and game was needed to keep the tribe going.

“Have all the tribe members finished settling down?”

“That’s right, Chwiik. It was a really large piece of land, Chwiik. “The subordinate tribes have also settled in suitable places.”

Those who climbed the wall were the chief Mauhagr and the chieftains of the Blackstone Tribal Alliance.

With a height of over 2m 50cm, Mauhargr had an unusually large physique even among Orcs whose average height was close to 2m.

And he led the tribe members based on his strong skills and leadership.

Mauhagur placed the ax he was holding in his rugged hands on the castle wall and fell into reminiscence.

A rough and desolate plain.

A place where food is always scarce and dangerous predators roam around.

However, despite this, the Blackstone tribe has continued its existence for a long time.

Years of struggle and survival made the tribe stronger, and it eventually grew into a large tribe, one of the top ten among numerous orc tribes.

And one day, after enduring difficult times.

The day that our ancient ancestors had prophesied has arrived.

-Go back to your old hometown beyond the ‘Mysterious Gate’. Days of struggle and testing will continue, but the future of the race lies there.

A great prophecy uttered by shamans of all tribes at the same time.

And what appeared was a huge ‘mysterious door’.

Of course, it was right to follow the prophecy, but not everyone agreed.

“This is already our hometown, Chwiik. “Is there any need to take risks and find our past hometown?”

Five of the 10 major tribes chose to remain.

It was not easy to abandon a land that had already been established for thousands of years.

And the five decided to follow the prophecy.

“This land is dying, Chwiik. “How is staying here, where vitality is fading away, different from giving up on life?”

“We must restore our old hometown for the sake of our future descendants!”

The five great tribes that crossed the gate were greeted by the middle of Geumyeok, filled with overflowing mana and vitality.

Naturally, there were those who took their positions first, so war was inevitable.

“You’re just a strong prey, Chwiik! “Let’s defeat them all and take back our hometown!”

“There is no place to go back anymore! “We must establish a bridgehead for the sake of our compatriots remaining at the mysterious gate, Chwiik.”

Monsters like the one in Geumyeok were powerful.

However, although each individual was strong, they were not united.

On the other hand, the Orc tribe was an army united around a strong warrior general and a shaman.

Although much orc blood was shed, they finally succeeded in driving out the powerful monsters to the forest and the outskirts of Geumyeok and taking over the center.

And the fruits unfolded before my eyes.

Edible plants and fruit trees grow all over the place.

And a huge number of animals and game, enough to feed the entire Orc tribe.

“It was indeed a land of plenty as prophesied. “We were right in choosing our old hometown, Warchief Chwiik.”

The monsters around were still threatening.

Compared to the world they lived in, there were many strong enough entities to be called monsters.

Even now that the territory was actually occupied, warriors were shedding blood on the border every day.

But it was at a level that was manageable. That made Mauhagr uneasy.

The tribe members were satisfied with the current situation, but the warchief needed to look further ahead.

‘There must have been a reason why our ancestors left this rich land. And according to the story, there were other races living here besides us…’

It’s already been 6 months since we crossed the mysterious gate.

Even though the tribe had settled down after driving out the previous owners, his instincts were still warning.

The real thing hasn’t even started yet.

“The Warchief’s scouting party has returned, Chwiik.”

And it didn’t take long for his anxiety to become reality.

The southern and northern walls, which were thought to be the end of the world for six months, disappeared overnight.

* * *

‘Hmm.’

Raoul carefully looked at the map on the table.

After the barrier was opened, information inside the Geumyeok area was collected through continuous aerial reconnaissance.

And only today did the map, which had been painted black, begin to shine brightly.

“It’s huge. “Where on earth did these guys come from?”

Homer, the 2nd battle group leader, stuck out his tongue.

“That’s right. It definitely feels like it hasn’t been long since I settled down. “If they really came through the gate…”

Omar, head of the 4th Combat Division, frowned and said, and everyone gathered in the conference room let out a heavy sigh.

West Geumyeok Monster Forest.

Its overall size was so huge that it was comparable to the size of two kingdoms combined.

The outskirts are a lush forest with a mix of large trees and rough terrain.

But deep in the forest there was a huge plain area.

It was a naturally blessed land surrounded by a forest wall on all sides, like a basin.

The place where the orcs settled was located in the middle when the plain was divided vertically into thirds.

It was the very center, bordering the forest to the south and north.

The left and right sides were swarming with monsters that had been pushed out by the orcs.

The important thing is that the number of orcs was greater than expected.

“Just a rough estimate, it seems to be over 10 million. And there’s no telling how many more there are beyond the gate that haven’t disappeared yet.”

Jake whistled at Kane’s words.

“Hwiyu. As the Master said, it’s almost at the level of a kingdom, right? Even when 700,000 people gathered during the civil war, it was enormous, but this is really…”

Moreover, due to the nature of the Okra race, it was safe to say that everyone except the very young and old were combat personnel.

“What’s even more threatening is that they are completely different from the orcs we normally know. According to those who have engaged with their scouts, they are at least 1.5 to 2 times stronger than the orcs that haunt the kingdom. In addition, unlike existing orcs who cannot escape the level of monsters, they are said to be intelligent, so it would be more difficult.”

The expressions of the executives who heard Kane’s briefing became serious.

Basically, there are entities that are more powerful than humans in numbers and are even more intelligent.

Hasn’t a force capable of competing for hegemony of the continent literally suddenly appeared?

At that time, Raoul gathered his thoughts and opened his mouth.

“Everyone pay attention. “I understand your concerns, but the situation is not that bad.”

Raoul raised his hand and drew a few lines on the map.

“As you can see, they are not all united as one group. “If you look at the arrangement of villages and tribes, you can see that they are largely divided into five groups.”

The line drawn by Raoul accurately divided the orcs into five groups.

“And there isn’t much reason to attack us right now. Fortunately, the harvest season is approaching and there is enough food.”

Orcs are not greedy for land more than necessary.

This is because they were people who did not settle down and farm in the first place, but instead relied on hunting and gathering.

‘So when food becomes scarce, they will try to expand their territory.’

It may not be known right now, but if the number of people increases explosively, there is a high possibility that a conflict will occur at some point.

But that wasn’t something to worry about now.

“another one. The fact is that they have enemies other than us. “They are the Empire.”

Raul gestured, and Kane took over the explanation.

“The plains of the monster forest will be referred to as the monster plains from now on. “This video was taken at the border of the northern forest.”

Faaat.

The magic video taken from the sky showed dozens of people who appeared to be human.

When I enlarged the screen, I saw that the armor they were wearing had a black dragon symbol, symbolizing the empire, engraved on it.

And in the next video, a barrier made of bones was blurred through the bushes.

“The Empire has already reached there!”

“The fact that they have already built a castle wall…”

I could fully understand why Raoul put so much effort into forming a defense line.

Not only were strong monsters hiding in Geumyeok, but two huge forces were at work.

As a result, the four forces that were fighting over the monster forest were identified.

Monsters who were originally the masters of Geumyeok.

Raoul’s First Guild and players formed a force in the southeast.

The Orc tribe that occupied the center of the Monster Plain.

And all the way to the northern empire.

The purpose of the four forces will be the same.

Secure the fertile and rich monster plain!

And that would inevitably lead to war.

“For now, we will calmly observe the situation and look for opportunities. We advise players not to cross the defense line we have formed, and take good care to prevent unnecessary conflicts with the Orcs.”

“Yes Master!”

The meeting ended like that, but Raoul had no intention of just waiting for an opportunity to arise.

If there is no gap, you can create it.

What is the best way in the current situation?

‘It’s about bringing the Empire and the Orcs into conflict.’

While the two forces are wasting their power through war, they calmly raise their power and strike at once.

This was the best scenario in Raoul’s mind.

In the past life, the large guild alliance and the Orcs were the first to clash.

Guilds that were overflowing with confidence entered the monster plains, overlooking the differences between regular orcs and the newly appeared orcs.

‘After being completely defeated, we were hit by a counterattack and were pushed back to the beginning of Geumyeok.’

Taking advantage of the gap, the empire pushed down through the middle of Geumyeok, and the kingdom alliance was forced into a situation where they had to form a two-front front not only near the wall but also to the west of Geumyeok.

Of course, Raoul had no intention of doing such a foolish thing.

If he were to collide head-on with the Orcs, he might not be able to withstand with just the defense line he had formed or the First Guild’s troops.

‘No matter what anyone says, there are tens of millions of soldiers.’

It was simple to display it in numbers, but actually trying to block it in front of your eyes was a daunting task.

So, the first orc wave had to head north, not south.

‘Let’s find out who is stronger.’

The corners of Raoul’s mouth slightly turned up.

And the next day.

Raoul entered the Monster Plain alone for some kind of operation.

* * *

Suddenly.

The mana-filled sword cut cleanly through the shape of the spirit-type monster.

“…Isn’t something strange?”

The swordsman player who retrieved the sword tilted his head and said.

“what? Have the monsters gotten a little stronger? “Isn’t it natural since we have entered deep into Geumyeok?”

Inside the 2nd barrier of the Elemental Jungle.

After the large guild meeting, players began a full-scale pioneering rush.

Elite troops from each guild, forming a party of 5 to 10 people, were roaming the jungle looking for new frontier points.

“No, that’s not it. “I think it’s been a while since the elemental trap has been activated.”

“Oh, come to think of it?”

The traps that exploded frequently until the beginning of the second barrier became quiet at some point.

“And somehow… don’t you think the monsters have changed a bit? “Before, I moved a little more instinctively, but now…”

There was some organic movement, as if someone was giving instructions.

“Maybe it means something has changed. Everyone, take a closer look around you! There might be a settlement nearby… Ugh.”

“Huh, who kehehe!”

“It’s an ambush! “Defense…!”

Swoowuk! Plop!

The first victim was suddenly shot by an arrow, and it took only two breaths.

Of the ten party members, nine, excluding the party leader and tank, died instantly.

Cold sweat ran down the back of Tanker’s neck as he watched the arrowhead pierce his shield and stop between his eyes.

‘What kind of people are doing this to the back of their heads!’

Because the same players were the only ones using metal weapons in the elemental jungle, not in the dungeon.

But his thoughts did not last long.

This is because the arrow went over the shield like a snake jumping over a wall and pierced his forehead.

But thanks to him, he was able to see.

‘Pointy ears…?’

The elite pioneering teams of each guild who had crossed the second barrier of the Elemental Jungle were wiped out at a similar time on the same day.

(Continued in the next part)