Owner of Twilight Intuition – Chapter 99

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟗𝟗

[Leaving Guild Chat.]

“Huu.”

The reward offered by Aizen was gold and items. Well, there wouldn’t be a bigger reward in the game than that, but somehow I didn’t feel like it. In the end, I refused the reward and agreed to help him out, then ended the chat.

‘By the way, how do I deal with an S-rank?’

Speed so fast that I missed the movements even for a brief moment. Plus, an assassination type that mainly uses penetration damage. Just looking at this, it’s not an easy opponent to deal with. I thought hard about it, thinking that it would be difficult to win if I fought recklessly without a plan, but as expected, no plausible method came to mind.

“Are you done talking?”

“Yes. I think I’ll have to go to the village and fight.”

“A battle is a piece of cake for Rudin-nim.”

“……”

I’m grateful that you believe in me, but this time I couldn’t guarantee it.

“Huh? Why the long face?”

“There’s an S-rank player on the other side. That’s what’s bothering me.”

“Ah, I heard about that from the side. Is it the player who briefly appeared in the Duel Arena?”

‘Duel Arena? How does she know about that too?’

I’ve felt it before, but Sina seems to be better informed about Twilight than I am, even though I’m always at home. What does she actually do at home? Anyway, I nodded at Sina’s words and answered briefly.

“Anyway, it’s not going to be easy, so I’m a bit worried.”

Of course, if we actually fight, I think the result will be drastically different. If I bind them with Earth’s Dynamics, I will win, and if I can’t bind them, I will lose. That’s the kind of fight it will be.

Thinking about it, Earth’s Dynamics will be the key to my victory……

Hmm? Earth’s Dynamics?

‘No, should I try using that method instead?’

A method that can be used because the opponent has already fought me. Thinking of that method, I felt I had enough of a chance.

“Did you think of something?”

“Yes, I came up with a pretty good method.”

With that answer, I got up from my seat and opened the item window, throwing all the items I had acquired so far on the floor. There were dozens of them, so Sina, who was watching from the side, showed her surprise without hiding it.

“Wow~ What are all these?”

“Items I got today. Well then, I’ll be going again.”

Since I threw the items on the floor, Sina could take them, but I wasn’t worried about it at all. Even though I haven’t been with Sina for a long time, I had faith that she wouldn’t take these items without permission.

“Are you leaving?”

“Yes. If there’s anything I can help you with, I’ll help you next time.”

“It’s okay. Rather than that, I left a potion on the table, so take it with you.”

‘A potion……’

Come to think of it, the number of potions I received from Sina was considerable. I’m helping her accordingly, so it doesn’t really bother me, but that doesn’t mean I’m not grateful.

“I’m always indebted to you.”

“If anything, I’m the one who’s indebted. Ah, but can I ask you one question?”

“Yes, go ahead.”

“It’s a bit of a random question, but…… what do you think of Yua?”

“……?”

What should I say? Now that I hear it, it really is a random question. Curious about her intentions, I asked about that instead of answering.

“Why Yua?”

“Because it’s frustrating to watch from the side. I’m sure you both like each other, but you’re keeping your distance, so to speak? Well, it could be my misunderstanding, so I thought I’d ask.”

Thanks to that, I was able to grasp Sina’s intentions, even if roughly. I answered simply.

“Yua is…… a friend, or rather, a colleague.”

It was something I said almost without thinking, so it might have been an answer close to my true feelings. Even so, Sina looked at me with a dissatisfied expression and then asked another question.

“By friend, you mean just a friend, not like a girlfriend?”

“Yes.”

“Something’s strange……”

I don’t know what’s strange, but I thought I had answered sufficiently, so I started to walk away. Suddenly, I heard Sina’s voice muttering softly from behind, but I didn’t bother to stop her. She probably convinced herself somehow.

‘This is unnecessarily bothering me.’

But I soon shook my head to clear my distracting thoughts.

‘Let’s just focus on taking over the village for now.’

I can’t die, if only for the equipment I have. I succeeded in organizing my feelings that were momentarily confused because of Sina, set up a way to defeat the S-Rank player, and opened the door.

Click━

“Kill all the Emperor b*stards!”

“Reinforcements! When are the reinforcements coming?!”

“The numbers are increasing!”

“Those who are lacking stamina, get out of the way and leave!”

Kwaang!!- Kwa-kwa-kwang!!━

‘Are they fighting nearby?’

Urgent voices that could be heard as soon as I stepped outside. Hearing the word Emperor, I headed towards the sounds. Looking around as I walked, players unrelated to this war were chatting excitedly as if they were enjoying the spectacle, and as I moved further, I could see several Emperor Guild members and about 20 hostile players facing each other.

‘What is this……’

Perhaps due to being outnumbered, they are being overwhelmingly pushed back. Seeing the hostile guild pressing the Emperor Guild members with various magic and summoned beasts, I ran with all my might and swung my shield at the first hostile player I saw.

“Shield Bash!”

Kwa-aang!━

[Skill Damage! 1,184.]

[You have killed a player of the hostile forces.]

[Reward Experience……]

“Who is it?!”

“Huh? Th-that b*stard is……”

At the same time, the Emperor Guild, who recognized me, started shouting.

“Ah! The Vice Guild Master has arrived!”

“It’s the Vice Guild Master! Now we’ve won!”

Waaaah!!━

“……”

What is this, really?

At the news of my arrival, the remaining guild members cheered as if they had already won. Isn’t it too early to cheer when the battle isn’t even over yet? Anyway, unlike the cheering Emperor Guild members, the opposing side shouted in a frustrated tone.

“D-damn it! The Vice Guild Master appeared!”

“We should have finished off the remaining b*stards before the Vice Guild Master arrived!”

They still have more numbers. Yet, the atmosphere is turning in our favor.

‘Did I go too far?’

Following the Bamut Cult, even the battle that took place at the Guild Castle today.

Seeing their reactions, it seemed like the incident had spread like wildfire. Otherwise, there’s no reason for them to hesitate to attack. Anyway, since they’re not attacking, I thought I should attack first, and in the meantime, they made a move.

“Run away for now!”

‘Run away?’

As soon as the word escape came out, the hostile guild immediately turned around and started running. Of course, I had no intention of just watching.

“Elsyke’s Phantom Shift.”

Pat━

“Giant’s Sprint.”

Kwa-a-aang!!━

[Skill Damage! 2,169.]

[Skill Damage……]

I caught up with them instantly with Phantom Shift and used Giant’s Sprint to blow away several players before turning around. In other words, I’m in front, and the Emperor Guild is behind.

“Sorry, but you can’t just leave.”

“Damn it! Alright, let’s do this!”

They have no learning ability.

Didn’t they see how many people died from my Giant’s Sprint just now? Yet, seeing them trying to fight in close combat, I scoffed inwardly and punished them thoroughly.

“Shield Bash!”

Kwaang!━

[Hostile forces’……]

‘Do I have to go back home again?’

Looking at the number of items I’ve already acquired, I thought I should go back home and empty my inventory. And the remaining players, hesitant to approach me, were killed one by one by the Emperor Guild members who attacked from behind.

“Ehahahaha! Revenge!”

“How dare you attack the Emperor Guild!”

‘There’s no need for me to step in.’

The hostile players were so flustered that they couldn’t even fight properly. After confirming that, I took my eyes off them and looked around. Naturally, there were only players around who were watching the current battle with interest.

‘When will the S-Rank player appear?’

I was particularly concerned about it because I had to kill that S-Rank to completely take over this village.

‘Well, they’ll probably appear if I go to the starting point.’

One way or another, both the Emperor Guild and the hostile guilds had to occupy the starting point. So, I thought I would be able to meet them if I waited at the starting point and started walking again.

“Huh? Vice Guild Master! Where are you going?”

“To the starting point.”

“Then we’ll come with you.”

Several Emperor Guild members, who had somehow dealt with the hostile players, nodded their heads, expressing their willingness to follow me. I wasn’t sure if it would be helpful if they followed me, but on the other hand, I didn’t think it would be helpful if they moved separately, so I nodded.

“Just don’t get in the way.”

“Yes!”

Thus, I arrived at the starting point, leading the guild members, and it was utter chaos.

Kwaang!- Kwa-kwa-kwang!!━

“Drive out the Emperor Guild!”

“Protect this place no matter what!”

“If we lose this, it’s over!”

“……”

Shouts that were so mixed up that I couldn’t understand what they were saying, and a fierce battle that made it difficult to even approach. The fierce battle where existing players would die as soon as they approached was a somewhat unusual sight.

‘At least 200~300 people?’

Since the hostile guild had that many, the Emperor Guild naturally had many as well. Wouldn’t they have a similar number to the hostile guild? But watching them, I could see that the Emperor Guild was being noticeably pushed back.

‘If the numbers were similar, the Emperor Guild would have the advantage.’

Still, I thought that if I helped them, it would work out somehow, so I decided to move slowly.

Step━

“Jayer’s Guardian Shield.”

[S-Rank Skill. Jayer’s Guardian Shield is activated.]

“Huh? Wait, look over there!”

“It’s Rudin!”

The rising light was enough to attract everyone’s attention, and it seems my face is now widely known, as quite a few people recognized me.

“Don’t panic! I can kill that b*stard!”

‘What kind of confidence is that?’

Then I saw a player shouting at me as if I was nothing. In addition, the player, as if to prove his words, ran towards me and swung a heavy axe.

“Fierce Strike!”

“Shield Bash.”

Kwaang!━

[Overwhelming Defense! No damage taken!]

[Skill Damage! 2,142.]

“Wh-what?! Wait!”

“Shield Bash.”

Kwaang!━

[Hostile forces’……]

Even so, to challenge me who even used Jayer’s Guardian Shield. After easily eliminating that player, I looked for the next opponent, and the opposing side showed signs of panic when the player who confidently stepped forward died.

“Wh-what? He died in just two hits?”

“How can we beat that?! We have to run away!”

Actually, a few of them started to run away. Also, because a few people ran away, other guild members who agreed with them started to run away, but I couldn’t let them go like this, so I used a skill without hesitation.

“Giant’s Sprint!”

Kwa-a-aang!!━

After catching up with them using Giant’s Sprint, I was about to show them what a massacre really was, but before I could do that, I felt a blow from behind.

Cha-ak!━

[You have taken damage! -942.]

Ugh, could it be?

I quickly swung my sword backwards and maintained distance. But even when I looked back, the player I was looking for was nowhere to be found. Did he hide using stealth again? I couldn’t use Earth’s Dynamics without knowing his location.

“Now’s our chance! Wipe out all those b*stards!”

“Help the Vice Guild Master!”

“Let’s make sure they never dare to attack the Emperor Guild again!”

And the Emperor Guild members, chattering on their own, seemed completely oblivious to the situation. Did they just fight without knowing that there was an S-Rank? I thought they were being pushed back strangely, but thanks to that, my question was resolved.

‘Where are you?’

Perhaps because of the experience of fighting at the Guild Castle, the opponent was also cautious. Well, I’m not someone who would die in one or two attacks, so he had no choice but to be cautious.

But if he’s not coming, I have a plan.

‘I’ll just kill everyone nearby.’

“Giant’s Sprint!”

Thinking that he would pop out if I killed everyone nearby, I changed my target and used Giant’s Sprint towards the hostile guild. Of course, there were no players who could withstand the current Giant’s Sprint, so their numbers were decreasing at a tremendous speed.

Kwa-a-aang!!━

“There are items on the ground over there!”

“Oh yeah! Those items are mine!”

‘Huh?’

It was good that I killed the hostile guild members diligently. It was good, but due to the limitations of my item window, items were dropping one by one on the ground, and the regular players who saw that started running towards them with their eyes flipped.

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