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That night in Southern Wilderness City was anything but peaceful!
The buzz from the Server-wide Mist and Rain Commerce's First Auction had settled, but the ripples it created lingered on.
In the System Tavern, VIP Room 17007!
Such VIP rooms were not affordable for everyone, with a daily rental fee reaching up to 200 gold coins.
At this moment, Zeng Jian sat nearby, gripping tightly the first Guild Token acquired at a staggering bid of 6.05 million gold coins. The spark that once lit his eyes now dimmed, replaced by a sense of despair and confusion.
His thoughts were racing…
When Liu Yuhan proposed that bet, Zeng Jian was filled with endless surprise and an unwavering belief in victory. The King's Guild had come a long way since its establishment three years ago; what was once a small guild had grown into a prestigious large guild.
Even now, in Southern Wilderness City, the King's Guild could rally over twenty thousand players in a single day—a formidable force indeed. Among all the guilds residing in Southern Wilderness City, few could rival them.
Yet at this moment, Zeng Jian felt an inexplicable fear creeping in!
He couldn't quite understand this fear that gnawed at him from within. After all, why should he be afraid of Mist of Time, which had no significant combat power? Or was it simply his cowardice surfacing?
"This is impossible!"
As soon as that thought crossed his mind, he quickly dismissed it. Zeng Jian muttered to himself, "This is absolutely impossible. The King's Guild may not compare to top-tier guilds, but we are leagues ahead of the Rainy Years Guild. It can't be!"
"President..."
A familiar voice broke through as the other three major leaders of the King's Guild entered—King's Eternal, known as the First Assassin; Overlord Batyen, hailed as the First Mage; and Invincible King, recognized as the First Knight. Though these titles were self-proclaimed within the guild, their strengths were not to be underestimated!
"What’s the situation?"
"The situation is indeed not optimistic..." King’s Eternal replied. "Currently, Southern Wilderness City is abuzz with discussions about Mist of Time."
"What I've seen is similar. A large number of life profession players are flocking to Mist and Rain Commerce with hopes of joining them. Many combat profession players are heading there too, yet Mist of Time still hasn’t started recruiting combat professions."
Invincible King added, "In my opinion, Mist of Time isn’t unwilling to recruit combat professions; they’re simply afraid to do so."
Zeng Jian was momentarily taken aback. "What do you mean?"
"I must say, Mist of Time's performance tonight was nothing short of spectacular, and it certainly had a significant impact. However, because of this, Mist of Time has also sent a warning to all the Guilds residing in Southern Wilderness City."
"The meaning behind Mist of Time's actions is quite clear. While showcasing their strength, they are also warning the many Guilds that if they have any thoughts of resistance, they should abandon them early," Invincible King pondered for a moment before continuing, "But unfortunately, if that were enough to intimidate them, the Guilds would have disbanded long ago."
"Invincible is right!" Zeng Jian nodded in agreement, sneering, "Mist of Time is so calculated yet has made such an obvious mistake. It seems I, Zeng Jian, am not yet at the point of defeat. Hmph! They are playing with fire and might just end up burning themselves!"
"Playing with fire is indeed true, but burning themselves may not be guaranteed," Overlord Batyen replied.
Upon hearing this, Zeng Jian was taken aback again and asked in confusion, "What do you mean? Do you think the other Guilds are pushovers? Would they be willing to watch Mist of Time grow unchecked? Would they allow Mist of Time to ride over them without a fight?"
"Of course not!"
Overlord Batyen took a deep breath and calmly said, "Because Mist of Time still lacks combat power. As long as Mist of Time does not possess combat strength, the other Guilds will not declare war on them. They simply have no reason to do so."
Zeng Jian was left speechless. "Damn..."
King's Eternal, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke up. "Actually, I think all this is a second-rate strategy. Our intention is to limit Mist of Time's development through various means, but what has been the result? We worked hard only for them to act as if nothing happened."
"What exactly are you trying to say?" Zeng Jian's expression turned serious.
"Ha—"
King's Eternal took a deep breath and exhaled slowly before stating seriously, "In short, instead of limiting our opponent, we should focus on strengthening ourselves!"
...
At eleven o'clock at night, the starry sky remained bright!
Brotherhood of Loyalty walked alone through the bustling streets of Southern Wilderness City, feeling utterly lost. His emotions were in complete turmoil.
He had thought that by winning the first Guild Token in the server-wide auction, he could break free from Divine Silence's control and establish a basic starting point. But life was unpredictable; after preparing so much funding, it all ended up being for nothing. Truly... fate can be cruel!
Clearly, he was extremely unwilling to accept this outcome!
He felt guilty towards the brothers who trusted him, guilty towards the comrades he once fought alongside... If only he had held on a little longer back then, perhaps he wouldn't have needed to seek refuge under Divine Silence to find a glimmer of hope. But now, it was too late to say anything.
His actions at the auction would undoubtedly be interpreted as a formal break with Divine Silence. Although that had indeed been his intention at the time, now that everything had failed, he desperately wished it was all just a dream.
It sounded somewhat ridiculous, not very manly... but who could understand his feelings at this moment? The Brotherhood Alliance, which he had personally founded, seemed on the verge of destruction because of him. Why had he named it the Brotherhood Alliance in the first place? Wasn't it because of the vow to stand by his brothers through thick and thin?
But what about now?
Few friends remained, and even the meager savings he had painstakingly accumulated were about to slip away. He knew all too well...
Divine Silence Dust Fate would not let him off easily!
But was he really going to resign himself to this fate? Since there hadn't been a complete break yet, was there still a chance for redemption? If so, what should he do?
He looked up, and the Brotherhood of Loyalty shook him from his thoughts. He had circled around Southern Wilderness City only to find himself back where he started. The prominent sign was dazzling!
Mist and Rain Commerce!
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