Your Commander-in-Chief – Chapter 180

A guild that owns a fortress can basically use a buff that increases all stats.

The effect is minimal, but it can create an overwhelming visual impact, establishing a significant intimidation factor when fighting against enemy guilds.

Just like right now.

[BATTLE ORDERS]

Kaaang-!

As I activated the Battle Orders, a skill exclusive to guild leaders of fortresses, the flag of the Soft & Chewy Cow Guild fell from the air.

The huge flag fluttered, granting a buff that increases all stats by 2% to everyone on that map.

“Everyone, get ready.”

After the conquest content ended, an all-out war began immediately.

To provoke the scattered Exorcist Guild throughout the map, we needed to gather first.

It was a weekend evening, not too late at all. The timing was just right; the guild’s connection rate was peaking.

Hwarang, who had gone out to exercise, was also back and logged into the game.

“We’re going to start the Exorcist hunt now.”

No sooner had those words left my mouth than our allied guilds began to appear not far from where we were gathered.

Cheonpung Guild’s Ji-hak.

Turtle Guild, which means “The Turtle Reached the Ocean.”

Requiem Guild’s Less Than Sane.

The Divine and Milky Way guilds had merged into one after the server integration.

Thus, the newly born Evil Empire was formed.

Although one allied guild decreased, the overall power didn’t change much since we had merged only the essential forces immediately.

This was different from before. The problem, which began as personal disputes, had escalated into a guild-level issue, so we hadn’t asked for help from allied guilds. But now, with a genuine desire to push the Exorcist Guild away, I was prepared to mobilize every available means.

“It’s been a while since we started an all-out war like this.”

“It was bound to happen sooner or later.”

Seeing the familiar faces of the older guys once again felt quite nostalgic.

Even in a game, where would you find these people easily?

I must be quite fortunate in relation to people.

“The basic strategy is similar. We’ll patrol as a guild and push all Exorcist Guild members back.”

“Are we going to bet on this war?”

“Yes, once our Soft & Chewy Cow Guild declares war, please join using the counter-response system.”

“Understood.”

I then began to manipulate the guild system to set the war range.

The remaining gold, used for bidding, was just a bit over 10,000 gold.

What would be the most efficient farming area at this point?

Naturally, it was the newly introduced expansion area.

I set the entire area as the war range.

Seeing the gold just barely fitting, a sigh of relief escaped my lips.

[The Soft & Chewy Cow Guild declares war on the Exorcist Guild!]

[Cheonpung Guild declares war on the Exorcist Guild!]

[The Turtle Reached the Ocean Guild declares war on the Exorcist Guild!]

[Requiem Guild declares war on the Exorcist Guild!]

[Evil Empire Guild declares war on the Exorcist Guild!]

The arrows had been launched.

The messages containing our determination to engage in a real all-out war spread across the entire server.

The Exorcist Guild would react quickly, whether they liked it or not.

“Let’s move.”

No sooner had I finished speaking than the leaders of the allied guilds led their guilds and dispersed in all directions.

A real war had begun. It wouldn’t stop until one guild fell.

“We should go too.”

I began to charge forward, leading my guild members.

Although land mounts had been unlocked, some guild members still hadn’t mastered riding skills.

Thus, we had no choice but to run on foot to match their speed.

“We attack all guilds engaging in hostile actions. Even the guilds aiding the Exorcist Guild should be taken down.”

“What about the PvP penalties?”

“I don’t care about that.”

During a time when there was no content, it was only natural that a single guild of nearly 300 members moving together would draw attention.

Players murmured about us and made way.

“There are two parties at the Vampire Elf front.”

A guild member’s report reached me. I immediately changed direction.

“Tell the alliance leaders that we’re on our way.”

The Vampire Elf front wasn’t too far from here.

I dashed quickly with my guild members.

The broad front was littered with numerous corpses.

The lost sword stuck in the ground, the rusted armor, all signaling the fierce battles between humans and the Elf Clan. There, I spotted Exorcist Guild members hunting.

Even with a massive war looming over their guild, there were no signs of tension on their faces.

Truly a calm bunch.

“Attack.”

There was no need for me to get personally involved. I ordered my guild members while coldly glaring at them.

The one who responded was the backline marksman.

Helena and Hwarang led the charge, unleashing their skills upon the enemies.

Spectacular magic lit the sky, and blue streaks flew swiftly.

Finally, a massive meteor fell from the sky, landing right where the Exorcist Guild members were hunting.

Kaboom-!

Seeing the mushroom cloud effect spreading, I frowned.

Of course, no one survived. Unless one checked the damage logs, they wouldn’t even know who died.

“Let’s move to the next location.”

Through friends I had made before the server integration, reports of the Exorcist Guild started pouring in from all directions.

Not only that, players from the Korean server were continuously sending me information.

Even though I wasn’t directly participating in the fights, players from the Korean server were standing with us.

I wondered how long had passed. Just as I was feeling a bit bored, I received reports that the Exorcist Guild was starting to move.

They began to gather the scattered guild members using the summon order and were organizing themselves.

There was no need to wait. I started heading to the location where the Exorcist Guild was gathering.

I also sent that coordinate to the alliance leaders.

From the information I gathered, the Exorcist Guild did not have any allied guilds.

Their numbers would barely reach 300.

There was no way a single guild could take on an alliance of five guilds.

I intended to show them.

That they absolutely could not stand against us.

Even the slightest resistance would be crushed and suppressed.

Channel 13, at the Sun’s Hill.

The Exorcist Guild was gathering at this scenic spot, ideal for gaining altitude.

And our Soft & Chewy Cow Guild had also arrived at that place.

The Exorcist Guild was watching us from their safe zone.

After a while, allied guild members began to arrive one by one next to us.

A subtle standoff ensued between the narrow entrance.

The faces of the Exorcist Guild members, who had been so confident, showed signs of panic.

“W-What cowardly devils!!!”

“You’re calling your comrades here like cowards!”

They shamelessly threw around the word ‘cowardice.’ There’s no cowardice in war.

This was all a result of your own actions.

At that moment, a man stepped forward from the Exorcist Guild.

His long silver hair and oddly calm gaze, combined with the black coat trailing from his back and the silk hat pushed deep onto his head, created a strange harmony.

[EXORCIST]

[EXECUTIONER]

[SILVER BULLET]

“O leader of the evil demons, Blood Demon King.”

He was someone I’d never seen before. Unlike everyone else dressed uniformly, only Silver Bullet wore a black coat.

“Is that all you’ve got besides numbers?”

An unnecessary provocation ensued. I didn’t feel like replying.

Silver Bullet’s eyebrows twitched as his lips curled upwards.

“I propose we fight in a tournament format. There’s no need to spill unnecessary blood, right?”

Tournament format? Was he suggesting a one-on-one duel?

I glared at him, arms crossed.

“Are you serious about that?”

“Indeed.”

“Shut it. Everyone move forward. Not a single one will be spared.”

I coldly commanded and plunged my Demon Sword into the ground.

Kaaang-!

Perhaps due to his provocation failing, Silver Bullet’s face twisted.

“Blood Demon King. You seem to be more of a coward than I thought.”

“The cowards are you, hiding in there. Doesn’t it seem cramped with 300 of you in there?”

With those words, silence fell as we stared each other down.

Were the Exorcists really not planning to come out? They just stood there.

They gathered with such gusto, yet the atmosphere wasn’t to their liking.

Frowning, I glanced around.

I couldn’t back down now. If I retreated first, the Exorcist Guild would declare victory and spread their narrative.

They were the kind of nasty fellows who would definitely do that.

So does that mean I must stay here and maintain this standoff without doing anything?

Other than our allied members, more players were beginning to gather around.

It seemed rumors of an enormous battle had spread like wildfire.

More spectators were showing up. There was nothing good about dragging out time like this.

If our alliance spread word that we crushed the Exorcist Guild using sheer numbers, it wouldn’t do.

I didn’t want a situation like that.

Srrrung-

“Yeo?”

Ignoring Helena’s voice coming from behind, I stepped forward.

All eyes were on me.

I aimed the ominously glowing Demon Sword at the Exorcist faction and spoke.

“I’ll accept that proposal.”

“Your opponent…”

“I’ll handle all opponents. One by one, come out.”

The one who reacted to those words was Silver Bullet.

His eyebrows twitched, and with a flourish of his coat, he stepped forward.

As his nickname suggested, he was an archer.

Seeing the holster at his waist, it was evident he had chosen the same job tree as Hwarang.

“You better have the skills to match that confidence.”

With that, Silver Bullet drew his revolver.

The gleaming silver barrel was aimed right at me.