Chapter 68: Web Page Benefits and War
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The reality was contrary to the expectations of the group.
The treatment of the Dawn Mercenary Team was extremely wonderful.
Angry Fatty listed out some of the welfare benefits on the live stream. A group of players furiously commented “666” 1. If keyboards were still around, a few would have been destroyed.
‘Welfare for the Dawn Mercenary Team.
New members will receive a set of mercenary team uniform for free, as well as free accommodation at the mercenary soldiers’ hostel.
New members would be given discounts and could buy a full set of white equipment of the same level at a lower price. They will also be given a piece of blue quality weapon or equipment for free.
For completing a mission, Contribution points will be awarded. The amount awarded will be determined by the difficulty of the mission. Contribution points can be used to exchange for equipment and money. They can also be used to advance one’s status in the mercenary team.
Members receive special benefits when purchasing equipment, medicine, props, and so on in the City of Dawn. (Only in limited quant.i.ties per day!)
Members can spin the small wheel of fortune in the casino at half price twice. (Twice a week)
Members can spin the large wheel of fortune in the casino at half price once. (Once a week)
The levels in the mercenary team are: Ordinary member, Elite member, Core member, Top member, a.s.sistant leader. (The higher the level, the more benefits existed.)
Mercenary team members can use their contributions in exchange for: beginner-level secret books, middle-level secret books, high-level secret books, master-level secret books, epic secret books, and legendary secret books. (Battle energy secret books and magic secret books can only be exchanged with secret book fragments of the same level.)
The team leader will distribute wives. (Core members and those above can choose to reject.)’
These nine benefits instantly conquered the 13 players with internal test cards, as well as many observers.
The comment section was about to explode.
Out of the nine benefits, the one that said team leader would distribute wives convinced countless players. This was also the key reason why the Dawn Mercenary Team had a very stable position.
“Brothers, I want to go to the City of Dawn. The nation is finally distributing wives. 罒ω罒.”
“Ha ha ha… Legendary secret books, they even have those? Is the team leader going to give out wife books as well?”
“We can put everything else aside. The City of Dawn is impressive. The Dawn Mercenary Team leader is impressive. Let’s wait until the game Beta to receive our wives!”
“You can spin the large wheel of fortune at half price. What a steal! If you are a core member, would you be able to spin at half price several times a week?”
“Ha ha, you ground beetles with no money, why think of spinning? Wait until I spin the wheel 100 times on live stream. You can see that instead!”
“F**k you.”
In just a while, the topic in the comments changed. A fight between the tyc.o.o.ns and ground beetles had begun…
The web page benefits from William had invoked a sense of deja vu. Countless players were instantly convinced.
Angry Fatty laughed at the conflict on the live stream but did not say anything.
The more heated the comments were, the more it benefited his live stream. No matter whether there was a discussion on the game or a fight between the users, it would only serve to increase his popularity.
His party of 13 didn’t hesitate and became members of the Dawn Mercenary Team. Other than Angry Fatty, everyone else had entirely changed their equipment. They took off their clothes with no attributes and replaced them with beginner-level equipment of white quality bought at a low price. There was also a blue weapon in their hands now.
If the players were given a choice to get a piece of blue professional beginner-level equipment, the one preferred would definitely be a weapon.
As for Angry fatty, he already had a silver weapon. So, he chose a suit of armor among the free blue equipment. Silver weapons were very popular. Even professional players like Changli Jiuge couldn’t help being jealous, let alone ordinary players.
“It is silver and shiny! Can I touch it?” Someone asked cheerily.
“What is the point in doing it? It is rather heavy and would disappear after 12 days anyway.” The 200-kilogram fatty waved the silver weapon in his hand as if it was nothing. It was very bright and radiating a powerful aura…
The cheery players slowly stopped smiling!
His smug expression had angered everyone else. They wanted to attack him.
Thankfully, they only had 12 days in the game. It was not worthwhile to have a fight.
“There are not many people in the mercenary residence, probably gone out on missions. Let’s accept some missions too and increase our levels. At the same time, we can also find out where the team leader has brought the regular troops to.” As a professional player, Changli Jiuge had quite a reputation. Unlike the fatty’s live stream, when he spoke, the other players all nodded their heads.
Angry Fatty also decided to do missions with these rookies.
It could not be helped.
The thing with the silver weapon was just an act.
Why did tyc.o.o.ns pay money to play games?
It was so that more blood would be produced when they fought monsters. People would then look at him admiringly and comment — Boss, 666!
It was simple.
There seemed to be no point in paying for a game if they did not put on an act!
Coincidentally.
As they were about to walk out of the mercenary residence, they b.u.mped into the a.s.sistant leader, Alec!
Ever since Alec had become the a.s.sistant leader of the mercenary team, he had been swamped with work. But he also enjoyed it. He had never lived so openly ever since he left the Dark a.s.sa.s.sins. He had become much more optimistic now.
He simply nodded and hurriedly walked into the mercenary soldiers’ hall. He held no opinions on the new mercenary soldiers.
But Changli Jiuge and the rest were dumbfounded!
“Was it just me?” Someone asked.
“No!”
“The epic level a.s.sistant leader’s exact cla.s.s is unknown. But, he is very dangerous!”
“Big news! This is definitely a spicy one.” Angry Fatty was wild with joy. He quickly uploaded Alec’s information on the screen.
A never-ending torrent of comments followed.
1000 players with experience cards had entered the game, many news anchors among them. But no matter whether it was the news anchors or the other players, they had never seen such an impressive NPC.
At most, they had managed to discover some grandmaster level NPCs.
But one after another, in the City of Dawn, legendary and epic NPCs appeared. People were instantly drawn to the city.
“Let’s go. We should finish our mission.”
“Oh! The mission is bathing the leader’s pet bear. I think this is very easy. The rewards are high too. Why hasn’t anyone accepted this mission?” Changli Jiuge picked his eyebrows. As players, they had no idea of what fear was. But they would, once they washed the bear!
“Heh heh, perhaps the rest are just too lazy to bathe the cute bear. Don’t worry, I will clean its little w.i.l.l.y well!” Angry Fatty laughed boorishly. The rest followed suit…
William’s army had arrived at the Tauren tribe.
War was unavoidable.
The Taurens were not cowards. As long as they were young and healthy, any of them would become a warrior just by holding an axe.
In a moment, a 1500-man strong army had gathered.
When William saw this, he knew that it would be difficult. These people were tough and would definitely not be going down without a fight. He immediately issued orders. “100 archers will break off and travel around. Shield warriors, in front. Witch bladers, in the center. Rangers, at the back. Each wing will have 200 soldiers. Now, go forth!”
When the 2000 soldiers heard him his battle cry, they immediately dispersed.
500 shield warriors held their shields upright and formed two rows. Their armor was bright and shiny. Full of power, they advanced forward.
300 witch bladers in the center,
300 rangers, which were archers, they all gathered behind.
200 soldiers protected the two wings on both sides. 100 elite cavalrymen were traveling outside!
As for the remaining 400 Elfin guards, they were the last resort. After all, one should save the limited resources for when they are needed most.
But more to it, William was afraid that he would lose his bodyguards. That would be the greatest loss.
A fight involving 200 people and a fight involving 2000 people were completely different.
With 200 people, it would be a small scale fight. But when 2000 men and horses partic.i.p.ated, it would become a true war.
Not everyone could become a general on the battlefield. William did not have any experience.
But he was a Prince. He would not give in!
There seemed to be nothing special about this stable military formation. As the most orthodox military formation in ancient history, it was also the most simple formation.
There was nothing else.
They fought steadily and advanced step by step.
The most essential element of the formation could be summed up in one word.
Stability!
Six words.
As stable as an old dog.
William too did not bother doing anything gaudy with the Taurens.
Meanwhile,
He rode his horse and dashed to the front of the formation. He found a soldier from the Tauren tribe and pointed his sword at him. In a low voice, he commanded. “Surrender, or fight!”
“Surrender, or fight!”
“Surrender, or fight!”
2000 men and horses rushed forth and attacked. Their growls were deafening. Their aura, flooding the area!
When the normal soldiers from the Tauren tribe saw this, they could not fight. Their eyes had become full of fear.
Footnotes:
Ch 68 Footnote 1
666 means “skilled” in Chinese gaming