Praise the Orc! Chapter 163:
Chapter 163 – Empire Strikes Back (2)
‘Undergames’, a broadcasting channel specialized for games, acquired a tip first . It was news that Elder Lord’s best-selling ‘War Maestro’ Rommel and the Heaven and Earth Clan were beginning their large-scale quest .
The quest wasn’t an ordinary raid . War-content that couldn’t be seen on a peaceful continent . This time, it wasn’t a small, contained skirmish, but rather a vast, extensive war that made use of a great army .
Recently, the Heaven and Earth Clan had formed a closer relationship with the kingdom and it was reported that they were leading the empire’s army . It was a real war .
Channel Undergames, which had grown quickly through Elder Lord, didn’t want to miss this event . So they decided to postpone the PvP contest and organized a special program that relayed the quest progress in real time .
They negotiated with the Heaven and Earth Clan and paid a large amount of royalties . Then they launched a new online channel filled with commentators aside from BJ Heaven and Earth .
The name:
<I am my own Lord through Heaven and Earth – Empire Strikes Back Chapter 0>
(TL: Seems to have taken the name from a Buddhist saying that includes Heaven and Earth)
They just used words that looked great, but this childish name attracted people’s attention . Then the broadcast started . It was a **** program that tracked the Heaven and Earth Clan 24 hours a day in real time .
The storytelling was already overflowing . They were the knights of the emperor who fought for the empire’s revival, and those who opposed it were rebels . Towards the unrighteous, the empire knights and the Heaven and Earth Clan would raise their swords .
The Heaven and Earth Clan became the hottest topic .
“Aren’t they just slaughtering weak people?” There were some people who said it, but their opinions were ignored .
Those were just human rights people . The ones being killed were NPCs .
It was enough to create a Heaven and Earth mania .
***
“The goal is the occupation of Espada . ”
Rommel explained .
“If necessary, wipe them out . ”
–Rommel truly is incredible . Look at that charisma . The NPCs can’t even move their heads and are being conducted . That is the dignity of a general
–The one who makes that formation is Rommel . He was such a person from the beginning . Choi Hansung was a professional gamer in the past . He was always an imposing friend . I always knew he would become big .
The other leaders were riding beside Choi Hansung . Keynes chewed on his apple and laughed .
“Disgraceful **** are trying to use tricks to ruin the empire . Cut off the bud here . So reconciliation is no longer a choice . ”
“What about those who resist?”
“Don’t be naïve . We have already given them enough opportunities . This price is their own fault . ”
“Kuoong . I understand . ”
–That is the vice master of the Heaven and Earth Clan, Keynes . He was the leader of the now disappeared Thawing Balhae Clan . If Rommel is the field commander of Heaven and Earth, Keynes is the brain . The Zhuge Liang of Elder Lord! Then isn’t it General Rom and Keynes Liang? Kelkelkel!
-General Rom and Keynes Liang! Those nicknames are good . Hahahat .
“And Crockta . ” Keynes said while chewing on the apple . “Let’s show it well before he gets here . How many people will die because of him . ”
–Crockta! He is now rebelling against the empire . He is an NPC who entertained people’s eyes and ears, but isn’t his opponent the Heaven and Earth Clan?
–It is regrettable . While it is difficult to make conclusions, an individual and an army are two different things . It is a fact that there is an objective difference in power . A fact . Perhaps Crockta’s biography will end here… I feel like that . It is too bad . What would it be like if Crockta was a human and joined Heaven and Earth? I have such regrets .
The knights and infantry commanders nodded . They retreated . Now only Keynes and Rommel remained in the tent . They looked at each other .
“In the end, we’ve arrived here . ”
“Indeed . ”
“Let’s make it cool . Now it is starting . ”
“Huhu . ”
Rommel and Keynes fist bumped each other .
“Heaven and Earth . ”
“War!”
-Kya! It is wonderful . Heaven and Earth, war!
–The symbol of the Heaven and Earth Clan . Heaven and Earth is war, war is Heaven and Earth . I have confidence .
It was a directed scene, but the viewers had already fallen into the characters and couldn’t recognize it . After the slogan, the screen slowly faded out . It was a broadcast break .
–This is Elder Lord, the realism! It is a game that maximizes the realism . Kuhahahat, anyway, there are difficulties .
–Why are you talking here, aren’t you the narrator? Kuhuhuhu .
–Kuhahat, I’m sorry . I have a very fixed opinion . Huhut . So, friends, there are many things for you to see . I have to go to the bathroom . Then we will be having a short break . We will play highlights of the Heaven and Earth Clan so that viewers won’t become bored until the broadcast starts again .
–See you in a while .
The screen switched to a recorded broadcast .
Rommel appeared . The Heaven and Earth members were moving in unison under his command . It was a quest where the Heaven and Earth Clan was proceeding with mass destruction . The well-trained soldiers systematically subdued the enemies .
This type of warfare was why people loved Heaven and Earth .
***
“The commentary is too biased . ” Yoon Bora complained as she watched the broadcast . “Just watch . Crockta will break the Heaven and Earth Clan . ”
“Aren’t there too many soldiers?” Ban Taehoon replied .
“Hey . Didn’t he conquer the north alone? Who is Crockta?”
“We didn’t see what happened in the north so we don’t know . If Crockta can win against that army alone, he is a god, not an orc . ”
“Isn’t Crockta a god?”
“Are you a fool?”
“Are you saying that to me?”
Yoon Bora and Ban Taehoon started fighting . Yiyu drank her americano with a disinterested face before complaining, “You talk about Elder Lord every time we meet . ”
“You can do it too . Ah, didn’t you die because of a rabbit?”
“Death . ”
They were waiting for Park Jungtae . During the school holidays, he went abroad to volunteer and recently came back, so they were having a gathering . He was the only member who had spent the holiday elsewhere .
“That’s right . Didn’t both of you eat delicious food without me?” Ban Taehoon asked .
“Uh . It was really good . I never knew kimchi and soybean paste could taste so good . ”
“Isn’t it petty to go without me?”
“Heh . You should protest to Yiyu’s oppa?”
“What is with the Oppa?”
“Now he is an Oppa . ” Then Yoon Bora asked Yiyu . “By the way, is he okay?”
“Yes . It was nothing . ”
“I’m glad . ”
At this moment, Ban Taehoon interrupted . “Hey, Jung Yiyu . You should be careful of Yoon Bora . This girl is now aiming for your brother . Look at her eyes . ”
“Why? Are you jealous?”
“Uwek . ”
“Don’t make that sound . I will restrain you . ”
Then Park Jungtae appeared in the distance . He had gone to Africa so his face was tanned . He looked around and smiled after finding them, “It has been a while . ”
“Ohh Jungtae . ”
“Did you come?”
He sat down next to Ban Taehoon . The two of them bumped fists, waved their fingers and bumped shoulders .
“Yo man . ”
“Wassup man . ”
“Long time no see . ”
“Guten tag!” (German for good day)
Yoon Bora shook her head as she watched them babbling . They hugged lightly and ended the greeting .
“Did your service go well?”
“Yes . It was fun . ”
He had gone to Africa to build houses for the poor . In other words, he was doing hard labour . His body was tanned and muscular, as if he was an athlete . Park Jungtae talked about the things that happened, while the rest nodded with admiration .
“You really suffered . ”
“Good work . ”
Park Jungtae smiled brightly at Yiyu’s compliment .
“Should we have a drink today?”
“Hey, did you drink there? Or did you eat anything like African snake?”
“I couldn’t drink there . ”
They got up and left the cafe .
***
“Heaven and Earth!”
“War!”
The mounted knights moved first and broke through enemy lines . The enemy’s formations were destroyed . The Heaven and Earth members followed behind . Two infantry battalions collided . The clan members shouted their slogan as they wielded their weapons .
The rebels had fallen into chaos from the cavalry penetration and couldn’t block their attacks . Like a dam breaking, the clan members moved through the formation . Their vision became blurry but they moved forward tenaciously, staring at the empire’s flag that was flapping far away .
–This is it . This is the power of the cavalry . The rebels tried to stop them with spears and barricades, but the imperial knights weren’t easy .
–The Heaven and Earth members are also great . They sweep through the enemies like fallen leaves .
–Wasn’t it not long ago that users didn’t dare fight NPCs? That has changed . It isn’t an exaggeration to say that it changed after the emergence of the Heaven and Earth Clan .
The scene filled up the broadcast screen . The rebels’ formation was destroyed by the cavalry running around . Every time the knights charged, the rebels were trampled on . Then the infantry and Heaven and Earth members cleaned up the rest of the enemies .
The cavalry overran the enemies and trampled on those still on the ground . There was the occasional bombardment from magicians . The rebels screamed as they were burned . The flames spread and bodies piled up .
–Amazing .
–The whole world is watching the battle of the Heaven and Earth Clan . The number of viewers in the Undergames overseas channel is enormous .
All of this was being conducted by Rommel . Rommel waved his hand . He took control of the battlefield, and everything was under his vision .
-War Maestro Rommel! He can see the entire battlefield .
The commentators were proud .
***
Yoon Bora drank her beer and asked, “Is this a war?”
Yiyu watched the broadcast from next to Yoon Bora and replied, “Yes . Aren’t the opponents just residents, not soldiers?”
“Really? I guess their clothing is really shabby . ”
The rebels were pushed by the empire in terms of numbers and equipment . Their appearance looked like men who had been farming for all their lives . They were killed in turn by the well-trained imperial army .
“It is too cruel . ”
“What’s wrong with that? They are NPCs . ”
“Still…”
Yoon Bora opened a chat window . There was also wonder and praise there .
[Dial Fresh: What is this war? It really defies my expectations .
Simabukuro: Honey jam? What are your expectations? Do you expect anyone to go against the Heaven and Earth Clan? How absurd .
Paper Cup Duo: ㅉㅉ This is the level of the Heaven and Earth Clan .
Toothbrush and Perfume: Shout General Rom!! General Rom!!
I’m Hungry Sob: The duo of General Rom and Keynes Liang ㅅㅅㅅㅅㅅㅅ
Dune Multiplex: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Isn’t the empire just massacring people? Is this cool? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Don’t admire murderers .
White keyboard: Dune Multiplex// I am a person who kills in the game and I can verify how fun it is .
Lukas Graham: The commentators are exaggerating ㅋㅋ The opponents are too weak .
Seven Eggs: I haven’t watched it but I have a lot of complaints ㅉㅉ if the game is like reality, won’t PTSD occur? ㅋ ㅋ ㅋ
Storage Mistake: I agree with the one above me . ]
“Ah, I can’t look . ”
Yoon Bora turned away from the screen . Park Jungtae and Ban Taehoon’s seats were empty .
“That boy doesn’t smoke yet he still follows . ”
This was a chicken and beer pub . Ban Taehoon went out for a quick smoke and the non-smoker, Park Jungtae followed . They stood side by side at the entrance of the store .
“Cheers . ” Yiyu and Yoon Bora made a toast .
“Yiyu, isn’t your Oppa playing Elder Lord as well?”
“Yes . He had been working harder lately . ”
“Will he be watching this broadcast?”
“Oppa…”
Yiyu started thinking . It was a broadcast of a battlefield where many people died . Furthermore, it was just a one-sided massacre .
Yiyu shook her head . “Won’t he really hate this?”
***
Crockta stood in the devastated Demeterun . There was nothing left . The imperial troops poured the corpses into a pit and set them on fire . Now only the seared bones remained as small traces .
“……”
Adandator was silent behind Crockta . He knew that the emperor had ordered Crockta’s death . That’s why he hurried to find Crockta . If Crockta died, he would never know the identity of that light .
But Rommel had attacked Espada . He knew Crockta well .
“A smart guy . ” Crockta had come running as soon as he heard . But Demeterun had already been ruined .
“It seems like it hasn’t been a long time since they passed . ” Alex said .
The imperial army was heading for Espada after devastating Demeterun . They would destroy everything in their way . Crockta found a piece of cloth that was torn and burnt on the ground . It was a flag . It was hard to see but the words ‘There is no emperor in the south’ were written on it . The resistance army would’ve swung it .
“…Let’s go . Crockta opened his mouth .
“You’re going?” Adandator asked .
“I need to hurry before they do this again . ”
The ‘He’s an Orc, yet still Praiseworthy’ members nodded .
Adandator scratched his head . He didn’t know what he should do . He had become closer to Crockta after spending a few days together, but he couldn’t go against his kingdom .
“You can go, Adandator,” Crockta told him .
“Is it okay?”
“This isn’t your job, which is understandable . ”
Adandator sighed and said, “I’m thankful for those words . ”
“But I will tell you one thing,” Crockta said as he turned to him . Adandator flinched as he saw the blazing anger in Crockta’s eyes . “If we meet on the battlefield, I won’t hesitate to kill you . ”