Praise the Orc! Chapter 171:
Chapter 171 – Encirclement Battle (2)
“Hey Rodríguez, my man-”
“Oh, hey Bob . Wassup, man . It’s been a while . What brings you here?”
Rodríguez welcomed Bob who came after a long time . He opened the barrier protecting the counter and came out . The two of them shook hands and bumped shoulders .
“I need something urgently . Can you get it?”
“Of course . The customer is the king, Bro . Someone who is a friend and customer is an emperor, and you fit both criteria . ”
“Reynolds…”
“Reynolds?”
Rodríguez raised his eyebrows . While he was a famous money exchanger, the things he dealt in were a bit special . Rodríguez exchanged currency and items between Elder Lord and the real world . Users who struggled in Elder Lord could use their assets in reality and those in need of items would also come to Rodríguez .
Therefore, he was quite familiar with Elder Lord . Reynolds wasn’t someone’s name, but the name of a city that he had heard often as of late . It was the gateway city to the south in Elder Lord .
Rodríguez pointed to Bob and said, “Hey, Champ . I can guess . ”
“Hmm?”
“Are you looking for a scroll?”
“Ohh, shush . Bro . How’d you know? Are you a mind reader? Psychokinesis? CIA?”
Bob’s shoulders trembled . Rodríguez chuckled and replied to Bob, “The correct answer is CIA . ”
“What? Really? Shouldn’t this be a secret? That you’re a secret agent? Have you been tracking me?”
“Noob, not that CIA . I’m talking about Cash Indicates Answer . I see the truth when people spend money and I dig it out . For example, don’t you think about putting on another accent?”
“Of course, I think that every time I go to the clubs . ”
“The women must be thinking the opposite . ”
“They are impressed by things like that . ”
“Don’t be fooled by the push and pull strategy, Bro . ”
Rodríguez opened his phone . He was connected with the branches in other regions, sharing quotes and transactions . He touched his phone a few times and the screen changed, displaying an item that had started to experience a recent surge in transactions .
“Look, you’re not the only one . Everybody is looking for a scroll . ”
“Ohh…my **** . ”
“Do you see the price? It is no joke . There isn’t much left in the inventory . So, tell me . What’s going on? Why is everybody suddenly looking for this scroll? Is it a fad like the 300 BPM these days?”
“Um…”
Bob closed his eyes . Rodríguez prompted him .
“Hey, Bro . If you let me know, I’ll give you a Reynolds scroll . It will be at the lowest price . It is the same as the FA releasing Cristiano Ronaldo . He was also in his prime . Okay?”
“I understand . I understand . ”
Bob whispered something into Rodríguez’s ears . Rodríguez stroked his chin and looked at Bob’s face seriously before nodding . Then he hit Bob’s back .
“Hey, my man . Find Jackie in Reynolds Square . Let me ask you something . Are you going on your own?”
“I’m going with my friends . ”
“Okay . The password is the same, so let me know if you have any problems . ”
Bob nodded . He reached out a hand after telling Rodríguez that the connection was urgent . Rodríguez grabbed his hand . The two of them exchanged a macho greeting again .
“Thanks, Rodríguez . ”
“This is nothing . I’ll cheer you on, Bob . ”
“I’ll see you again . ”
Bob waved and left the store . Rodríguez went behind the counter again .
He made his living off Elder Lord but he didn’t pay much attention to the game play . To him, Elder Lord was a business . But after seeing Bob, he suddenly wanted to play Elder Lord again . He turned on the television .
The hot topic was being talked about . The Heaven and Earth Clan was fighting one NPC . It was strange that a confrontation between an NPC and users would be a hot topic, and it was also interesting that people defended the NPC and blamed the users .
“Coming and going…there will be no trade with the south for a while . ”
There wouldn’t be a lot of people coming and going from the south due to the devastation . The orc in the hot topic resisted to the end and escaped with the help of his allies . The next battleground was going to be Katalu . AS a merchant, he calculated the impact of the conflict between the two sides and its consequences .
No matter how he thought about it, the imperial army would win . The relevant communities and industry insights all predicted the imperial army’s victory . Some people were already lining up there .
“Umm…”
He remembered Bob’s face . It was rare that he had such an enthusiastic friend . In addition, Bob bought the ‘Haste’ scroll that hadn’t been selling much lately . It wasn’t just that . Something was moving .
“Is it an adventure?”
As Rodríguez was thinking, the television screen suddenly changed . The screen was reporting breaking news . Rodríguez’s eyes widened as he saw the contents .
It was news that the NPC Crockta had appeared alone in front of the imperial army .
***
The Undergames chat room was in turmoil . As the broadcast resumed after the breaking news, people thought that it was just before the capture of Katalu, and the Heaven and Earth Clan would face Crockta again .
But the video shown on the screen was quite different from what they imagined . The imposing sight of the imperial army was still the same . Rommel was the commander . He was showing the dignity of a commander under the flag of the empire .
However, the opponent was different . They weren’t facing an army or a group of people . There was no resistance group prepared for death .
Just one orc . The steel helmet covered his face . However, he had fearsome tattoos on his body, a steel belt resembling a demon’s face and a giant greatsword .
It was clearly Crockta .
They were skeptical at first . Why the **** did he come alone? Perhaps he had come for negotiations . Or maybe Crockta came to beg for his life . In the end, even he surrendered to the overpowering might .
However, he came to fight . He recited the warriors’ laws and lifted his greatsword .
The moment he said ‘come’ to the army .
Everyone watching the screen . They all realized . He was real . A real warrior defending his beliefs in life . He couldn’t be stopped with fear or threats . He wasn’t afraid of even death . He stood in front of the great army with just his greatsword . There was no clearer message than this .
Those supporting the Heaven and Earth Clan and those who suspected Crockta, they could no longer mock him . It was because of what was occurring right before their eyes .
[Dwarf Shoot: It is bul’tar from today on . Bul’tar!
Humans are the Best: He is a really crazy guy . I acknowledge that today is about bul’tar .
Sadder than Yesterday: Hyung-nim ㅜ ㅜ ㅜ Hyung-nim must win . Bul’tar!! Crockta hyung-nim, bul’tar!!
Today’s Lunch: Hah… In my 30 years of life…the tears that didn’t come even when I was in the army…today I am crying…Bul’tar…
Cheongsong Mountain Lim Chang Jung: Cr,,,azy,,,guy,,,~! When I was young,,, I fought alone against 17 people,,,~! Kyah,,~! Bul’tar,,~!
Lantern: Smash the empire, Crockta! Bul’tar!
Fire Eagle: ㅜ ㅠ ㅜ Will Crockta hyung-nim die?? What are other people doing?
Hip Hop Eagle: Hah… I am very ashamed of my actions in the past… This is real swag… Swag is over, I will now say bul’tar!
Rock Star Account: ㄴ Please refrain from doing that ㅉ
Returning Orc User: My chest is hot with excitement . Orcs are too big .
Sunchang Group’s Youngest: Crockta… You are not a servant… You are the master of your life…!
Yeoksam Ronaldo: I will dedicate my ceremony to Crockta hyung-nim when I kick a goal tomorrow!]
The battle began . It was hard to believe this was the power of an individual . He barged into the soldiers alone and killed them all . Fountains of blood and corpses filled the screen . He killed several people every time he moved .
This was the power of the ‘Northern Conqueror . ’ He was like a blender grinding down the enemies . Due to his brutal actions, a mosaic flashed over parts of the screen . Rommel was upset . He always commanded battles calmly, so this was the first time seeing his surprised expression .
He raised his hands . Arrows flew . Crockta survived but the soldiers surrounding him were killed by the arrows .
Killing one’s own side . Accusations started flooding in .
[Rommel Dog Scum: Killing his own allies ㅉㅉㅉ How pathetic .
Positive Affirms Positive: When did I start truly seeing this guy ㅋㅋㅋ My eyes have been broadened .
Analyst: This isn’t like Rommel . He seems at a loss . He will soon regain his spirit . In the end, the difference between numbers is too big .
Mint Toothpaste: ㅋㅋㅋㅋ The poor soldiers ㅋㅋㅋCrockta is laughing .
Sound Summoner: Crockta is smart . Keep digging in .
Barbarian Yorick: That guy looks like me huhuhu .
Buddha Walker: There are still so many opponents for Crockta to overcome… Have strength, bul’tar!
Snake Face: I don’t know how this battle will turn out . ]
The battle continued . Rommel’s mistake continued . He tried to crush Crockta with the knights’ assault, but the soldiers ended up wounded or killed . Rommel’s command, which didn’t care for the well-being of the infantry, was in contrast with Crockta, who came to protect people .
The people cheering for Crockta grew . However, the difference in numbers they were worried about started to show . After all these attempts, Rommel separated Crockta from the soldiers and surrounded him with knights .
Knights weren’t easy to slaughter like the soldiers . They were elite combatants in full armour, and many were advanced fighters . Furthermore, there was Adandator who Crockta once dueled with . At the time, Crockta had managed to win . However, it was much more difficult on a battlefield where he was surrounded .
Blades flashed inside the encirclement . Crockta killed several knights . His skills were brilliant . But in the end, his wounds gradually increased . The attacks flying from every direction ate away at Crockta’s body .
Everyone thought it was over .
At this moment, something happened . A long shadow draped over them . The camera angle slowly moved . On the hill, a knight was descending with the sun behind him . Both Crockta and the knights forgot their battle and looked at him .
The chat window once again became busy as his identity was confirmed .
[Mountaineer Hunter: Why is this crazy guy here?
You are a Legend: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I can only laugh .
Come Spring: He really came to kill Crockta ㅋㅋ He is crazy .
Toothpaste Cap: They’re currently in the middle of battle, so why did he show up here?
Post-it: Did this crazy guy come to join them?
Empire Strikes Back: This guy is crazy right? Is he siding with the imperial army?
Crockta’s Fan: Ah, this guy is killing me . I will attack if he kills Crockta .
Nightfall: I’d like to go and beat him up .
Sword Mania: I want to rip his clothes .
Sage Bul’tar: Let’s watch carefully… We don’t know…]
***
“I’m not too late . ”
His words discouraged Crockta . The man who appeared here, the one who declared that he would kill Crockta .
White Knight Andre . He rode a white horse and wore shining armor .
“I always keep what I say . Crockta . ” Andre pointed his sword at Crockta . “The stage is chaotic . ”
He smiled at Rommel .
“Do you mind?”
Rommel knew his identity so he gave an order to his subordinate . The Heaven and Earth Clan hurriedly wrote a message . The whisper was sent to White Knight Andre . He listened to the Heaven and Earth Clan’s proposal .
The white knight nodded as he gazed into the air . Rommel and Andre’s gaze met as they nodded towards each other . The unspoken agreement was finished .
“Go, Crockta . ”
The white horse started running .