Chapter 424 Chapter424-Joining the Fierce Battle
Faced with John's suggestion, Blue Sea hesitated slightly.
While he understood that assisting Duke Arsena could lead to substantial rewards, he also felt that joining a battle at this level almost certainly meant putting his own safety at risk.
John might be up for the challenge, but Blue Sea was not as willing to take such risks.
"You may have a point," Blue Sea conceded.
"But I have to consider the welfare of my guild. If I rashly join the battle on Storm City's walls and get killed by a creature from the Mystery faction, I won't be able to protect my guild in the short term. The Blue Sea Guild has many members who are not very strong.I must be cautious, especially since the Darklord Guild has successfully allied with both the Dawn Guild and the Shadowrealm Guild. If these three guilds target the Blue Sea Guild together, without my top-level strength for protection, our guild will suffer tremendously."
Blue Sea's rationale was sound, and upon reflection, John found he couldn't refute it.
After all, Blue Sea's situation was different from his own; Blue Sea was a guild leader, while John was just a solo player.
As a solo player, John only needed to look after himself and a few close allies.
In contrast, as a guild leader, Blue Sea had the responsibility of caring for all his guild members.
"I understand your position," John acknowledged.
"In that case, you can stay here and monitor the situation. I'll go up on the walls and help Duke Arsena fight off the creatures sent by the Mystery faction."
John didn't pressure Blue Sea to act according to his plan.
On one hand, he appreciated the considerable help Blue Sea had already provided – their relationship was not just a partnership but also a friendship.
On the other hand, John didn't have much confidence in Blue Sea's abilities, considering him somewhat weaker than Adam, the guild leader of Genesis Guild.
If Blue Sea were to join the battle, he might even hinder their efforts.
After confirming their respective actions with Blue Sea, John transformed into a shadowy figure and rapidly ascended to the walls of Storm City.
At that moment, Storm City's walls were manned by numerous NPCs of the Order Faction.
While many players of the Order Faction were observing the situation from below the walls, none had dared to join the battle directly.
John's appearance on the walls of Storm City was met with surprise from all the players.
Some viewed his actions as a sign of bravery, while others considered it mere recklessness.
The battle raging above the walls of Storm City was akin to a clash between almost god-like NPCs.
"Isn't this guy a bit too arrogant? Does he really think he can participate in the battle on the walls of Storm City?" a level 75 Assassin Player commented to those around him.
"Yeah, I think he's overestimating himself. He's hidden his level, so we can't know exactly how high it is, but I doubt it's over 150," added a level 92 Mage Player standing beside the Assassin.
Although the Mage also yearned to join the fight on the walls, he was well aware of his limitations and felt that even if he went up, he wouldn't be able to contribute meaningfully.
Their skepticism reflected the general sentiment among many players who, while eager to participate in significant battles, also recognized the gulf in strength between themselves and the formidable entities involved in the fight above Storm City.
"Some players might not think much of him, but maybe this guy really does have a trump card we can't imagine! In any case, we're just here to observe. Whether he succeeds or fails doesn't really affect us much."
A few Warrior Players didn't jump to conclusions so quickly, as they believed that while John's actions were somewhat risky, they also demonstrated a certain level of courage.
Meanwhile, the players observing the situation from below the walls were not only discussing among themselves but also posting about the battle on Storm City's walls on game forums.
Before long, there were numerous posts about the battle, and naturally, John's figure appeared in many of these discussions.
Emma, resting at home and browsing through the game forum, learned about the battle taking place on the walls of Storm City.
She was deeply concerned about John's situation.
"Why would you take such a risk?! Your strength is indeed formidable, but I don't think it's enough to participate in a faction war," she worried, muttering her complaints to herself.
Emma was no longer the inexperienced newcomer she had been when she first entered the game.
She had become one of the top players in the game, having gained considerable knowledge and experience.
Her concern for John's safety stemmed from her understanding of the dangers inherent in such high-level conflicts.
Emma was well aware that the sudden onset of a faction war often meant an unexpected encounter with an incredibly powerful entity from the opposing faction.
If it wasn't for such an unforeseen meeting of mighty forces, the Photonic Brain System would usually inform all players in advance of an impending faction war.
Giving players prior notice was more in line with the system's usual operational style.
Meanwhile, John was completely oblivious to the discussions happening on the game forums and beneath the walls of Storm City.
His focus was entirely on the battle unfolding on the walls.
The moment John climbed onto the wall, he was noticed by a Storm City guard who had just retreated from the frontline.
"Why are you here? Don't cause any trouble here! Hurry down to the safety of the city below," the guard mistook John for a troublemaker.
John quickly explained his intentions: "I'm not here to cause trouble. I'm here to help! I believe I can assist in defeating the creature attacking the wall."
John's response did not convince the guard from Storm City.
The guard placed his hand on John's shoulder, intending to throw him off the wall.
However, this action did not bother John; instead, it resolved his biggest problem as he no longer needed to explain himself.
The guard was unable to lift John off the ground, indicating that John's strength was at least comparable to that of the Storm City guards.
Realizing this, the guard nodded at John and said, "Your strength indeed qualifies you to join this battle! Then hurry and replace the other Storm City guards who can no longer continue to fight."
After saying this, the guard stepped aside, allowing John to quickly move to the frontline of the battle.
As he approached the frontline, John could feel the growing strength of the Mystery power.
When John reached the edge of Storm City's walls, he saw a multitude of Mystery creatures outside the eastern wall.
These creatures were emerging one after another from a deep lake, joining the assault on Storm City.
The entire eastern wall of Storm City was swarmed by these Mystery creatures, and the massive black shadow in the sky was merely the reflection of the deep lake.
"Watch out! There's a Mystery creature next to you!"
A Storm City guard warned John as he surveyed the situation outside the walls.
Reacting instantly to the warning, John summoned the [Divine Blade].
The Azure Edge, conjured by the Divine Blade, swiftly slew the Mystery creature charging at him.
John's quick elimination of a Mystery creature greatly surprised the surrounding Storm City guards.
They had never encountered an Adventurer with such formidable strength.
"Don't just stand there watching me! I'm here to help you deal with these Mystery creatures! Let's unite and eliminate all the Mystery creatures attacking the wall!" John rallied the guards.
His words snapped the guards out of their astonishment, no longer surprised by his arrival.
All the Storm City guards now saw John as a valuable ally in their fight.
Thanks to John's efforts, the situation on the segment of the wall he was defending quickly improved.
It seemed like he alone could hold a long stretch of the wall, allowing the Storm City guards to assist in other areas.
John's successful actions were clearly visible to all the players watching from below the wall.
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