Chapter 181 Shared Objective


    The meeting continued with Axel urging all yers to work together in the defense of the Roman wall and to share garrisons to hold out until the end of the round. This coborative approach was in line with his strategy to consolidate their forces and strengthen their defensive positions.


    In truth, it had always been n''s n to reinforce the Roman walls and garrisons as a means to survive the round. However, when he realized that they didn''t spawn inside Roman territory or were automatically part of the Roman faction, he quickly shifted to n B. n had rallied the Wolverines and directed them to an old, abandoned garrison located about 30 miles northwest of the wall. This location had been chosen as the safest ce to gather, and it had the approval of Captain Carter. Consequently, most New York server yers gathered there and proceeded with the prepared n.


    Now, with Axel''s takeover of the Roman troops and the support of the other two servers, the yers from the New York server were asked to vacate the garrison and join the coborative defense effort.


    "If you truly believe that the number of undead will be overwhelming, then we need the 3000 American yers more than ever." Axel used n''s argument to bolster his demand.


    n couldn''t help but feel a sense of unease as he observed Axel stepping into such a prominent leadership role. He harbored reservations about the decision to leave the old garrison, particrly in light of the significant project they had been undertaking there. However, n recognized that the final judgment rested with Captain Carter, and he had to trust her judgment in this crucial matter.


    Understanding therger context was paramount. This was a game where victory could not be achieved by a single server or nation acting alone. It demanded a global alliance of yers working in concert to ovee the challenges presented by the virtual world. Rejecting Axel''s offer of cooperation outright wasn''t a viable option for Captain Carter.


    To n''s surprise, Captain Carter replied, "We will, indeed, offer our support for the defense, but we cannot withdraw all of our yers."


    Axel seized the opportunity to inquire further, "How many yers are you willing tomit to this effort?"


    Captain Carter took a moment to weigh her response before stating, "I believe that sending 1000 yers would be a fair and substantial contribution."


    This number seemed to strike a bnce in her mind, a numberparable to the total number of other servers''s yers. It''s a substantial show of support without depleting their garrison entirely. However, not everyone in the room was pleased with this decision, and the murmurs of discontent were unmistakable.


    "Look at the Americans, acting so mighty, sending 1000 yers as if it''s nothing," remarked one leader, his toneced with mockery.


    Captain Thierry of the French military added his voice to the chorus of skepticism. "American, you are full of tricks. Why do you insist on staying in that old garrison?"


    The young Egyptian leader chimed in, specting, "A secret, perhaps? something that allows you to survive with such huge numbers?"


    Captain Carter maintained herposure in the face of thesements, aware that their decision was being met with skepticism.


    She addressed the suspicions by exining that there were no secrets and considering the way most games were publicly broadcasted, they had no intentions of withholding any advantages for themselves.


    With a nod of approval from Captain Carter, n seized the opportunity to provide a more detailed exnation. Using the map and figurines at his disposal, he constructed apelling case for the strategic importance of the old garrison in guarding the western nk. Using its natural defense structure it would help in decreasing a huge number of undead.


    Despite n''s persuasive argument, Axel remained unwavering in his stance. He countered with his perspective, emphasizing the need to reinforce teh full length of the Roman wall and its six garrisons. Axel outlined the distribution of responsibilities among the servers: the Bangkok and Cairo servers would take the eastern wall and they would be responsible for the two eastern garrisons, while the French, with the assistance of Roman soldiers, would oversee the central walls and its other two garrisons. Axel deemed it crucial that the American yers take charge of the remaining two garrisons to secure the western walls.


    "I need you to hold those western walls at all costs," Axel stated firmly. "Failure to do so would put all of us in jeopardy. Therefore, I expect a minimum of 2000 yers tomit to this defense effort."


    Axel''s insistence on needing that many yers frustrated n deeply. He couldn''t help but feel annoyed, knowing that if they hadn''t sacrificed Artorius and his soldiers, they wouldn''t be in this predicament. Now, the French noble was essentially forcing their hand, and they had to fill the gap.


    Despite his strong dislike for Axel and the situation, n realized that he couldn''t let the man lead the rest of the yers to their potential demise. n understood the importance of ensuring as many yers as possible survived for the next round. Therefore, he gave Captain Carter a nod of agreement, acknowledging the necessity of supporting the French server''s defense efforts.


    With the meeting''s main topics addressed, attention turned to the progress of the bonus quest, [finding the source of darkness]. Axel briefly mentioned that his veteran yer had obtained some potential clues while tracking a lone rider. However, he made it clear that the information wouldn''t be shared until its authenticity was confirmed.


    n couldn''t help but feel that Axel was keeping valuable information close to his chest, following a need-to-know basis strategy. It was evident that Axel was controlling the flow of information and had decided that the Americans weren''t among the privileged few who needed to know the details just yet.


    Fortunately, n had little concern for the bonus quest involving the lone rider. He had heard about the quest mission rted to finding the origin of the necromancer in his previous life, however, n had his hands full with the bonus quest he was pursuing. On the other hand, He knows that the necromancer would only appear on the final day, and the real question was whether they would have the power to defeat him when the time came.


    With the meeting''s discussions now behind them, Captain Carter issued a decisivemand, stating, "Alright then, it''s settled. Let''s focus on eliminating as many undead as possible." The time for action had arrived, and they were all determined to confront the challenges of the game head-on.


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    Within an hour, yers from all four servers prepared themselves to depart for their designated garrisons.Before leaving for their designated garrisons, n took the opportunity to seek out the surviving Arthurian champion knights. He intended to gather information about the hidden quest [The Legendary Sword of Light] and hope to learn more about the fey vige from them.


    Unfortunately, only two out of the twelve champion knights had survived the battle. One of them, named Dag, was not forting with any information and had a [Normal] NPC status rtion to n.


    However, the other surviving champion knight was Percival, who had fought alongside n during the battle. n approached the knight, expressing his relief that he was safe and offering condolences for the loss of hismander.


    Percival, with a [ted] rtion status, responded in a much friendlier manner. When n inquired about the sword, Percival''s expression changed, and he asked,


    "Do you hold our king''s sword with you?"


    n looked at the sword he had received, "You mean this sword?"


    He realized that the knights always considered Artorius as their King, and when he showed them the sword, both champion knights, Percival and Dag, gave him a proper knight salute with one knee on the floor. They addressed him with utmost respect, saying, "Lord, I know where the vige is. Please let me follow you on this quest."


    n certainly wasn''t a fool to decline such an offer from champion NPCs. After he epted, he noticed that the rtionship status between him and both knights suddenly changed, indicating a newfound camaraderie and loyalty.


    [Your rtionship status with Dag has increased from Friendly to Trusted]


    [Your rtionship status with Percival has increased from ted to Trusted]


    With the newfound loyalty of the champion NPCs, n now had two additional members in his group and the location of the elusive fey vige. Unfortunately, the vigey even further north, a daunting 60 miles deep into territory that had reportedly be an undead-infested wastnd.


    Before embarking on this quest to find the vige, n knew that proper preparation was essential. To gather more information and resources, he decided to join the troops in visiting the old garrison first.


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