Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 607
◈ 607. [Side Story] Stove League
The heroes here are proud warriors..
Additionally, many people have the role of representing their respective organizations..
Since the martial arts competition is a group competition to determine the strongest party on the front line, it requires a bloody competition, and even more so because the right to participate in the Black Dragon Subjugation Battle is at stake..
I can't help but be motivated.
“There will be no battles with monsters until the fall festival... … I hope this gives you all something to do.”
Originally, I was planning to just let him rest, but I changed my mind..
I decided to give them something to get excited about. I think it would be more comfortable that way..
“Take a good rest, heal your body first, and prepare for the martial arts competition step by step..”
I nodded and took a step back..
“That's it! Well then, I hope you all have a nice holiday..”
After declaring a special training season under the pretense of vacation, I left the hall..
Dusk Bringer was leaning at the entrance to the hall. I passed by her and whispered quietly to her..
“Whoever gets the higher score in this martial arts competition will take command of the battle to subdue the black dragon, Grand Duke..”
“It comes out like this.…….”
Dusk Bringer laughed cruelly..
“Okay, I'll do my best to prepare. You better be prepared, Bonehater..”
I also smiled at him.
“Let’s look forward to it. grandee.”
The heroes who remained in the hall began to urgently find their party and gather together. There was even a liveliness on their faces as they began to doubt with serious expressions..
It was a pity that they could only find peace in battle, not in rest..
At the same time, I felt sick to my stomach that the situation on the front line was reaching such extremes..
“……hot.”
Me too. My stomach started to feel hot..
The strongest party on the monster front?
Of course, it's the party I lead, isn't it?.
It is I who wins this martial arts competition, and it is I who wields command in the battle to subdue the black dragon. Are there any other cases?……!
***
Afterwards, the monster front began to run busily on its own..
Although it was nominally a vacation period, the heroes trained more diligently than ever..
I felt a little guilty as if they had ruined my precious vacation time with just one instruction, but these guys are professionals too. Everyone is getting the rest they need..
Also, under the water.
Various parties banded together, traded members, transferred and relocated, and busily reorganized the party..
The martial arts competition I announced was a 5-on-5 match. I said that I value the unity of the members moving as one body, but that is only a selection criterion for the battle to conquer the Black Dragon..
The martial arts competition itself ultimately involves an all-out war..
Existing parties had a strong nature of being categorized according to role groups. In most cases, there were only wizards or warriors in a party..
Because their tendencies were overly biased, they were often unable to demonstrate optimal combat power in these party-based battles..
So, the heroes began to find the strongest combination for this martial arts competition. As a result, they started exchanging members among themselves..
So far, parties have been divided by occupation, origin, gender, and age..
As the martial arts competition season approaches, they mix together and begin to develop chemistry like never before..
“…….”
No, honestly, I never thought things would turn out like this..
Every evening in the square, in restaurants, bars and cafes... … It was easy to see people who had not even greeted each other before getting along naturally and discussing martial arts competition tactics..
I find these scenes amazing and… … It's a bit strange to say this, but.
Because it’s strangely touching.
People who were divided and wary of each other by race, country, religion, and values..
The way they mingled together, eating meals and drinking tea together, as if when did they ever care about such things?.
I liked it so much, I watched it for days.
‘……No, good is good.’
Since I was also aiming to win the martial arts competition, I couldn't just sit back and relax..
I had to go through a lot of trouble to pull out all the main parties that had split up and register them as my party again..
‘Lucas from the ‘Guys’ party, Evangeline from the Shield Knight party, Damian from the sniper’s party, and Junior from the wizard’s party.…….
They managed to make a trade by receiving a huge amount of money, various benefits, and transferring a newly recruited hero with suitable conditions instead. Wow, it's tough!
“However, this chaotic mixing of members, behind-the-scenes negotiations, bluffing, negotiation, conciliation, etc. can all be said to be the fun of Stove League. Huhuhu.”
Manor house. office.
As I laughed sinisterly, spitting out Earth's professional sports terminology, Evangeline, who was sitting on the sofa in front of me, munching on fruit, narrowed her eyes..
“Another word I don't understand... … What is Stove League??”
What is Stove League?.
It refers to the off-season, between seasons in professional sports..
This refers to the period when team and players agree on contract terms and reorganize the team, such as selecting new players or making trades..
……It's a bit difficult to explain everything. I vaguely glossed over it..
“There is such a thing. Don't worry, four calves.”
“huh? four calves?”
Evangeline narrowed her eyes and tilted her head..
“what does that mean?”
“That's the transfer fee I paid to the Shield Knight party to trade you..”
In order to bring in this calf-like girl knight, four calves were given to the shield knight party that Evangeline originally belonged to..
Of course, the price had to be paid out of my personal coffers. Huh... … my money…….
Only then did Evangeline understand what I meant, and her face suddenly became smug, raising her chin and smiling..
“Well, they say they're taking a super talented person like that! The drivers should take care of at least one calf, haha!”
“……How much was I, my lord??”
Lucas, who was peeling fruit next to him with his [Granted Sword] reduced to excessive size, asked quietly. He had no reason to hide it, so he answered right away..
“a bag of gold coins.”
“What are you saying?-?!”
It was Evangeline who jumped up in fright. I grumbled and dug my ears..
“Wow, the original Lucas party… … Was it ‘the uncles’? Thorkell and Zenith didn't ask for anything, but Chain and Nobody were two evil guys who opposed it until the end. I gave him plenty of money to pay for the casino, and only then did he allow the transfer..”
“A bag of gold coins…….”
Evangeline muttered shakily..
Calves are not cheap, but there are several cities nearby that have large-scale livestock farming. A sack of gold coins is worth more than four calves..
“……Hehe.”
Lucas wordlessly, with a victorious smile on his face, neatly placed the cut fruit on a plate and presented it to me..
Evangeline, who was trembling next to him, snatched the plate of fruit offered to me, stuffed it into her mouth, and shouted urgently:.
“Well then, Junior! How much did you give me, how much did you give me?!”
“Junior... … When I said I was going to take him, Diarmudin, who is currently in charge of general management of wizard personnel, objected again. I barely managed to negotiate.…….”
After hearing the next words, Junior shyly scratched the top of his hat with his fingertips, and Evangeline opened her mouth wide..
“Later, I will ask for land to build the Ivory Tower Crossroads branch. They gave me some land in an abandoned village in the north..”
“earth?! Taaaang?! They handed over the land rights.?!”
“Well, that's what happened…….”
Even at the price of land in this area, it does not have proper real estate value..
Even so, four calves are still more expensive than a bag of gold coins..
Evangeline shook her fist, and for some reason, Lucas also slumped his shoulders and let out a 'burdock'. What are you doing?.
“Then last! What about Damien??!”
Evangeline shouted and pointed toward the door, and Damian, who had just opened the office door and entered, was startled and shook his shoulders..
After gesturing for Damian to come in and eat some fruit, I raised the teacup in front of me and told him the truth..
“……I decided to make a magic gun for each member of the sniper party..”
“Macho ouch?!”
And that too with SR grade..
Four SR grade weapons are worth the price. In fact, it was the most expensive of the four here..
“Hehe, our sniper party members are all having a hard time too... … If you have good weapons, you can defeat stronger enemies.!”
Damien, who was sitting in his seat... … Ah, no, I muttered with a kind face..
dump!
Evangeline finally broke down, unable to hold on, and fell to her knees on the floor. And she let out in a trembling voice.
“I… … I'm the cheapest... … . I'm the cheapest seller……!”
“Hey, don't look down on the calf. They will plow the field, carry the load, and grow up well to become a strong foundation for the family..”
It is said to be the most helpful livestock in human history. Even during the Joseon Dynasty, cows were truly the pillars of the family..
While making nonsense noises, I smelled the scent of tea in my hand. And at the same time I thought.
‘I also wanted to split up Dusk Bringer's party.…….’
Unfortunately, the 4th Knight under the Dragon Lady was so loyal to her that they did not budge on my transfer offer..
Since it is Stove League's clear strategy to destroy the transfer market of rival teams, I was trying all kinds of dirty methods... … The Dragon Blood Knights were originally very sticky, so it didn't work out well. Sheesh.
‘……No, am I somehow overly immersed in the game of being the team owner??’
Still, if it's fun, it's okay. Isn’t this also a way to enjoy vacation and the off-season??
I paid the transfer fee, well... … Looking at it broadly, you might think that bonuses were given to struggling heroes..
“Anyway so!”
I opened my mouth, looking around at the assembled main party - the strongest force in the Monster Front..
“A calf, a sack of gold coins, land documents, expensive equipment. The four of you will participate in this martial arts tournament under my command..”
“At least call me by my name! by name!”
The calf let out a cry. I ignored it and continued..
“There is no doubt about the team compatibility of the five of us as we have been working together for a long time... … Even if the five of us move as one body, separate training would be needed..”
I've already said this several times.
The Black Dragon Army must be attacked with a small elite raiding force, and each one of them is a powerful raid boss..
And in order to break the wide-area pattern used by the dragons, we need to train ourselves to move as one body in advance..
‘This training will be useful in this martial arts competition as well..’
If you can move as one body in a team fight or 5-on-5 PVP situation, you will naturally be able to fight that much better. It will definitely help.
Putting the teacup in my hand on the desk, I tried to tell you about the training the five of us would do..
It was then.
Doo doo doo doo-!
Suddenly, a loud mechanical sound cut through the air. hmm?
There was a strong vibration that made the teacup on the desk tremble. Embarrassed party members jumped up from their seats..
“Wow, are you here already?.”
Only I, who had heard the message in advance, sat calmly and spoke it out. Then Lucas asked me urgently.
“Lord, this vibration……?!”
“iced coffee.”
I smiled bitterly, slowly took my coat and stood up..
“A guest came straight from the north after seeing my proclamation... … I need to pick you up..”
***
Tutututututu-
A loud sound filled the air above Crossroads..
We ran out in front of the Crossroads South Gate (where it was) and quietly looked up at the sky..
Heavy ships made of steel formed in formation and crossed the city from the north... … They were slowly approaching the southern plains..
Everblack Empire Air Force Fleet.
The remaining Air Force Fleet troops stationed in the imperial capital of New Terra were dispatched to Crossroads at once..
Giiiing- thud!
More than ten aircraft carriers began unloading the cargo containers they had hung beneath their ships onto the southern plains..
Except for one ship.
thud-!
Chii Iik…….
Among the ships, an extravagantly decorated aircraft carrier, the only one not loaded with cargo containers, landed first in front of the Nammun site..
The hatch slowly opened, and soldiers poured out of the ship in an orderly manner..
And, at the end of the parade of soldiers…….
“Hmm~”
the man got off.
A middle-aged man with black hair took a long breath and smiled, showing his molars..
“I felt it last time too, but it definitely smells good, different from the narrow water capital. change.”
The ruler of half the world laughed.
“Do you like it.”
I hurriedly ran in front of him and bowed deeply to him..
I said it sincerely.
“Thank you for coming all the way, Abama……!”
sole emperor of the empire.
Traha ‘Peacemaker’ Everblack tapped my shoulder..
“okay. My bone hater. How are you? After seeing the proclamation you sent, my baggage came directly..”
The emperor looked his head left and right, and asked softly in my ear..
“……So, when does the festival start??”
I laughed awkwardly.
There are still a few days left, Your Majesty.!
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