Chapter 796 - Tomb Keeper Karise (1/2)

The Clemenci Stronghold. A middle-aged man in black, ornamental robes entered the main hall of Angel Corps’ guild headquarters. He was here to meet with Soaring Angel, who was clad in Demon Hunter leather armour and sitting on his throne.

“Fan, my boy, I trust you’ve been well?” Cao Xu chuckled.

“Does Brother Cao have some business with me?” Soaring Angel asked, narrowing his eyes. Their relationship wasn’t nearly as friendly as it appeared on the surface. They had many conflicts of interest, and struggled bitterly behind the scene. If it weren't for the fact they shared a common enemy in Asskickers United, they would never be working together.

“I’ve got a plan in the works, and I’d like your cooperation,” Cao Xu said, as he sat down on a nearby chair.

“Straight to the point, huh, Brother Cao? Well, if I can be of assistance, I’ll naturally lend my help,” Soaring Angel said with a frank smile. Inwardly, he couldn’t help but wonder why this old fox came looking for him.

“I’m sure you’ve heard of the matter of the Blood Reaver Corps in the Viridian Empire?”

“Of course. I assume that’s your doing?”

Cao Xu chuckled. “I estimate the Blood Reaver Corps will give Asskickers United quite the headache. Anyway, I sincerely hope we can cooperate. I’ve already bribed more than 1,000 of their players, and I’m sure you’ve also lured over no small number. If we both strike at once, we can paralyze them, at least for a short while.”

“That's all well and good. However, if you believe that will be enough to defeat them, that’s just naive,” Soaring Angel said. After clashing with Asskickers United for so long, he knew like no one else how difficult they were to deal with.

“This is only a part of my plan. I’m also working on bribing a large number of players from the Undead Empire and Demon Tribe. Though I don’t expect them to deal much damage to Asskickers United, they’ll help buy us more time to produce Masters,” Cao Xu said. This plan required a fortune, but it couldn’t be helped. Asskickers United was pulling too far ahead. Recently, they had been doing nothing but expanding. By the time they solidified their position in the Viridian Empire, the tip of their spear would be pointed toward Angel Corps and the Century Financial Group.

“I’ll mobilize Angel Corps’ manpower to aid you as best as I can,” Soaring Angel said. He understood Angel Corps’ biggest enemy was Asskickers United. The conflict with the Century Financial Group could be put aside for now.

The two biggest powers in the Satreen Empire started working together in full force. A major event was about to unfold.

With the Century Financial Group and Angel Corps meddling behind the scenes, some changes started occurring in the power structure of the underworld. After receiving their mission, teams of players started setting out for the surface in droves.

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Asskickers United. The Hundred Thieves were searching everywhere for traces of the Blood Reaver Corps, but it was as if they’d disappeared from the face of the world.

Nie Yan and the others couldn’t stay idle in the city forever. While the others went off to level and hunt bosses, Nie Yan set off for Hilderlocke alone. He’d obtained some information about one of the two pieces of the Tyrant Abak Set not yet in his possession.

If Nie Yan could complete the Tyrant Abak Set, he’d feel all the more confident about clashing against the Blood Reaver Corps.

Hilderlocke. Ever since God Executioner Sword admitted defeat, Asskickers United gained absolute control over this place. There were no more major conflicts. The large guilds respected Asskickers United's authority and had accepted their places.

Asskickers United’s influence in Hilderlocke could be seen everywhere. If any guild were to try to go against Asskickers United, they would probably collapse from the inside first. From their point of view, Asskickers United was simply too powerful. Nothing good would come out of provoking them. This was different from when Asskickers United first entered Hilderlocke. Many guilds banded together to oppose them. However, under Nie Yan’s command, their little rebellion was instantly quashed by Battle Crazed Alliance and God Executioner Sword. At that time, the remaining guilds who didn’t take part were trembling in fear, believing they were fated to be swallowed up one by one. But to their surprise, Asskickers United was virutous and offered them a non-aggression pact with relatively fair terms.

Seeing that there was no going against the trend, God Executioner Sword had haggled with Asskickers United before formally joining the alliance. This cemented Asskickers United’s position in Hilderlocke. When the players Asskickers United walked the streets here, they could hold their heads high while basking in the reverence of other players.

After passing through numerous streets, Nie Yan excited the city gates. His goal was a tomb on the outskirts of Hilderlocke. He could learn more information about one of the pieces of the Tyrant Abak Set there.

The tomb was only one kilometer away from Hilderlocke, about a few minutes’ walk.

Nie Yan activated Gale Step and dashed toward the tomb.

About a minute later, Nie Yan arrived at the tomb. This place looked absolutely magnificent. It was made out of white stone and stood in the center of a large square, which was fenced off. There were 13 NPCs standing outside the entrance. Wearing white, solemn-looking robes, they were the tomb keepers.

Apart from these NPCs, there were many players here as well, about 300 or so. They were in line waiting to talk to these NPCs, probably about something quest-related. One 20-man team after another entered the tomb.

At this moment, Nie Yan received a notification.

Go speak with Tomb Keeper Karise.

Nie Yan walked over to the tomb keepers. Looking at them, he quickly found the one he was looking for. Tomb Keeper Karise was 70 years old, yet his eyes were still full of vitality. He was in the middle of chatting with four players. There were about 10 players in line waiting to talk with him.