Season 4: Chapter 202. Troublemakers (3)
After the Cheese Craft embargo lifted, the Paprika streamers also tuned in. Some watched alone while others gathered together. Either way, one reaction was universal.
“This can’t be real. He seriously tried to go fishing?”
“This psycho...”
They felt shocked at something different from the Knights, who learned about the truth of Fertile Soil. The Paprika streamers couldn’t believe the reason for their deaths.
“Damn... I thought it was exaggerated.”
“I thought it was just trash talk.”
All that destruction, an entire village wiped out, everyone stripped of their names and turned into miners... All because of one simple, stupid desire to go fishing!?
— lmao it was all true
— I’m howling
— unreal
— LOOOOL
“At this rate, our pro-gamer reputation is gonna be in the gutter.” Shrimp lowered his head in frustration.
“This is an insult to all of Paprika.”
“Yeah. There’s no way we can stay quiet.”
“Damn it...”
Olive, Parsley, and the rest felt the same.
Then, Shrimp said, “This is an opportunity.”
Even if they felt furious, this presented Paprika with a huge chance.
“The Knights’ secret got exposed to their own people.”
“There’ll definitely be a rebellion if we team up with Zelu and overturn them together.”
His prediction seemed to be on point.
“To make it decisive... We need Black Pepper’s help.”
No matter how strong Zelu was, the opponent was Almond. They'd need the help of Paprika’s strongest force: Black Pepper. Some viewers didn’t understand.
— bruh Zelu is already OP, why need Black Pepper too?
— if ForeverAlone is with him, they can win!
— scared for nothing lol
— Almond is probably alone anyway?
***
Meanwhile, Black Pepper was also watching Cheese Craft.
“No, but is this guy a total psychopath? Are they saying EVERYTHING happened because of this ONE dude!?”
— LOL true
— LMFAO
— unbelievably yes
— how is this real?
Almond and the Servant Duo’s actions horrified her.
“If this is true... the Knights are done for. Everyone who watches this is gonna abandon them. We should log in and finish them off!”
— yeah
— it’s over lol
— go go go
— pls log in already
— why do you flex your Dark Knight class but never log in LOL
Black Pepper was Paprika’s strongest player. Ironically, she hadn’t logged in recently.
Ding.
[Mr.Analogy has donated 3,000 won.]
[It’s like going to a fancy place run by a star chef, and the chef isn’t even there because they’re too busy shooting ads~]
— LOL
— so true
— I’m dying
— LMAO
“Hey! What do you mean ads? What kinda analogy is that!”
She had her own problems.
“Guys, come on. I have to go to my kid’s kindergarten parent-observation day. I don’t care about Dark Knight whatever right now!”
— oh...
— wait that’s a legit reason
— that’s fair lol
— hahahaha
Indeed, Black Pepper was a mom with a family. Tomorrow was kindergarten parent-teacher day. She couldn’t stream late. Even doing this reaction stream was pushing it.
Ding.
[Praise has donated 3,000 won.]
[It really makes me respect Zelo again... he had a kid while playing Survival Craft and still became the top streamer...]
— LOL
— holy crap
— elite gamer dad
— hahaha
“Yeah, not everyone can do that.”
She admitted Zelo’s dedication.
“That bastard isn’t normal either, you know?”
She pointed at Almond, currently smiling brightly while committing arson.
“Are you telling me he caused this entire Cheese Village situation alone!?”
Black Pepper still couldn’t believe it. After all, she had been Almond’s first victim. None of this would’ve happened if she and Salt hadn’t died.
— LOL accurate
— he’s insane
— dude’s possessed by the God of Content
— LOL
— true...
The disaster ended there.
“Anyway... don’t worry, guys. The Knights are done. Everyone will turn their backs on them.”
With the dark truth revealed, their collapse would be inevitable now.
— true
— yeah probably
— Zelu is there too, it’s over
— lol
— even ForeverAlone defected
— still pls play Survival Craft though~
Suddenly, a video donation arrived.
[LIVENOW has donated 10,000 won.]
[(Video)]
The video showed Almond’s live shareholder meeting. He wore a suit, glasses, and seriously gave a speech.
“When the Lord draws his bow, his arrow becomes a miracle itself. When he swings his spear, the Azure Dragon manifests...”
Black Pepper’s face twisted.
— LMAOOOO what is THIS?
— ???
— LOL
— wtf is happening over there?
— he’s doing a business presentation to convince shareholders HAHA
“He went THAT far?”
— LOL
— bruh
— Ah-Sung Jutsu: Ultimate Presentation
— two ex-corporate employees making a powerpoint at max level
“E-Even so! Even if someone watched this, there’s NO WAY someone with the Knights would actually still side with Almond!”
However, someone had.
***
“Are you serious? Maid Black Tea?!” Zelu cried out in disbelief. “You, the mascot idiot from episode 4! You’re siding with the Knights again!?”
“I don’t care!”
Clack!
Maid Black Tea raised the edge of her Black Flame Spear. “Until the shareholder meeting ends, nobody enters the office. Deal with it.”
“Deal with it~ Hehehe!”
With the Tea Duo joining, the Knights completely sealed off the office.
— goddamn
— legendary
— is this a movie??
— LOL
— I’m crying, this is too funny
“Guys, no more wasting time. Kill them.” At Zelu’s command, the Paprika rebels all charged in.
Maid Black Tea glanced back. “Lemon!”
“Yeah!”
CLANG!
Lemon raised her massive shield at the front.
[Lemon Shield]
The Knights’ strongest shield, she plowed forward like a bulldozer.
BOOOOM!
“Gaaaaaa!”
Blades rained in from every direction.
From behind Lemon, Maid Black Tea swung her flaming spear. “DIEEEEE!!”
CLANG CLANG CLANG!
She deflected every strike, Radish Servant slashed from the rear, and Potato Servant supported them with his long-range thrust.
“Go! The target is Zelu’s neck!”
CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG!!
The four of them charged like a blender, perfectly synchronized without a single word.
“They, they’re breaking through!?”
“This... this feels like we’re the ones who have to stop them!?”
There were only four enemies. The rebels had over forty members, yet the pressure made them feel like they were the ones surrounded.
“They’re, they’re breaking through!”
“Don’t let them reach Zelu!”
“Protect the main force!”
Shraaak!
Shraaaak!
Maid Black Tea instantly cut down four, no, five rebels as she surged ahead.
“Damn it! Get a grip, you idiots! Are you planning to stay a Lackey forever!?” Onion charged forward with unexpected courage.
— Why’s that dude on THAT side again LOL
— Isn’t he the guy who always fistfights Zelu??
— An extra who ascended into the realm of art...
— Insane
— Onion-sensei delivering Oscar-tier acting again
He clearly had a grudge against the Knights.
“Give me... the title of Servant!!”
KAANG!
His blade clashed against Potato Servant’s.
“Don’t you dare say Servant with that filthy mouth of yours. Idiot.”
A flash followed, and light swallowed the space. Onion turned into dust.
KWAAAAAAAANG!
[Onion has turned into dust.]
“Wh... What the...”
“That’s... the God-Slaying Spear?”
— LOL
— Their acting is too good
— Onion died?? holy shit
— Potato Servant is stupid strong
— why are they so strong?
“But, but we saw Onion’s will!”
“Yeah! We have to rush in too!”
“Waaaaaaah!”
— They’re just opportunists
— Onion’s will, my ass
— lol the most evil side character alive... Onion
THUD!
Their charge formation collapsed.
“Sis!?”
“Ugh!”
“Reform the line!”
Even with countless viewers wishing for their victory, the disadvantage was still obvious. Their numbers were too different. Some, full of spite, even wished for revenge against the Knights. One such person struck Potato Servant’s spear.
[Frost]
FWOOOOOOSH!
Freezing air engulfed him and slowed his movements.
‘Huh...?’
KAANG!
His weapon flew into the air.
[ForeverAlone]
It was Lackey ForeverAlone.
“L... Lackey ForeverAlone... You were our top recruit... How could you...?” Potato Servant whispered as frost crept across his armor. “How can you do this to the Lord!?”
Lackey ForeverAlone didn’t meet his eyes.
“Feudalism... is cold, senpai.”
— LOL
— Cold-hearted youth...
— Feudalism LMAO
SHIIING!
The pale blade swung toward Potato Servant’s neck, but red hair flashed. A spear barged in and deflected the strike.
KAAANG!
“Lackey ForeverAlone, are you serious?” Maid Black Tea stood between them. “Look me in the eyes and say it. Can you really betray the Lord?”
Zelu snorted. “Who else but Lackey ForeverAlone would betray him, you insane bastards!”
— LOL PLEASE
— lmfao give the guy a break
— oh no...
— bro they roasted him alive in-game and think he WON’T betray
Everyone laughed, but Lackey ForeverAlone froze.
‘Oh hell... what do I do?’
ForeverAlone didn’t actually want to betray the Lord, not really. He hesitated, but too many wanted it! Revenge had blinded all of them!
‘Why are you doing this to ME!?’
He squeezed his eyes shut. “I turned away from the Lord... and I have gained a greater chakra.”
“What...?”
BZZZZZTTTT!
As if to prove it, a flood of donations instantly buffed him. His aura flared ten times brighter.
“My chakra whispers to me! If I kill the Lord... I will ascend even higher!!! AAAAAHHHHHHH!” Lackey ForeverAlone screamed like a madman and charged at Maid Black Tea.
“Miserable bastard. This is chakra deviation.” She tightened her grip on her weapon.
— LMAO Lackey ForeverAlone trying to unlock the Mangekyou Sharingan
— Uchiha ForeverAlone
— He’s been consumed by the chakra...
— she’s gotta be dying laughing irl
BOOOOOM!
The two weapons collided. Red fire and freezing air spiraled together.
***
Meanwhile, Zelu watched calmly from behind.
‘Delicious.’
Without lifting a finger, he raked in viewers and donations. Now, the four Knights continued growing weaker.
‘Is it time?’
He stepped forward. “I have come to end this war.”
— Kyaaa
— Zhanks~![1]
— bro acting like he just arrived LOL
— LMAO you’ve BEEN there the whole time
— GOOOOO!
He pressed his palms together and quietly chanted something.
Thud.
His skill activated.
[Hell’s Hammer]
A massive, molten-red hammer materialized above them.
FOOOOOOOOM...!
The exhausted four Knights looked up.
“Ah...”
“Shit!?”
KRRRRRRRAAAAAAAASH!!!
Sulfuric steam erupted everywhere.
Shrimp shouted triumphantly, “Did we get them!?”
FWOOOOOSH...
As the steam cleared, the Knights still stood. However, there were five of them instead of four.
[Power of Wisdom]
The Guardian’s skill had protected them. The fifth silhouette was...
[Almond]
“I have come to end the war~”
— holy shit
— we’re screwed
— his chakra is insane
— did he come out of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber[2]??
— WTF look at the viewer spike
The air itself grew heavy as the two overwhelming chakras clashed.
Zelu opened his mouth. “Ohhhh~ My~~~ LORD~~~!”
— ?
— ???
— ?? Huh?
— Is he surrendering???
Everyone stared.
“A-Ah. M-My mistake...”
He had bowed instinctively, a reflex from too much exposure to the Lord.
— BROOOO
— his body moved on its own
— the PTSD is real
— How thoroughly did they train him? LOL
— peak Ah-Sung style discipline LMAO
1. One Piece reference to Shanks ending the war at Marineford. ☜
2. From Dragon Ball, a training facility where time passes differently, allowing one to train for extended periods in a short amount of real-world time. ☜