Chapter 59 - 56 Clearing the Red Name
Chapter 59: Chapter 56: Clearing the Red Name Chapter 59: Chapter 56: Clearing the Red Name Editor: Atlas Studios The entire China Region’s hero forum is in an uproar.
Deceiving people is one thing, PK-ing is another, robbing goods yet another, but committing deception, PK-ing, and robbing goods in front of tens of millions of TV viewers is a huge scandal—it’s a disgrace that spreads worldwide! One can imagine how this segment is going to be mocked and replayed by media in various countries.
While everyone is watching, how should Blood Sea Wave, the mastermind behind this, respond? Logically speaking, it’s the merchants’ own greed and folly that got them deceived. Especially the exchange deal with the enemy—Blood Sea Wave finds this absolutely intolerable! But if he does nothing at all, what’s the point of Blood Sea Wave’s bounty? Where would the studio’s credibility be?
Fortunately, players didn’t suffer life losses, so after a brief discussion, Blood Sea Wave Studio’s management decided to compensate in cash based on the loss of goods, a move that would somewhat comfort the wounded souls of the merchants. The deceived merchants also issued a call on the forum, decreeing to all of China Region that no one should resell their purchase orders to the trash Da Fei, making sure even if he has big ships, he couldn’t transport much goods. Soon, the follow-up posts surged like clouds, and responses flooded in.
For Blood Sea Wave, the real goal was achieved. Da Fei has now become the shame of the entire China Region, a true public enemy. Let’s see how long he can last now! Contending with me? Pfft! I’ll ruin you!
…
Now, Da Fei, whose ship is filled with goods worth 40,000 Gold Coins and 800 orders, is about to dock, as a few Dragonhawk Golden Knights descend from the sky.
— “We suspect you have records of illegal activity, we will detain your ship and restrict your movements. Please come with us to assist in the investigation.”
These are the legendary urban management officers, with their mysterious combat power. You might think when you reach levels in the tens or hundreds, you could overpower them, but when you actually reach level one hundred, you’ll humbly realize, the closer to god you are, the more insignificant you feel.
As a Red Name who people desperately try to block and attack at all costs, Da Fei suddenly feels like he’s found his organization! A sense of relief washes over him: “I’m willing to cooperate with the investigation!”
With a flash of white light, the scene changes, and Da Fei appears in a solemn, imposing black hall, where in the center on a high platform, a black-robed NPC named “Judge” strikes his gavel, dominating the hall with his majestic voice: “Do you know your crimes?”
— System Prompt: As a Red Named player, you will face the following judgments, and you can accept one of the punishments.
1. Church confession. Confession time counts during your online time, and you cannot leave the church during confession. Real-time confession (7 days 3 hours 21 minutes).
2. Exiled labor. Your labor value determines the exile, and you cannot move freely during the period.
3. Fined for bail. You will get a chance for bail if you pay enough Gold Coins or equivalent value goods.
What else is there to say, why did I scam so much goods?
Da Fei nods: “I acknowledge my sins, I will change! I am willing to give up my goods and confess my faults.”
The judge, satisfied, says: “Money cannot wash away your sins, but it grants you a chance to reform. You must cherish God’s forgiveness. Conduct yourself properly, and be a better person in your next life!”
— System Prompt: You have handed over goods worth 12,310 Gold Coins of 235 orders and obtained the right to bail, turning your status into Yellow Name.
— Yellow Name: Possesses the same civil rights as White Named players and protected by law, but still has a negative reputation. You must build your own reputation or solicit donations at the church to truly wash away your bad name.
The scene changes once again, and Da Fei appears at the dock.
Looking at the blue sky, flying seagulls, noisy crowd, and busy dock, Da Fei finally felt a sense of belonging back in civilization, taking a long sigh of relief. I’m finally safe, such a feeling of security is truly wonderful!
Now, of course, it’s time to board the ship and see my beloved.
Without a doubt, Da Fei was greeted with his beloved’s enthusiastic embrace: “Captain, it’s so great that you got out so quickly!”
Ah~~ Enjoying the pressing pleasure against her bosom, Da Fei caressed her back and chuckled, “Who am I, they can’t keep me locked up? Wahahaha!”
Catherine laughed and said, “Exactly, if the Captain couldn’t come out, I couldn’t leave the ship for a day, and that would have killed me.”
Da Fei smiled, “Let’s go, we’ll first go to the Marine Association to get a sailing permit, then off to sell goods. Once we make some money, the first thing I’ll do is buy you beautiful clothes.”
Catherine laughed, “We’re tight on funds now, no rush to buy clothes. We just got 235 batches of goods impounded, some of the remaining goods are local, selling them will only fetch 70% of the buying price, some are from nearby ports, we can make a small profit, expecting to sell for about 30,000 Gold Coins, then fixing the ship, probably leaving us with about 20,000 Gold Coins, that’s enough to pay the Guild’s transport mission deposit.”
Who says she’s a gold digger? She’s a frugal and wise helper!
Da Fei emotionally said, “Alright, let’s do as you say!” Probably just now scamming so many traders has stirred up public anger, right? Getting purchase orders from players is mostly unfeasible now, we can only take the long-distance transport missions from the association.
Now Da Fei, this big Yellow Name, walking on the street with Catherine, immediately drew countless players’ attention, blowing up the entire city channel.
“Trash scammer Da Fei is here!”
“This garbage cleansed his Red Name with scammed goods!”
“Don’t sell purchase orders to this trash! Even with a big ship, he’s useless!”
…
Da Fei was infinitely emotional, it’s been so many years, after many years I haven’t heard such enthusiastic shouting. That’s the youth that has passed, the passion I’ve long missed, the unregretful era of my fiery blood!
A group of players blocked Da Fei’s way, led by a player named Skyshattering Cannon. These players glared fiercely at Da Fei, then looked at the fiery Catherine with infinite envy and greed.
Da Fei looked down at the dwarf in front of him and helplessly sighed, “Excuse me, blocking traffic is illegal, everyone should be law-abiding, good players!”
—Ah-choo! People burst into laughter! Skyshattering Cannon pointed at Da Fei angrily and threatened, “You’ll see! Don’t let us brothers come across you!”
Who’s this guy? Da Fei shook his head, squeezed through the crowd, leaving behind a group of people cursing incessantly.
Then off to the Alliance Sea Commerce Association for a sailing permit. The place of application is very particular, if it’s done in Elorin, it allows purchasing more goods in this city, which is why many foreign players travel miles to Elorin. Of course, foreign players still can’t buy as much as the local players, but foreign players naturally have their national advantages.
After getting the sailing permit, of course, it was time to go to the exchange to sell goods, although only half of the purchase orders remained, but this is my first pot of gold, Wahahaha!
At the entrance of the trading post, a player sat despondently, One Sword Westward. Amid a wave of curses, he looked up and saw Da Fei approaching him, his expression complex.
Da Fei shook his head, stepped forward, and patted his shoulder, sighing, “Brother, you’ve been wronged!”
Surrounding players cursed loudly, “Look, they really are in cahoots!”
One Sword Westward forcefully slapped away Da Fei’s hand and stood up, roaring, “He’s a swindler, I’m not with him!”
Da Fei sighed, “Life is like the waves at sea—sometimes high, sometimes low; only those who dare to fight have a chance to win…”
One Sword Westward said bitterly, “Easy for you to sing! I’ve lost all my capital, the boss thinks I’m a scammer and won’t compensate me, my reputation is ruined, I can’t continue like this.”
Oh, the main issue is that the boss didn’t pay? Da Fei sighed, “And then?”
One Sword Westward stared into Da Fei’s eyes and said somberly, “I have one last request! I want a one-on-one duel with you in the arena!”
PK in the arena won’t kill anyone or cause any real loss.
Da Fei uttered, “So, you mean you had plans to fight back then?”
One Sword Westward firmly confirmed, “Exactly!”
Da Fei shook his head, “You don’t stand a chance.”
One Sword Westward gritted his teeth, “It doesn’t matter whether there’s a chance or not!”
Da Fei sighed, “Alright, since you’ve helped me before, I’ll let you clear your mind.”
Amidst the cursing of the players along the way, both of them arrived at the city’s Arena.
Da Fei suggested, “Let’s make it public.”
One Sword Westward exclaimed, “I want to make a final stand against the swindler Da Fei in the arena! Those interested, come watch!”
The players cursed, “Putting on an act again, if you’re brave, PK in the wild!”
One Sword Westward looked even more aggrieved. Nevertheless, when the two entered the arena, dozens of players still came to watch.
Facing Da Fei and his Vice Hero, One Sword Westward declared, “Let’s start!”
Da Fei crouched on the ground and shook his head, “Wait a moment.”
“For what?”
Da Fei remained silent. Nonsense, of course, it’s for more spectators to gather—surely some people will believe you. And if absolutely no one believes you, you might as well take the wrong step and follow me. I see you have the makings of achieving great things from your external loyalty and internal treachery—much stronger than Da Wei. You don’t understand my concern.
Gradually, hundreds more arrived in the arena, and amidst noisy jeers and shouts, it was enough.
Da Fei didn’t stand up, simply saying, “Start.”
Double swords unsheathed, an already prepared One Sword Westward charged forward.
Katelina met him head-on!
Instant silence in the crowd, this was the second-ranked female hero on the server, the players highly anticipated her power! Although they were not optimistic about the Level 20 One Sword Westward, both wielded dual swords and both had high Attack Speed—everyone wanted to see how big the gap between them was!
Blood light and white lines intersected!
—System Prompt: Your vice heroine Katelina has inflicted 46 damage on One Sword Westward, causing paralysis, interrupting his action!
Thunderous applause from the crowd!
A second blood light followed!
—System Prompt: Your vice heroine Katelina inflicted 14 damage on One Sword Westward, and defeated One Sword Westward!
Silence fell over the crowd.
Da Fei sighed, “If this had been at sea, you would have been cut down instantly by the first strike. I don’t know what your special move was, perhaps a lethal scroll, but truly, you had no chance.”
At that moment, One Sword Westward, lying on the ground, slowly sat up, his face pale and trembling; the end of his dream was disillusioned!
After a brief silence, boos filled the arena.
One Sword Westward, using his last bit of strength, shrieked loudly, “I, One Sword Westward, did not deceive everyone! To prove my innocence, I’ll log off and delete my account!!!”
Amid roaring from the crowd, One Sword Westward logged off and vanished!
What? Really deleting his account? Da Fei couldn’t help sighing deeply, what use is deleting your account? You’re just a nobody, how much is your innocence worth? Did you think you could shake the public’s heart or make anyone shed a tear for you?
No matter what, I’ve treated another internet-addicted youth, huh? Damn, I’m a professional gamer alright, curing patients, what am I supposed to live on?
(Pleading for all kinds of support)