Chapter 816 - 771: The European Union Zone’s Sincere Cooperation
The giant paddle ship has many rowing positions, so Da Fei arranged for the newly recruited angels to join the rowing team. Da Fei wanted to try if having the veterans lead the newcomers would result in a better training effect for the new recruits. The appearance of a large number of new angels also greatly eased the healing pressure on the team.
However, these healing effects are temporary, and these new angels would find it difficult to last more than two days on the river, so drinking is definitely a must.
Just as Da Fei was training while observing the mixed rowing effects, a sudden message appeared on the World Channel:
——World Message: Congratulations! Congratulations to the Japan’s player "Hattori Mitsuo" for becoming the first player in the world to reach level 50!
——European Union Message: Congratulations! Congratulations to Japan’s player...
Da Fei was suddenly stunned! Damn, are you kidding me? The world’s top ranking went to a Japanese player? Also, isn’t spamming on the World Channel my signature move, so how did the Japanese snatch it? Who is this Hattori Mitsuo anyway? Never even heard of him, is he that impressive? At that moment, Da Fei felt as if he’d swallowed a fly, utterly uncomfortable.
Just then, Da Fei’s friend message alert sounded, it was Napoleon again.
Napoleon asked, "Mr. Da Fei, did you see the World Channel message?"
Da Fei asked, surprised, "I saw it, what’s up?"
Napoleon said seriously, "I don’t know if Mr. Da Fei received the news, but all major teams in the European Union Zone have received the latest information. Many main members of Japan’s Mitsubishi Team have been promoted to the Demon Lords, which is to say mid-level demons. In other words, they’re now not the same kind of creatures as our mortal heroes; we’re currently calling them Super Heroes."
Super Heroes? Damn it! Then what does that make me? Da Fei felt displeased and asked, "So does that mean Japan is formidable now?"
Napoleon said seriously, "Yes, incredibly formidable! Although we don’t know much about the Lords, and also don’t know much about Mr. Da Fei, based on the attributes analysis we did on Mr. Da Fei during competitions—I’m sorry, every team does this kind of thing—we believe Mr. Da Fei’s attributes are already unbelievably strong. However, the advanced Demon Lords might be close to Mr. Da Fei’s strength, or even have significant skill advantages."
Damn it! Surpass me in skills? I am a God-level Master, packing the Temple Crusader that crushes demons, what do they have to surpass me in Japan? Nevertheless, the thought of someone, particularly a bunch of Japanese players, threatening my advantage made Da Fei very displeased!
Considering the French’s usual self-satisfaction, was he exaggerating the threat from the Japanese to deliberately provoke me? Or does he have his reasons? Da Fei said casually, "Oh, and then what?"
Napoleon said seriously, "From the standpoint of opposing game camps, Japan is our natural enemy. Once in the National War Zone, a single Super Hero from the opposing side could be as difficult to deal with as Mr. Da Fei, let alone a group. So the entire Bright Alliance worldwide needs to unite to face this. Since Mr. Da Fei has come to the European Union Zone, we should take this opportunity to align Mr. Da Fei with our alliance. Thus, our Bright Alliance in the European Union Zone is planning an operation to find the last component of the Divine Artifact, Cursed Armor, as an expression of our sincerity in cooperating with Mr. Da Fei."
He then attached a screenshot of the task information:
——"According to the latest information from the Thief Guild spy: the Death Lord Hard has acquired an important component for the Cursed Armor, the Bone Armor. It is placed in his heavily guarded castle’s basement. To obtain this component, you could either mobilize a large team to cross the border of the Undead Empire and launch a siege, or secretly infiltrate through the moat drainage ditch that corrodes everything in its path. Either way, it is almost an impossible mission..."
Da Fei was suddenly dumbfounded: "So which method will you choose?"
Napoleon stated solemnly, "Both methods simultaneously! Players in the Bright Alliance will launch a frontal siege to attract the firepower of the defenders, while players in the Dark Alliance will infiltrate through the drainage ditch! In short, we’re using the full power of the entire European Union players to challenge a mission that is incredibly difficult at this stage, and all of this is to show our respect to Mr. Da Fei!"
With these words, Da Fei was stunned, speechless, and felt a kind of sour and swelling sensation in his eyes, almost moved to tears—Damn, it almost moved me!
Da Fei hurriedly shook his head and asked, "In exchange for Angels as bargaining chips?" As soon as he spoke, Da Fei realized this wasn’t proper at all, too blunt and impolite. But it’s also better to be blunt, so they know that this is my basic condition.
Napoleon laughed: "Not just that, it’s also an exercise of the organizational capability in our European Union Zone. Moreover, we hope that Mr. Da Fei, who possesses the Divine Artifact, becomes a vanguard in resisting Japan’s region. After all, given the relationship between civilian players in China Region and Japan, this is a mission Mr. Da Fei can never sidestep."
Good grief! A mission I can’t sidestep! You said it so reasonably, I have no retort?
Da Fei sighed: "Your sincerity has convinced me, alright, I appreciate the warm hospitality of the European Union Zone!"
Napoleon laughed and said, "It was our fault for not being hospitable from the start. We’ve been hearing rumors from the China Region, thinking Mr. Da Fei was a person of poor integrity. But from Mr. Da Fei’s warm-hearted rescue just now, it seems he’s not as we imagined. Alright, we won’t disturb you anymore, Mr. Da Fei, and we look forward to your good news."
Oh, come on! I originally had that kind of reputation, and you raised me so high, are you forcing me to feel embarrassed about playing tricks? What now? They’ve gone to such lengths to help me get the last component, and now I feel awkward training to elite level as an excuse to bicker and demand a sky-high price without returning their troops?
But to be honest, bickering and dodging responsibilities would disgrace national dignity on one hand and personal dignity on the other. I used to not care about personal dignity, and national dignity was even less of a concern. But now, things are different. I am a world-famous figure, a small tycoon worth over ten million, and have reached this stage. My life should have some class, right?
It seems there’s only one solution, which is to use the artillery provided by the British, using war to support war, with infinite ammunition to bombard all the way. I’ll bombard through the night and re-spawn 33 ordinary angels for them. This way, I uphold personal dignity and national dignity. Plus, I earn 33 soldiers for free, there shouldn’t be any problem with that.
Wahaha, that’s it, borrow a chicken to lay an egg and then hatch a chick to return. I am too clever!
In short, after handling this event that could easily lead to an international conflict, Da Fei felt a sense of relief and began pondering over the issues on the Japan side. Indeed, at my level, issues between China and Japan or the US are unavoidable problems I have to face.
Speaking of which, how did the Japanese suddenly become so strong? Turning into Mid-level Demons means they’re equivalent to heroes from the Abyss Lord background, right? If that’s the case, then they’re really like nouveau riche catching up with my years of efforts overnight?
Not happy! Really not happy! Da Fei started checking his own attributes, dual-positioned Ranger, Sentinel, Navigator, Treasure Appraiser, Crusader, so strong that he was afraid of himself! Can such mighty existence really be caught up by the Japanese? Yes! They are professional players, with teams, and awesome skills can make up for everything!
A deep sense of crisis welled up in Da Fei’s heart! It seems, I have to make a decision, to return home and somehow deal with that Grou Inheritance, or else I’ll have to join as that damned Heavenly Destiny Knight, I can’t continue being a "newcomer" running around naked.
While pondering, Blood Eagle, scouting ahead for Da Fei, discovered something. Upstream, a giant paddle ship loaded with Abyss Lord reinforcements was coming down the river.
Da Fei was both surprised and delighted! Demon reinforcements! My mission behind enemy lines, dragging on for three and a half days. On land, I would fear you, but encountering you on water, sorry! If I don’t knock you down, I would really let down the European Union people’s high expectations and adoration of me!
Da Fei waved his hand grandly: "All forces, accelerate paddling!"
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Mitsubishi Team building.
While the world was shocked by the rise of God-level Heroes in the Japan Region, creating major achievements and actively discussing countermeasures, members of the Mitsubishi Team who had just advanced to Mid-level Demons were feeling conflicted and bewildered.
The reason being, despite the recent major victory, gaining experience, gold coins, reputation, and merits, there was no equipment drop! A hero officer of alliance grade didn’t drop any equipment, this is simply "bakayarou" (fool)!
Captain Tsukamoto, picking up the call from Mobility Master, immediately realized the severity of the problem! Various bizarre occurrences during the march; his troops constantly stumbling was one thing, but allied forces marching before and after him were often struck by rolling stones from the hillside. What’s more distressing was the logistics truck of the Dragon of Echigo, following behind him, mysteriously caught on fire.
Such events usually have a very low probability of occurring, but now, within one or two hours, they kept happening frequently. Everyone knows this must be related to the Absolute Misfortune of Shoji’s account.
Tsukamoto immediately reported: "President, the issue is becoming increasingly serious, the negative effects of this Divine Artifact are becoming more apparent."
Igarashi frowned and said, "Isn’t the description of the Knight of Misfortune supposed to mean they are not affected by misfortune? Why are you experiencing misfortune?"
Tsukamoto replied blankly: "At least on the surface, we are not affected by misfortune. Our troops’ attack damage has been perfectly normal, never experiencing the situation where a misfortune hit reduces damage by half. But we just can’t shake off the influence of these ’supernatural phenomena’. I’m worried if this keeps developing, a meteor could fall on my head from hell."
Igarashi said sternly, "Perhaps this is the price of using a Divine Artifact. But never mind, when our Japan Region has birthed 15 Mid-level Lords, the mission of this account is complete. We must seize the remaining time of Absolute Misfortune to sweep through the Bright Alliance with full force."
"Hee-yi!"
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