Chapter 74 Leo Ironblade
On the way, Eric encountered a robbery, and with the trading zone being so bustling, it was hard not to attract attention.
As soon as Leo Ironblade finished speaking, a bunch of players gathered around to watch the excitement.
"Isn't that Leo Ironblade from Martial Alliance?"
"Is he really that impressive?"
"Of course! Just look at his level and gear. Leo Ironblade is one of the rare Level 5 experts with at least six pieces of Bronze Equipment. I've seen his weapon, too; it's called the Blade of the Knight's Honor. Among Level 4 Bronze Weapons, it's top-tier. Moreover, he's made quite a name for himself by killing many players in the Wilderness."
"He's simply relying on numerical superiority to intimidate the weaker players. What skill is there in that? If Leo Ironblade has the guts, he should go against other big guilds. Here, they're just bullying newbies, demanding twenty silver coins. That's outrageous! Even top players would be lucky to have three or four silver coins, let alone twenty. It's clear they don't want anyone to survive."
"Keep it down. He's not just bullying with numbers; he's genuinely skilled. Leo Ironblade was a top player in other virtual games before switching to Divine Realms: Legends. Just yesterday, he took down four players in the Wilderness by himself, and those weren't newbies; they were seasoned players, stronger than us. If he overhears you and you dare to venture outside the town, you'll find yourself in trouble.. Your only option would be to delete your character and start over." Hearing this, the onlookers gasped and dared not speak further, casting sympathetic glances at Eric. Of all the people to provoke, he had to choose a top player and a protective one at that. The twenty silver coins were as good as lost unless he deleted his character, but reaching Level 4 wasn't easy. Deleting the character would mean wasting over two days of effort. Most people would rather pay up than delete their character."This guy's really unlucky. Normally, you could gather twenty silver coins by spending some money, but now game currency is expensive and hard to come by."
"Exactly. With the current high buy rates, I'm tempted to sell some. However, considering the current trend, prices will continue to rise, so it would be wise for me to stock up more and sell later."
While the onlookers lamented Eric's bad luck, a few players in luxurious gear quietly watched him from a small stall on the street, each with a smile on their face.
"Thornheart, should I go help him out? This way, Kai Blackthorn would owe us a favor," A male Priest said, looking at the skinny Thornheart.
Thornheart pondered for a moment and agreed. Despite Eric's exceptional skills and his connection to someone as influential as Ice Goddess, confronting a brute like Leo Ironblade, supported by a guild, would undeniably put Eric at a disadvantage. Helping him now would surely earn his gratitude.
A favor from a top player was invaluable. Sometimes, in a major raid, having such a player was crucial. Without a good relationship, they wouldn't even consider helping and might even look down on one, thinking one lack manners and self-awareness.
"We'll definitely go, but let's wait. We need to appear at the crucial moment to highlight our value and show those second-rate guilds our strength," Thornheart said softly, a cold glint in his eyes.
Having been in the virtual gaming world for years, Thornheart knew the importance of making connections with top players. Eric, knowing Ice Goddess, was a hidden expert. Making an enemy of Leo Ironblade was foolish and would only create a formidable adversary.
Small guilds were destined to remain small. Even after all these years, they still hadn't grasped this lesson. It was only a matter of time before they would be eradicated.
When the time came, the Assassin Alliance could use Martial Alliance as an example to solidify their position in Willowbrook Town.
"Do you think you're so tough? Why aren't you saying anything? I told you I'd be back, and when that happens, it'll be your end. Hand over twenty silver coins now, and you can still get by. Otherwise, delete your character and start over," Simon Hemdrift said smugly, standing behind Leo Ironblade, thinking Eric was scared. And why wouldn't he be? Leo Ironblade's strength was unfathomable. Even ten of him couldn't match Leo Ironblade. In the presence of such a formidable player, any casual gamer would be filled with terror.
"Enough, Simon Hemdrift. I don't want to make a big deal out of this. I'm not a bully. These twenty silver coins serve as a lesson, reminding him of the consequences of crossing paths with the wrong person." Leo Ironblade said, glaring at Simon Hemdrift before turning to Eric. "Don't worry. I, Leo Ironblade, keep my word. Hand over the twenty silver coins, and as long as you don't provoke Martial Alliance again, we won't trouble you."
Hearing this, Eric actually took out twenty silver coins from his bag; their silver glow captivating everyone.
At this crucial time, even with credit points, it was hard to get so many silver coins, let alone take out twenty at once.
"Damn, you really are loaded. Simon Hemdrift was right; you're a rich guy. How about we become friends? I'll cover for you from now on. Anyone who messes with you messes with Martial Alliance," Leo Ironblade said, surprised and swallowing hard. He didn't even have twenty silver coins and never expected a casual player like Eric to have so much. With these coins, Leo Ironblade's chances of getting the Glowing Outfit Design Blueprint increased significantly.
The onlookers were shocked, their jaws dropping at the sight of the silver coins. Eric was incredibly wealthy, definitely a rich guy.
Seeing this, some high-ranking members of major guilds were instantly envious. Leo Ironblade's luck was unbelievable; he randomly picked a player and found a rich one. "How could this be?" Thornheart, watching from afar, was utterly shocked.
However, what truly astonished Thornheart was not the money but Eric's actions, which were completely unforeseen. Even if he couldn't win in a direct fight, this was a safe zone where no one dared to make a move. In the Wilderness, with Eric's skills, he could easily escape. Why was he submitting and handing over twenty silver coins?
"You want twenty silver coins, right?" Eric asked, smiling at Leo Ironblade.
"Let's trade," Leo Ironblade said, realizing his lapse and quickly getting serious to trade with Eric.
Just as everyone envied Leo Ironblade for getting twenty silver coins for free, a pitch-black long sword pierced Leo Ironblade's heart, instantly dropping his health by over a hundred points. As he tried to resist, chains bound him, rendering him immobile. Calmly, Eric pulled the Abyssal Blade from Leo Ironblade's chest and followed with a Slash and an Earthshatter Strike. Leo Ironblade's health plummeted without stopping.
The power of the Demonic Weapon was astonishing, let alone Eric's Level 6 Slash and Level 4 Earthshatter Strike. Killing a Level 5 Swordsman in full Bronze level gear was easy, especially with a surprise attack. Even top players would fall.
With two skills, Eric drained all of Leo Ironblade's health. Leo Ironblade couldn't even fight back, letting out a scream before collapsing and turning into starlight, leaving behind a piece of equipment.
"Anyone else wants some?" Eric asked, grinning at Simon Hemdrift and the other Martial Alliance members.
The entire street fell into dead silence, and no one could utter a word.
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