MMORPG: Divine Mech Hunter
Chapter 1263 - Chapter 1263 Chapter 1263 Punishment

Chapter 1263: Chapter 1263: Punishment Chapter 1263: Chapter 1263: Punishment Some people around were happy to stir up trouble, but most were indifferent, looking down at the two groups with disdain.

Clearly, they just wanted to ride the wave of attention, but their manner was too unsightly and their methods even more despicable.

Every event had rules, designed to stimulate players to earn military merits, so there were privileges like being exempt from queues for those with military ranks. They surely knew it, and their attempt to draw attention at this moment was obvious.

Li Yao also glanced around, “Starfire has weathered storms up to now; what are these trifles compared to what we’ve faced? You want to play, we’ll satisfy you. Since the enchantress has spoken, once this is settled, Starfire will have a proper game with your guild. If you think about stepping on Starfire to climb up, see if your guild has the stomach for it.”

“The President spoke well; Starfire has never feared anyone. If you want to fight, let’s fight, the Mangosteen Guild, right? I know you, wait for our guild war with Starfire.” Angel also came over with a group of people.

Starfire’s members glared furiously at the people from Mangosteen, not expecting to encounter such trash immediately, which instantly soured their mood.

“Everyone sees the true face of Starfire now, spouting threats once provoked. What a trash guild and trash people, pah.”

Li Yao’s expression grew cold as well, “Heh, I can’t be bothered to argue with you. I’ll just follow your wishes. I like to let facts do the talking, fact are mightier than eloquence, justice resides in people’s hearts.”

Li Yao stopped paying them any attention and instead discussed plans and layouts with the people of Starfire.

Starfire’s members went silent, while the two groups continued to babble incessantly. As more bystanders gathered, drawn by the commotion, their voices grew louder.

Just then, a wyvern flew over, and a colonel shot an arrow, killing the shouting person and said coldly, “Military selection for defending crucial locations, who dares to be insolent. Anyone further disrupting the peace will be executed without exception.”

The surrounding soldiers immediately drew their weapons, all staring at the two groups.

“It’s not just us who were causing trouble, Starfire too, why only punish us…”

Pfft, before the warrior could finish, the colonel shot and killed him as well, scanning them with his eyes, “An insignificant recruit dares to question the faction, you’re seeking death. By order of the Chieftain, both Mangosteen Guild and Maple Leaf Guild are gathering and causing trouble without reason, openly disrupting the order of the military base and defying the authority of our laws. Effective immediately, both guilds are stripped of their defending qualifications. Over the next three months, they are not eligible to participate in the defense selection, and for the next six months, no one from these guilds shall have their military ranks promoted. After six months, their performance will decide if they can earn military merits as a warning to others.”

The surrounding people truly started to revel in the misfortune, especially the rivals of the two guilds, who were overly joyous since the disqualification of their competitors meant they won the qualification without even participating, happiness coming unpredictably fast.

For the two guilds, the punishment was quite severe, very hard to accept. They had paid their fees, but now it seemed there would be no refund though they wouldn’t dare ask for one. Being killed by an NPC from their own faction involved losing at least three levels, and with bad luck, up to five; how could anyone dare complain with such a fierce colonel.

Besides, the other punishments were severe too; unable to guard for three months, although there was no loss in it, but as other top guilds were getting rich and leveling up quickly by guarding, any stagnation meant falling behind.

Moreover, not being able to obtain military merits or rank for six months was even worse. Who knew if there’d be better events in those months, and no one needed to guess because events like Winter’s Veil and Hallow’s End were about to start; unable to earn military merits or rank was almost a death sentence.

The people from the two guilds had ashen faces, and as the airship descended, they were forced to board.

The colonel took out another order and looked towards Starfire, with many people gloating and hoping that Starfire would also suffer misfortune.

“General Prairie Fire,” the Chieftain has asked me to inquire why you have come to Orim without coming to the Chieftain Hall for the conferring of your rank. Your military rank is not yet official. If you do not want the rank, I can have it waived for you.”

Those who had been watching eagerly were suddenly dumbfounded. Although the tone was reproachful, anyone could hear the undertones of closeness in it–it was not a typical forceful, cold command but more of a complaint from an elder to a younger one.

Li Yao was taken aback and said, “Please apologize to the Chieftain on my behalf; I didn’t consider it thoroughly.”

The colonel shook his head, “It’s better if you speak with the Chieftain yourself. By the way, Her Majesty is also here. Several leaders and generals are about to hold a decision-making council, and the Chieftain hopes you will come to the Glory Valley Chieftain Hall immediately after the match.”

“Absolutely,” Li Yao gave a military salute.

The colonel also saluted, nodded, and the Wyvern took off directly.

Many envied Li Yao, and the wise among them faintly understood. Li Yao had earned eligibility to participate in the highest council of the faction, which involved the development plan of the faction and adjusting the interests of various races. They were amazed that among the players, it was Li Yao who first got to participate in such meetings.

Though he might only have the right to observe and suggest, the information obtained there alone was enough for Starfire to prosper; everyone knew that following the faction’s policy was the best way to prosper.

The people of Starfire were jubilant, and Tonton joyfully said, “Big brother is really amazing. Remember to livestream it for us. With the wisdom of our elders, we will surely find a way to get rich.”

Yaoji also added, “It seems the Guild Leader is truly being treated as the Queen’s successor. There are many generals in the camp, but only generals with the title of ‘Senior Military Governor’ are qualified to attend, and there are only a few such individuals. Ordinary generals don’t get this kind of treatment.”

Li Yao smiled wryly and shook his head, “It’s still better to cling to the Queen’s coattails.”

The people of Starfire laughed, while members of other guilds shook their heads in envy and dispersed. Only the people from the two guilds were full of sorrow and grief, of which Li Yao and his group were unaware. The two guilds had already formed an alliance, planning to start a battle with Starfire during the match.

Meanwhile, Li Yao and his team had already started discussing how to assign tasks.

Almost half an hour had passed, and at the cost of losing most of their forces, the Qionghua Guild finally managed to kill the opposing Marshal–it was a costly victory.

Amidst congratulations from Li Jia and others, the people of Starfire were teleported to their own red fortress.

Starfire had not many players in action, only a hundred, while the remaining five hundred were Skeletons summoned by Li Yao. Due to the characteristics of the source blood, they retained their appearance from life and were even more powerful. Indeed, having become a true leader and further completing the Queen’s legacy, he could now control up to five hundred Skeletons.

Then the Dark Rangers along with the Skeletons they led and various other special troops…