The Grand Duelist

A few seconds and a few attacks were all it took to kill Big Dipper, the one and only remaining character within the ranks of Guild Strongest Under Heaven that had support capabilities.

With the deaths of their Theologist and Paladin.

Only DPS characters and a main tank remained alive within the ranks of Guild Strongest Under Heaven.

Kristian glared at Joseph.

He expected that Joseph had the capability of dishing out damage in the six digits.

After all, even he whose class was only a Legendary Class could do damage in the six digits.

It would be a huge joke if Joseph couldn't do the same.

Unless of course, that Mythical Class was a support-type class.

But seeing the strange blade in Joseph's hands whose length was at least as tall as him. There was no way in hell that Joseph's class was suited for support. Furthermore, he annihilated Big Dipper, the Off-tank, and Off-Support of Guild Strongest Under Heaven in just four attacks.

He may not be as sturdy as the Knight of the team, Big Boss, but his Health was at least higher than the Health of the Theologist, Ama Namin by several folds.

The fact that he killed Big Dipper in mere four attacks was a testament to his offensive strength.

At this moment, Kristian swept his gaze at his comrades. 

Slice of Life's health was about eighty-percent while Big Boss's health was still at about ninety-percent.

His Health Points were about the same as Big Boss and the one who had the lowest Health among them was No Sucker Punch.

The hyper-aggressive Barbarian whose fighting style really suited his class.

His actions, and attitude in battle really was the definition of a barbarian.

Unsophisticated, it was as if he was fighting on the streets.

Kristian's mind madly spun at this moment. The Health Points of everyone in here, excluding the Knight, Big Boss were actually lower than Big Dipper's Health Points.

If Joseph could instantly kill Big Dipper in just a few strikes.

What was stopping him from killing them all in the same manner?

In fact, Kristian could see that the only reason why Joseph was unable to dispatch them all in just a few minutes was actually because he didn't have that much experience on fighting players!

But from the swift death of his four members, it was clear that Joseph was slowly adapting. 

If the battle continued then there was only a single path remaining for the elite members of Guild Strongest Under Heaven here, and that was death.

Kristian gnashed his teeth and swept his gaze towards his comrades.

When he saw them nod their heads. Kristian took a deep breath and gave his commands through the use of a private voice transmission line. 

"Let's tell these pretentious bastards behind us to help in the battle. I don't think that they won't help. It's already too late for them to withdraw from the alliance. They already offended him!"

Slice of Life raised his head and turned to look at Kristian: "But Kristian, what will you do if we lose in this battle? Will we do what we told them before? Or will we renege on those terms?"

Kristian made a sidelong glance at Slice of Life for a moment before he turned to glance at Big Boss.

Afterwards, a decisive light flashed across his eyes as he declared: "We will renege! I don't think that these bastards will be able to do anything! What's more, we didn't even sign a formal contract. All of the talks earlier were just verbal agreements."

No Sucker Punch laughed out loud: "Hahaha... Smart! Renege! Let's renege!"

It was obvious that No Sucker Punch was happy regarding this arrangement, though he didn't think too much about it. For as long as he could fight someone, he was happy.

But Slice of Life had other thoughts: "Kristian, what will happen if they made a post in the forums? Won't that harm our overall reputation?"

Kristian glanced at Slice of Life and said: "You're thinking too much! What can a mere Guild Crimson and Guild Knights of Justice do in this remote kingdom that's already on the verge of ruins?"

"But let's see... If they want to pursue us then let them! I'll see if they dare to follow us back to the Kingdom of Burning Heaven!"

At this moment, Big Boss, the Knight of Guild Strongest Under Heaven finally spoke.

"I don't approve of reneging."

Kristian turned to look at Big Boss and sighed.

Despite the fact that Big Boss didn't talk much.

He's actually one of the most valuable players of Guild Strongest Under Heaven.

Kristian had to seriously consider his opinion.

Furthermore, Big Boss was extremely popular with the ordinary members of Guild Strongest Under Heaven due to his righteousness and principles.

Kristian may be the Guild Leader of Guild Strongest Under Heaven but he knew that Big Boss was the most respected player within his guild.

If Big Boss exited the guild due to the guild's shady practices.

It would deal a huge blow to Guild Strongest Under Heaven. In fact, a significant number of players may even quit the guild just to go with Big Boss.

Kristian let out a sigh. Someday, he will find a way so that he could kick out Big Boss from the guild without causing any commotion but at this moment...

There was no way that he could ignore Big Boss's opinion. 

He raised his head and turned to look at Big Boss before smiling: "Don't worry about that, Big Boss..."

"It's just a proposal, if possible even I don't want to renege on the promises that we made towards those people. But take a look at them. We are all in this together, yet why are they just standing there and observing the battle?"

Big Boss made a sidelong glance at Guild Knights of Justice and Guild Crimson at the distance.

Vladimir felt Big Boss's gaze land on his body and he felt a shiver down his spine.

Big Boss may not talk that much but he was actually a feared existence within the world of Victory, especially to those who had the same class as him, Knight.

He also had a popular nickname, Unsurpassable Mountain.

His wide stature and silence made him seem like a mountain that could never be surpassed. Those who dare to fight him in a duel eventually realized that it was impossible to win against him.

But what was the reason?

Was it because Big Boss was just that good?

No!

Actually, Big Boss's mechanical skill wasn't even as good as the Assassin, Slice of Life.

The reason why everyone feared him was because of his ability to casually drag those fighting him down his level.

He could decide the tempo of the battle with just a few micro plays. One moment, the battle may be fast-paced, but at the very next moment. Its pace could become as slow as a turtle.

This was the reason why everyone feared him.

In addition, his silence in battle made it so that no amount of taunting could work.

Tilting him was impossible for he seemed to be unaffected by emotions, like a true mountain, unfeeling and distant to everything living within it and to everyone that dared to scale it.

Vladimir tensed up and cold sweat drenched his back.

Big Boss's casual stare made him feel like he was being stared at by a thousand-year-old ancient beast.

Big Boss revealed his pearly-white teeth as he smiled. 

"Gulp..." An audible gulp came from Vladimir's throat.

He stood there, frozen.

Not daring to say anything nor even return Big Boss's smile in kind.

Big Boss then turned to look at Kristian once again as he thought.

Did I do it right?

Was my smile good?

Dang... It's been so long since I smiled... I hope I didn't mess it up...

Big Boss inwardly sighed but his expression remained indifferent.

Kristian had a confused look on his face when he saw the murky light within Big Boss's eyes. It was clear that Big Boss was experiencing some confusion at this moment, but Kristian couldn't draw any answers nor conclusions due to the fact that Big Boss never expressed his emotions on his face.

Kristian could only wait until Big Boss recovered from his trance.

"Now that you have seen what those bastards are doing. Can you still say that we should keep what we promised to them?" 

Big Boss stared right at Kristian.

"Yes..."

Kristian was taken aback by the answer that he received.

Secretly gnashing his teeth, he replied: "Fine. But that is in the condition that we simply lose and do not get wiped out."

Kristian glanced at Joseph who was now sitting cross-legged on the ground when he realized that he couldn't eavesdrop.

It was clear that Joseph was trying his best to recover as much Health as possible.

This was why he didn't intervene in their talks. 

"What do you mean?" Big Boss placidly asked.

Kristian turned to look at him and explained: "If we're all wiped out by this bastard. All three of us would suffer. Even I, don't think that it's right to kick a person while he's already lying down. I'll just consider it as fulfilling our promises to them and we'll help them escape this place."

"But if we lose but did not get wiped out by this bastard. Say, one of those two guilds decided to change sides or surrender in the middle of the battle then we will not help them..."

"After all, if these bastards can't sacrifice their lives for us, then why should we bring them to the Kingdom of Burning Heaven?"

"That is basically the same as inviting snakes to our homes!"

Slice of Life and No Sucker Punch nodded their heads.

Big Boss let out a sigh and finally agreed: "Fine." 

Kristian finally relaxed when he heard Big Boss's answer.

It was clear that convincing this big guy alone took quite a toll on him.

Afterwards, he then turned to look at Guild Knights of Justice and Guild Crimson and said.

"Are both of you just going to stand there and watch us? You shameless bastards, we're all in this together. Lending us your help is the least that you can do!" Kristian loudly criticized both Guild Knights of Justice and Guild Crimson.

At this moment, hearing Kristian's loud shout.

Joseph finally opened both of his eyes and stood up.

Sweeping his gaze at the approaching members of Guild Knights of Justice and Guild Crimson.

A bitter smile appeared on his lips.

The faintly glowing items that these players were wearing made it clear that they weren't your average players of Victory.

Joseph was already having a hard time fighting against the eight members of Guild Strongest Under Heaven, yet right now, sixteen players were about to join the fray and simultaneously attack him together? 

A sigh escaped Joseph's lips.

But was he afraid?

No!

For him, despite the sheer numbers of his enemies.

The battle has just begun.

It may be a fact that he still hadn't seen the true strength of his enemies but it was also the same for them! 

Joseph still had trump cards that he hadn't revealed yet!

A psychological attack against a player, making them angry or unable to play at their fullest.Joseph can see them open their mouths but he can't hear what they are talking about.