Chapter 46 – Announcement

<World Announcement: Player Rena cleared the Krebskulm Liberation Front, which established a temporary autonomous government in Belzenstock City. A wide variety of other changes also occurred, though you’ll have to find those out by yourselves.>

<Your Level has increased>

<You earned Skill Points>

<Your Karma has dropped significantly>

<You acquired the new skill: Terrify>

<You acquired the new skill: Speech>

<You obtained resistance to impacts>

<You obtained resistance to water>

<The level of existing skills has increased>

<Skills that have reached a certain level can now evolve>

<New title: World Quest Clearer>

<New title: Enemy Of The Sea>

<The level of your servants has risen>

So the rewards from this revolution finally arrived… This would have been dangerous if I hadn’t unlocked the advanced class. I only found out I could do it after I exploded the underground passage that led to Belzenstock, apparently my karma needed to be below a certain value and my level above 40 in order to obtain the class… Though I wonder if I could get yet another class if my karma keeps dropping?

Well, no use worrying about that, let’s just meet up with Yuu for now, I already recovered enough after all.

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I’m back in the town but… I can’t find Yuu anywhere. I wonder where did he go to…

“Oh, isn’t that Sage Ron?”

“…Oh it’s you.”

Sage Ron was waiting for someone in front of the Lord’s Residence so I decided to ask him.

“Have you seen Yuu?”

“… If it’s that kiddo, I guess… With the Verification Team? He was dragged away by some friends, it seems.”

I see… I was not the first person to arrive at Belzenstock City, so perhaps there were some players who originally lived in this city… Also, the underground passages would be open to access soon… Probably. That’s what Yuu said at least.

“Do you know where is Ronove…? That stupid son…”

“Oh? Should I say it?”

He’s probably waiting for Ronove, but he must have guessed what has happened when he saw me here.

“… No. Considering his personality, what happened is obvious.”

“Oh right, it was fun.”

I really enjoyed “playing” with Ronove. The revolution was also great as the nobles were overthrown, but the combats then left more to be desired in terms of quality and quantity. In that aspect, he’s competent enough to rival Alexei and I’ve become stronger too, so it was a good match.

“I want to thank and apologize to you… Thank you for lending us your help in obtaining freedom and sorry for my son’s rudeness…”

“Eh? Ah, is that so? It doesn’t really matter to me.”

I understand why he thanked me, but why did he apologize to me?

“Thank you… what are you planning to do from now on?”

“Well, from now on—”

<Message from the management: Notice of the official event>

Oh? There’s a message from the management… an official event announcement? This will probably decide the next course of action. I’ll confirm it later…

“It seems that there will be a migrant gathering soon, I’ll be meeting up with them.”

“… Is that so? Let me ask you one last question.”

“What’s it?”

What was it that he wanted to ask me? I can’t think of anything other than Ronove related matters though…

“… What will you do from now on?”

“I’m just going to do what I want to?”

“I see…”

What did he just asked me? If it’s about what I’m going to do from now on, I’m just doing to do what I want to, so I don’t really know.

“In that case, I’ll take my leave. Please tell the sisters to take care.”

“… Are you not going to meet them?”

“… It’s impossible for me to do anything more.”

“Is that so? I got it. I’ll let them know.”

“Yes. Thank you, well then-”

I cannot act any further, since there’s nothing to ask I better place a little distance between us. I played with the pendant on my neck as I left the scene.

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From: KSO management

Subject: Notice of Official Event

Body Message: We are pleased to announce that the first official event <Hidden Tag Game> will be held; it will start in 3 days and will last a week. As the perceived speed of brain waves will be increased, it will feel like a week, but in reality only one day will pass, so please be assured. However, please note that you have to sleep in the game. We have prepared a special map dedicated for the event.

The details of the content will be explained below.

1) Players will be divided into <order>, <chaos> and <neutral> camps based on their current karma value. The allocated colors are blue for <order>, red for <chaos> and white for <neutral>.

2) One after the start of event, the whereabouts of the players in each area will be displayed on the event map for a short period of time, so please refer to it and attack or defend yourselves from other players. After that, it will be displayed on the map at regular intervals according to the karma value.

3) The points earned will change depending on the karma value of the defeated player. The higher the karma values of the <order> players, the higher the points. Conversely, the lower the karma values of the <chaos> players, the higher the points. Also, the closer the karma value of the <neutral> player to zero, the higher the points. The defeated players will return to the normal map from the event map and can watch the game from the UI.

4) If the <order> player defeats the <chaos> player, the points earned will be doubled and vice versa. <Neutral> players will earn double the points regardless of the camp they have defeated, so please attack both sides aggressively as you will be less likely to be targeted.

5) As you earn more points, you’ll start appearing on the minimap more often and the intensity of the color of your display on the minimap will be increased. So please do your best.

6) After the end of the event period, the ranking will be announced based on the total points earned. Rankings are announced separately for groups and individuals; there are rewards for both, so please do your best to collect points. In addition, the points earned at the event can be exchanged for luxurious prizes.

The top five members of each camp will be displayed below; those who are listed below will probably be actively targeted during the event period, so we recommend that you take measures now.

Order

First place: Pervert Gentleman <Karma: 112>

Second place: Maria <Karma: 110>

Third place: Aaron <Karma: 109>

Fourth place: Cherry <Karma: 104>

Fifth place: Sumeragi <Karma: 101>

Chaos

First place: Rena <Karma: -211>

Second place: Blossom <Karma: -111>

Third place: Hymn’s Guru <Karma: -108>

Fourth place: Jet Black Fallen Angel <Karma: -103>

Fifth place: Asagi <Karma: -101>

Neutral

First place: Absolutely Inviolable Area <Karma: 0>

Second place: Meiru <Karma: 3>

Third place: Myra <Karma: 5>

Fourth place: Leader of the Swimsuit-Stockings Alliance <Karma: 8>

Fifth place: Harold <Karma: 12>

Well then, everyone, please look forward to the event.

– KSO management

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Name: Rena

Gender: Female

Race: Human

Level: 42

Condition: Possessed <Kageyama>

Karma value:-211 <Evil>

Class: Assassin; Second Class: Demons’ Master; Third Class: Evil Doctor

Skill Points: 47

Skills:

<Dagger Art Lv. MAX>; <Dagger Art – Master Lv. 14>; <Throw Lv. MAX>; <Boulder Throw Lv. 18>; <Walk Lv. 51>; <Lightweight Lv. 41>; <Medicine Lv. MAX>; <Hyper Medicine Lv. 14>; <Surprise Attack Lv. 51>; <Tame Lv. 42>; <Camouflage Lv. 42>; <Detection Lv. 39>; <Friendship Lv. 34>; <Thief Lv. MAX>; <Master Thief Lv. 12>; <Jump Lv. MAX>; <Sky Kick Lv. 15>; <Evasion Lv. MAX>; <Quick Evasion Lv. 18>; <Martial Art Lv. MAX>; <Martial Art – Master Lv. 21>; <Assassination Art Lv. MAX>; <Extermination Art Lv. 4>; <Fatal Blow Lv. 53>; <Feint Lv. 43>; <Escape Lv. MAX>; <Lightning Speed Lv. 24>; <Voice Change Lv. 30>; <Disguise Lv. 28>; <Acrobatics Lv. 24>; <Encouragement Lv. MAX>; <Governing Lv. 13>; <Leadership Lv. MAX>; <Total Control Lv. 13>; <Instruct Lv. MAX>; <Command Lv. 14>; <Physical Resistance Lv. 35>; <Magic Resistance Lv. 35>; <Abnormal Physical Condition Resistance Lv. 37>; <Abnormal Mental Condition Resistance Lv. 37>; <Night Vision Lv. 31>; <Stealth Lv. 38>; <Silent Move Lv. 41>; <Presence Detection Lv. MAX>; <Hyper Awareness Lv. 12>; <Danger Sense Lv. MAX>; <Sixth Sense Lv. 15>; <Hearing Lv. MAX>; <Forsake Lv. 31>; <Parrying Lv. 31>; <Dismantle Lv. MAX>; <Dissect Lv. 34>; <Mind’s Eye Lv. 16>; <Terrify Lv. 5>; <Speech Lv. 7>; <Fire Resistance Lv. 12>; <Water Resistance Lv. 5>; <Poison Resistance Lv. 14>; <Slash Resistance Lv. 12>; <Impact Resistance Lv. 7>

Titles:

Giant Killer: Proof that one has killed an enemy that is 20 or higher levels than yourself. Increases damage dealt to higher levels enemies <Very Small>; Reduces damage taken <Very Small>.

The First Killer: Proof that one was the first person to successfully kill another person in this world. Increases damage dealt to humans <Very Small>.

Fearless: Proof that one has executed a person without any hesitation. Increases Fear Resistance <Very Small>; Increases Charm Resistance <Very Small>; Increases Confusion Resistance <Very Small>.

Slaughterer: Proof that one has caused mass slaughter in a short period of time. AGI increases based on the number of nearby human enemies <Caps at +150%>.

Demon: Proof that one has strayed off from humanity. Your Karma will fall easily and will hardly raise.

Plunderer: Proof that one has looted many goods from people. Increases the success rate of looting skills <Very Small>.

Criminal: Proof that one has violated the law in a city. You will not be able to enter cities by regular means.

God’s Enemy: Proof that one has either declared war against the Order faction or done something similarly antagonistic to it. Increases damage dealt to enemies with <Good> Karma <Small>; Increases damage taken from enemies with <Good> Karma <small>.

Wanted – Temple: Proof that one is wanted at the temple. Current bounty: 55,000,000 G.

Merciless: Proof that one has no mercy. Increases Critical Rate <Small>.

Human Slayer: Proof that one has killed more than 500 humans. Increases damage dealt to humans <Medium>; Decreases damage received from humans <Medium>.

Enemy of Mankind: Proof that one has killed more than 1000 humans. Increases damage dealt to humans <Large>; Decreases damage received from humans <Large>.

Hero Slayer: Proof that one has killed an important NPC with a Karma higher than 150 or higher. Increases all stats <Small>; Increases damage dealt to enemies with <Good> Karma <Medium>; Increases damage received from enemies with <Good> Karma <Medium>.

Harbinger of Death: Proof that one has killed enough enemies to build a mountain of corpses and to paint a river red with human blood. Increases all stats <Small>; STR and VIT increase based on the number of nearby human enemies <Caps at +75%>.

World Quest Clearer: Proof that one has completed a World Quest. Increases all stats <Very Small>.

Enemy Of The Sea: Proof that one has antagonized the True Sea God Krebskulm. Increases damage dealt to enemies aligned with the sea <Small>; Increases damage taken from enemies aligned with the sea <Small>; Beings aligned with the sea naturally hate you <Large>.

Equipment

Weapon: Scarlet Flame Kodachi <Possessed – Yamada>

Body: Roaring Flame-Lion’s Jacket

Armor: Light Armor of the Blue Flame <Possessed – Inoue>

Arms: Sea Breeze Gloves

Lower Body: Dark Night Leggings

Shoes: Falcon Boots

Accessories

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Name: Yamada

Race: Living Dead – Hades Sword

Level: 12

Condition: Possessing

Skills:

<Floating Lv. 25>; <Night Vision Lv. 35>; <Self Restoration Lv. 39>; <Weapon Possession Lv. 39>; <Strengthened Slashes Lv. MAX>; <Intensified Slashes Lv. 12>; <Immunity To Harmful Mental Effects>; <Infuse Poison Lv. 11>; <Fatal Blow Lv. 15>; <Dark Magic Lv. 27>; <Fire Magic Lv. 21>; <Fire Resistance Lv. 12>; <Water Resistance Lv. 5>

Titles:

Rena’s servant: Proof that one became Rena’s servant. Increases the effect of enhancements provided by its master <Small>.

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Name: Kageyama

Race: Darkness Shadow

Level: 12

Condition: Possessing

Skills:

<Shadow Diving Lv. 39>; <Shadow Travel Lv. 34>; <Stealth Lv. 31>; <Night Vision Lv. 24>; <Surprise Attack Lv. 39>; <Dark Magic Lv. MAX>; <Black Magic Lv. 14>; <Strengthened Magic Lv. MAX>; <Intensified Magic Lv. 11>; <Immunity To Harmful Mental Effects>; <Shadow Manipulation Lv. 9>; <Bestow Magic Lv. 13>; <Fire Resistance Lv. 12>; <Water Resistance Lv. 5>

Titles:

Rena’s servant: Proof that one became Rena’s servant. Increases the effect of enhancements provided by its master <Small>.

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Name: Azabu

Race: Boreas – Phantom Cloak Lv. 12

Condition: Possessing

Skills:

<Floating Lv. 32>; <Night Vision Lv. 29>; <Armor Possession Lv. 39>; <Wind Magic Lv. MAX>; <Gale Magic Lv. 15>; <Dark Magic Lv. MAX>; <Black Magic Lv. 5>; <Strengthened Magic Lv. MAX>; <Intensified Magic Lv. 9>; <Immunity To Harmful Mental Effects>; <Presence Detection Lv. 19>; <Danger Sense Lv. 18>; <Vigilance Lv. 24>; <Far Sight Lv. 17>; <Fire Resistance Lv. 12>; <Water Resistance Lv. 5>

Titles:

Rena’s servant: Proof that one became Rena’s servant. Increases the effect of enhancements provided by its master <Small>.

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Name: Santa

Race: Greater Mimic

Level: 12

Condition: Possessing

Skills:

<Mimicry Lv. 39>; <Night Vision Lv. 24>; <Concealment Lv. 39>; <Treasure Possession Lv. 39>; <Light Magic Lv. MAX>; <Bright Magic Lv. 15>; <Illusion Magic Lv. 31>; <Strengthened Magic Lv. MAX>; <Intensified Magic Lv. 9>; <Immunity To Harmful Mental Effects>; <Bestow Magic Lv. 12>; <Barrier Magic Lv. 9>; <Fire Resistance Lv. 12>; <Water Resistance Lv. 5>

Titles:

Rena’s servant: Proof that one became Rena’s servant. Increases the effect of enhancements provided by its master <Small>.

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Name: Inoue

Race: Dark Living Armor

Level: 12

Condition: Possessing

Skills:

<Walk Lv. 39>; <Night Vision Lv. 24>; <Kenjutsu Lv. MAX>; <Kenjutsu – Master Lv. 14>; <Armor Possession Lv. 39>; <Strengthened Physique Lv. MAX>; <Intensified Physique Lv. 12>; <Strengthened Endurance Lv. MAX>; <Intensified Endurance Lv. 9>; <Strengthened Defense Lv. MAX>; <Intensified Defense Lv. 9>; <Immunity To Harmful Mental Effects>; <Coordination Lv. 17>; <Defensive Art Lv. 17>; <Martial Art Lv. 13>; <Dark Magic Lv. 14>; <Bestow Magic Lv. 11< <Fire Resistance Lv. 12>; <Water Resistance Lv. 5>; <Impact Resistance Lv. 7>

Titles:

Rena’s servant: Proof that one became Rena’s servant. Increases the effect of enhancements provided by its master <Small>.