I quickly took control of Wilsim Station and acquired 5 stations in the process, thankfully one of them was our target station.

[You have occupied Wilsim Station.]

[You have earned 2,000 coins as a reward for 'Struggle for the Flag'.]

[Your group has occupied the target station.]

It was unfortunate that they targetted us but that benefited us. From the capture, my navy flag levelled up to a brown flag.

[You have won the flag of 'Wilsim Station'.]

[Your navy flag has absorbed the cumulative achievements of the navy flag.]

[Your navy flag has evolved into a brown flag.]

[A strong flag protects you.]

Currently Occupied: Ujiron (Main Base), Wilsim Station, Upnor Station, Darwin Line, Ironbark Station, Silverstone Station, Kasu Station, Grunham Station.]

Leo Collins was busy cleaning off the blood on his sword whilst I planned our next move. We currently had Erich Caine, Leo Collins and I. The railways were fairly quiet and I could hear other kings above ground. The best choice of action would be to go above ground and snatch the flags from the kings, it would be the most efficient way too. As I was about to inform the other two, a scenario message appeared.

[The main scenario has been updated!]

[Main scenario # 4 – The King's Qualifications has begun.]

[Main Scenario # 4 – The King's Qualifications]

Category: Main

Difficulty: A

Clear Conditions: Occupy the 'Absolute Throne' located at Griemore.

Time Limit: 8 hours.

Compensation: 10,000 coins

Failure: ―

* This scenario can only be challenged by those who have completed the hidden scenario 'King's Road'.

* The absolute king has absolute commands over all the other kings.

* There are additional special clear conditions for this scenario.

Then a blue window abruptly appeared after, it was the new dokkaebi representative.

[As you have guessed, the fourth main scenario is to be the only king to sit on the throne. Of course, not every king can sit on that throne. Only a person who has proved their qualifications can sit there.]

The dokkaebi produced a grin on its smug face.

[Then I will reveal the first qualification.]

[King's Qualification]

1. 「 The owner of the throne should be braver than anyone else. 」

–The Absolute Throne never wants a 'weak king'. To challenge the throne, you must own at least a black flag.

(Additional qualifications will be released after a while.)

After the windows disappearance, Leo Collins and Erich Caine running over to me.

"Aksel! What should we do? We don't even have 10 flags."

"Our best choice of action is to reach the surface and battle the other kings."

There was also something else I wanted to do. If I recalled correctly, there was also a museum around Griemore that contained a lot of historical artifacts. There is a chance that I could snatch a sword from there, my knife was pretty rusty and outdated right now.

"We also have a chance to upgrade our weapons, me and Erich. This knife has helped me but I need something better."

Leo nodded and Erich had an ecstatic look on his face. We could also probably get a weapon for Mia Becker too. Thus, we embarked on the journey to Griemore.

Upon wandering on the streets of Griemore, we saw many ransacked stores and buildings. This district that was once bustling with people became a wasteland. If this is what happened to a capital, I wonder what happened to the rest of the country. I shook my head and kept walking. We had finally came across the Great Museum of Novelties, the museum contained a lot of artifacts that could be used as a weapon, hopefully they haven't been snatched already.

"Wait." said Erich abruptly.

"There's a group of people coming, about 30 of them."

I wondered how he knew but I remembered his skill. Erich could control insects and the ant he had sent to search our surroundings quickly scrambled back to him. We took cover behind a wall. There was 3 of us and 30 of them, Erich doesn't have a lot of combat experience either so we're at a great disadvantage.

I watched as a King was carried on a huge, silver palanquin with a dragon embedded on the top. The rest of the guards were protecting him like a box formation. These people were really getting into this, weren't they? I decided to use my exclusive skill on the King being carried.

[Exclusive Skill, Capture Lv. 4 has been activated!]

Name: Aaron Montanari

Age: 27 years old.

Sponsor: Promiscuous Copper Nose

Exclusive Attributes: Barbaric King (Hero)

Exclusive Skills: Military Command Lv. 3, Bribery Lv. 1

Stigma: Execution Lv. 5 Overall Stats: Physique Lv. 6, Strength Lv. 8, Agility Lv. 7, Magic Power Lv. 14. The palanquin marched a few more steps before coming to a halt. The Barbaric King then stepped out of his palanquin and entered the museum, ushering for his servants to search for something. I looked over Leo and Erich and motioned to them to go through the back. We slipped through the back door and made our way upstairs through the museum. On our way, Leo Collins and Erich were admiring the weapons and items that there still in display, it seems we were early enough to take some weapons. Erich was mesermised by a weapon and called out to me quickly. "Aksel! Can I have this one?" "Sure, take whichever one you like." Erich Caine threw off the lid and held the short, antique war hammer. [The Constellation 'Mulish Viking' is pleased with Erich's choice.] I scoured the floor a bit more before stumbling upon a weapon. The silver sword glinted in the sunlight and I was instantly attracted to it, I popped off the lid and gazed upon the beauty. The label on the lid read 'Dojigiri Yasutsuna' I placed the sword in my grasp and it felt lightweight, like it was made for me. Leo inspected the sword joyfully at every angle. "That looks like a great sword Aksel!" "I think so too, what are you gonna get Leo?" "Eh... I like my Ominous Eclipse, these weapons just look boring to me." "Whatever you say." I sheathed my sword inside my blade and kept walking. It's appropriate that I should get Mia an item from here as well, after a few seconds of walking around I gazed upon another blade. It was significantly smaller than my sword though, but it was a light looking dagger that would fit perfectly into Mia's hand. The label on it read 'Kogarasu Maru'. [The Constellation 'Legendary Tachi Myth' is displeased with the state of the replica.] I ignored the salty constellation and picked up the dagger. As I was about to inform the others, I could hear the rising sound of plentiful marching steps getting closer to our location. We quickly assumed hiding positions, I hid behind a Greek sculpture. The guards started filing in at once, steering away from the middle and lining up at the sides. A few seconds later, the Barbaric King walked with his red cape. "Any pleasing antiquities thee findeth, bringeth to I." He ordered. The guards suddenly rushed out and began searching the room. If this were to keep up we'd get caught in a few seconds. I quickly nodded to Erich Caine across the room. [The incarnation 'Erich Caine' has used 'Diverse Communication Lv. 3'.] The museums ground quickly started to rumble as blood fell from Eric's nose. A large rat broke through the floor and peered at everyone with its large beady eyes. The guards quickly surrounded the Barbaric King, ensuring his safety whilst a few of the other guards attacked the rat. Leo Collins carrying Erich on his back and I quickly dashed out the room. We fled through the front exit when suddenly a few of the left other guards stopped us with their longsword and spears, forcing us onto the ground to kneel. At this time, Erich regained his consciousness and his hold on the rat was released. The other guards inside the ruined museum rapidly marched outside and forced us into the middle. They quickly parted and the Barbaric King walked through the middle and looked down on us. "Was it thee who pulled the tomfoolery inside?" The King levered down at me with a disgusted expression on his face. "What?" "I sayeth, was it thee-" "You can quit the dialect. This isn't the ancient times." A expression of fury took over his face. "Do you know what position you're in right now?" I looked around before replying. "Yeah, it's pretty unfortunate at the moment but it can change pretty quickly." I said with a grin on my face. [The Constellation 'Promiscuous Copper Nose' dislikes you.] "Hm. I dislike your smug face. I wonder, will it change with your head on a platter?" The Barbaric King Aaron Montanari raised his hand and at once a guard scavenged the palanquin. He returned with an executioners sword and placed it into Aaron's hand. Aaron unsheathed the blade and spoke to us. "Any last words?" "I wouldn't do that if I were you." "Why not?" "I know the secret to completing future scenarios." Leo Collins and Erich Caine turned to me with puzzled looks. I was bluffing, of course. But this might be a good way to group the Kings together and take their flags. "How can I trust you?" "I'm a king myself, if I do anything out of the ordinary you can kill me and take my flag." "But if you accept my proposal, I need you to let my other two friends go." I spoke. Aaron called, what I presume, his advisor and spoke with him before a brief moment before turning to me. "So be it, but I will keep you under strict security." The guards removed their spears away from the other two and I quickly whispered something to Leo Collins, he nodded and Leo departed with Erich. The guards picked me up, spears and longsword still inches away from my throat and guided me to the palanquin. I took a seat opposite the Barbaric King and in-between two guards. "I know your ears are itching to hear, I'll tell you now."