I Have a Reason to Hate Streamers

In front of a campfire implemented in the game.

Have you ever spent a night chatting away?

Have you ever talked for hours in a voice channel?

Some intense memories can change a person’s gaming perspective.

Just like how an ‘internet friend’ transforms into a ‘friend’ at some point, time and memories are the source of deep relationships.

Therefore, the guild of Infinity Black is not just a simple community.

Those who haven’t experienced this wouldn’t understand.

When unfair things happen in the hunting grounds.

The sight of a guild member rushing in after stopping what they were doing is comparable to a hero.

Regardless of the outcome of the fight, you perceive them as comrades.

That’s why the wars in Inbl were like wildfires.

Once they spread, they become uncontrollable flames.

[‘Sulbbang’s Owner’ has slain ‘DanDollo’.]

[‘Sulbbang’s Owner’ has died to ‘Barber’.]

[‘Crople’ has died to ‘Imaemangryang’.]

The spark tends to ignite personal disputes.

News that a guild member was harmed causes both sides to send reinforcements, escalating the flames of conflict.

The point where it really becomes unstoppable is when emotions begin to boil over.

A sense of pride not to bow to those guys.

The deep-seated grievance twisting in your chest.

A wildfire fueled by all sorts of emotions can become an unmanageable disaster.

That’s why Sulbbang has managed to keep wildfire risks at bay until now.

No preemptive arguments against any guild.

Provoking a baseless war leads to immediate expulsion without warning.

Evidence gathering is essential if you find yourself in an unfair situation.

In short, it means they have done well to suppress fires before they grow.

But what if the opponent just wants to watch the world burn?

What if they bring a helicopter to dump oil on the mountain and throw torches on it?

What if there are not one or two of these types, but six?

Simply being cautious and preparing wouldn’t solve the situation.

– Bro. This isn’t going to work.

“I know. Any escape routes?”

– Seems difficult. The active difference is too big. Should we try to escape towards the canyon?

“Got it. I hope this isn’t a bait.”

– Two Amsaljas are circling to the side. Be ready.

“Okay.”

Magic poured down, striking the ground.

Purple flashes. Spears made of solid ice. A fire-laden meteor shower.

Most were blocked by the frontline’s shields, but the rain showed no signs of stopping.

So-called ‘active’ warfare.

To put it accurately, the numbers were simply overwhelming.

The enemy’s ranged dealers unleashed their firepower, while the dungeon’s dealers struggled just to survive.

Barely fending off the rampaging assassins from the rear.

Yet it wasn’t possible to deploy assassins from this side either.

The difference in numbers looked at least double at first glance.

To exaggerate, it could be said the difference was even threefold.

Being told to throw yourself into the enemy territory with no support or backup was akin to a suicide mission.

– Bro. I think our position has been revealed. Two Kunoichis are coming.

“…Understood. Contact me again once you secure your position.”

Moreover, the sniper, who was providing field vision, retreated.

For Sulbbang, this was a painful blow.

The recently-retreated sniper was one of the core forces of the guild, often referred to as a ‘guardian.’

As expected, cracks were already appearing on the battlefield.

The absence of the sniper, who was coordinating the battlefield.

This meant that even if there were holes in the formation, there’d be no one to fill the gaps.

No. Maybe there were some.

Sulbbang boldly stepped forward.

The ash-gray warrior charged at the approaching warrior with a mindless heavy weapon.

He paused briefly right before the parry, pulling off an off-timing maneuver.

It was a specialty of the Ripper, a technique passed down by Gawol that worked perfectly.

[‘Tangled’ has died to ‘Lion.’]

[‘Sulbbang’ has slain ‘Lion.’]

[‘Sulbbang’ has slain ‘Solid Guy.’]

[‘I Want to Lick Thigh’ has died to ‘Imaemangryang.’]

With Sulbbang officially entering the fray, balance was restored.

It wasn’t just because of run-ins with irregulars like Gawol; he was a formidable force even based on siege standards.

His destructive power was enough to topple the enemy lines in an instant.

The great sword slammed into the ground, causing the enemy front to momentarily shrink back.

The front line, which had been under pressure, suddenly regained vitality, but it wasn’t all good news.

The fact that the guild master stepped onto the battlefield meant they had exhausted all their cards.

If Sulbbang were to fall, his guild members would essentially face annihilation right there.

It would mean a four-hour power outage for the guild.

How much longer could this risky judgment last?

In the despair-filled moment, Sulbbang felt a commotion stirring in the enemy ranks.

The aggressively launched attacks were beginning to weaken.

What’s happening? Am I imagining things?

Sulbbang blinked.

– Bro, push on in!

“What? Did you already secure your position? I should’ve known I could trust you.”

– No. I’m still being chased! Just get in there! There’s a huge gap in their backline!

“…? Really?”

– Gawol is here! Wow, this is insane. I’ll send you the video later, you have to see it. That’s how pros win matches.

The excited voice of his close junior.

Only then did Sulbbang notice a system message coming in late.

[‘Gawol’ has joined as a mercenary on the battlefield. Do you approve? Y/N]

[‘Yoru’ has approved as a representative.’]

……

[‘Gawol’ has slain ‘Imaemangryang.’]

[‘Gawol’…]

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[Employment Contract: Battlefield Mercenary]

During the contract period, you will be treated as a member of the ‘Gamppang’ guild.

This contract allows participation in siege wars or guild wars.

The contract fee will be paid immediately from the guild funds, and the success bonus will be paid upon victory in the siege war.

If the user terminates the contract unilaterally, they must pay three times the contract fee as a penalty.

Contract Period: Until the end of the 1st Siege War of Jepirion

Contract Fee: 100,000,000 Gold

Success Bonus: 900,000,000 Gold

Special Clause 1. 5,000,000 Gold will be paid for every 10 enemies killed in guild wars.

Special Clause 2. 10,000,000 Gold will be paid for every 10 enemies killed in siege wars.

Special Clause 3. 5,000,000 Gold for killing enemy guild executives.

Special Clause 4. 10,000,000 Gold for killing enemy guild masters.

Special Clause 5. Money earned from special clauses will be paid in full at the end of the contract.

Employer: Sulbbang (Agent: Yoru)

Contractor: Gawol

How annoying. Get rid of it.

A bolt shot through the gap between my neck and shoulder.

Behind me, the fire mage’s ‘Unstable Ember’ was dropped.

It was about time for the explosion to happen.

Completely escaping the range was impossible.

If so, let’s use the wind pressure as propulsion.

Feeling a burning sensation on my back—my body leaped forward with acceleration.

It felt as if a violent force was pushing me.

Just extending my weapon slightly left deep scars on the bodies of two enemy dealers.

Without losing speed, I nailed the mage’s face with my knee for a kill.

Pulling on the drawn Silver Magic, one more fell.

A decent haul, but my real target was this guy.

A masked man in white armor.

I aimed my axe at the named spirit of the Venom Guild, ‘Imaemangryang.’

“It’s been a while, Gawol.”

“Indeed. I didn’t want to see you while I was working, though.”

“What can be done? Have you settled down entirely?”

The first attack failed.

An incorporeal black beast, seemingly a Gussndae, blocked my attack with its sharp claws.

Pushing with strength, I made the Gussndae retreat first.

“No. They said they pay a lot. Just a mercenary.”

“Got it. Glad to hear that. I’ll have to be more careful with my positioning next time.”

“Be gentle. I’m already tired.”

“I have something to tell you.”

A few spirits surrounded me.

But that’s just a temporary measure.

They probably didn’t think they would block me with just one summons.

The moment the Gussndae opened its arms to attack.

I smashed its heart and grabbed the spirit user’s face instantly.

I dealt a blow to its neck with my axe, using its weakened body as a shield.

One of the barbarian’s spears pierced Imaemangryang’s belly.

At the same time, one brushed past my side.

“I’ll see you again later.”

“Ugh…”

I really don’t want to see that guy again.

Just as assassins are stronger in multi-target battles, sorcerers shine in a crowd scenario.

I will likely be forced to tether my escort around me from the next battle onward.

Imaemangryang is one of the last people I’d want to encounter in the field or during a siege.

While not an overwhelming presence, he’s annoyingly consistent.

Instead of being a single hero, he acts like a hundred soldiers.

Right now, he was so unaware of me that it felt easy to take him down.

Next time, it won’t go so smoothly.

[‘Gawol’ has slain ‘Imaemangryang.’]

Anyhow, a finish is a finish.

As soon as I confirmed Imaemangryang’s death, I hurled an axe at the casting mage.

Can’t feel secure just because he’s behind a shield.

The axe can change trajectory when thrown.

I sent a clone toward the enemy ranged dealers.

Using a feint to target the annoying barbarian.

Most wasted their skills on the clone, but a few sharp-eyed ones nailed me with their skills.

They must have thought they needed to protect the barbarian.

‘Because he was the last frontline left here.’

Now that most of the warrior classes have been sucked towards Sulbbang.

The backline, clustered with only ranged dealers, was practically a free-for-all for me.

The most expensive player in the pro scene is a top-class assassin.

It’s difficult to level up, but the high ceiling it offers is well-known.

That high value holds true even in siege scenarios.

An assassin capable of tearing through enemy backlines is considered equivalent to more than one party in strength.

Naturally, I can do much more than that.

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