Online Cluster: Great Tomb

Chapter 12.9: The First Steps

I moved forward into a room quickly. My steps sound very unsettled. My emotions are too.

I opened the door to the room I was going to. A lot of people were in front of the computer, and everyone was looking at me.

"Find the data about the clan that stole our Mainframe a few days ago. Now!" I said loudly to everyone in the room.

"Understand!" they answered simultaneously.

I am the Vice Master of the Celestial clan. My IGN is Raka. It's up to me to call whatever you want.

The Celestial Clan was one of the leading great clans that used to be often active. However, ever since the first major war in CO exploded, we started working behind the shadows. Many rumors about us have stopped operating. Of course, it was just a mere diversion of issues.

A few days ago, we realized that the Mainframe in our old headquarters had been stolen by a clan. And, unexpectedly, the Clan was not a large clan. Just a small clan.

It makes me very upset, of course. At least I expected that what would come would be a rising clan right now, Suryabima. I admit that the clan has grown quite large to date. It's not strange that they broke into our old headquarters.

But as it turned out, a small clan that managed to barge into it. I mean, where did you guess that?

"Sir, I've found out who's on the CCTV." one of my men, with IGN Navyer calling me.

"What's up, Fal? If I can get a lot of information." I even called him by his real name because my emotions are not bad. I still haven't really calmed down.

"Woi, relax a little bit. Let you be clear. So, what did I find out about that guy, Zatfley's IGN" Navyer replied.

"Is there any more information?" many quick.

"Sori, but we're still investigating. You can't be lightning fast like 'Bum!' kayaking in cartoons." Navyer replied casually.

"At a time like this is joking."

"Well, anyway, let me and Viqri take care of it. Five minutes went wrong" Navyer said in a less than convincing tone as she pointed at her friend, who was giving a thumbs up.

"Five minutes. Watch out for more." I pointed at both of his eyes.

"Yes, yeah. Very patient, Vice Master."

"Here you go." I went out of the room to another room. I went through the corridor and found the door I wanted. Immediately, I opened the door slowly, and saw a blue chair and a vending machine. I bought a coffee, then sat still.

"Sluuurp.." I drank the cold coffee slowly. I hope I can calm down a little. Then, a message notification appeared. I saw who the sender was, and I frowned.

It comes from players with IGN KS.

KS was one of the top players in the Celestial clan. To be honest, he's more skilled than I am. Well, even though we fought once against each other for ridiculous reasons and the results were balanced.

Even so, I've heard rumors that he managed to kill a Level 4 Beast alone. Who is not surprised. Level 4 Beasts were already extremely difficult to fight against. Even if it's not impossible.

I don't know his real name. Or even a little about his identity in the real world. Everything about him is very mysterious. You could say he was one of the seven mysteries of the Celestial clan.

KS: It seems like your situation is not good.

KS rarely sends messages to any member, even the Master of the Celestial clan himself. Once sending a message, he always started it with a mocking impression.

Me: Is it necessary to say it?

KS: I don't care.

Me: I'll cut your throat with a keris.

KS: Oh, I'm so scared.

I don't know why this person likes to make other people's emotions. I was lured by him continuously. I was just about to calm myself down when this guy showed up to call war.

Me : Enough of the bases. Is there anything you should tell me?

KS: Damar will be visiting you in a while.

Me: Are you serious?!

KS: Do I have a reason to lie?

I was so surprised. Damar, Master of the Celestial clan. Turns out he still goes to and fro. I guess he just stayed in Sector 23, locked himself in a hidden base. I never heard from him.

It was startling about how a Master from a clan that should have been off was still wandering everywhere. It should have been quite dangerous even for a player of Damar's class. People will know that we are not broken yet.

"..." - ".Navyer sent me a message. He's done investigating. I immediately came to the computer room.

"What do you got, Fal?" I asked without further ado.

"He was from the Great Tomb clan. Never heard of it, right?" navyer answered, asking.

"No. But, still, how can we be that reckless..!!" I kicked the table so bad.

"Woi! This computer can't be made as good as you know!" spontaneously Navyer hugged her computer screen.

"christ! Speaking of which, he said the Leader will be here."

"Waaahh. Well, scolded."

"Shut up."

I was so upset and panicked. At a time like this, Damar came. He knows I made a mistake.

"There's someone outside! It's the clan Master!" said the guy who took care of the security cameras.

"Ap-?! This fast.." I quickly went to the entrance. I heard the knock on the door. After arriving, I immediately opened the door tensely. I saw a man with a creepy face, snow covering his body here and there. Outside in a snowstorm.

Damar, our Master clan has the appearance of a war veteran. Rumor has it he's a real soldier. I don't know if it's true or not, he never confirmed it.

"Can we go in now?" the Clan Master.

"Ready, sir! This way." I walk in front.

We walked through the hallway. Then we arrived at a working room commonly used for the main director. We sat facing each other.

"Vice Master of the Celestial clan, Raka. You know what mistake you made?" ask the clan Master.

"I-Yes sir." I stammered. I can see that our Master clan is currently enraged.

"Don't you tell me that our old base is completely clean?"

"Sorry, sir. I-i"

"You are the Vice Master of the Celestial clan! Why is it so reckless?!" he kicked the table hard.

"S-One more time, I'm sorry. What punishment should I accept?" I dare not even look him in the eye. His aura of intimidation was simply too overwhelming.

"This time I'll let you get away. You must find all the information about the clan that stole our Mainframe. After that, destroy them. I don't want to see failure. Your position is a bet. Understood?"

"L-Execute! The leader!"

"I'm going back to Sector 23. Go back to the place." the clan Master Damar also left the room, leaving me alone.

"Cie got scolded." I reflexively slammed the person who said that. Navyer.

"Aww!" Navyer complained of pain. I'm releasing. "I know you're upset, but not that time either."

"You yourself who came immediately teased me. Want to feel it again?" I said riled.

"No, thanks." Navyer's still pissed at me. Then I remembered something that happened either yesterday or two days ago.

"Hey, if it wasn't wrong yesterday would the Secret Boss show up in Sector 73, do you remember?" ask Navyer.

"That dragon that was so bad?" Navyer asked back. "All online players are called to Sector. I'm not taking it."

"I didn't have time to investigate how the Level 5 Beast was able to break out of its nest. Ahh, there was a global notice of those who went to Serpent'sShrine?"

"In retrospect, Alan had seen one of them."

"Who? Which one?!" I clasped his collar tightly again.

"Akh-!! IGNhisWord! Uhukuhuk! He is well known in sectors 80 to 90 for his abilities!" Navyer broke away.

"Good information. You can go." I pointed at the door.

"You're not gonna help me anymore, are you?" Navyer sweating.

"Quick go before I do." I've been standing there clenching my hands.

"OK, okay!" Navyer ran away.

Then I immediately opened the friendship list, looking for Mio's name. I gave Mio a message to look for players with IGN Watuk in the Sector area earlier. I also sent a message to some other members to accompany Miose if Watuk could not be overcome.

I heard the motor from outside. Alert, I went straight to the front door and saw who was coming. I saw a motor that was unusual in shape. If I have to explain, it looks like future motors in science fiction.

Then, the driver stopped two meters in front of me. He was wearing black clothes. Then he took off his helmet, revealing white hair and a complex-looking mask.

"KZ. Not like you." I told him.

"Just want to have a four-eye chat" KS replied casually.

"Can't it be via chat?"

"It won't be cool. I'd rather be this way."

"It doesn't really matter, does it?"

"Of course not." KS took out a small book in Russian and read it. "Mentalou?"

"Slightly depressed. No more and no less." I took a slow breath, decided to take a cigarette from my inventory. I also picked up a lighter and lit my cigarette.

"Was cigarettes any good in a game world like this?" ask KS. I couldn't see his face because it was covered in a mask, but he seemed to have a flat expression despite looking at me.

"At least it's safer than in the real world."

"I just found out you can joke."

"Am I sounding kidding?"

"It's funny to me anyway." Had it not been for his skill more than me, I would have kicked him with all my might.

"Can you stop provoking other people's emotions?"

"Don't want to."

Then, the atmosphere became quiet. I looked at KS. It seems like he is thinking of something.

"What else now?" calm down.

"Attent." KS took out the Mosin-Nagant rifle from the inventory and installed the sighting.

"..." I swiftly took out the binoculars and pointed them in the same direction as KS.

"Who is it.." I saw a player not far from here. However, due to a blizzard, I was forced to use binoculars. The player holds an M4A1. He's closing in on our base.

"He's hunting, calm down. Should I give you a warning?"

"In a moment. now."

DOR'S! DOR'S! DOR'S! The shot could not have not been heard by the player even in such a blizzard. I saw the player freeze. He shook his head and continued forward.

"What a risky choice, eh?" KS laughed softly at the reckless player. Then he replaced his weapon with the latest model Barrett M82. KS shoots at the player's foot, which is successfully avoided.

"Have you missed being in a blizzard like this?" tense many.

"Well, I can't ignore that. My ability could be declining. That player could be pretty good. Or, it's just sheer luck." she replied.

"You're a calculation once."

"Ability is needed in war. Of course I should be able to take into account at least some of the possibilities that will occur."

I saw KS shoot back, this time he missed. The bullet grazed the player's body. He looks a little panicked. I don't blame him. Then, the player ran away. I tried to chase him, but KS confronted me and fired another bullet. This time it hit the bottom of his foot. But the player kept running away from our sight. The snow storm is getting worse.

"Why did you let him get away?!" I said to KS.

"Wasting my bullet, I was lazy to kill him" he replied in a lazy tone.

"I can't imagine how you managed to kill that giant wolf."

"I'm not sure you'll really care about it."

Then I heard someone running from behind.

"Sir Vice Master! Mio and her team were successfully rounded up!"

Those words made me feel sad. Who exactly is this Watuk? His ability is quite extraordinary. I'm not sure if KS will have any difficulty in fighting it, but even so, I still have to be careful in acting. For the Celestial clan.

"Great Tomb, really, yeah. These of you, have caused a lot of trouble for our clan. Don't expect you won't get into trouble either!" with that said, I went back inside the room, leaving KS who was still reading books outside.