Online Cluster: Great Tomb
Chapter 15.5: Alternative Places
“So, we got nothing from Watuk?” tanyaku.
“We have a loss, sir. A total of nine million credits.”
“Cih!”
My hand broke the table again for the umpteenth time out of annoyance. We've just started this thing and I'm already feeling cornered. My position as Vice Master is truly threatened at a time like this.
“From yesterday the table buzz continues. Try the door you kicked in, so as not to get bored.” Comment KS.
I didn't respond to him because I knew he would only annoy me a thousand times more than before. I took a long breath.
I looked at the computer, for what reason. I just looked at the photo of our target in annoyance.
“Now you start switching to homo—“
I immediately punched him in the face, making him lose his balance for a while. KS confirmed the position of his mask that was almost loose.
“Shut up. You know this isn't a good time?”
KS nodded in silence.
“Pak, will we send an additional squad?”
“Hold first. I don't want to add more losses.” My answer.
“Understanding.”
“To now keep headquarters. I have something to do outside.” I said give the order.
“Ready! Execute!”
On cue, he left the room where KS and I were. I looked through my inventory, and tried to tidy it up a bit.
“I can come?” ask KS spirit.
“No.”
“Pelit once.”
“The answer remains no.”
“Aduh, nasty.”
“But you don't come. You'll give me more trouble.”
“Alright now, a Klan official can't just go alone. I'm coming or I'm reporting to Chairman.”
“.. whatever you want.”
“Hore.”
I started to store things I didn't need, and replaced them with the equipment I wanted. KS just kept waiting, because he claimed ‘always ready’.
“Tast long. You were a girl in a previous life?” KS taunted me as usual.
“Ssh. After all, do you really believe the concept of reincarnation exists?”
“Umm, scientifically, no. Maybe if there was me who came to see me and admitted that he was a servant of the Demon King who had the ending of the name Lycanstell then I would know it was real.”
“Really unreasonable. I'm sorry to listen to you.”
“Gak. Therefore, yuk also make a story on the internet.”
“I don't want to. After all, aren't you now selling novels?”
“Privacy, bego.”
KS kicked my stomach hard. I screamed in pain and checked if anything was cracked.
“Ah, no. What is that hard kick for?!”
“In which games can discuss real world.”
I didn't know what to respond to, because what he said wasn't entirely wrong. Actually, I don't see any wrong facts in KS's remarks. Or, listen, I guess.
“Yeah, I don't really care. And maybe you'll say a word in English that starts with ‘B’ in your heart.”
“Sok know. So, who do you choose to change the guard here?” my many.
“Hulk.”
“You mean?”
“Banner.”
“What's—you're serious?”
“Cius bang.”
There were many skilled players still active in the Celestial, and KS chose Banner.
Banner is a player who is crazy about defense. He spent over a hundred million credits.
Of course, the result was, I never saw him die in battle. I don't even know if he's hurt or not.
Banner is a very powerful player. But because his obsession with defense made me sick. And I can't do anything about it.
“One more time, are you really sure you want to tell him?!”
“Iya. Bandel this time you.”
“Hah, whatever. I don't want responsibility.” I said surrender.
“OK lah.”
“You're fully ready, KS?”
“I should be the one, but, come on.”
Me and KS went to the garage. I chose the snowmobile for the ride, and KS, instead of using his motorbike, he instead boarded the same car as me, and somehow dismantled his strange motorbike and put it in inventory. I wanted to give a little protest about it, but knowing the nature of KS, I just chose silence.
After experiencing some not-so-important obstacles, we now arrive at Sector XX, where the main headquarters of the Celestial clan is currently located.
“You don't need to add sensors on Sector numbers. After all, what's the problem of mentioning that we're in sector 46?” suddenly KS said.
“Agh! You're surprising me. Anyway, what do you mean about me adding sensors to Sector numbers?” tanyaku.
“Only one of the ‘apon’ that I accidentally took out. I'm daydreaming.”
This person really never wanted to follow the atmosphere around. Even if I complained about it, he wouldn't care at all.
“Duh, I can't stand it. Go to headquarters first! No need to follow!”
Suddenly, KS ran away from me. Does he intend to piss? No, definitely not. If he wants to pee then he should log out instead of running around.
Well, I never knew what the motive was, after all no one cared about it, not even the Clan Master. He let KS roam free to and fro. If I asked him where he went, he would only answer if he invaded the small clans. And unfortunately, indeed many players were complaining about their clans being disbanded, or destroyed.
In addition, I also had a chance to see some suspicious-dressed people talking about the white-haired man. From their behavior, they seem to worship KS. I heard some of their conversations. They claim that they have been ‘saved’ by KS.
Perhaps, it is commonly referred to as ‘babu top class’ player that I often hear. Unlike the clan members, who are naturally loyal to the clan, ‘babu’ is usually, um, I don't know how to explain it. Like they are obsessed with getting tips, money, stuff, and much more.
It was extremely disgusting and disturbing the general tranquility.
I finally arrived at the front door of the main headquarters of the Celestial clan. There were two guards at the gate, and they allowed me to enter after identifying my identity. I saw two more guards at the door, and they saluted me.
“Master Vice Master! Haven't seen you in here in a long time.” A female player greeted me as soon as I reached the hall. “Good afternoon, Mr.”
“Reona. I want to rest for a while, don't talk to me.”
“I understand.. By the way, dear Mr. KS does not come with you.”
Her smile turned somewhat strange when talking about KS.
“Gosh. Stop that disgusting behavior.” I immediately left him because I couldn't stand his behavior.
I immediately went into the corridor looking for the cafeteria. I ordered black coffee without sugar and sat down in a chair.
I felt relaxed for a moment after a few days. I drank my coffee quietly.
* * *
I went away from the city after greeting the Vice Master, and arrived at a forest.
“I can never to dislike the good atmosphere in this forest..”.
Then I took a leisurely walk in the woods, looking for something. Then I found a cottage. I slowly opened the door and entered the little hut, and found a bluish silver-haired girl sitting on a sofa.
“Seenaknya enter my house just like that without notice, it violates the rules.” I said in a made-up tone.
“Not mean I care, but next time tell me and I'll give you something.”
“So. Maybe next time I'll do it. I want to get the goods from you, KS.”
I took a breath, and walked towards the table. I took a chair and sat down.
“So, how about the Crimson Letter clan?” calm down.
Then I took off my mask and took a bottle of lemon from the fridge and drank it.
“They sucks, so I strategize and destroy their clan.”
“It. I thought you'd like.” I finished my lemon drink and kept it in a crate filled with empty bottles.
“I'm sorry, KS. Because can't try to like them.” The girl lowered her head.
“Hey, I should have said that. I can't find a clan that suits you. Even Celestials, I'm really incompetent.”
“I-That's not true. You're a cool guy.”
“That's not what I mean, but, um, whatever. Catch this.”
I threw a bottle of water in the girl's hand. He caught it and drank it.
“Oh, I hate my job.Even in Cluster Online, I have to babysit this kid.” I complained quietly so that no one would hear it.
Well, my job in the real world isn't a babysitter. He's only here because he's the son of my acquaintance. Since we're so close, I can't say no.
“What kind of creature am I.”
I ruffled my hair because I didn't know what else to do. I turned around and looked at the window. It feels so peaceful.
I sat back, imagining the music in my head. I feel more calm. At this point, I will probably fall asleep slowly.
But of course, what I expected. I got a call. I want to reject it. But, first. I rarely tell people about the whereabouts of this cottage. Especially the phone I was using. Only three people know. Two people are no longer playing Cluster Online. Mean..
I'll just act as if I didn't hear anything, and that the phone never rings. Of course my pathetic efforts failed in the blink of an eye.
“KS..your phone reads. Will you lift?”
“Iya, yes, I lift.” My job is terrible. Not literally, of course.
“KS? Sorry to call you at a time like this. I'll just deliver a report from the Master Clan.” Yep, that's Mr. Vice Master.
I mocked him by repeating his words. Of course plus annoying tones and replaced vocals.
“I'm serious.” Said Raka.
“Whispering bener. What said?” calm down.
“She asked for a one-on-one meeting with you.”
“Reject.” I said.
“Hah?”
Raka sounded very confused by my sudden response.
“I don't want a meeting.”
Can't he hear it?
“You dare oppose Celestial—“
Oh, please shut up.
“I'm busy. Again hunting, and I'm also training my accuracy again.”
Is he going to be quiet now?
“Tapi—“
I hung up on that phone. I breathe heavily. Well, I'm gonna get in trouble now.
“Hah..”.
If I'm honest, I don't like that guy. Although I often annoyed him until he wanted to kill me. Obviously, he tried to kill me a few times, and obviously it was my fault.
But that's not why I don't like it. More because, first impressions. The first time I met him I didn't like him.
I stood up and put on my mask again. I brought my gun.
“Hey, I'll kill some monsters, don't go anywhere.”
“I understand. I'll stay here.” The girl nodded.
I opened the door, and I ran away from the log cabin. About two minutes later I didn't see him anymore, and I decided to stop. I prepared the Mosin-Nagant I'm carrying right now.
Ah, I saw a deer. Instantly I pulled the trigger.
The gunfire was very loud, and the deer fell. Well, of course, dead. I took out my knife from the inventory to skin her. Slowly but surely, I did it neatly and correctly.
“Are you the one named Mr KS?” I haven't even skinned half of this animal, there's already someone intent on killing me.
“Wow, wow, wow. Can I ask you to lower your weapons?”
I kept my knife back, and stood up slowly. I turned around to see who was coming to me.
“Ah, you guys are endless, Suryabima. Let's get straight to the point.”
I saw seven people surrounding me, and all of them pointed their guns at my head. They look ready. I replaced my weapon with a sword.
“Kill or be killed.”
* * *
“Tapi—“
Not done talking yet, KS has hung up. I should have guessed this. Although I remember this never happened.
“Hah, he has always cared nothing. I'm still wondering why he wasn't expelled.”
Actually it's obvious. Because KS is among the most elite players in the Indonesian CO server. No one would want to just throw a figure like him away.
If anything, I don't know what to do.
Then, a male player came into the room. He looks panicked.
“Pak Vice Master!”
“What's up? Why are you so noisy?” my many.
“Bad news..our facilities in Sector 66 have been destroyed!!”
“Ap-?!”
And again, I repeated the same mistake.
I just keep making my clan lose.
Wait for. Is this my fault?
No. gabe...
No. I'm totally innocent..
Is correct...
These are all enemies that attack us. I haven't been told who attacked the facility, but I can suddenly guess who did it.
And now, I won't fall into the same hole again.
I'll get my pride back. I'll get back what they took from me.
All for the sake of the Celestial clan. I can't disappoint them again.
I want our clan to reach its prime again. And this time, our clan will continue so until the end.
“Because of that, from now on, I will intervene directly, to face our opponent.”
“I will deploy everything!”
“To destroy everything that stands in the way of the Celestial clan!”
“Even if I have to sacrifice a Level 5 Beast for it!”
“Look, you lowly players who dare to oppose me. We will show you the true power of Celestials!!!”
