PFM: LEGACY

Ep. 30 Winter Gate and Orasi Villages

Winter Gate is a pretty big village. With a population of about 10 thousand. Actually judging from the number of residents and the area, Winter Gate can be said to be a small town. To be a small town, the Winter Gate village must have at least 20,000 inhabitants.

There are many reasons why Winter Gate village can be this crowded. One of them is the natural resources around the winter gate village are abundant. Located at the foot of the Winter Peak mountain, Winter Gate Village also has a beautiful natural panorama. Therefore, the tourism business is also crowded. Many residents of the surrounding city who spend vacation time in the summer in this village. This is because as the name suggests, the season around the Winter Gate mountain is only one, namely winter.

Many regions in the Sol continent were like that. When the concentration of elements in an area is too high, the ecosystem of that area will be affected. Winter Peak is one example. Because the concentration of the ice element on the mountain was too high, the mountain was always covered in snow.

The speciality of the Winter Peak mountain is what causes many tourists and adventurers to come there. Therefore, the majority of winter gate villagers open hotels, restaurants and trade.

News of the appearance of 100,000 goblins had spread in the village. The NPCs did not look panicked. Some of them are busy serving customers who are eating at restaurants. There are also those who peddle hot drinks around Adventurer Union. There gathered thousands of adventurers who were waiting.

"I heard there will be an army of goblins coming. That's pretty much 100,000. I'm afraid I can't survive to the end." A player talks to his friend, unlike the content of his speech which should be filled with seriousness. He was eating French fries casually.

"How else, we're only level 1. But it is enough to exchange our lives for some contribution points. I wish I had some deca. My money's almost out to buy blue and red potions, I haven't had time to sell them." His friend replied by holding a hot chocolate.

"What is the total number of players in this village? How come there's not too much that pops up when there's going to be a mission this big?"

"Well, if you look at the number of villagers and the area of the village, maybe 20,000 to 30,000. be advised, most of them casual players. Many of them came here because many Indonesian players came to the North. It's late, maybe most of them are still sleeping. Later if the goblin army comes, they'll show up."

"But it seems like a long time ago the goblin army came. What good is it to sleep first. Tired of hunting from the morning."

"Just sleep here. While waiting for the mission to begin."

A few minutes later they fell asleep.

.......

An hour's drive from the Rockhelm fortress, finally the combined cavalry forces of NPCs and players came to the Winter Gate village. The residents and players in the Winter Gate village greeted their arrival with enthusiasm. There is a difference in why they are enthusiastic.

The Winter Gate villagers were enthusiastic because the cavalry squad from the Rockhelm fortress had arrived. While the players enthusiastically talked about the presence of the two clans of Rockhelm.

Although it is understandable, in a big event like this, the two clans will definitely come. But still the players were curious about the players from both clans, especially the Mythcaller clan from the Frozen Anvil guild.

Moreover, they saw Shasha among them.

"Shasha came along. Does this mean the battle will be on TV?"

"The possibility is quite large. But not necessarily Shasha who will record. Must have been a lot of reporters from the TV station sent. We just don't know who they are."

"Btw, Ares seems to have gotten the equipment set. Enviable.."

"But it seems like not all members of Frozen Anvil got it yet. It takes time to make equipment sets."

"After the exchange of deka with real world money opened, I will soon be going to Rockhelm, to visit their shop."

Ali and the others only briefly responded to the enthusiasm of the Winter Gate village players. Anyway, they need to rest. Since the hotels were already full, they decided to create a camp next to the NPC camp.

Residents distributed warm drinks such as hot chocolate, coffee or tea to all the troops. They accepted it with pleasure.

All members of Frozen Anvil always carried camping equipment, so they could have set up some tents. But since not all party members had one, they simply made a bonfire and used a blanket as a base.

"Rest first. Maybe the goblins will attack at sunrise. They also seem to be making camp a little far from here."

Ali dared to say that because Kuro's shadow clone had already found an army of goblins. They make camp 5 km from Winter gate village.

"I didn't know those monsters could do us any good like this, hahaha..." Dino said with a laugh.

"It's not like that. After all, goblins were monsters that possessed intelligence. Attacking at night did little to benefit them, as they were not nocturnal monsters. So it's better for them to wait for the day to light." Shasha explained.

"True what Shasha said. They will not move before the light. Then go to sleep if you can. I'm going to sleep first." Ali rested his body on Romeo ibex in a sitting position, and closed his eyes.

'you also sleep Romeo, tomorrow there will be a great battle. You have to save your energy.'

'I can't wait for Al. I hope tomorrow they give me a little bit of resistance.'

'certain. If you can't sleep yet, please wake me up when the troops start moving.'

'Ok'

After a few minutes Ali fell asleep.

Seeing Ali asleep, some players also decided to sleep. Some people who could not sleep chatted with other players.

As they rested, Kuro's shadow clone continued to monitor the goblin's camp.

.......

At 5 a.m., the infantry troops from Rockhelm finally arrived. 25,000 players and 10,000 NPC infantry troops entered the Winter Gate village. Fatigue was visible on their faces, if anyone was watching him closely. But in the morning, all that was seen was the force of the troops ready to withstand the attacks of the goblins.

After they arrived, the residents gave them hot chocolate, coffee, or tea. There are warm porridge and other warm food provided by the residents.

The players received the kindness of the villagers with thanks.

They can finally rest for a while.

the next half hour, the morning dawn slowly revealed itself from the back of the Winter Peak mountain. The players who did not sleep partially came out of the village to watch the beautiful sunrise.

The players who were asleep started to wake up. Romeo, who had been asked to wake Ali, intended to do so. But seeing Ratih approaching, Romeo undoes his intentions.

Ratih put his index finger to his lips, gesturing for Romeo to shut up. Ratih then crouched down in front of Ali with a mischievous smile on his lips.

Ratih then covered Ali's nose with his hand. Ali who could not breathe then thrashed. After seeing Ali feeling uncomfortable, Ratih so heartless, released his hand.

Ratih then sighed, and then woke Ali up in the usual way, which was to shake Ali's body. "Al, wake up. It's morning. Breakfast first.."

Hearing Ratih's voice, Ali woke up and rubbed her eyes while yawning.

"What time is it?"

"Hour 8." Ratih.

"Joking around.."

Ali then found out that he had been bullied by Ratih. He saw Ratih who was smiling sweetly with her hands propping her face, saying, "Good morning Ares.."

Seeing the behavior of Ratih, Ali could only sigh. "Good morning, bad Alissa. Watch out I'll reply."

"Try it if you can" Ratih said as he stuck out his tongue..

Then came a thud..

"Ehem.. Ehem. ok love birds, keep your household affairs at home. It's time to get ready. Breakfast was given by the villagers. Quickly eat and prepare. According to Sakuya the goblin was also preparing." Dino said with a smile.

Ratih and Ali's faces flushed hearing that.

"Ok, let's eat first."

.......

After eating and cleaning up the camp, Ali's party immediately gathered. They do not forget to feed their mounts which they carry in the inventory.

"Ok, in a moment maybe the commander of the NPC troops, will immediately give a briefing. Let's wait a minute." Ali says.

As Ali said, not long after, several war drums were pounded for several minutes. Hearing him, the players who were still in the village instantly rushed to the east of the village entrance.

On top of the prepared podium, an NPC with a bushy mustache and beard roughly 185 cm tall stood up using the various soldiers of the Southeast Alliance. When Ali tried to see the information, she was shocked.

[Nero, level 7]

It was unexpected that a high-leveled NPC would lead the defense. It seemed like the Rockhelm fortress really seriously wanted to destroy every goblin as a monster that had intelligence.

Then he heard his voice blaring..

"Good morning the soldiers and adventurers of the Southeast Alliance. Once again the monsters gathered to threaten the calm and peace of the Southeast Alliance.

They came out of nowhere, with mature preparations coming to the land of the Sol continent to destroy and oppress us like 300 years ago. Are we going to let it?"

"NO" cried the soldiers and some players.

"Did you tell Summerbay? Hundreds of thousands of its inhabitants were slaughtered by the monsters, and the rest had to flee to save themselves. Will we let those goblins do the same?"

"NO" Then the voices of all the soldiers and players get more compact.

"Then unite. Just today, don't think about where you came from. Don't think about who's next to you. Be the unit one. Protect anyone who is beside you, guard who is behind you. Only then will we come out safely today. Only then will we win. Do you want to win?"

"YES" The players began to interact with the soldiers, even Ali and the players in his party had started to feel their blood boiling.

"Do you want to make a contribution in destroying that goblin army?"

"YES" Now there was no longer any difference between a Player and an NPC.

"Then follow me. We greet them with swords and magic. Let's teach them a lesson they won't forget. We give them the hardest blow, so they're afraid of us. They fear us, the warriors and adventurers of the Southeast Alliance."

"OOO....." The morale of the players and Soldiers was already at the top. They feel like nothing will stop them.

"Repeat my words. We're the Southeast Alliance."

"WE SOUTHEAST ALLIANCE" Their voice was so loud that all the villagers of Winter Gate heard it.

"Victory to the Southeast Alliance!!"

"VICTORY TO THE SOUTHEAST ALLIANCE!!" Even the air shook and the snow under their feet melted because of their spirit.

Ding

[Moral forces reached their peak. Defense and attack increase by 15%]

After that, Nero organized an army. For the army in the middle is the core army, filled with 10,000 Infantry soldiers from the Rockhelm fortress.

For the right and left wing is filled with the players. Nero did not leave them alone, placed some elite soldiers among the players. This morning at least 40,000 players gathered. About 25,000 from Rockhelm and 15,000 from Winter Gate village.

For the cavalry troops, about 500 players chose to join the NPC cavalry soldiers. They seemed to have the same thoughts as Rain before being convinced by Ali.

For others, they are divided into small groups.

Some of the equestrian players who did not have a group eventually chose to join Ali's group. A total of 300 players chose to join. Ali gladly accepted them.

Ali then divided them like a division. The melee fighters in the first and second layers. The ranged attackers were in the third and fourth layers, while the healers were in the middle of the formation.

"The goblins are near. My guess is, in 5 minutes, they'll be there." Sakuya was beside Ali always updating the position of the goblins and the composition of their troops.

The goblin army had already started moving 30 minutes ago. Most of them were level 2 goblins as infantry. They use two types of weapons, namely knives and spears along 2 meters. The goblins who use knives use wooden shields.

Among the Infantry were elite goblins with levels 2 and 3, who stood out for having a height above the average goblin. Their number is about 500. Each of the elite goblins led roughly 200 Infantry goblins.

The goblin slinger. They used a weapon in the form of animal skin tied with 2 ropes along each half a meter. At first glance the tool is similar to a catapult, but without the 'Y' shaped wood that is usually used in catapults. Behind them were about twenty carts carrying stones as big as chicken eggs to tennis balls. Apparently they used the break time to collect the small stones. They are level 2 as well. Their number is about 2,000.

Next, there is the shaman goblin. Using a green-colored robe and a leather hat paired with a small horn, it probably belonged to a horned rabbit. Their level is between level 2 and 3. Their number is only 200.

In the middle of them was a goblin taller than any other goblin, wearing a blue robe and a witch hat. In his hand was a 1.8-meter-high magic wand with a blue-colored crystal the size of a duck egg embedded. That goblin level was level 4. His name is Merton, a goblin boss.

The goblin formation was square in shape with the Infantry goblin surrounding the other goblin units. Slinger goblin flanking shaman goblin.

The goblins moved slowly. No yel-yel, just the sound of the war drums being pitched by a few dozen goblins. They seem disciplined.

"It was natural that the Rockhelm fortress regarded them as a threat. They're a trained army." Sakuya said seriously.

Hearing Sakuya's description, Ali frowned.