The Korean superstar, known to of usurped all of the achievements in the 1st National Satisfy Competition. It seemed that this power-in-the-making was facing his first challenge. The opinion everyone had of him was divided: Some think of him as some great Hero that can show the utmost greatness of the game everyone worshipped and adored, while others just think of him as a one-off appearance. Those people were the High-Rankers. Embarrassed after their tremendous defeat in the Games, these players couldn't help but take an aggressive stance to save their pride. They came up with many ways to demean this foreign player.
And many of the things they did say were truthful: "You have zero Control"; "You only know how to use the power of your legendary class, not own it"; "This win is only a one time thing. The next time we meet, you'll be the one groveling"; "Your mom suck me good and hard thru my jorts."
Although most of these comments were true, Grid himself never called anyone out over it. He played humble, and let his actions speak for himself. And shortly after, he was awarded the first title a player has earned yet: "First Duke."
Its taking him time, but he is building up a reputable portfolio and shushing up all the naysayers with just his actions. Fitting for one considered to be the only supreme to match the Sky Above the Sky, Kraugel.
But now, the world hears an unprecedented news. After a hard fought battle, it seems that this reputable player has killed the Crown Prince of the Eternal Kingdom. Now the whole world is wondering: How will he be punished? Will his noble status be revoked? Will he receive a detrimental title? Will his marriage status to the most beautiful NPC in the game be nulled, giving other poor souls a go?
Everyone is wondering questions like these. Many news stations are covering the up-to-the-minute reports, trying to figure out what is happening. At a time where the Second Satisfy National Competition is drawing by(approximately half a year left), this is the news that is being plastered on screens. How will this news change the world, inside and out?
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It has been over a week in Satisfy since the incident in the Eternal Kingdom has passed. Currently, very few answers have been delivered to the public audience. Every citizen in the Kingdom is scared for their safety, unsure if their life will be able to continue as normal. But today is different. Today, an official statement will be delivered by the current ruler, King Aslan. And what is it, that he speaks?
"Duke Grid might've killed the prince, but he isn't guilty. Prince Ren forgot about Duke Grid's merits and invaded without any justification. He was clearly wrong and Duke Grid only defended himself."
For the people of Eternal, all they could do was sigh in relief that their world wouldn't change overnight. But for the rest of the world?
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Three more days have passed.
Bam!
"Suspicious! That's all I can say about these current matters."
Once again, the duo(?) was back at the classical mediocre bar, eating, drinking, and discussing their worries away. And of course, it was all at Moonshine's expense.
'Damn leech,' was all she could murmur in her mind.
After making sure that her idiotic partner in crime didn't spill the alcohol in the mug he just banged against the table, Moon chose to interject.
"And why do you say that?"
"Why? Let me tell you why:
Let's say that you're royalty. And let's also say that your old man the King is dying. Now, after your pops dies, it'll be left to one of you two--- your brother and you--- to inherit the throne. But wait; what's that? Apparently you're the one that's getting crowned. What do you say about that?"
"…Good?" She was guessing that God was talking about the situation in Eternal Kingdom. 'Something about a murder of royalty, or something.'
"Good? Tremendous! That's what you should be saying!"
"…Tremendous!��� She raised her arms lacklusterly.
'Mmhm!" Since they got there, Godspeed has been drinking nonstop. He's on his third mug, and the red on his face was apparent. His drunkenness was showing, but that didn't stop him from speaking his conspiracy.
"So you're the one that's gonna be Crowned. Good! But then you make a mistake! You choose to target arguably the strongest force of the kingdom, to settle any disputes in the future about your competence. But what happens?" He pointed a finger at Moon to answer.
"I… get killed off in the battle?"
"Co~rrecto! Now it turns out that the savior-of-your-poor-kingdom's nobleness is just an affront, and that he isn't scared of retaliation from the head of the kingdom. And then what happens? Your brother, who was awfully silent through the whole incidence, has admitted that the hero did indeed kill you, but he doesn't really care and will let him be. And last but not least… it seems that those roads, which connect from here, the Saharan Empire to Eternal, are slowly starting to open. Now! How isn't that suspicious!?" His finger was practically touching Moon's nose out of excitement.
"Mm… which parts do you think are suspicious? There are many things that you mean to bring up, right?" Pushing the finger down, she asked her question.
"Hrmm… Alright then. What about the sudden appeasement between the Savior and the King? You've gotta think that's just a little suspicious, right?" He took another gulp of his mug.