NOVEL NEXT Chapter 11 - Prohibition Order (1)
Title: View from the Adrian Empire’s Frontline Wall…jpg
(Photo of a scorched area taken from atop the wall)
(Certification shot holding a beer bottle in one hand)
“Haha, the world may be ending, but I can’t resist drinking.”
This was a picture of Terra Beer recently sold by the Head Moderator.
I thought I’d die without being able to drink after the world collapsed, but thanks to the Head Moderator, I’m saved!
Likes: 73, Dislikes: 2
[Comments: 23]
– Whoa, crazy; look at the color on that.
ㄴ (Author) Cool, right? I haven’t tasted it yet, but I’m seriously looking forward to it.
– Wow, the view is intense.
– Here lies a true elite.
– The guy who can laugh with just a beer bottle even as the world crumbles… what a cool guy…
In the Adrian Empire’s frontline.
With two-thirds of their territory already occupied by demon beasts, people’s morale had hit rock bottom.
A reality where it wouldn’t be strange to die or be injured at any moment.
Those who lived and died by alcohol especially felt devastated since the production facilities were destroyed after the Great War, leaving them nothing to drink.
Perhaps because of this…
It was the people of Adrian who showed an unusually unconditional favor towards the Head Moderator.
– A drink after guard duty…jp
– Looking for someone with an Adrian IP to drink with online on the gallery.
– Guinness Stout ← Here’s why this is the GOAT.
Not quite like the dwarves, but they were a people who truly appreciated alcohol.
The Head Moderator held considerable influence in Adrian, to the point where virtual drinking sessions became popular among those looking for drinking buddies.
But that’s where the problem started.
Title: Drinking during guard duty
Author: Western Adrian Border Guard
Looking for a guard buddy to enjoy a drink under the early morning sky.
[Comments: 13]
– Oh, just opened a drink myself. Wanna join?
ㄴ (Author) Sounds good. I’ll upload a shot now.
ㄴ (Setting up a drinking table photo)
ㄴ Frederick: Hmm…
ㄴ (Author) !!!! Greetings, Sun of the Empire!
ㄴ Greetings, Sun of the Empire!!!
ㄴ Frederick: Is drinking allowed during guard duty?
ㄴ Frederick: This issue with alcohol is more serious than I thought.
ㄴ (Author) I’m sorry!!!
ㄴ Frederick: To think that Adrian’s alertness has become so lax…
ㄴ Frederick: From today onward, a prohibition order will be imposed throughout the Empire.
ㄴ (Author) !!!
ㄴ !!!
He was immediately caught by the Crown Prince, who happened to be conducting a cyber patrol.
Title: Attention, citizens of the Adrian Empire
Author: Frederick
I, Frederick, believe the prevailing defeatism in Adrian is all rooted in alcohol.
I deem it a pastime unbefitting the Empire in crisis.
From this moment forward, I proclaim prohibition across the Empire.
Likes: 92, Dislikes: 999+
[Comments: 999+]
– What the hell is this nonsense!!!
– Ha, damn it, oh… Crown Prince!
– Oh… oh… really makes me want to start a rebellion…
ㄴ Duke Isaac: You insolent fools!!!!!
ㄴ Duke Isaac: How dare you speak such blasphemy!!!!!
– Full Elf ★: Haha, hilarious.
ㄴ Haha, serves you right~ haha.
ㄴ Yep~ it’s what you deserve~ haha.
The sudden announcement of prohibition.
All Adrian citizens felt their heads spin.
As if poor food rations weren’t enough, now alcohol from the Head Moderator’s marketplace was banned too?
Title: Ah, I don’t care lol
I’m just not gonna go out on guard duty anymore.
The knights seem to be keeping quiet about it, too.
Everyone’s saying this sucks, refusing to stand guard, and talking about quitting.
[Comments: 4]
– Haha, look at the Empire’s army go.
– You too? Haha, me too.
– Why should I sacrifice myself for this damn Empire?
– Come on in, demon beasts~
The atmosphere within the Empire turned grim.
Rebellion even became a topic of discussion.
However, at this point, this was only an internal issue for the Empire.
The real problem was that Frederick even threatened me.
Title: Head Moderator, listen up
Author: Frederick
If you think of ignoring my orders, you best reconsider.
I am not lenient with those who betray.
It is not difficult for me to locate the Head Moderator’s whereabouts, so I expect a wise decision.
[Comments]
– What are they so confident about?
ㄴ They’ve got a magic tracker like the elves; it’s single-use, but I think they’re relying on that.
– Treason, my ass. Isn’t the Head Moderator a beautiful elf?
ㄴ They don’t even know if they’re human or not.
“Wait, do they also have tracking magic items?”
I felt a headache coming on as soon as I saw that comment.
Seems like the Empire had the same thing that the elves used to threaten me with earlier.
Since it’s single-use, it doesn’t seem easy to make, but the problem was that they had it.
“It’s like a kind of nuke. They’ll just bring it up whenever they feel like it.”
“Don’t they sell any magic tools that can block these?”
But looking through the shop, all I could find were Earth-related items, so I couldn’t resolve it for now.
Title: But really
Author: Head Moderator ☆
There’s no option in the marketplace to restrict specific IPs from purchasing items.
So if I’m going to do this, I’d have to take down everything from the marketplace.
Likes: 999+, Dislikes: 2
[Comments: 412]
– Seriously, if they’re so pressed, they should come handle it themselves.
– Why make other races suffer?
– Frederick: Do I really need to spell this out?
ㄴ Frederick: Adrian is the center of the continent. Can’t handle something so trivial?
ㄴ What is this guy even talking about?
ㄴ These guys who used to grovel for our dwarven weapons, now their heads are getting too big, huh?
ㄴ Head Moderator, please tell me it’s not true?
A few gallery members voiced their concerns.
Just like the previous elf incident, I knew what this meant.
I had no intention of risking myself by selling alcohol in the marketplace.
“It’s not fear. It’s prudence.”
[All alcoholic items have been banned from the Head Moderator’s marketplace.]
[Reason: Adrian Prohibition Order]
ㄴ ¿¿¿
ㄴ Damn it!!!
ㄴ No!!!!!!
ㄴ Oh Head Moderator, not this! Not like this!!!
With a single click, I had effectively erased all alcohol from the entire continent.
*
The reaction to the prohibition order was immediate.
It began within Adrian.
Title: Haha
As of today, I am a rebel haha.
Death to the Crown Prince, death to Adrian, long live the demon beasts haha.
[Comments: 1]
– Duke Isaac: You scoundrel!!!!!!!!
Title: Current Situation at the Western Wall…jpg
(The interior of the wall, now empty)
(Demon beasts looking bewildered)
Welcome~~
Likes: 999, Dislikes: 2
[Comments: 63]
– Frederick: You scoundrels!!! Return to your posts!!!
ㄴ Haha, if it bothers you, come find my IP.
ㄴ Oh yeah, can’t catch us with the world falling apart anyway.
– Kelton Kingdom Immigration Group 9, 1/99
ㄴ Didn’t that place fall ages ago…
ㄴ Not there, idiot…
An internal revolt erupted immediately.
The soldiers abandoned their posts, leaving the wall empty and retreating deeper into the Empire.
Citizens stopped working altogether and slumped into lethargy, leading to difficulty in food production.
“Grrr…?”
“Keeeek…”
Even the demon beasts that had come rushing in were left dumbfounded.
The image of demon beasts standing blankly atop the empty wall circulated within the gallery.
And the problem didn’t stay internal.
Title: Hello, this is the Full Elf Group
Author: Full Elf ★
We young elves love alcohol.
You know how hard it was during the recent half-elf crisis, right?
So, cancel the prohibition immediately.
Otherwise, the Full Elf Group will kill you.
Likes: 152, Dislikes: 2
[Comments: 31]
– As expected, elves making sense for once…
ㄴ First time agreeing with what they’re saying.
– Lol, look at how pissed off they are.
– Why are they so angry, though?
ㄴ Weren’t elves supposed to live off dew?
ㄴ Haha, ‘fresh dew’ haha.
ㄴ Even if they can abstain from meat, they won’t give up alcohol haha.
Title: Long time no see, Head Moderator, it’s me
Author: Taldru
The Antares reclamation is nearly complete.
Most of the demon beasts have been driven out, and we were just about to focus on rebuilding the kingdom, but haha.
Now, we have something else to clean up, don’t we?
Head Moderator, just say the word!
Would you like us to bring back his head for you?
Likes: 592, Dislikes: 2
[Comments: 53]
– Look at the dwarves, so intense.
– His tone is polite, but the content’s the opposite.
– Don’t these guys prefer action? They’re probably already preparing for war.
– If they go to battle with the dwarves, it’ll be over in a day.
– Uh… I’m officially leaving Adrian.
Most public opinion was favorable toward me.
But I wasn’t excited about resuming alcohol sales just because of that support.
“I’ll think carefully; I can sell it or not, either way doesn’t matter to me.”
Even if the Crown Prince begged for it, I wouldn’t sell alcohol.
But for now, it didn’t seem like that would happen.
Popular Post: Uh oh
Author: Repeal the Prohibition
As a rebel, I heard Duke Isaac is marching his troops from the north down to the capital?
They say it’s to suppress rebels and prepare for war, but what are we supposed to do with that?
(Photo of Duke Isaac’s army)
[Comments: 52]
– Oh, this is a bit much;
– I’m actually not up for this turning into a real war.
– “he dwarves and elves talk about war, but they’re usually too busy protecting their territories to get involved.
ㄴ But the dwarves seem serious about it.
ㄴ Taldru: We’re ready. We can head down at any moment.
The situation grew chaotic as Duke Isaac, the only one effectively defending the northern border, began his march.
No matter the rebellions or whatever else, with Isaac’s main army coming down, things took a serious turn.
– Damn it, I really want to kill those humans.
– Selling) Absinthe, 1,000 mana pellets per bottle.
– Should’ve stocked up on booze beforehand…
Title: Th-tta…
Tta-tta…
Ttu-tai.
Ttayya!
[Comments: 3]
– Did you lose your mind?
– (Planning to master brewing when I emigrate!)
The gallery was in utter chaos.
In the feverish atmosphere, a post appeared.
Popular Post: Hey, Head Moderator… please reconsider…
Author: PureAndProperLady
“Gasp.”
It was PureAndProperLady, a liked and wholesome user in the gallery.
Not sarcastically, but truly, PureAndProperLady was a rare beacon of light in the gallery, frequently posting morning selfies.
Even more, she was a succubus, of that rare race.
True to her race’s reputation of drawing sustenance from pleasure, she thrived on people’s reactions.
“I couldn’t resist checking her post despite the prohibition crisis.”
(Photo of a black-haired, golden-eyed beauty, shyly captured in profile)
“Head Moderator… if you see this, please leave a comment…”
Likes: 999+, Dislikes: 0
[Comments: 999+]
– Hahaha, truly the peacekeeper is the succubus.
ㄴ (Author) I’m a succubus, not just a seductress!!!
– Miss, please, just meet me once…
– I… love you..@@
ㄴ (Author) No way!!!
ㄴ Haha, you like it anyway.
ㄴ (Author) Absolutely not! You think all succubi are loose like that?!
– The pure succubus… posting selfies every day, but stricter about chastity than anyone else…
ㄴ Ah… really makes me want to say something bad haha.
ㄴ For real haha.
ㄴ (Author) “!!!!!”
As expected, there wasn’t a single downvote.
Mentioning the Head Moderator in posts was generally prohibited in the gallery, but this was an exception.
– Head Moderator ☆) Yes, haha, why did you call me?
ㄴ Haha, look at the way he’s all polite now.
For some reason, I felt compelled to reply.
ㄴ (Author) I think I might be able to help with this whole prohibition situation…
ㄴ (Author) Would you consider a trade, perhaps…?