Chapter 54: Group 7
Back in the inter-dimensional void, both overseers of earth let out sighs of relief as the Blood Wolf royalties finally made their exit.
Looking at the scene of the inevitable conflict between the two players, Krog, the self-proclaimed God of Death, and Shem, the self-proclaimed Goddess of Hope immediately contacted their superiors about the current matter.
The fact that the Blood Wolf prince was being nurtured on this secluded planet quickly spread among the higher beings of the Overseer's faction. Just like the Blood Being for Blood Wolves, the Overseer's faction also had a Supreme being. However, no one knew his name, nor what he looked like. He only gave orders through his 5 trusted High Knights. Therefore everyone within the overseer's faction called him Supreme being, while the rest of the higher existences called him The Overseer.
Unbeknown to the storm being created among the higher ups of the inter-dimensional faction, Merlin appeared inside the base, to be treated with a strange scene.
He had prepared himself for the worst possible case, with the player in his vision ploughing through his subordinated like a scythe in a field of tall grass.
However, the scene before him stunned him for a moment. The player in his vision had been completely suppressed by the combined effort of Max, and Jack, while the rest of the team leader had already emptied a whole magazine of 7mm rounds from their pistols.
A few minutes earlier, all the team leaders were on high alert and were surrounding the target from all directions while blending in with the crowd.
However, the target suddenly felt multiple cold gazes landing on him and became vigilant as he stopped walking.
Realising something was wrong, all the team leader did not bother to waste time equipping their primary weapons and releasing the safety, instead opting to utilise their handy pistols instead. While the bullets may not harm the target, the plan they had come up with was that the bullets would limit the target's movement, while Max would go in for close combat.
As the two began fighting, Max would try and lure the target to create an opening for Jack to launch a surprise attack. Having worked with each other in the dungeon, the two understood the other's strengths and weaknesses, and so worked smoothly, successfully landing the [Fireball] on the unprotected back of the target, dealing with nearly half of the target's health.
In this manner, they were able to subdue the target without any injuries or deaths, thus resulting in the scene the Merlin saw. As Sean quietly explained this entire process, Merlin's eyes displayed a range of emotions before finally settling at satisfaction. Satisfaction not at the fact that the target was caught, but at the quick thinking of all the group leaders. They were now not only his subordinated, but also trust-worthy allies.
After asking a little more about the player to Sean, Merlin go to know that Sean had gone to a supermarket in the south to get some food and other supplies. However, in the supermarket there were quite a few survivors. These survivors did not let Sean and his team inside, and so they had to break in. Upon entering, they met with some resistance, but were soon pushed aside by the 16 man strong team. While they were looting the place, Sean walked up to the group and told them about Merlin's orders and their expressions immediately turned unsightly.
Sean just ignored them and continued to collect all required materials.
Just as they were about to leave, a few of the people decided to join. From the 27 people originally staying here, 4 decided to come with Sean, including a small family of a couple and their child, along with the player. Although there were a few more people who could be of use within the group, Sean decided to ignore them, and returned to base, where he met Max, and the entire story unfolded.
Looking at the player, Merlin used [Inspection].
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Status
Name: Kyle Gordan
Race: Human
Class: Berserker
State: Shocked
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Titles:
N/A
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Strength : 150
Dexterity : 100
Vitality: 100
Mana: 100
Intelligence : 100
Sense : 20
Evasion: 100
Critical: 100
Soul: 20
Toughness: 150
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Skills
-Unique skill: Berserk Lv 1
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Tier 0
Lv 4 (27/800)
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Notice
Tutorial Period will last for 72 hours.
Ends in : 0 hours 43 minutes
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Just as he finished looking through Kyle's status, a notification popped up on Merlin's interface.
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Skill [Inspection] has levelled up
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This was a pleasant surprise that made Merlin's expression look dazed in other's eyes. However, Merlin quickly recovered and began instruction.
"Groups 1 and 2, go and patrol the nearby areas. Zombies should have been attracted by the sound of gunfire."
"Yes Sir!"
"Group 3 and 4, Go and collect food and other resources"
"Yes Sir!"
"Group 5, protect the base, and Group 6, get some rest"
"Yes Sir!"
"I will take this guy"
Kyle, who was biding his time, preparing to use his skill to escape at the opportune moment felt a hand rest on his shoulder. Max, who was initially holding him down, backed away slowly, however, Kyle could not move.
The pressure being exerted on him from the hand on his shoulder was akin to a mountain pressing down on him.
Moving closer, Merlin said, "This is my base, and from now on, you are my subordinate. Work together with the others. I look forward to see your contributions… Kyle…"
With a twisted smile on his face Grasped the air, and pulled a portion of Kyle's soul and put it under his own control.
"Alright then. Little Kyle here will be Group 7's leader. Form the group for yourselves. But I need one ready by tomorrow. Also, I want everyone gathered In the main lobby in 35 minutes"
"Yes Sir!"
With this, Merlin swiftly moved out of the lobby and onto his room, leaving behind a dazed Kyle.