-West Forest-

I successfully managed to get what I needed and escape the Icy Mountain without any problems. I reached the West Forest where I got the Elves' support when we were fighting the Orcs that are trying to raid the Vanguards' Stronghold. I can now use my Fire Boosters without any problems. Before I use my spell, a group of other participants is already near me.

"Finally, we caught up to you." They are the guild that has good cavalry units.

"I'm not really in the mood for chitchat. Can I just go on my way now?"

"You don't have to be rude. Don't worry. We are not a hostile guild. How about we travel together? We have an extra horse you can use." He seemed to be a good guy. No wonder I didn't get a system warning. I think it's better to use a horse and rest for a bit before going all out again. I haven't recovered yet from traveling from various terrains.

"Oh, sorry. I thought you are planning something bad. I would gladly accept your offer." I agreed to travel with them because it seems they already got enough requirements for their whole group.

"I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Drake, leader of the Dragoon's Guild. We already know your name. You are really famous around here." I don't want to say famous...

"Well for the record, I'm also friendly. Just don't do something that I might be upset about. So I heard from my friends that you guys were ambushed by two other guilds that made an alliance. That must be really annoying." I got on to one of the horses and joined them.

"Yeah. Half of us already died. I still don't know how strong you are but I hope that you can help us too." Did he just ask for my help? So he's probably thinking of helping me to help him too. "Scratch my back and I scratch yours" kind of thing.

"Hmmm, sure. But if it will take too much delay, I don't think I can just waste my time around here. Unnecessary fighting isn't my style." I don't really want to stay here but my mana needs a little rest after using fire booster and because of the coldness debuff from earlier.

"No problem. That's a good spell you got there. Using fire spell to make a powerful force and use it to fly, huh. We Dragoons don't use that much magic but we use good mounts instead for fighting. With mounts, our forces are also powerful and faster. If you still haven't joined any guild yet you can be one of our spell caster officers." So that's your real motive huh, to ask me to join your guild.

"Sorry, but I'm not really fond of guilds. I'm already happy with just my group. But I'm really happy to visit and help sometimes if you need any." I replied hoping he doesn't make a fuss about it.

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"Don't worry, I already thought that you won't join us. Siegriel already told me about him asking you to join his guild but you refused after helping him defeat the invasion of the Orcs. Anyway, let's just focus on our traveling." So Sieg and him are friends.

We continued on our journey. This time we are faster because the terrain isn't that bad and the forest is not that thick like Dark Forest.

-Icy Mountain-

"Sir, we found the tracks of the Dragoons. They changed their route, sir. The plan to ambush them isn't going to work." One of the trackers of Hearth Fire guild reported.

"Yeah, I already figured that out as soon as we reached the Icy Mountains. You guys get the requirements as fast as you can. We still need time to catch up to them." Bludgeon ordered.

"So, the Dragoons also think huh... The tracks are pointed towards the Wast Forest... Catching up to them would be impossible if we can't increase our pace... This doesn't look good. The other guilds are also catching up to us. Sssss." Venum, still chilly.

"Sir! Our horses are already slowing down. They need to take a rest or they will not reach the city." One of the officers reported.

"Ugh... Another problem for us. Go get the best horses. We the officers are going on ahead. You guys go back and rest at the Vanguards Stronghold. This is our only hope to finish the tournament fast."

"Sir we already got the requirements!" They gave it to Bludgeon.

"Sir, here are the best horses so far. They can make it to the city as long as you don't tire them out." One of the members replied.

"Let's move out and follow the tracks of those Dragoons!"

-The Base of Icy Mountains-

"Stop moving. Only the regular members are returning from the Icy Mountain. This means their Leader and officers decided to use a different route. Guys, let's go!" Zeth ordered.

They are already at the base of the Icy Mountain and are already looking for the Yetis to hunt. And because they are only few, they managed to sneak out from the members of the combined members of the two opposing hostile guilds.

After a while, they managed to get what they needed. This time they decided to move to a different route. And because they explored the Wast forest a lot of times, they already know some shortcuts to reach the city fast this time and overtake all of their opponents.

-West Forest-

"Hello, fellow people of New Life Online! Scythus joined the traveling party of the Dragoons! What could this mean? They even lend him one of their horses and used a different route. Did they make an alliance?" Wow, because of me being at the top spot, the game's camera and the screen is focused on me even if I was taking a different route.

"Behind them are the Alliance of the Hearth Fire and Serpentes who already left their other members. The Order of Light guild is already catching up to them too. The four guilds, that traveling together, are also at the icy mountain now and are already hunting for the Yetis!" She reported excitedly.

While we are traveling I sensed a murderous intent. Ugh!

(WARNING: Hostile player nearby.)

"Stop!" I shouted as soon as I sense the dreadful aura.

"SWOOOOSH! SWOOOSH! SWOOOOSH!" It was an ambush! Thanks to my warning none of us died.

"Not bad for someone who's at the last ranking. You got yourself a good friend right there." Eight hooded men with dark clothes showed up. What the heck is happening?

(SHIV / ASSASSIN: S

EQUIPMENT: KATARA / DARK BROTHERHOOD SET

MASTERIES: SNEAK / LIGHT WEAPON)

"Ugh... Damn you Shiv! Is that how you say hello from the Dark Brotherhood's Guild?" Did he just say Dark Brotherhood?