ACT 8 Legend Quest

Whats wrong?

Ho Myung-hwan asked as he quickly approached him.Hyun-woo who was sitting in a chair and drinking coffee got up.

I found out new information and I wanted to give it to you.

Information?

Yes

Hyun-woo nodded and lowered his voice.

Before you came here, I actually met with one of the users involved in this event.

One of the Avenger members assisting the demons?You met them in New World?

No, we met in real life.

Ho Myung-hwans eyes widened at Hyun-woos words.Global Exos had been trying to secure the Avenger members involved in this incident.Of course, all their investigations focused on Alan and the Red Man but they were also interested in the Avenger members.In Hong Kong it was possible to backtrack the New World connection circuits but that was impossible in Korea where there were millions of circuits.Therefore this was the first time Global Exos got any information on the Avenger members. Ho Myung-hwan looked around restlessly after hearing Hyun-woos words.And he took Hyun-woo to a meeting room.

Who was the person that Ark-nim met?

The user with the ID Timosi.

Timosi? Her real name?

She didnt tell me her real name. I didnt learn that much about her, but in New World it is clear that she has a close relationship with Alan.

Alan..?

Ho Myung-hwan trembled after hearing the name Alan.Then he considered something and asked in an anxious voice.

Timosi was the one who contacted Ark-nim first?

She visited me in New World and set a place to meet.

Why did she want to meet Ark-nim?

That

Hyun-woo recalled what had happened in New World a few hours ago.

Ark!

Hyun-woo heard the sharp cry in his ear.Then he saw Timosi and 5 bloodied Avenger members coming from an alley in Selebrid.Hyun-woo reflexively pulled out his sword when he saw them.But before he could do anything, the guards flocked towards the chaotic Timosi and Avenger members.Timosi just pulled out a scroll and continued to shout.

Ark, I have something to say!Today at 4 p.m. in Yeouido

Timosi said before warping somewhere with the Avenger members. Timosi and the Avengers who had suddenly appeared then disappeared.Thanks to that, Hyun-woo was completely confused. Why on earth did Timosi suddenly want to meet him in reality?

Are they planning to PK me in real life?

He had those doubts at first.But it was strange that they would deliberately risk discovery.Furthermore, the meeting point was in the middle of Yeouido square.

If there was an ulterior motive then they wouldnt want to meet in a place like that. After thinking about it, Hyun-woo ended up going to the arranged meeting place.

Ark? I can recognize you with one look.

He heard the voice of a woman after reaching the meeting place.He turned around and saw a high school student.

I am Timosi.

He felt annoyed that he had been so anxious about meeting Timosi.

The Timosi in New World and in reality seemed completely different. Her looks were the same but her personality was completely different. While the Timosi in New World was always noisy, the one he met in reality was surprisingly quiet.

Why did you want to see me?

That is..a request. Please listen to what I have to say.

I dont know what is going on but why should I accept your request?

Decide after listening to me.

Timosi murmured in a testy tone.And Hyun-woo never imagined the words he was about to hear.

The Red Man and Maseutyu had betrayed and killed Alan.Fortunately, Alan who was on the verge of death sent one of his eyeballs in a desperate move. The information stored in the memory crystal allowed Timosi and the Avenger members to escape.However, Timosi and the Avengers were soon pushed into a corner.They had barely escaped the temple but now they had nowhere to go. Timosi and the Avenger members had slaughtered millions of users and NPCs with the demons. Therefore their chaotic value was astronomical and it was difficult for them to even approach a village or city.Now with the Red Man and Maseutyus betrayal, they were also the enemy of the demons.

It isnt possible

Timosi and the Avenger members realized the reality of their situation.They had risked standing on the side of the demons because of the compensation.If everything had progressed as planned then New World would become the world of the demons. If it was the demons world then it would be easy for the Avenger members to gain territories. Alan had also promised a significant amount of compensation in real life.The Avenger members didnt doubt that and joined. However, that was all ruined with the Red Mans betrayal.

.Were finished now!

Dammit, there is no place for us to go in New World.

But thats not all. We participated in the plan to conquer New World so we will certainly receive some punishment from the game publishers. The whole of New World was rattled so.

The Avengers sighed and murmured with each other.Their biggest worry was the action of Global Exos.If they won the war as planned then Global Exos wouldnt even dare to touch them.If they conquered New World with the demons then the legal sanctions wouldnt matter. Now that they were kicked out by the demons, they were just mere users causing problems. Global Exos would have no problems prosecuting them even if the demons conquered New World.They wouldnt be able to play the game properly. Now they could only choose one way.

Should we delete the character information before that happens?

But the characters we raised for 2 years.

Ugh, there is no other way.

The Avengers opinions were that they would rather commit suicide.

No, theres still a way.

Timosi broken the silence and continued.

Originally we were going against the publisher. If the plan succeeded then we were confident that we could handle the game company. Even though weve been betrayed, the Red Man and Maseutyu are still continuing with the plan. From the publishers perspective, it will be more important to stop the plan then to catch some minor fish like us. And we possess information that the game publisher doesnt know. It allows us room to negotiate.

Thats right. Although they looked shabby now, Timosi and the Avengers played a central role in the Demonic War.

In other words, they knew quite a lot of information about the side of the demons.Global Exos would definitely want to know the information. If Timosi used that information, she could guarantee safety (character isnt deleted and no charges) from Global Exos.It was similar to an immunity deal!

However, we would have to visit the game company directly.

If we go then there is no guarantee that they would negotiate with us.

If we use a powerful candidate as an intermediary.

Hyun-woo instantly appeared in Timosis head.Whether he intended it or not, Hyun-woo was one of the core people in this event. Hyun-woo knew better than general users and NPCs how big this incident was.How many times did they fail because of Hyun-woo?Furthermore, Hyun-woos fame rose like a storm after his victory in the Nagaran battle. Global Exos wouldnt be able to ignore Hyun-woos opinion.But that wasnt the only reason why Timosi thought of Hyun-woo.

That Red Man!

Timosi had joined the Avenger guild because of Alan.Yet the Red Man had betrayed Alan. Normally the death of a character wasnt worth getting that angry about. However, this time was different.The Avenger members who were killed while wearing the Token of Darkness had their characters deleted. And Alan was also wearing the Token of Darkness when he died.Thats right. In New World, Alan was now dead.

For Alan, I will never forgive them!

Timosi had no intention of hiding in fear.Even if her character ended up deleted, she would smash the Red Man who betrayed Alan. And Timosi knew that Hyun-woo was the closest person to that goal among all the users.She would contact Hyun-woo who was in the centre of a storm in order to get the chance to smash the Red Man!Thats why she risked danger to enter Selebrid and contact Hyun-woo. The problem was whether Hyun-woo would accept Timosis offer.But that problem was settled surprisingly easily.

I cant waste a chance like this.

Hyun-woo was inwardly delighted after hearing Timosis words.Anyway, Hyun-woo would benefit from conveying that information to Global Exos.Furthermore, if he took the intermediary role between the Avengers and Global Exos then he would obtain a lot of information he wouldnt know. Hyun-woo could use that information to play a more active role in the Demonic War. And he might be able to get his hands on a black code item.The prize for the 1st ranking in achievements was 500 million won!Recovering the black code item was 1 billion won!He could obtain a cash prize of 1.5 billion won.Thats right. Hyun-woo could easily forget a trivial grudge for the chance to earn 1.5 billion won.So he immediately visited Global Exos.

So thats what happened.

Hyun-woo explained it to Ho Myung-hwan who nodded. His reaction was more lukewarm than expected.Hyun-woo looked at Ho Myung-hwan strangely before continuing.

I realized it after hearing Timosis words.The true person behind this event if the Red Man. The Red Man used Alan and the Avengers. It seems like he knows all the secrets in New World

I know.

Ho Myung-hwan interrupted Hyun-woos words while rubbing his cigarette into an ashtray. And he sighed before speaking.

I also know what the Red Man wants.

Huh?

To resurrect the Dark Lord. Isnt that right?

How do you know that?

Hyun-woo asked with a dumbfounded look.Thats right. Hyun-woo heard from Timosi that the Red Mans goal was to resurrect the Dark Lord.Of course, Alan controlled the demons so he knew this incident was related to the Dark Lord.

However, the situation being related was very different from actually resurrecting the Dark Lord. And the only way to prevent it was to stop the Red Man.But how did Ho Myung-hwan know the Red Mans purpose?

In fact, I also received the information not long ago.And Ive been worrying about whether to consult with Ark-nim.

Consult with me? What is it?

That is It is hard to explain.

Ho Myung-hwan sighed again before opening his mouth.

Then Ill tell you honestly. In fact, the chief of the Planning Department ordered absolute secrecy regarding this matter. However, Ark became aware of the issue after meeting with the Avenger members. No, we have to explain so that Ark-nim will keep it quiet.

Ho Myung-hwan said.

Actually, our security agents found the residences of Alan and the Red Man not long ago.

You found their homes?

Yes, I cant explain how we found it.

So where is Alan now?

Well talk about Alan later but for now Ill explain about the Red Man. The perpetrator of the Red Man and the one behind this incident is Park Woo-seong.

Park Woo-seong?

Hyun-woo frowned and tilted his head to one side.The name was familiar to him somehow. Ho Myung-hwan added in a heavy voice after seeing Hyun-woos confused expression.

He is the one who created the main system of New World.

The creator..thats right, I heard that name in the TV commercial before New World was officially opened!

Hyun-woo finally remembered where he heard the name Park Woo-seong.Park Woo-seong had been called the best game designer of this century on the TV two years ago!New World wasnt the only game that Park Woo-seong designed.

Even before New World, Park Woo-seong was known for other online games.Some of Hyun-woos questions regarding the Red Man would be solved if Park Woo-seong was behind it.The Red Man knew everything about New World and proceeded with his plan. And it was natural that he would be able to control the demons. It was why the Red Mans gameplay transcended beyond that of an ordinary user. It was possible if Park Woo-seong the creator of New World was behind the Red Man.

Then Park Woo-seong is the Red Man?

Thats not it.

Huh? But you said just now

He is the one who made it. The Red Man is a type of hacking program that Park Woo-seong made.

Hacking? The Red Man is a hacking program?

Thats the part I cant explain in detail. Anyway, the important part is that the Red Man is a character that Park Woo-seong created and it is currently active in the game.

But why would he?

Hyun-woo asked in an expression that indicated he didnt understand.Thats right. Why would he do this?

If the Red Man succeeded in resurrecting the Dark Lord then it was possible to shake Global Exos and gain enormous benefits. So Alan and the Avenger members thought they were betrayed so that the Red Man could monopolize the profit now that it was in the final stages.Timosi also thought like that.Yet the Red Man was the game creator?Then wouldnt the Red Man have major stocks in New World? If New World fell into chaos then he would suffer a loss.

There must be some other circumstances

Anyway, Park Woo-seong was New Worlds creator.If he made up his mind to throw New World into confusion then he didnt need trial and error.He knew all the systems of New World.If he connected to the main server then everything would go as he planned.Hyun-woo was thinking that when Ho Myung-hwan muttered in a low voice.

Originally the Dark Lord didnt exist in New World.

Huh? What Timosi said the Red Man

Yes. The goal of the Red Man is to resurrect the Dark Lord. But the Dark Lord just originally existed as a scenario in New World. The resurrection of the Dark Lord was never supposed to be possible in New World until Park Woo-seong. This means no one can predict what will happen to New World when the Dark Lord is resurrected.

It cant be predicted?

Thats correct.

Ho Myung-hwan replied with a heavy look.In fact, Global Exos had browsed through various data that they obtained from the villa. But if the information leaked then it would cause chaos in New World. Therefore Ho Myung-hwan had to be careful about every word.

Then Ark-nim, please connect the user Timosi to outside.

Connect? You will accept Timosis offer?

We honestly werent thinking about taking legal action against them.Even if we had such aims, that isnt possible now. It is important to track the Red Mans movements so we need information of every Avenger member.

You want information from the users involved in the Avenger guild?

Hyun-woo tilted his head to one side. Timosi said most of the Avengers had already died. Thanks to the Token of Darkness, their characters were completely deleted.Now those users were completely removed from this event. So why was information needed from them.

Are you considering laying charges against them?

Didnt I already say we arent planning to do that?

But why do you want their information if you dont want to sue them?

That

Ho Myung-hwan struggled for a while before replying.

Actually, a problem occurred while searching for Alan.

A problem? Theres another problem?

Currently Alan is in an unconscious state.

Huh? U-unconscious?

Hyun-woo asked with a dumbfounded look.Ho Myung-hwan rubbed his forehead like he had a headache.

Weve recovered Alans unit but it is possible that he might have used an illegal program to join this event. The Token of Darkness that deleted their characters is a type of hacking item. The Token of Darkness clashed with the illegal program stored in Alans unit and caused the current problem. This is our opinion after some investigation. Then there is a possibility that other Avenger members have experienced the same thing.

Therefore Global Exos entered an emergency state.Of course, Global Exos biggest problem was to stop Park Woo-seong and the Red Man. But if more users fell unconscious like Alan then it would be a huge problem. Although they were unconscious, they could die from the slightest slip and then Global Exos would become responsible.A user dying from the game. The backlash from that would be enough to close down New World.

What the hell is going on?

It was a problem Hyun-woo never realized would happen.The Red Mans identity was the game creator Park Woo-seong.

Alan who worked with Park Woo-seong was in an unconscious state.Why did he feel like he had suddenly become entangled in a huge conspiracy?

Peoples lives are at stake. The Avengers are a secret society so wouldnt they contact each other offline? Currently their characters are deleted so the fastest way is for Timosi to get in contact with them.

I understand. We decided to meet in New World after speaking with Global Exos so I will connect to the game and let you know the situation.

Hyun-woo answered immediately.This problem concerned other peoples lives. But while Hyun-woo was standing up from his seat, he suddenly flinched and stopped.Too much had happened in a short period of time and there was still a question that hadnt been answered.

Why is Park Woo-seong doing this? Do you know?

Ho Myung-hwan worried over the question for a while before extending an object that was hanging on a string.It was a nail-sized flash drive.Ho Myung-hwan pressed the flash drive into Arks hand and spoke in a heavy voice.

This is a copy of the data obtained from Park Woo-seongs villa.Like I said a while ago, the chief of the Planning Department ordered the information to be locked down tightly. Ive been continuously worried so I copied the files. ButArk-nim knows about this incident and has experienced more than any other user. If this information will help you stop the Red Man then it is better than you not knowing.

It was like an information window floated in front of Ark.

-Hyun-woo has obtained Park Woo-seongs Data file.

I-is that true?

The Schudenberg King asked in a quivering voice.And the Dark Elf surrounded by 10 guardsmen nodded.

Thats right.

The King seemed to deflate like a balloon the moment he heard those words. At the same time, the dozens of nobles packed into the Kings Hall fell into a state of panic.

Oh my god, our concerns were true after all.

We thought the demons have been driven from the Sinius Principality and now

What are we going to do now?

Everyone please stay quiet!

A heroic voice was heard from among the nobles.The voice had come from Marquis Daltin.Daltin turned his eyes to the man standing next to the Dark Elf.

Lord Ark, can we believe the Dark Elf?

Timosi is a mole I planted on the side of the Red Man shortly after the Demonic War started. Until her true identity was revealed, she managed to stay next to the Red Man and see all his plans.

Ark surveyed the nobles gathered inside the Kings Hall and replied.This was the best thing Ark could do.Arks thoughts had been complicated after returning from Global Exos.The Red Mans identity, Alan falling unconsciousHis work inside the game was gradually growing. Ark found it difficult to grasp how he should feel about the situation.

Lets put it in order step by step.

Ark whispered to Timosi as soon as he connected to the game. And he told Timosi who was hiding near Selebrid what Ho Myung-hwan told him.Global Exos promised not to legally punish them if Timosi handed over all their information.That information was the Red Mans plan.

-The Red Man occupied the Sinius Principality because of the preparations required to revive the Dark Lord. After obtaining the heart filled with the magic of the devil, the Red Mans plan is now in the final stages. Thats why they withdrew from the Sinius Principality.

-Then the preparations for resurrecting the Dark Lord have already ended?

-Yes. When the ceremony starts then the Dark Lord will be resurrected after a few days.

Ark felt his heart drop at the Timosis words.Originally the Dark Lord didnt exist in New World!If Park Woo-seong tried to resurrect the Dark Lord then he would now exist.Park Woo-seongs plan of resurrection the Dark Lord wasnt a joke anymore. He must have a goal. And whatever his goal was, it wouldnt have a good effect on New World. Park Woo-seong dared to take on Global Exos for that purpose.

There is no guarantee what will happen to New World once the Dark Lord resurrects!

It was a tremendous threat to Ark.Lancel village, Silvana and the proceeds from the territories in the Sinius Principality..all the time Ark had invested over the 2 years in his achievements in New World.

I have to do whatever it takes to stop him!

However, Ark couldnt stop the Red Man by himself.The Red Man was leading millions of demons. Furthermore, he was moving into the final stages of his plan so he would concentrate all his power and forces in one place. The only way to stop the Red Man was to gather the strength of all the NPCs and users in New World.

If the Red Man restores the Dark Lord then it will be too late. I have to quickly collect the users and NPCs to stop the Red Man. But the Avengers are the only ones that know about the Red Mans plan. The users and NPCs are already confused because they thought they won the Demonic War already. Even if I try to raise a fuss, it will be useless.

Thats why Ark called in Timosi.If he listened to Timosis testimony who was on the side of the demons then the King would have to believe.Ark insisted that Timosi was someone from his intelligence network to account for her chaotic status and to make her claim more convincing.But the method he chose seemed a bit too extreme.

If all the preparations have been finishedThe Dark Lord will really resurrect?

Ark had hoped to take measures to prompt the nobles into action. However, the nobles were just caught by their fear and everything was a mess.

Will making such noise stop the Dark Lord from resurrecting?

Daltin frowned and yelled at the nobles.Then he turned back to Timosi and said.

How many days remain until the Red Man resurrects the Dark Lord?

I dont know.

Where is the place that the Red Man will start the resurrection?

I dont know.

Do you know anything?

Damn, how am I supposed to know? The Red Man was planning to betray us so of course he wouldnt tell us all of his plans. I thought the resurrection was taking place at the dark temple until a while ago.

Timosi shouted angrily.

The dark temple?

Ive already checked that place. But they have already left.

Ark replied to Daltins question.In fact, this was his biggest problem.After hearing Timosis information, Ark had instantly contacted Haverstein.In this current situation, finding the location of the Dark Lords resurrection was the top priority. The temple Timosi escaped from was located in the centre of a mountain range in the Sinius Principality. So he asked the expedition to quickly check the temple while returning from the Sinius Principality.But the search party Haverstein sent determined that the temple was empty. This meant the resurrection ceremony wasnt taking place at the temple.Daltin muttered with a disappointed voice.

So we dont know the place where the Dark Lord is going to be resurrected?

There is a way to find out.

A way to find out?How?

It will arrive soon.

Ark murmured in a low voice.Then something happened outside the Kings Hall and 10 people poured in.They were wearing white hoods and accompanying a woman wearing white armour. They struggled against a barrier of guards and shouted.

Ark-nim!

Your Majesty, tell the guards to stand down!

Yes, all guards withdraw!

The King waved his hand and shouted, causing the guards to salute and withdraw.Thats right. This was the method Ark used to figure out the whereabouts of the Red Man. Lariette and the prophet clan.After Ark requested the temple search from Haverstein, he asked Lariette and the prophet clan to find information about the resurrection ritual in the History Crystal.The History Crystal contained all the information about New World so some remnants of the resurrection ritual might still remain from the Dark Century.Since the temple was empty, he had no choice but to rely on the History Crystal.

Lariette-nim, did you check it?

The History Crystal doesnt contain any information about the Dark Lord.

Lariette answered while gasping.

But we can guess where the resurrection will take place.

You can guess the location?

When we arrived at Shangri-La, the Truth Crystal was violently unstable.

One of the prophet clan members came to the front and explained.The Truth Crystal revealed the will of the Creator.Using this, the prophets could see the past, present and future of New World. But when Lariette and the prophet clan arrived at Shangri-La, something rose in the Truth Crystal.

It was an island emitting unimaginable amounts of dark energy. It is clearly a revelation that the Dark Lord will appear on this island in the foreseeable future.

Do you know where that island is?

I know. It is an island called Kwarian.

Kwarian?

The bishop standing next to the King burst out after hearing the prophets answer.He staggered like he received an impact and muttered.

Oh my god, I shouldve known earlier

What do you mean?

Kwarian..it is an island from the Bible. After gathering the power of the universe together, this holy island was the first place that the Creator stepped foot on in order to create this world In the Bible, this island was called the beginning and end of the world. If an existence that wanted to destroy the world was revivedthen the only possible location is Kwarian.

Your Majesty!

Daltin kneeled down and shouted.The Kings Hall that was wrapped in silence suddenly seemed to awaken. Dozens of nobles kneeled down simultaneously and repeated.

Your Majesty!

It was clear what their behaviour meant.The King looked at the nobles and smacked the arm of the throne with his fist before getting up.

Listen. Based on the reports just now, it is clear that the continent is on the brink of ruin. This doesnt just apply to the residents of the Schudenberg Kingdom.This is an existence which threatens the whole world. I proclaim as the Schudenberg King. Summon all warriors who have stepped foot on this land! Also request for the total mobilization of warriors from the Bristania Kingdom!

As you will!

The shout echoed like a bomb through the Kings Hall. At the same time, there was the beating of drums and the quest renewed.

-The quest has been updated.

Expedition Armys Crusade= The Dark Lord (Legend Quest)

Despite the efforts of millions of people, the continent if facing its worst crisis.The Dark Lord who will drive this world to ruin is preparing for his resurrection. If the Dark Lord is resurrected then this world can only groan with despair and grief. The living and dead will become reversed and a hellish poison will emerge that will poison the earth.

The Schudenberg King has decreed a mobilization of all the troops on the continent. This is a message of salvation that transcends all the barriers of borders and species.It doesnt matter whether you are brave warriors with hearts of steel or saints who preach the divine will!This is the last crusade to protect the world!

This crusade will become a legend!

<Difficulty: S++ Quest Restriction: Level 300 or more>

<All users over level 300 will be forced to accept this quest>