Infinite Range: The Sniper Mage

Chapter 248 248: Someone's Digging Up My Treasure!

System Announcement: "The [World Dominators] guild has changed factions to join the Dark Dragon Empire. Guild members have received the Dark Dragon King's Blood Blessing!"

System Announcement: "The [Rattlesnake] guild has changed factions to join..."

System Announcement: "The [SSR] guild has officially disbanded, a conclusion that leaves us all sighing..."

"..."

Almost simultaneously, over ten system announcements flooded the chat, leaving players in the US server stunned.

Since [Dragon's Kiss Guild] led by Usher first broke the trend by switching factions, players gained the ability to change factions and select their "starting faction" as an option.

Though many players had switched to the Dark Dragon Empire previously, most were either small guilds or solo experts.

But now, seeing so many medium and large guilds switching factions all at once was truly shocking.

"This is totally understandable. With the Celestial Fortress battle now over, these guilds were all involved in the Godslayer's hunt, and they're probably worried about retaliation!"

"Switching factions wasn't surprising, but what's with SSR? They just completely disbanded? Where's Wedge?"

"I heard, I mean, I heard, that Wedge first quit the guild and then disbanded it. It's unclear what's really going on."

"..."

"That was quicker than I expected. They were fighting and suddenly everyone's gone?"

Upon seeing the announcement, Orson was equally confused. He knew some factions might collapse under pressure and change sides, but he never expected it to happen this fast with so many guilds.

With everyone running, who was he supposed to collect taxes from?

Orson furrowed his brow, muttering to himself, "Tax evasion... don't they know that's illegal?"

The already struggling guilds were now hit even harder.

Orson sighed, realizing he had been planning to give some of these rival guilds discounts...

Divine Slash: "You guys see how impressive this Triple Crown winner is? He scared the crap out of these big-shot guilds. Is there anything money can't solve in this world?"

Luna Frost: "I heard that guy's ruthless. His ability to change stats is insane. Killing NPCs is like child's play, and killing players is just a breeze. Right, Raven?"

Raven, who was crouched down searching for clues in the village ruins, glanced up and replied, "What's the big deal with people fighting over game items? These kinds of people have issues, that's all I'm saying."

Raven then turned his attention back to "NPC Orsix," keeping a wary eye on the strange NPC, afraid that it might suddenly attack.

To his surprise, Orson clasped his hands together with a solemn expression and said, "This great adventurer is the extension of the Empire's will, a favored of the Elemental Deities. He is worthy of our respect."

Divine Slash: "Ha! Did you hear that? The NPC just gave you the most accurate review, Raven. Stop being so salty."

Luna Frost: "If I ever get the chance to join Godslayer, I'll seriously need a microscope to examine that guy... hehe."

Divine Slash: "Luna Frost, stop it with the nonsense."

Luna Frost: "We're just regular players, earning a few thousand a month. Those top-tier players won't even look at us."

Everyone laughed at that. Raven, however, scowled and sneered, "It's just a matter of spending money on the game. What's so impressive about that?"

Raven gave him a skeptical look. But even he couldn't help but turn to Orson for confirmation.

"As you wish, adventurers. Please step back a little," Orson said with a smile, pulling out the Heavenly Fire Staff.

He began chanting an incomprehensible incantation: "O Eternal Flame God, bring down the light of hope and guide the lost followers. We will offer the endless treasure beneath our feet to you..."

The Dragon Curse spell was cast!

"My God... could this guy be the youngest Supreme Mage of the Light Dragon Empire?"

Divine Slash gaped as a terrifying, boundless dark-red hexagram appeared, its diameter reaching several hundred meters.

Raven shuddered, "No way... this kind of elemental fluctuation, even players with unlimited funds couldn't match this!"

Divine Slash yelled, "In our team, we can avoid the fire-element face wash, but if those tree remains hit us, we're toast!"

Luna Frost: "Brothers, Big Daddy's making his move! We gotta bounce!"

Luna Frost summoned a horned beast, a level 30 elite boss. Though its battle power was weak, its large size allowed multiple players to ride on it.

The group immediately ran for cover. Orson raised his hand, and a wild gale whipped up. "Awaken, Judgement of Fiery Fury!"

Whoosh!

The black orb emitted an eerie pulling force, uprooting countless trees. All the ruins of the village began to gravitate toward the orb.

Boom!

The Heaven Demon explosion erupted, with five times the magical power and devastating destructive effects. Everything within a kilometer radius was leveled.

In the perfect vacuum circle Orson had created, there was not a single trace of the village left.

Divine Slash: "Orsix... such an innocent-sounding name, but man, you really know how to make people underestimate you!"

The scene was apocalyptic, leaving Divine Slash and the others pale, swallowing nervously.

Especially Raven, who was sweating bullets, realizing if they had attacked the NPC, they'd probably have been obliterated without a trace.

Orson walked up to a higher vantage point and gazed at the village's position.

Beneath the stone slabs was a glowing golden mural, depicting Gaedashiram with a king's crown

, holding the God-Emperor's sword. The scene was surrounded by the blood and heads of countless mighty beings, seemingly celebrating the past greatness of the God-Emperor.

The light from the sword's tip shone as a beam of blue mist slowly dissipated, revealing a shadowy figure standing unexpectedly there.

Orson's eyes gleamed as he checked the figure's stats.

[Half-Orc Queen: Tomb Guardian, Ninela]

Level: 40

Saint-level Entity

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