War Online

In the living room, while lying on the couch, Scarlet was re-watching an episode of Seven Assassins, a banned TV series where the main character is a runaway prince who turns into an assassin after his kingdom has fallen to a neighboring kingdom.

It was the fifth episode of the second season which is termed as the most gore scene of the television series.

The extreme violence and other things shown in the TV series forced the Information and Broadcasting ministry to even ban it.

However, for Scarlet, it was her favorite series even though it ran for only two mere seasons.

Right now, this was her twenty-second time watching it in the past year. Still, she was as excited as she watched it for the first time.

"Now, that's the way. Stab in the eye. Man, what a duffer. It's obvious that she would betray you at the perfect moment. After all, you killed her father in front of her eyes.

Okay, now the entry of Mervin. Serves you right, Minerva. Who told you to be bold and kiss that b**t**d outside. And…"

*Creak*

Suddenly, Scarlet's ears perked up and she quickly switched off the television and took out her mobile phone. 

"Is your work finished?" She asked him with a smile and acted as if she was just looking at her mobile phone.

While watching the episodes one after another, for a few moments, she actually forgot that Wil was also present.

"What are you doing?" Wil asked curiously. After logging out, he heard some voices in the living room. So, he thought Rey and Mia were returned.

He left the room in anticipation only to see it was his mother with a phone in her hand and Bluetooth headsets overhead. 

When asked, Scarlet shook her head, "nothing." She felt a little bit embarrassed to lie in front of her own son because she doesn't want to leave any negative impression on him.

Wil felt a little bit suspicious as he saw there's a nervous look on her face. She looked like a teenager who was almost caught by her father while talking to her boyfriend on the phone.

He didn't care about her personal affairs.

Shrugging his shoulders, he said, "I came out for Coffee."

Scarlet quickly stood on her feet and throw the headphones away. "Give me a second."

"It's fine. You don't need to trouble yourself. I can make my own." Wil waved her hand and just asked for the location of the coffee bottle.

When she said that she was also craving for one, Wil said that he will make for her also.

Scarlet felt a little bit happy that her son is doing something for her even if it is just something as insignificant as just mixing the instant coffee powder in hot milk.

By the time, Wil returned with two cups, Scarlet was watching a talking show.

"Can I watch the news?" Wil asked her as he handed the mug.

Scarlet was pleasantly surprised that her son was interested in watching the news. After all, most young men don't do that. Heck, even she gets bored.

But, for the sake of her son's satisfaction, Scarlet also tried to watch the news along with Wil who seemed to be engrossed, watching the discussion of three professional players on the current situation in War Online.

Scarlet thought that this might be the reason her son was interested in the news.

"Now, let's analyze the way Supreme Conqueror trapped his enemy.

Long before the kingdom of Krara invaded the kingdom of Isengard, Supreme Conqueror thought ahead started to dig tunnels beneath the cities and planted explosion scrolls in them.

And once the invasion is happening, he evacuated the citizens of the region of Clesa, letting the enemy believe that they were afraid and were being defensive.

The princes of Krara felt for the trap and got massacred as a result. The major point lies in the strategy of using explosion scrolls to trap the enemies in a deep pit rather than aiming to harm them directly."

"Yes. This way, they got the upper edge in the battle. And one other surprising thing is that the possession of Epic-grade weapons. So many members of the Conqueror guild were in a possession of high-level and high-grade equipment. It wasn't possible to collect them through dungeons. I think some outstanding blacksmith, some NPC, is helping them out."

Suddenly, the door was opened a bit rashly and a high-pitched voice filled with excitement was heard. "Mom, I'm home." "Big brother, you are here."

"Hey, Mia." As soon as he heard his sister's voice, Wil's attention was no longer on the screen.

She quickly scurried towards her room, threw the school bag on her bed, and rushed to the living room.

Her eyes then fell on the TV screen. "Oh, that's Blaze and Heart King. Today's their turn? Cool…" She appeared to be even more excited and she hurriedly sat beside Wil.

"Blaze and Heart King?" Wil wondered who they are. He never heard of their names in his past life, meaning they are insignificant to him.

Still, seeing that sister seems to be excited, he asked about them, to which she spoke, "Big Brother, you might not know about them since you don't play War Online but they are extremely popular in our guild. Rey was friends with them."

"Our… guild?" Wil looked at her in surprise. How come he doesn't know about it? Wil wondered whether they are recently hired. "Do you mean Vulture guild?"

"Vulture? No, not them." Mia hurriedly waved her hands. "They are a bunch of elites working for the guild leaders. How could I be in that guild? I'm talking about Scarlet-B division where Sister Evie is the guild leader."

Upon hearing Mia's explanation, Scarlet couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. "Scarlet?"

"Ah! Mom, that's right. I forgot to tell you back then, must have been slipped my mind. The guild I'm in has the same name as yours." Mia further said as she was reaching for the popcorn. 

Scarlet swatted her arm away, "don't. First, go and wash your hands. No, just go wash yourself. We can talk later."

"Ouch…" Shaking her hand, Mia stood up on her feet, "fine."

Just as she walked away for a few steps, Mia suddenly halted as realization dawned upon her. She turns her head and glanced at Wil. "That's right. How could I forget it before? Big Brother is the one that backs Time Traveler and Vulture guild. That means, naming the Scarlet district or Scarlet town couldn't be coincidences."

A giggle escaped from her in happiness as she felt that her brother might not dislike her mother as he appeared on the surface.

The evening went well for everyone. Although Wil was a little bit uncomfortable with how Scott is treating him very friendly, he put up with it and mainly concentrated on being a listener to Mia's school adventures.

In the meantime, he also revealed that he's also playing War Online but as a non-combat player.

When asked for the ign, Wil answered with his other in-game name that is the same as his original name.

He also didn't keep his job a secret either.

At first, they are surprised as they never heard Seer as an occupation but when Wil explained to them that Time Traveler was the one who brought him the legacy and let him become the Seer, somehow, both of them believed his lie.

In their eyes, it appeared as if Time Traveler was a god.

Wil grinned inside as Mia revered Time Traveler with great respect. 

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The next morning;

Wil set up an alarm at 4 o'clock in the morning to wake up and log in quickly.

Maybe, he was too tired or maybe, he felt peaceful. Wil never woke up until his fourth alarm rang at 6.

*Welcome to War Online*

He hurriedly logged in the game, thinking that the war has already started.

Wil found himself lying on the bed where he logged out before.

And just as he imagined, notifications appeared before him.

*Ding! You received a quest, Capture Princess Kyla

Quest: Capture Princess Kyla

Description: Not heeding her father's orders, Princess Kyla intends to rebel against the throne. She is now invading the city of Ozreigh to destroy its people. The Dragon King has sent out an order for her arrest. Capture her and take her to the Imperial city and present before the Dragon King Owen.

Conditions to success: Reduce her HP to 10%

Conditions of failure: Death

Rewards: Unknown

Accept?

"Well, why not..." Wil grinned as he accepted the mission. After receiving the evolution stone and the skill, he was a little bit interested in unknown rewards.

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