[Side Story]
[Ragnar, Suri, Nikolai]
Cthulhu was an enigmatic and cosmic entity.
He was venerated by zealous devotees who were drawn to its mysterious power. While the Great Old One (Cthulhu) remained indifferent to their adulation, it nonetheless derived considerable benefits from their unwavering worship.
Ragnar and his companions embarked on a dangerous mission to confront the cultists and unlock the portal leading to Cthulhu's lair.
Only Ren possessed the knowledge of how to activate it, leaving Cthulhu's dungeon untouched, awaiting its first challengers.
The cult of Cthulhu served as a crucial instrunt in the endeavor to rouse the Great Old One from its eternal slumber, engaging in countless grotesque rituals with a slim hope of awakening Cthulhu.
These unfortunate souls encompass a horde of monstrous beings, transford humanoids, and other nightmarish entities.
Upon Cthulhu's awakening, these throngs would be unleashed upon the world, heralding their master's resurgence through a cataclysmic wave of bloodshed and chaos.
In the ancient annals of ti, Cthulhu, a cosmic entity of incomprehensible magnitude, had slumbered. Yet, its cult, fanatically devoted, ceaselessly toils to expand its sinister influence, all the while offering insidious services in the na of the Great Old One.
As the cult's nefarious activities slowly ca to light, an opportunity arose for the players to step into the abyss of eldritch horror.
The quest that Ragnar and the others undertook unveiled the cult's grand design — a malevolent mission to awaken Cthulhu from its aeons-long dormancy.
To accomplish this nefarious goal, the cult sought to complete eldritch rituals capable of raising R'lyeh, the subrged tomb of Cthulhu, from the abyssal depths of the sea.
The players must marshal their resources and wits to thwart the cult's abhorrent sches and prepare for the impending awakening of Cthulhu.
However, all the players had a grave misunderstanding about the quest, which was why no one had ever reached Cthulhu's lair.
As Ragnar and his companions delved deeper into the occult knowledge surrounding Cthulhu, they couldn't help but notice several other groups within the dungeon.
"I don't understand why we're here. Other guilds have already cleared this dungeon. I don't see why we should do it all over again," one player grumbled. "It's not like we could clear this dungeon in its Sadistic Mode."
"The higher-ups gave the orders. If you have complaints, take it up with them," another responded.
"They did ntion there's sothing more to this dungeon since Cthulhu didn't appear as the final boss."
"But they couldn't provide any specifics as to what."
"That's why it's up to us to investigate."
"We've been here multiple tis, and nothing new has co up."
"Hey, look. Isn't that World Conqueror?"
"Yeah, you're right."
"What are they doing here?"
"See, I was right. There's definitely sothing going on with this dungeon if World Conqueror is here right now."
Ragnar and his companions paid little attention to the hushed conversations around them as they prepared outside the boss's door.
"Do they have a death wish, challenging this dungeon with just the three of them? Are they suicidal? Don't they know what the boss in there is like? You need at least ten or more mbers with you," soone remarked.
"Who cares about that? Shouldn't we attack them and claim the bounty on their heads?"
"We should. There are only three of them. Now's our chance."
"What a bunch of idiots."
"What was that?"
"World Conqueror has proven themselves ti and ti again against all odds. Just because there are only three of them doesn't an they're foolish. It ans that each of them is worth ten players.
"If you haven't learned anything from those idiots who went after them and ended up dead, then go right ahead. But don't complain later when you lose your items because you died."
There was a mont of silence, but no one initiated an attack. The players exchanged glances and waited for the others to make their move.
When Ragnar and Suri t their gaze, everyone quickly looked away, pretending to be engrossed in their conversations and activities.
"Is there a line here?" Suri inquired of the others.
There was a brief silence before so of the other players stamred, "Y-yes."
What a beautiful woman. Everyone thought.
Suri then turned her gaze toward Ragnar, who had been designated as the leader for this mission, and asked, "What should we do? Should we wait?"
Ragnar responded, "Unless you have a better idea in mind."
Suri grinned playfully. "We could always eliminate everyone in line, so it ceases to exist, and we can complete this mission quickly."
Those who overheard her gasped and eyed them warily while a few readied their weapons.
Ragnar interjected, "Let's not waste our items. We'll just wait for our turn."
Those who had heard sighed in relief, and so muttered about their apparent arrogance.
Suri giggled. "I never thought you'd be so patient."
"Did Silvia tell you that?" Ragnar inquired.
"Yeah," Suri replied. "Speaking of which, I can contact Silvia to help us out here."
Ragnar shook his head. "Don't bother. She's probably busy with her own guild problems."
Suri's smile widened. "Aren't you just the sweetest fiancé?"
"No," Ragnar retorted. "I just don't want her here."
Suri burst into laughter. "Poor Silvia. Now I understand why she complains about you all the ti."
Ragnar and Suri continued their chatter, but their exchange abruptly ca to a halt as an eerie silence descended upon the surroundings. It was as though the very air had been sucked out of the room.
Ragnar and Suri exchanged a perplexed glance, their expressions shifting from casual conversation to alert vigilance.
It didn't take long for them to realize the reason behind this sudden hush. Erging into view was none other than the Black Lion, and led by none other than Invayne herself.
Suri's eyes imdiately narrowed upon sighting Invayne.
This ti, there were about a hundred mbers of the Black Lion guild, each clad in imposing armor and bearing weapons that glead nacingly in the dim light of the dungeon.
The sheer presence of the top five guild sent a shiver down the spines of those present, except Ragnar and Suri.
They imdiately knew that this mission suddenly turned complicated.
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