Chapter 164: Player VS Player.
"Dynasties Online is one of the cruellest games in the world."
"As behind every player’s noble house, every player laden with wealth, power and prestige is a mountain of corpses."
"Of hopes and dreams."
"And the helpless cries of the powerless, the talentless."
"As players clash if only unknowingly with each other constantly, the opportunity for one being the death and destruction of another and their noble house."
"Such is the cruel way of the real and virtual worlds."
James Larent, creator of Dynasties Online.
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Demarcus met Railius at the centre of the two opposing forces. That arrogant, confident, scheming smile that made him want to punch the bastard was still plastered on the young captain’s face.
’Such a punchable face....’
Demarcus thought, his heavy mail clinking as he walked forward, a round shield and sword gripped tightly in his hands, still clenched slightly from Railius’ previous provocation, his sharp chestnut eyes locking onto his target, who stood with his sword resting casually on his right shoulder as if he was just out taking a stroll and not about to enter a fight to the death.
Demarcus stopped barely 2 meters from Railius as the silent seconds turned into minutes. Neither side moved, both taking their time to take stock of their opponent, but it was Demarcus who made the first move, not the young mercenary captain as many had expected, bringing his sword above his head and into a powerful overhead swing, aiming to cut Railius down in one swift blow.