Chapter 54: Road to Glory
Following the winding staircase downward, Ryan and Moonlight Beauty arrived at the most heavily fortified zone in the region.
This was the Gantai Encampment, nestled within Blood Gorge—currently the Alliance of Light’s only human stronghold in the area. It served as both a frontline outpost and a staging ground, a critical foothold in hostile territory.
Blood Gorge was a recently unearthed, resource-rich territory. The Alliance had barely begun to tap its potential when scouts from the Dark Horde—primarily the Orcs—discovered it as well. Friction was inevitable. Clashes between the two factions escalated rapidly, spiraling into open conflict. The land was soon steeped in blood, earning the gorge its grim name.
Over time, the encampment had grown into a makeshift town. Airships arrived regularly from the Alliance’s rear lines, unloading crates of supplies and a steady influx of players like Ryan—volunteers, mercenaries, or glory-seekers—ready to join the war effort.
At the heart of the encampment stood Gantai Wells, the military commander of the region and the highest-ranking officer stationed here.
Ryan and Moonlight Beauty approached him, triggering a brief exchange. A notification flashed in Ryan’s vision:
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Congratulations! You have earned the achievement [Path of Blood]!
Congratulations! You have successfully unlocked the [Honor System]!
You can now use Honor to purchase military ranks!
You can now use Honor to purchase equipment matching your military rank!
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