During the third day no one challenged Seraphim and observed them more but it was time for their next phase. Seraphim were now the one challenging, and they target those only on the same rank. They have three challenge, but they could not challenge the same guild over and over, but they could target other guild instead, so they used all three battles but did not bet their guilds, they will not be complacent and be proud of their success, so they play it carefully.
They won all their challenges and got another three bases. On the other side Drakunis, LimeLayt, Isaw You, was raged of the news. The GM's provoke Seraphim to challenge the higher rank guilds they have but Ram ignored them, and they proceed with their operation.
The fourth day was the same and some even surrendered to save resources. The three guilds was silent but enrage, they could not know why a low level guild was strong. They gathered reports, and they discovered their siege equipments are max on rank IV and the players are seemed to be adept in fighting. Some even described them as very tactical in their movements.
The fifth day ended again with a swift purge. No one surrendered because some higher rank guilds pass resources to upgrade the defences, but they still lost. Many of their guilds are now vassalage to Seraphim; Troubled by the issue, they call for a meeting to solve the problem.
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"Boss should we send some apology or something and buy back the freedom of our guilds?" One GM said on the round table. All GM could not attend the main faction but all important leaders are on this faction.
"What are you saying, it will cause a huge blow to us, we now loose 60 guilds and it was not a small number. If we buy it somehow how would we know if they will not attack again. Are you sure they will stop just like that, because we say so?" He has a point and the others agreed.
"We should send a letter of peace; besides that, our main priority will be getting the defeated guilds somehow stand up, we can pour some resources their and they can strike at the right moment."
"What if they don't bite it and continue?"
"Why don't we pay them something for the peace?"
All suggestion came and their meeting ended with them sending a letter for peace and pay 100 gold for each guild as apology.
The letter was sent but Ram did not reply, and continued the attack on the sixth day. Of course they won and the seventh day will be the last attack for them in their rank. But if they can challenge the higher rank they can continue on to 8th day and beyond.
The offer doubled and added some equipments; even the letter is delivered personally by someone important but Ram did not accept and attacked on the seventh day sweeping all rank 4 in Drakunis, Isaw You while Limelayt was now left with only 10 guilds that are not vassalage.
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The Limelayt guild founder himself arrive on the 7th day.
"Sir, my guild has done something in the past but please stop the attack, we will pay with all we have" The young man said while he bowed respectfully.
"The problem will be solved if all your guild will be under me; surrender your guild and I will let you be one of my affliliate faction. that way the attack will stop" Ram casually said, suggested the obvious and smiled as if he was a saint.
The Limelayt guild leader was furious, but they are inside a city, if they attack; he will be imprisoned if captured and be a fugitive if escaped.
He stood up and walked away without saying anything. The suggestion is simply hilarious. Being an affiliate faction is the same as giving the Seraphim all they have, and all the efforts they commited inside the game.
The 8th day was a surprise to everyone, Ram continued the attack on higher rank and the three guilds was somewhat happy, because only one defeat and the vassals will be free. But they did not underestimate Ram, they knew that Ram was the famous gunner.
Drakunis however was different, they knew who Ram was and Linuxus was the great sample to the mistake, he was the first one to critisize Linuxus but now the GM was also the same predicament; stamped hard in the leg while injured, even though he plans to get revenge.
Daryl the GM of Isaw You was also the same, his men was a victim and only want revenge by bullying, but he was now on an awkward position.
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The battle started and Seraphim guilds started the siege, they did not capture all the flags but over all Seraphim got 80% of the flags that day, and a 100% win.
Limelayt GM surrendered and promise to get revenge on the first tribute and plan to rebel. The two guilds remaining however was in a dilemma, from the battle that happened, the Seraphim can clearly win even with their high rank guilds, and they might lose half of them or more.
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Black Dragon and Isaw General though angered and restless; sent a letter of apology forgetting their pride and even let Ram choose a reward amount himself. Ram agreed and they met.
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They were in a café with the members flock the street to surround the area and it created commotion for ordinary players. They numbers of players in one city was just overwhelming and made the players curious.
"I want a million" Ram said. As he arrived at the table, with the two of them waiting.
"What that is impossible, a million gold is worth a billion outside, even we two could not gather that amount" Black Dragon stood up and said with her most revealing armor trying to charm Ram. But it did not work.
Ram did not say anything and walked out. But Isaw General picked an arrow from his quiver; in response, Ram's guards quickly draw their weapons and all the players was now on a stand off, but Ram walked not minding everything even though the arrow was aimed already.
When Ram was far away now the other members calmed down and the commotion subsided, it almost got into war inside a city, which Ram is eagerly waiting, it will activate a free kill mode for them if the arrow released and hit Ram. Ram was a bit frustrated that it did not happen.
"Are you stupid, we are in willow city and you want to get banned here?" Black Dragon said as she walked out with a sneer.
Isaw General sighed as his heart pounded like crazy, If not for the future of his guild he could have attack Ram right there and then.
They were back in square one, and sent letters to at least half the payment but no response at all from Seraphim. They wanted to hear at least a sneer from Ram but nothing.
On the 9th day the battle continued. And they captured 70% again and 100% win. It became a routine and the Seraphim members happily battled every night. Till the 20th day.
The attack continued and the lowest flag capture was 50%. Because Limelayt was finished already they hunted those others that bullied them and laughed at them before. Seraphim was now getting out of control and attacked everyone in their list.
The news made Drakunis and IsawYou a clown from the other huge guilds and Daryl got a healthy Lecture from his father. They invested so much and it was now crumbling slowly and taken as a joke.
It was now the biggest issue for Drakunis and Isaw You. They sent a letter accepting the 1million gold offer but no reply. On the next day Ram continued and it seems that they can rival those guilds that the two guilds value and invested in. So they sent a letter again asking for what Ram needed but Ram did not reply and attacked continued.
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With the issue now starting to settle down, Ram decided to have a break but unexpectedly, he was in for another ride of his life.
Ram decided to visit Shaia, and they dated just in the house with Claire. Out of the blue, Claire who was in her casual attitude asked something. "Ram, why don't you live with Shaia for the meantime while you are searching for a house, that way you can save more." Claire said as she sips the tea.
Ram was startled and could not say anything, money was actually not a problem, Ram's investments skyrocketed and the vlog site he created was now one of the famous in their country. But this was also an opportunity that he could not miss.
"Sure, I would love to cook again for Shaia and Aunt Claire." Ram said confident. And Shaia's eyes brightened with excitement.
"Alright, you can share the guest house, just tell me what need to be work at". Claire said as she smiled.
"No need mom, we will decide ourselves what to do." Shaia was so happy that she embraced her mothers arms and acted like a child then kissed her. Ram felt awkward, he now confirmed that Claire was very different from other normal mothers.
That week was very busy for Ram; he needed to constantly oversee the guild war and checked the update of the transfer of his belongings.
Ram and Shaia also made some renovations themselves as much as they could; painted, renovated and enjoy every moment. The guess house was a mess yet but it gradually took shape. They renovated Shaia's working room to a better place for study also and other stuff, they also created entertainment room for game consoles for celebrations and stuff.