Seraphim was now discussing the Faction event that will occupy the whole month of January. Each Faction can only have one battle per day and the time limit is 3hrs while all miscellaneous are limited. Pets, guardians, siege weapons are all allowed.
In the Seraphim guild a very bold suggestion arrived. Members can put their money on the guild, and the GM will handle it, and every coin they won will get back to them minus the taxes. The members did not hesitate because they knew they have the guardians which they painstakingly level properly.
Ram did not hesitate to put all his money on the por and gamble it all. He have nothing to loose and it was his greatest opportunity. They are left with just less than two weeks and they started to prepare but even though they are not busy the did not forget the daily guild battles that will also serve as a practice.
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The submition of entries was starting, information of what the Faction have can be assessed by other factions beforehand like guild rank, member population, guardians, siege weapons, etc. but it was just the general overview not the detailed information like levels and such.
Drakunis rearrange their guilds to create the best faction they could to battle in this event, in addition they submitted other two more factions to gain more advantage. On the other hand Seraphim submitted only one faction and it was not even full, but only have 7 guilds.
They could however add another three from the new guilds but they choose not to; it will just hinder their formation and will give disadvantages rather than help them. It baffled the other guilds that was also have their eyes on them but when they investigated, they then concluded that they lack resources or the people but still they did not get complacent.
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"Daryl, this is the moment, I have put all my saving to this guild to bet. We still have the best if we chose the best guild and produce the best faction" The director calmly said as he smiled to Daryl who was also smiling.
"I have investigated the Seraphims's entry and it was average, only having 7 guilds in their faction, they have guardians but I doubt that they can level that in just a period of time, we also have guild with guardians, but they mostly have only two guardians" Daryl explained to his father carefully and with confidence this time.
"We should not be complacent and buy all best equipments and pets, including the best potions. We will strike that smug face boy and get all his money." The director was clenching his fist in excitement, thinking of the income he will get if they double their money.
All guilds are heated and funds were poured in by the millions and even billions. The gamblers are restless trying to get a piece of the pie. Vlog have started to flood everywhere and it became the biggest event in the new year overtaking most sports events in terms of gathered bets.
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"Ram are you sure about investing all your money?" Shaia was asking as she was beside Ram , while Kraia was in front of them.
"Yes I am perfectly sure, we also need that money if we will experiment on the capsule" Ram said like a salesperson selling ice cream.
"Mhhh. Then I will invest all I have also. If you will be going poor then lets be poor together and laugh at ourselves" Kraia said while she laughed but Shaia was a bit worried.
Ram just grabbed Shaia and kissed her on the head. "Don't worry, Trust me" Ram said.
"Hmmp" Shaia pouted but she kissed Ram. "Hey hey love birds, what are you doing in front of me? Do it at night" Kraia teased them and Ram hastily peeled off Shaia and laughed awkwardly.
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It soon settled during holidays when the vassals already knew that they will have no chance, it was either they fight the last battle during the new years event or formally accept defeat and move on. For Ram the new year was the most important thing because his parents were coming this week to celebrate with them.
Their new years celebration was simple. Ram's parents were invited and it was a very happy celebration, the parents finally meet each other, and even Ram's parents was a bit startled of their culture as a family. It was different, but they did not complain, instead thought that it was very great idea to instead of prohibiting their children, encourage them but also teach them the proper knowledge.
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The first day arrived and unfortunately they have no challenger, the other guilds somehow was observing them, so they initiated and challenge some guild and bet a billion. The challenger accepted the challenge, but the contender only accepted around 400 million Pesos.
The challenger can set initial bet options, it may be gold, real money, guild points or all of them. And the challenged will pick and set the amount or choose the maximum if they have the capacity. Challenges can also be set a week before, and they can even see the unchallenged days, so they can pick. But there will be penalties if the amount of bet they set a week before will lessen due to losses, after all; once the event started they could not refill their funds until the event ended.
Seraphim did win by with very small margin of only 16%. The second day they were challenged by someone, and they bet 200 million and won again with around 10% margin. It was the same until the 5th day. , and they even loose on the 6th day for 300 million. Winning 5 and loosing 3 or 2 was their average and it continued like that for 3 weeks.
They loose sometimes but it was obvious they are winning and have racked up money now. But during the last 5 days there challenges were suddenlly full. Drakunis, , Kami, Canon Father, YingYing, IsawYou all set their bets.
It was the top guilds that want some piece of the earning of Seraphim. The bets are even ridiculous, they did not set an amount but choose max. whatever they earned that Day will all be included in the bet. It was one of the option if you challenge ahead of time.
The huge guilds was sure that Seraphim was a great guild but from the battles they performed during the three weeks, it was now clear that they seem lacking. With an opportunity like this; they can prove themselves as the strongest guild in the region by defeating Seraphim who defeated one of the huge and famous guilds in the region.
Drakunis was the lucky to challenge first and the most eager. At first, they thought it would be dramatic battle with low margin, and all eyes were on them; people who are fans of the five guilds barely know Seraphim, the information about them is that they defeated Drakunis and Isawyou in a grudge guild match but upon investigation they seem to be not that huge of a guild so they players ignore them.
The odds of the bet was 3:7 favoring Drakunis. If those people who bet on Seraphim win they will get rich in one go, proceeds will also flood seraphim because they will have percentage of the total earning of the bets online.
Now it started, the guardians who are forgotten, and thought to be low leveled started to be summoned on the battlefield, they were huge and formidable looking, their sizes and shape did not increase or change until max level. But it will be seen in the destructive power.
It was an one sided battle, a massacre and Drakunis was eliminated. Depleting all resources is the only thing that will make a faction out of the game, they will not be able to bet points gold or money so there is no use in battling them.
The four remaining challengers grimaced and some guild masters collapsed. It was the end for them. Some petitioned to cancel their challenged and reasoned out it was a mistake but it was denied. There are many confirmations and it was impossible to get mistakes.
Daryl and his father was in their sofa during the morning both heads down while their hands are on their heads grabbing their own hair. The maids were worried, their boss was about to loose a huge some of moey because of a bet.
They thought that even their boss will be bunkrupt, at least they are covered by insurance and will still be paid and even more they can get out from their work.
"Father it is not yet final, I can still do this" Daryl said, even though it was obvious that from the guardians alone they will have difficulty.
His father did not talk or move.
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"Ram you are really brilliant, I am now set for life" The three of his friends was on his feet grabbing it and even Ken was massaging Ram's legs like crazy. The twins and Mia laughed amused including Sims. They are not lacking in money but it was still huge gamble and it paid.
"Hey hey. That area is off limits?" Ram teasingly said as he enjoyed the moment. Shaia's friends were now getting closer and closer to Ram, which Ram also did not expect at first.
Ram did not use the guardians and some siege equipments to level the fighting and even loosing on purpose from time to time, it was preparation to bait the huge guilds, it worked perfectly.
The only difficulties they encounter was controlling their power, and acting as if they are average to convince the onlookers. They have mistakes in doing so but they were all glad that the people did not notice. Even now that the battles was not yet over, the others were merrily celebrating already.
"Come on guys, it's not over yet. do your job first and thanked me later, let as not count the chickens before they hatch" after saying that they all embraced Ram aside from sims who was still a bit strange to them. When Ram saw him, Sims just bowed respectfully and smiled after.