Chapter 68 …
When it comes to communities, the biggest advantage is communication.
People read the countless strategy posts and articles uploaded to the homepage, then rush over to the community to chat, exchange information, and share opinions.
Since it was a game enjoyed by one billion players, servers were divided by country—yet even so, their number was enormous.
Hey, any news lately? What are the Top 10 guilds even doing right now?
Naturally, countless topics were constantly pouring in, but recently, people had begun to feel a bit bored.
They’re busy breaking through the New Continent these days.
Yeah… apparently it’s a competition over who clears it first. Probably won’t be much news for a while. The Top 10 guilds have been pretty quiet lately—kind of dull.
It was fun when they were constantly fighting over who was better lol
That’s why the Hero Guild and Slayer are trending these days.
Isn’t that lunatic famous too?
Ah… let’s not talk about him. He’s seriously not normal.
By now, most major issues had already passed, and even the Top 10 guilds were quiet.
There was simply less and less to talk about.
In reality, most of them were just camping in the community with nothing better to do—killing time.
[The King’s Return! Did Melsal step down and return the throne to its rightful owner?]
[Kaiser—He Has Returned!]
Then, as if by miracle, news of Kaiser’s return fell upon them like rain after a drought.
Holy shit, Kaiser’s back!
No way, this is insane. How does he hit Rank 1 the moment he returns?
Is this what you call class? Where are all the idiots who called him washed up? Didn’t Melsal refuse to step down? Pfft, got crushed with double the gap!
I knew you’d come back, damn it—!!!
An explosive reaction was inevitable, and countless community users turned their attention to him.
[Who Is Kaiser?]
[Former Demrock Rank 1—Let’s Learn About the Man Once Called a God, Kaiser.]
[The Man Who Returned Like a Comet and Claimed Raven’s Rank 1!]
Seizing the opportunity, reporters and Kaiser’s fans enthusiastically released information, and stories about him flooded in like a rising tide.
Who he was.
What his past achievements were like.
Why he had been called a god…
Posts summarizing his glorious record poured out.
Wow, seeing it all organized like this… it really is legendary.
The fact that all of that is real is insane.
He really was a god.
Looking at this brings back memories. Makes me want to play Demrock again.
Seriously? You want to play that brick game?
Just saying;; Can’t even play it now even if I wanted to lol
Those who remembered Kaiser were filled with nostalgia or nodded in agreement.
Unfortunately, far more people had never experienced him firsthand.
Does this even make sense? lol What is he, some mythical war hero?
I heard he was overwhelmingly Rank 1, but this feels exaggerated.
Isn’t this just typical Korean nationalism hype? Blowing it way out of proportion. People love deifying old legends.
Wow, the younger crowd really doesn’t know Kaiser;;
Is this why old folks say kids these days are hopeless? I’m 24 and I suddenly understand boomers;;
Just because you didn’t see it doesn’t mean it’s fake, idiots ㅉㅉ
Solo-cleared a 10-man raid, played tank as a DPS, never lost in PvP… I can’t even list it all. How are we supposed to believe this?
There wasn’t even news about him in Arde. Probably just got lucky this time.
But Arde’s Rank 1 record changed though. “Shield Supreme”? Who’s that? Total nobody but the record gap is insane.
Objectively—no, rationally—most of the information was hard to believe.
Very reasonable doubts spread, one after another.
[Here’s a video of Kaiser from the Demrock days. Watch this first, kids.]
That was when someone, unable to hold back any longer, dug up one of the few remaining videos.
An old recording, the quality broken and pixelated.
But it was more than enough to see his play.
And soon, those who watched it could only stare in shock.
Holy shit, that control is real?
Look at him dodging everything. How does he not get hit once?
Why is this actually real?
lol Seriously, why is this real? I can’t even process it.
Why is a DPS dueling like that? Is that even possible?
It’s not.
Then what the hell is that?
In the video, Kaiser was attempting to solo-kill a field boss over five meters tall.
His performance was so flawless that none of the rumors felt exaggerated at all.
That’s insane… so this is why people call him Kaiser.
I think I’m becoming a fan.
I’ve never felt butterflies for a guy before… what is this? Is this first love?
Bro… that’s a bit…
It was more than enough to sway public opinion.
No—“overwhelm” would be the more accurate word.
More! Isn’t there more?
I’m still thirsty! Show us more videos!
Naturally, people began searching for more of Kaiser’s old footage.
Videos long forgotten in dusty corners of the internet began to resurface.
Clips of him fighting 1 vs. 10 against PKers, raid attempts, siege battles with his party.
Wow… insane.
How does he do that? Even Melsal can’t play like that, can he?
I don’t know. Based on results alone, maybe Melsal could… but the vibe is different. Melsal feels flashy and violent. This feels like watching a piece of art.
First time in my life I watched a 480HD video for 20 minutes straight.
They found over ten videos in total—but even that wasn’t enough to quench their thirst.
If anything, it only made them hungrier.
Among them were many female users.
God of All Seasons wasn’t just a simple game; its female user base was also high.
Aren’t there any more videos? I want to stan him but there’s nothing to consume.
How old is Oppa Kaiser? His face is covered—can’t see anything. Anyone know?
Even back in Demrock days, Kaiser was famous for not uploading videos. That’s why all the footage is recorded by others.
Doesn’t he have a NewTube channel? I’d watch even simple hunting clips.
This feels like the first time I saw Melsal. Is he still that good?
I mean… he did hit Rank 1 in Raven, didn’t he?
His insane, almost artistic skill—and the mystery created by limited information—only fueled their desire to claim him more.
Considering that top players in God of All Seasons now occupied a position similar to celebrities, it wasn’t strange at all.
Before they knew it, they had become fans.
And wherever fans appear, anti-fans inevitably follow.
Isn’t it edited?
Honestly, does that even make sense? Looks fake. The quality’s trash too.
I work in video editing. I don’t see any signs of manipulation. The broken look is just bad quality… And how many videos are there? Saying they’re all fake is even more ridiculous.
I don’t care. That makes no sense. It’s fake.
lol Look at him clenching his teeth trying to deny it
Might as well say his Raven Rank 1 is fake too then?
But even the anti-fans couldn’t cause much chaos this time.
They usually preferred stirring up controversy—it was the fastest way to ruin the mood.
But you need ammunition to incite something.
There was too little information about Kaiser to twist—and his achievements were too undeniable.
They bickered among themselves, but one thing was clear.
Say what you want, but every reputable guild is on fire trying to recruit Kaiser right now.
I’m at Brion. The entrance is packed with scouts. You can barely see ahead.
Skill aside, he has symbolism. Of course guilds want him.
A massive dark horse unlike anything seen before had appeared.
And his presence would have a tremendous impact on God of All Seasons going forward.
I was just at Brion—already saw three Top 100 guild emblems.
Top 100 guilds? Not Top 10?
You don’t know the Top 100? You’re new, huh?
It’s not officially designated like the Top 10, but they’re guilds too strong to be called ordinary. More of a community-given title.
Still, the criteria are fairly systematic. People generally agree up to mid-tier rankings.
Ahh. Thanks, Speedwagon!
And that prediction proved true.
[Phoenix Guild Master Jennifer Announces Intent to Recruit Kaiser…]
[Zenion Guild and Baekdusan Guild Also Make Moves! A Massive Recruitment War! Who Will Recruit Kaiser?]
[Even the So-Called Top 100 Guilds Covet Him!]
Nearly every guild had mobilized.
Even the notoriously slow-moving Top 100 guilds had joined the massive recruitment war.
Why aren’t the Top 10 guilds moving though? Shouldn’t they be?
They’re busy right now. Probably don’t have the capacity.
And even if they did, they’d hesitate. The balance is barely stable. If someone with Kaiser’s symbolism joins one side, it’s instant war.
They’re probably watching each other. Likely observing for now.
Damn, this is exciting. Which guild will he join?
User anticipation reached its peak.
In less than half a day, this massive bomb had ignited the biggest recruitment war in history.
Which guild would claim him?
No one could look away.
Breaking news) Looks like Kaiser’s playing hard to get?
Wow, even with Top 100 guilds moving, he’s stalling?
It’s Kaiser. He can afford to stall.
Top 100 or not, before a god, all are equal.
This is so damn thrilling.
When word spread that Kaiser was deliberately stalling the guilds, the excitement grew even more.
God of All Seasons had been out for a year and a half.
All potential stars had already risen.
Who would dare stall Top 100 guilds?
No matter how great someone had been in the past, latecomers were supposed to bow.
This was something only Kaiser could do.
And that alone made it incredibly stimulating.
Kind of a shame though. If he’s stalling, it won’t end overnight.
Maybe he’s holding out until the Top 10 move.
That would make sense for someone like Kaiser.
If that happens, could the Top 10 end up at war?
Holy shit, that’d be amazing.
Popcorn. Someone bring popcorn.
Had anything been this thrilling lately?
Even if this massive standoff lasted days—maybe even over a month—it only made their hearts race more.
Which guild will he join?
No idea. I’ll guess a week.
Nah, it’ll take over a month before the Top 10 move. If it’s Kaiser, he should at least join a Top 10 guild.
A month without leveling? That’s too much.
What if he doesn’t join any guild at all?
Excited users speculated endlessly.
No way, not even Kaiser would do that.
Didn’t he solo play during Demrock until he formed an official party?
That was different. Smaller scale, different timing. Back then he was only a few months behind.
Right now everyone’s watching. If he refuses all guilds, he’ll become a public enemy. Everyone would turn against him. No way he’d do something that crazy.
The Empress ignored all scout offers and didn’t join a guild.
That’s different. It was early days, and not this much attention. If he ignores them now, it’s basically saying, “World, come at me. I’m Kaiser.”
They had been talking for dozens of minutes.
Speculations piled up as they enjoyed the unfolding drama.
And then—
[Guys, I think I just saw Kaiser.]
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