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The biggest advantage of a community is communication.
People read countless strategy guides and articles posted on websites, then rush to the community to share and exchange information.
As a game enjoyed by a billion people, servers were divided by country, yet the number was still enormous.
– Hey, any news lately? What are the top 10 guilds up to these days?
Naturally, countless topics emerge, but recently, they had been feeling somewhat bored.
– They’re busy exploring the New Continent these days.
– Well… there’s a competition to see who can conquer it first. Probably no news for a while. It’s boring since the top 10 guilds have been quiet lately.
– It was fun when they were fighting over who was better, lol.
– That’s why the Hero Guild and Slayer are popular these days.
– Isn’t that psycho famous too?
– Ah… let’s not talk about him. He’s really not normal.
Now, even the usual issues have passed, and even the top 10 guilds are quiet.
The topics to discuss were gradually drying up.
In reality, they were just idling in the community with nothing else to do, merely killing time.
[The Return of the King! Did Extinction Return the Throne to the Returning Owner?]
[Kaiser, He Has Returned!]
Then, as if on cue, the news of Kaiser’s return was like welcome rain in a drought for them.
– Crazy, Kaiser’s back!
– Wow, awesome. How does he get to first place as soon as he returns?
– Is this class? Where are all the guys who said he was washed up? Didn’t Extinction come down? Pfft, crushed by twice the score!
– Oi, oi, I believed in you, damn it!!!
Naturally, an explosive reaction was inevitable, and the attention of countless community members was focused on it.
[Kaiser, Who Is He?]
[Let’s Find Out About Kaiser, the Man Who Was Called a God and Came from 1st Place in Demroq [a previous popular game].]
[The Man Who Returned Like a Comet and Achieved 1st Place in Raven Ranking!]
The reporters and Kaiser’s fans, who thought this was their chance, excitedly released information, and thanks to them, talk about Kaiser flooded in from countless places.
What kind of man he is.
What his past actions were like,
Why he was called a god…
Articles summarizing his brilliant achievements poured out.
– Wow, it’s legendary when you see it all summarized like this.
– It’s legendary that it’s all real.
– He was just a god.
– Seeing this makes me think of the old days. I want to play Demroq for the first time in a while.
– Seriously? You want to play that brick game?
– I’m just saying;; I can’t even play it now anyway lol.
People who remembered Kaiser reminisced about the old days or chimed in, but unfortunately, there were more people who had not experienced him directly.
– Is this even possible? lol It’s not like he’s Chuk Jun-kyung [a legendary figure known for incredible feats].
– I’ve heard he was overwhelmingly number one, but isn’t this too exaggerated?
– Isn’t that just a Korean thing? They’re full of national pride and exaggerate like crazy. Anyway, they’re good at deifying old people.
– Wow, these kids these days don’t know Kaiser;;
– Is this why old people say kids these days are no good? I’m 24 years old, and I think I know how old people feel;;
– Ugh, they just say it’s a lie if they haven’t seen it themselves, tsk tsk.
– No, he cleared a 10-person raid alone, he’s a dealer but he’s tanking, he’s never lost in a duel… Ugh, it’s hard to even write it all down. They wrote down things that don’t even make sense, how can you believe it?
– Doesn’t the fact that there’s no news from Arde [another top player] give you the answer? He must have just gotten lucky this time.
– But the number one record in Arde has been changed, who are ShieldBest? Their records are insurmountable even though they are nobodies.
Objectively, no, most of the information was too difficult to believe in terms of common sense.
Controversy spread like wildfire due to very reasonable and valid doubts.
[This is a Kaiser video from the Demroq era. Babies, go watch this.]
It was then that someone, unable to bear it, obtained one of the few remaining videos.
An old video with broken quality, probably taken by someone else.
However, it was enough to see his play, and soon the netizens who watched the video could not help but be shocked.
– Crazy, is that control real?
– Wow, look at him dodging everything. How can he not get hit once?
– Is this real?
– No, lol, why is this real? I can’t believe it even after seeing it.
– Why is the dealer doing a 1v1? Is that even possible?
– Impossible.
– Then what is that?
In the video, Kaiser was attempting a solo kill against a field boss over 5m tall, and he was showing such perfect play that the rumors about him did not feel exaggerated at all.
– Crazy… so that’s why they call him Kaiser.
– I think I’m going to become a fan.
– It’s the first time I’ve been excited about a man… what is this feeling? It’s like the feeling of first love?
– You’re gay… that’s a bit…
That was enough to turn people’s hearts around.
No, it would be right to say that it was more than enough and overwhelming.
– More! Isn’t there more?
– I’m still thirsty! Show me more videos!
Naturally, they began to search for Kaiser’s videos, and his videos, which had been forgotten and tucked away in a corner, belatedly shone.
From videos of duels with PK [Player Killer] offenders in 10-on-1 fights to videos of raid attempts and videos of Kaiser’s party doing siege warfare.
– Wow… crazy.
– How can he do that? Can’t Extinction do that either?
– Well, if you just look at the results, Extinction might be able to do it… but it’s different. Extinction is very flashy and violent, but this feels like watching a work of art?
– It’s the first time in my life that I’ve watched a 480HD video for 20 minutes.
They found more than 10 videos, but that was not enough to quench their thirst.
Rather, people who were frustrated by the lack of content got angry.
There were quite a few women among them.
Because God of Creation was not a simple game, the proportion of female users was also high.
– Ah, aren’t there any more videos? I want to stan [support enthusiastically] him, but I can’t.
– How old is Kaiser? I can’t see his face because it’s all covered. Does anyone know anything?
– Kaiser was famous for not uploading videos even during the Demroq days. It’s not for nothing that all the videos were taken by someone else.
– Doesn’t he have NewTube [a fictional video platform]? I’d be grateful and watch if he just uploaded hunting videos.
– It’s the shock I felt when I first saw Extinction, seriously. Is he still that good?
– Well? Isn’t that why he’s ranked 1st in Raven?
The gap between his artistic and insane skills and the limited information was further stimulating their desire for ownership.
Considering that the star of God of Creation is now in the position of a celebrity, it was not strange.
They, who had suddenly become fans, wanted to do what is called stanning.
And whenever a fan is born, an anti-fan is bound to be born.
– Isn’t it a composite [edited video]?
– Honestly, is that even possible? It looks like a composite. The quality is so bad.
– I work in video editing, and at least to me, there are no traces of compositing. The broken appearance just seems to be a quality issue… no, aside from that, how can it be a composite when there are so many videos? That’s even more funny.
– I don’t know. Is that even possible? Anyway, it’s a composite.
– Composite, lol, look at them trying to deny it with gritted teeth, lol.
– I don’t know, lol, are you going to say that he got 1st place in Raven with a composite too?
However, even those anti-fans could not cause a proper disturbance this time.
Usually, they prefer to incite when they are anti-fans.
Because there is nothing easier and faster than spoiling the atmosphere and creating controversy.
But you have to have something to incite…
There was too little released about Kaiser to make noise, and his achievements were too certain in contrast.
They bite and tear at each other, but one thing was clear no matter what.
– No matter what you guys say, all the guilds that are recognizing him now are on fire to recruit Kaiser.
– I’m in Brion, and there are so many scouts gathered at the entrance. There are so many people that I can’t see the front.
– Leaving aside his skills, he has symbolism, so of course, the guild has to take him.
The emergence of an unprecedentedly large dark horse.
And his appearance would have a huge impact on God of Creation in the future.
– Wow, I’m in Brion and saw it for a while, and I’ve already seen three of the top 100 guild marks.
– Top 100 guilds? Not the top 10 guilds?
– You don’t know the top 100 guilds? Are you a newbie?
– It’s not officially determined like the top 10 guilds, but they just attached guilds that are too strong to be called ordinary guilds. It’s just hyping them up.
– Still, the criteria are systematic, so even though the lower ranks are a bit different, the atmosphere is usually recognized up to the mid-ranks.
– Ah, thank you, Speedwagon [a helpful character reference]!
That prediction was true.
[Phoenix Guild Master Jennifer Expresses Intention to Recruit Kaiser, Causing a Stir…]
[Zenion Guild and Baekdu Mountain Guild Also Moved! Huge Scout War! Who Will Recruit Kaiser?]
[Even Those Called the Top 100 Guilds in the World Are Coveting Him!]
In this large-scale recruitment war, where almost all guilds moved, even the top 100 guilds, who were said to be heavy-assed [slow to act], moved.
– But why aren’t the top 10 guilds moving? Shouldn’t they move if it’s Kaiser?
– They’re busy right now, they probably don’t have the energy.
– And even if that’s not the case, they’d be conscious of it. They’re barely maintaining a balance, but what would happen if a symbolic guy like Kaiser came in? It’s war right away.
– They’re all watching each other. They’ll probably watch for a while.
– Wow, I’m really looking forward to it. Which guild will recruit Kaiser?
In response, users’ expectations also reached their peak.
Which guild will this large bomb, which caused a recruitment war of unprecedented scale in less than half a day, enter?
Everyone can’t take their eyes off the anticipation.
– Breaking news) It seems like Kaiser is playing hard to get right now?
– Wow, the top 100 guilds have moved, and he’s playing hard to get now?
– Well, he’s Kaiser, so he can play hard to get, what’s the big deal.
– The law is equal before the god, whether it’s the top 100 guilds or ordinary guilds.
– Wow, this is so exciting.
As the news spread that Kaiser was playing hard to get with the guilds, the anticipation grew even more.
It’s already been a year and a half since God of Creation was released.
Now that all the talents who could become stars have already risen, who would dare to play hard to get with the top 100 guilds?
No matter how well they did in the past, the latecomers had no choice but to act like latecomers.
It was something that was only possible because it was Kaiser, and this was a more stimulating and special situation than anything else for the users.
– But it’s a bit disappointing. If he’s playing hard to get, it won’t end overnight.
– Maybe he’s holding out until the top 10 guilds move.
– Well… considering Kaiser’s level, that might be the case.
– If this happens, can’t there be a war between the top 10 guilds?
– Wow, that would be so much fun.
– Popcorn, bring the popcorn, quickly.
Has there been anything so exciting lately?
Even this large-scale playing hard to get, which may take at least a few days, or even more than a month, is approaching them with excitement.
– Which guild will he join?
– Well. I don’t know, but I’m expecting a week.
– No, no, I think it will take more than a month for the top 10 guilds to move. If it’s Kaiser, he should at least join the top 10 guilds.
– Hey, then he won’t be able to level up for a month, that’s too much.
– Maybe he’s not going to join a guild at all?
Users, excited, chattered and speculated about the situation.
– Hey, even if it’s Kaiser, that’s not possible.
– Why, he was a solo player until he found a formal party member in Demroq, right?
– Is that the same as now? The scale and timing are different. Even though it was a late start then, it was only a few months apart.
– Everyone is focused on it now, so if he says he’s not going to join a guild here, he’ll really just become a public enemy. Everyone will turn against him, would he do such a crazy thing?
– The Empress ignored all the scouts and didn’t join a guild.
– That’s different. It was the early days when the Empress was there, and it wasn’t as focused as it is now. The current atmosphere is that if you ignore it here, it’s just ‘World, come at me, I’m Kaiser’.
They chattered for dozens of minutes.
It was when all sorts of speculations were pouring out and they were having an interesting time.
[Guys, I think I just saw Kaiser?]
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