ADAPTED FROM BUTTERFLY BLUE'S NOVEL OF THE SAME NAME, THE KING'S AVATAR
He carved this circle
as a representation of our collaboration toward a common goal.
The circle is holy. Everything outside it is the battlefield.
Am I right?
I actually meant
for you all to stay inside the circle and don't go anywhere.
But...
What is he planning?
He's going to attack on his own?
Did he beat the Boss or did the Boss slaughter him?
I'll go check.
We should give him a few more minutes.
I'm sure he has a genius plan.
We need to be gracious.
-We can be gracious by... -Waiting.
Fifteen minutes have already passed.
Our behavior has been gracious enough, right?
Yes.
That expert's strategy is...
We're only five minutes away from the first record.
If we still don't exit the circle,
we might become the biggest joke in Glory's history.
It's "meeting all changes with constancy."
More like "a joke because of our constancy."
Team Leader!
Everyone, get ready.
At my count of three,
exit the circle.
Three.
Two.
Congratulations to the players of Blue Brook Guild.
Blue River, Thundering Light, Lord Grim,
Flower Lantern, Bound Boat
for breaking the Frost Forest's record.
Time, 15 minutes 24 seconds and 11.
We broke it!
Fifteen minutes!
We beat it by a whole five minutes!
What did I say?
The expert that I invited...
This is called "meeting victory with constancy."
TEAM BLUE RAIN
With Lord Grim,
in the future, the Tenth Server will belong to Blue Brook Guild!
Don't move.
The Master must have come to look for me.
Lord Grim has withdrawn from Blue Brook Guild.
What?
Go! The fight is over. Go away.
Go!
-Get me a cup of coffee! -Okay.
Hurry. You!
-Go water the flowers! -Okay.
You!
Go!
LEVEL UP
LEVEL 16
LEVEL 25
CONGRATULATIONS, PLAYER SOFT MIST ON COMPLETING THE NOVICE VILLAGE MISSION
SOFT MIST, NIGHT WALKER, THIEF
Little Tang,
why don't you pick Launcher like I did?
I'll be able to mentor you.
But I like to see my opponents fall in front of me.
Come.
Then, be a Battle Mage.
My idol, One Autumn Leaf, is a Battle Mage too.
MAGE, BATTLE MAGE
I, Tang Rou, can never lose to anyone.
EXCELLENT ERA
Everyone.
Mucheng.
Today is our first training session together with Excellent Era's new captain.
The dynamics will be completely different.
It will be a chance for everyone to get to know each other.
I believe the presence of Sun Xiang
together with the hard work of everyone
will bring Excellent Era to even greater heights!
My goal is to start a new era for Team Excellent Era.
From today on,
Sun Xiang will be the heart and core of our new era.
He will be the captain in name, in responsibilities,
and in calling.
Sun Xiang.
Excellent Era will be in your hands from today on.
Our next battle will be against Team Blue Rain.
Start the simulation training.
Everyone, start training!
Congratulations, Mr. Tao, on gaining valuable talent.
Thank you.
Ye Qiu came against me previously for personal reasons.
It's a good thing he's now been chased off.
Do you think it's possible for me to rejoin...
Ye Qiu resigned on his own.
No one chased him off.
Ye Hui.
Food can be randomly eaten, but words can't be randomly said.
Well, do you think...
I have no other meaning.
I just want to rejoin...
When he wanted you to leave previously,
he was still the captain.
Everyone, full out attack!
Striker, take the middle road. Qi Master, cover us.
Launcher, follow closely. Speed up!
Launcher, attack! Break their rhythm!
What's wrong with you, Launcher?
Why are you always slower by one beat?
The Launcher has never relied on speed for victory.
The ones with speed are the Assassins and the Ninjas.
So what you mean to say is that...
there's a problem with my tactical arrangement?
Your tactical arrangement?
Pardon me, but I didn't see any cooperation whatsoever.
All I saw was everyone rushing up with you in all directions.
That's because you couldn't keep up!
What era are we in
that the Launcher is still positioned at the back?
I think you had it too easy when Ye Qiu was here.
That's why you're unable to adapt to new tactics!
Ye Qiu's tactic
was to engage in combat on the front
while you hid at the back and attacked from a dead corner.
It was the same few tricks over and over.
There was no showmanship at all!
Weren't you sick of it?
It was so boring!
SU MUCHENG
Not bad, you picked up after only three rings.
It looks like your days have been very free lately.
I don't have much choice.
Lately, I've been receiving calls from friends
to tease me about my tragic situation.
I've been conditioned to pick up the phone the moment I hear it ring.
Liar.
Your phone has always been on silent mode.
You've never answered anyone's calls.
The only way to get to you was to appear in front of you
and yell into your face.
Yell into my face again then.
But you're not in front of me.
Is that so?
Why is the curtain in your room still not fixed?
You're in my room?
I just wanted to check
if you'd changed the passcode to your room.
Hey, do you still remember the passcode to your room?
Number one, don't scold anyone at the meeting tomorrow.
Number two, if you're going to scold someone anyway, don't scold me.
Number three, even if you're going to scold me,
you can't exceed three sentences.
And number four?
Number one.
During training, do not get angry at the new team member.
Number two, even if you do get angry, don't keep it in.
Just scold him if you need to.
Number three.
If you've already kept it in, keep the anger under three minutes.
Number four.
When you've gotten angry and upset,
just yell opposite Excellent Era.
What should I yell?
Just yell
one, two, three, four!
From today on, you cannot mute me.
HAPPY INTERNET CAFE
EXCELLENT ERA
One, two, three, four!
The simple sequence of numbers
is all the chemistry that we have between us.
But I still want to be standing in front of you,
pressing these four numbers for you.
HAPPY INTERNET CAFE
Master!
Ma'am.
I'll look for you again later.
In a couple of days, it'll be Excellent Era's year end conference.
Should we organize something to show our support for Ye Qiu?
The time to show our support for the Master has come!
I'll cover the costs! Just come!
I need to do something extreme to blow everyone out of hiding!
The possibility within the impossible
is the best description for how Master Ye Qiu rounds up the team.
His signature move, Dragon Raising Its Head,
is a legend in the history of Glory.
First, he uses the most powerful move of the Battle Mage,
Rising Dragon Soars the Sky.
Then, he uses immense speed and micro-actions
to forcibly change the trajectory of the Rising Dragon Soars the Sky.
The opponents don't stand a chance at all.
He uses his ability to show
that you always have to be better.
Such a touching video isn't even enough to get everyone out?
What is going on?
Ma'am, what is going on?
It's so noisy outside.
The noise made me lose!
I'm sorry.
I'll go out to check right now.
-Hurry. -Xiao Chu.
I'll go instead.
GLORY
Hey!
-Over there. -Hey!
Tear it up later, and take it down.
Hey, what are you doing?
-Don't you know who that is? -Hurry up.
I don't care who that is. I'll do whatever I'm paid to do.
Stop looking.
Hurry and tear it up!
Okay.
He is One Autumn Leaf who has mastered the Dragon Raising Its Head move.
GLORY
We've won! Nice!
My dad is a fan of Ye Qiu.
This was how someone in the virtual world
was able to bring together a group of adults
of different ages and jobs who didn't even understand each other,
and make them become a group of mutually caring
and enthusiastic youngsters.
Dad managed this Internet cafe
as if he were managing his dream about Glory.
GLORY
He told me that we'd meet with many impossible moments in life.
And in these impossible circumstances, we had to learn
to constantly break out of ourselves and find all the possibilities.
That was how we'd grow.
After Dad passed away, I refused to sell the Internet cafe.
I believed that I understood the meaning of One Autumn Leaf,
and could become the true owner of Happy
and make Dad proud.
But today,
you're gone.
You've been replaced.
My will
has been broken.
HAPPY INTERNET CAFE
Dad.
Back then, it was you who chose the character class of Launcher for me.
You said that regardless of how far the target was,
as long as I conscientiously aimed and not give up,
I'd be able to take it down.
I will persevere!
Be it this Internet cafe,
or One Autumn Leaf.
Little Tang.
Little Tang, have you been here watching attacks the whole night?
One Autumn Leaf doesn't know any better?
Guo Guo, why were you looking for me?
Your sense of perseverance
is very much like that of physical sports.
I stayed up the whole night,
but the results aren't significant.
Let me tell you, Ye Qiu's style of fighting
is not something noobs like us can learn.
He specializes in creating miracles in impossible situations.
This is called a Halo Tactic.
We can only stand in awe,
but we can't learn it.
You know him so well?
I heard it all from the network manager.
This truthful explanation of yours
sounds fake.
Only truth said with confidence
is considered truth.
So what is your confidence in?
My confidence?
In the network manager!
Network Manager, come over.
Just give me a moment, ma'am.
Little Tang, hear me out.
This network manager of mine can imitate Ye Qiu closely,
and not to mention you, Little Tang.
I won't make any differentiation in our job positions here.
Just because his name is similar to Ye Qiu,
I'll let him win.
Just observing the attack is useless!
You have to simulate a practice!
Why don't you use him for practice?
Thank you.
I've practiced with this network manager before.
He's good-looking, his words are logical,
his hands are dexterous, so you should keep him.
I'm not talking about that!
So be it if she doesn't want to.
-Actually-- -What are you saying?
That's not what this is about!
This is about her managing me,
and me pressuring her, to see who succeeds.
When she's focused on practicing,
she won't have time to ask about your homework.
This undercover tactic is pretty impressive.
Not at all.
Everything's now ready. All we're lacking is a driving force.
Do you know who that driving force is?
You!
I can't!
She is outside the scope of my knowledge.
I can't comprehend her temper and her line of thought.
I can't be bothered either.
Come.
Sit.
Sit tight.
Add her as a friend. Establish contact first.
Why are you staring around blankly?
Okay.
Rascal.
GLORY
SEND A FRIEND REQUEST TO SOFT MIST
FRIEND REQUEST IS REJECTED
Look, I've been heartlessly rejected.
Hold on.
To reject is a woman's god-given right.
Women are inherently enduring.
Then what should men possess?
He needs to have shameless determination. Add her again.
I still have my pride as a man.
-What? -Only if the other party is interested
is such shameless behavior considered determination.
If the other party isn't interested, shameless behavior
is called being delusional.
Is that so?
Why do I think that you're having
trouble recognizing who's the boss, and who's the network manager?
Shall we start counting money again?
Or else,
you can read our face fortunes again.
I...
I am sensible.
You don't care about your pride anymore?
Rascal.
Add her.
SEND A FRIEND REQUEST TO SOFT MIST
FRIEND REQUEST IS REJECTED
It's like talking to a wall.
-Did you see the competition yesterday? -Yes.
-It was so exciting. -It was very good.
The members are all here. They're just awaiting your decision.
Are you sure about the Blood Gunner?
Herb Garden just sent word. The map was just refreshed a minute ago.
The members of Herb Garden have rushed over.
Team Tyranny is probably almost ready too.
Hurry!
Get online immediately!
-Come on. -Come on.
-Get online. -Get online.
Settle it first. I'll be back very soon!
Where are you going?
Be more focused, all of you.
Captain Jiexi is here watching you.
Herb Garden must get the Boss this time!
We must not embarrass Captain Jiexi.
Understood?
-Understood. -Understood!
Everyone, listen up!
Although we got the First Kill previously,
it took us half an hour!
This time, such mistakes will not be tolerated!
-Yes, Captain. -Yes, Captain.
What is your goal?
High standards, high efficiency, high concentration!
Okay.
The moment has come for you to display your skill.
Dungeon Boss!
We are determined to win!
Get ready, everyone.
Victory is waving at you!
Team Tyranny has arrived.
Their leader is the shameless guy from Cold Night.
Herb Garden has arrived.
The guys from Plantago Seed have long reached.
Why are both guilds not making any move?
Blood Gunner is so fierce.
Whichever guild makes the first move is the guild that will lose first.
Let's see how they prepare first.
You're here pretty fast.
Not as fast as you guys.
Who's going to make the first move?
You, go on.
No, you! Team Tyranny will cover from the back!
We have the ability to lead the charge. But don't you steal the credit from us!
Exactly, I don't want to be cannon fodder for Team Tyranny.
Stop talking.
You were dumped by Lord Grim, and you're fighting with us for the Boss?
Shameless! Did you install a spy in our guild?
You were dumped?
How pathetic.
I can't wait to see how green your face looks now.
Not as green as yours.
Enough. Stop talking nonsense!
If another guild comes by, we'll lose our chance!
How about this?
Let's charge up together.
What do you think?
-Okay. -Okay.
-Three. -Three.
-Two. -Two.
One!
Why isn't anyone charging?
We were all prepared! Why didn't you charge?
We were prepared too!
Who released the Boss?
He's facing the Blood Gunner on all sides and is unharmed?
Wow, impressive!
This move is so cool!
Steamed Bun Invasion? Where did this expert come from?
Knee attack? Nice!
Defending while in pursuit?
This combat tactic is impressive!
Another expert has emerged!
His actions are quick, and his attacks are on point!
His pick and roll is excellent!
Doesn't a sand toss have to hit the eye in order to be effective?
What attack is this?
Beautiful! This battle is like no other!
Impressive. I've never seen a kill as cool as this.
I had thought this was going to be a useless player.
I didn't expect it to be a rookie with so many moves.
So it's just an outstanding rookie.
A Glory rookie?
What? Aren't you two going to help?
Well, you can go ahead!
I'll cover you.
Hey, anyone can tell the trick you're playing.
Plantago Seed and I aren't useless clams.
Don't try to take advantage of us.
The health points are going down. This guy can't last much longer!
Are we really not going to charge?
-Wait. -Wait again?
Experts have expert strategies.
You settle it first. I'll be back very soon.
Where are you going?
Expert, we're going after a Blood Gunner.
Are you interested?
Yes.
Then,
same old rules.
Send me the coordinates.
Expert, you're here!
We're all ready.
We'll charge up together later.
We, Blue Brook Guild will listen to your instructions.
All the loot we gain will be yours.
Blue River, you're dishonest! You asked help from an outsider again?
The Boss is for whoever has the ability to take it down!
I can ask help from an outsider. Why does that make me dishonest?
That's right.
Defeating the Boss is up to everyone's skill.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN THE TEAM?
YES
I...
Expert, why are you teaming up with someone else?
Blue River, were you dumped again?
My condolences.
What do you know? This is a tactic!
You asked an expert to join a wild team.
What an expert move!
At your ten o'clock.
Do a sand toss at the Boss. Aim for the eyes.
Between speed and accuracy,
I suggest you go for speed.
Don't stop the attack.
Move to your six o'clock position.
Up the tiles.
Don't throw it. Shoot the back of his head directly.
It creates more damage.
Right hook!
Bao Zi, slow the attack.
We need to control the rhythm.
Why?
Wait for the those who are trying to take advantage.
Wow. What good and accurate teamwork!
Why does this rookie seem like a changed person?
Just now,
he couldn't have been pretending, could he?
Blue River, say something!
What strategy is this? I don't understand it!
Guild Master, what does Lord Grim mean by this?
The Boss is about to be killed.
Lord Grim and team have lowered the output.
They won't hold out much longer.
We have to charge now!
You're a bunch of cowards!
It's just a test of strength! Who's afraid of that?
Team Tyranny, advance with me!
Herb Garden has charged too, behind Team Tyranny.
Team Leader!
Forget it! Charge!
-Got it! -Got it!
They've bitten the bait.
Bao Zi, maximize the output.
Okay.
Right hook.
Bao Zi, your one o'clock, behind the rock.
Hide well.
Lord Grim and Steamed Bun Invasion have fled.
They must have reached their attack limits.
You charged too early!
Whoever charges first, dies first.
-Exactly! -That's right!
You want to run now?
The Boss is about to explode!
About to explode?
-Be careful! -Retreat!
Quickly retreat!
It's too late.
We lost? I'm a guild master!
I died?
Lord Grim, you ass.
Lord Grim!
You'd better not let me see you again in Glory.
And what if you do meet him again?
Of course we'll have to recruit him!
Let's get this show started.
Congratulations Lord Grim, Steamed Bun Invasion,
for completing the mission to kill the Blood Gunner.
Wow, this is the first time I've accomplished a First Kill!
Master, you're so impressive!
You weren't too bad yourself.
Right? I think I'm pretty good too!
Master, in the future, call me along when you're doing missions!
Sure, no problem.
I'm Bao Rongxing, a warehouse manager.
My friends affectionately call me Bao Zi.
In addition to the happiness I get from work,
my past time during my break is to play Glory.
I can't believe I got validated by the Master today!
My dream is to join a professional team
and take part in a real competition!
I want to be a professional player.
The team leader lost in that match!
What? That's impossible!
I heard an expert appeared on the other side.
Master, you cheated me!
You said it yourself!
The Boss was for whoever that was most skilled to kill.
You've offended Team Tyranny and Herb Garden.
They'll definitely take revenge.
Really?
I just spoke to the both of them.
They invited me to go on missions with them.
How dare they ask him along for missions!
You don't want to?
I do.
Which one?
Boneyard.
Prepare the materials.
I'll let you know when I'm free.
I see he's still on our side.
LEVEL UP, LEVEL 25
The loot that comes from missions
only complements the weapons to a certain extent.
However,
weapons with rare materials are very valuable.
So the best weapons must be made with rare materials.
The material's rarity isn't due to its explosion scale,
but the Boss' refresh rate.
That's where the rare materials come from.
LEVEL UP, LEVEL 33
LEVEL 34
You won again?
It was
just a bit of luck.
You're clearly very skilled.
Sometimes, modesty is the best choice.
Sometimes, showing off is necessary.
I really didn't attack.
You have lots of experience!
She won't add me or accept files.
What can I do?
I'm at a loss.
If she won't add you as a friend,
then teach with words and examples.
If she won't accept files,
then change your plan.
What can I do?
I'm very short-tempered too.
Being short-tempered can't solve the problem.
Are you sure the mission can't be accomplished?
I...
I'm sure...
that under your guidance,
I'll be able to complete the mission.
You have 24 hours.
Once the alarm rings,
you'll either be a genius or dead meat.
Subtitle translation by Danielle