The World I Created is so Popular

Chapter 17: Sir

The Tower of Labyrinth, 3rd floor.

On the path to the temple in the centre, dozens of players formed a phalanx, facing the oncoming horde of monsters.

"Will you be defeated by those lowly republic scum? Show the greatness of the Empire! Prove the imperial spirit that the first emperor demonstrated!"

"We cannot lose to the Empire! Let's show the power of freedom!"

As their battle raged on.

Ding

[The 66th Pandemonium on the 3rd floor of the Tower of Labyrinth has been cleared by player 'Ahenobarbus' and three others.]

"......?"

"Sigh... Are we too late again?"

The notification of the clear, which appeared before the players' eyes, sapped their will to fight.

[The ownership of the 66th Pandemonium is granted to player 'Ahenobarbus' who made the greatest contribution to the main quest.]

"Ahenobarbus.........? Ha. There's a person daring to impersonate the name of our great first emperor?"

"Ha, that's funny. So, this much-vaunted lineage and nobility can be so easily ignored and trampled upon."

"What? You dare to speak like that?"

"I said it all, didn't I?"

"Fine, I'll personally show the lowly republic scum the nobility of blue blood here!"

"An outdated old man should experience the freedom of the new age."

Just as Count Schmidt and Executor Leighton were about to clash.

Ding

[Due to player 'Ahenobarbus' decision, all maps within the 66th Pandemonium will be closed to players.]

[The expulsion of currently logged-in players will begin.]

[5]

[4]

[3]

"What? Expulsion?"

".........It seems that this race's winner, unlike the Demihuman King, is not merciful."

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[1]

Flash

As the countdown ended, all players connected to that floor were expelled to the 1st floor of the Tower of Labyrinth in a burst of white light.

Only one player remained on the 3rd floor.

"I can't let anyone else interfere with my and my master's sanctuary."

The new master of the 3rd floor dismissed the interface screen floating in the air.

"Not only have you reminded me of my master, but you've also handed me over an entire universe where I can be alone with my master who can't escape this world. How can I repay this grace?"

Ahenobarbus turned and walked toward the room where his master was waiting.

"I praise you. My god."

***

Creak

Near the dormitory, at a restaurant, I took a table with Wald to have breakfast and ordered two bowls of soup.

The food arrived, but Wald, unlike his usual self, was listlessly stirring his soup.

Well, I could somewhat understand why he was feeling down.