There was a clear difference between NPCs and players. For players, Athenae was still a game at the end of the day. Even if they died, they would only be forced to log out and receive huge penalties.0

But what about the NPCs? If they died, it was real death. Since NPCS faced the threat of real death, fear would often grip them tightly when it came to perilous situations. The same was true for Don and the Swords of the Gods. No matter how proud and arrogant they were, it would be a lie if they said that they did not fear death.0

However, having sworn loyalty to His Majesty Nerva, Knight Commander Don had a heavy sense of duty. As long as it was ordered, he would give his all to complete his duties.0

They had initially estimated the level of the weakened Great Spirit to be at Level 720. Now that it had gone berserk, all their estimations had been thrown out of the window.0

‘I’m sure the Beyond the Heavens’ King can make excellent buffed dishes.’0

‘He also has a variety of artifacts.’0

However, the problem lay elsewhere. The Beyond the Heavens’ King had just used a cauldron lid to stop the Great Spirit’s Roar. They had to join hands with him. But the Luvien Empire was practically the entire continent’s enemy. On the other hand, the Beyond the Heavens’ King was a foreigner. He was different from them, who had to fight to survive. Even if he died, he would just come back to life.0

The Swords of the Gods looked at each other. Even Knight Commander Don found it hard to bring the matter up. But for Knight Commander Don, his sense of duty was...0