Mystic Calling：Stone of Glory-Chapter 76: Actually… there’s one more possibility

In Glory Lords X, there’s no way to hide the fact that someone lost a level after dying.

That’s because in this world, players must bind themselves to a city in order to have resurrection rights.

Otherwise, they’d have no choice but to delete their character and start over!

For someone like Whitestone, a top player in the Scarlet Legion guild, his resurrection point would definitely be bound to one of the major cities controlled by Scarlet Legion.

After dying, he’d respawn at a designated resurrection point.

And those places? Always packed with people.

Whitestone wasn’t just some random player—he was a top-tier expert, a well-known figure. His face was practically burned into everyone’s memory. The moment he showed up, there was no way to keep it under wraps. News would spread like wildfire!

And even if Scarlet Legion somehow managed to keep it quiet on their end, what about Nocturnal Crescent over in Icelight City?

Plenty of people had seen Whitestone fleeing the city.

Some had even taken screenshots and recorded videos, posting them online!

The moment the news broke—Scarlet Legion’s top player, Whitestone, had been killed and sent back to the resurrection point—the entire gaming community exploded. Spectators swarmed in, and the comment sections were flooded with discussions.

"Wait, I heard Whitestone from Scarlet Legion got killed? Is that for real?!"

"Looks legit. Screenshots and videos are everywhere! Just saw them myself. And you won’t believe how insane his opponent was—the guy had a freaking Tier 10 Thunderbird!"

"Holy—Tier 10 Thunderbird?!"

"No way. That’s gotta be one of the top players from the Big Ten guilds, or maybe a solo powerhouse ranked in the top 50 of the Monarch Leaderboard!"

"No clue who it was exactly... but that guy was ridiculously strong! Whitestone’s Tier 9 Genie got one-shotted by his Tier 10 Thunderbird! Can you believe that? Even with a one-tier difference, it shouldn’t be an instant kill, right?!"

"One-shotted?!"

"No freaking way... That’s impossible!"

"A single tier difference shouldn’t result in an instant kill. And Whitestone’s already level 33—his attack and defense stats alone should be at least 33 points each... There’s no way that guy’s level 40, right?!"

"Even if he was level 40, that’s only a seven-level gap. Seven extra attack and defense points—would that really be enough for a one-shot kill?"

"Then what’s the explanation? Could it be a purple Epic-tier hero?"

"That actually makes sense. Epic-tier heroes gain two stat points per level. If he’s over level 30, that’s a difference of more than 30 points. That would explain it!"

"But I heard that guy wasn’t an NPC hero—he was a player hero."

"A player hero?! Are you out of your mind? Where the hell would a player get a purple Epic-tier hero?!"

"I wouldn’t believe it either... but some people said they saw a player riding a Thunderbird in Icelight City earlier. There are even photos! Here, I’ll post them."

"That’s gotta be fake! There’s not a single player in the entire game with a purple Epic-tier hero. No way that’s real!"

"Actually... there’s one more possibility."

"What is it?"

"A Strategic Artifact."

...

The internet was in an uproar over this.

Both inside and outside the game, major factions and top-tier players weren’t just watching from the sidelines—they were actively paying attention.

All eyes were locked onto Scarlet Legion, scrutinizing their every move, afraid to miss even the smallest detail.

On one side, a mysterious powerhouse had emerged from nowhere, a rising star with an unknown background.

On the other, Scarlet Legion—one of the top ten guilds, the undisputed titan of the North American gaming scene, a name that carried weight across the entire world.

This wasn’t just some minor skirmish. This was a clash between giants.

Anyone who could field a Tier 10 unit, even if they were a solo player, had to be someone capable of shaking the game’s foundations. But despite that, most people still believed Scarlet Legion would come out on top.

After all, being one of the top ten guilds wasn’t just for show.

That title came with constant challenges, endless battles. Scarlet Legion had fought tooth and nail for their position, carving their way to the top through blood and war.

And it also meant one thing—Scarlet Legion never backed down from a fight.

Inside Scarlet Legion’s Headquarters

Few people knew what was happening behind closed doors.

In the guild’s main conference room, the atmosphere was suffocating.

The room was packed with high-ranking members, including some of the top ten players on the Monarch Leaderboard and Scarlet Legion’s Guild Leader—Scarlet Queen herself.

But despite the sheer number of powerhouses present, no one spoke.

Everyone’s expression was grim.

The tension was palpable.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Scarlet Queen broke the silence.

"Whitestone, I want you to recount everything that happened today. Every single detail. Leave nothing out."

Her voice was calm, but there was an unmistakable edge to it.

Whitestone clenched his fists. "Yes, Leader..."

His face twisted with resentment as he recounted everything from start to finish.

But he was smart—he didn’t exaggerate or twist the facts. freeweɓnøvel.com

Because he didn’t need to.

The other guy had clearly been looking for a fight.

As long as he laid out the events exactly as they happened, there was no doubt in his mind that everyone here would be furious.

And sure enough, by the time he finished, the entire room was seething with rage.

"Unbelievable! This guy clearly doesn’t respect Scarlet Legion at all! Leader, I don’t buy that this was just a trade negotiation gone wrong. He was using us as a stepping stone to make a name for himself! Hah, Draconic Pact? Who the hell do they think they are?"

One of the senior guild officers scoffed.

Like Whitestone, she wasn’t just a high-ranking member of Scarlet Legion—she was also a key figure in Sterling Group.

Whitestone losing two levels wasn’t just a personal setback. It was a direct blow to Sterling Group’s power.

How could she not be furious?

"Exactly! Everyone knows Whitestone is one of our top officers. His rank alone is enough to handle negotiations with Lich’s Covenant! And yet, this guy treated him like nothing? This was planned from the start!"

Another guild officer sneered.

Shing!

A chair scraped against the floor as someone abruptly stood up, their voice filled with killing intent.

"Leader, this is a direct slap in Scarlet Legion’s face! If we don’t respond, our reputation will be in shambles! We can’t just let this slide!"

The moment those words were spoken, the rest of the room immediately voiced their agreement.

Whitestone’s eyes flickered with a cold, venomous glint.

Everything was going exactly as he had hoped.

But just then, Scarlet Queen furrowed her brows and asked,

"Whitestone... you said his Thunderbird one-shotted your Tier 9 Genie?"