50: Chapter 50 The Enraged Lord of Japan

"The first week has ended. The Lord rankings are now beginning."

The Forbidden Ground broadcast went out, sparking intense discussion within the Lords Hall.

"Lord of India: It's finally starting. Everyone, guess how many rankings I can place in."

"Lord of Russia: Did you drink too much Ganges water and start hallucinating?"

"Korean Lord: This time it's our great Korean warriors' turn to shine!"

Su Yang, following his usual habit, did not participate in any of the discussions.

He simply stared intently at the chat box, wanting to see the status of his key competitors.

Among them, the one posing the greatest threat to his exploration ranking was Japan.

Because of their Bushido trait, the Japanese troops were practically tireless.

Relying on this perpetual-motion-machine-like trait, they could rapidly accumulate command points in the early stages.

Next were traditional military powers like France, the United States, and Germany, all of which posed a certain threat.

However, when it came down to it, these threats weren't significant; he was fully confident in his exploration ranking.

He had been fighting since the first day he broke the novice protection, continuing right up until the final Arrival Night.

If someone could still surpass him after all that, he would accept his defeat gracefully.

Compared to the exploration ranking, the development ranking was what worried Su Yang more.

Because after the appearance of oil, a series of technologically advanced nations led by the United States would be able to develop very quickly.

Furthermore, they already had mature networks of interests among themselves and could quickly form alliances to gain alliance points.

At best, his own allies were only England and Spain, and Spain might not even be of much use.

Because he didn't know the current situation and alliance relationships of each country, the development ranking was completely unpredictable.

Do one's best and leave the rest to fate.

He had already completed every task he could; now he could only wait to see what fate had in store.

The panel flashed, and a cold, mechanical voice read out the subtitles.

"Exploration ranking beginning."

"The System is calculating the top three based on scoring criteria for the first week, including command points gained from killing enemies, exploration range, and item acquisition."

"The top three Lords will receive command point rewards, and the first place will additionally receive a special System item—a decryption card."

The exploration ranking was prioritized, and Su Yang held his breath, focusing intently.

Many of the Lords in the Lords Hall who had a chance also fell silent, leaving only those with no hope of placing discussing anonymously.

"Anonymous: This ranking is hard to call. That guy from Dragon Country broke the protection on the first day and completely disrupted the situation."

"Anonymous: Many countries must have followed him and broken their protection; without a broadcast, they could secretly farm monsters."

"Anonymous: Disrupting the situation is best; that's the only way us smaller countries have a chance."

"Exploration ranking, third place."

"Bear Country!"

"Received 3000 command points reward."

"Triggered incentive event: Pathfinder."

"command points gained from killing enemies increased by 10%, lasting for three days."

The third-place winner was announced: Bear Country, which possessed powerful early-game troops.

"Anonymous: As expected, it's Bear Country. I guessed right!"

"Lord of India: My good brother, congratulations."

"Lord of Russia: Congratulations my ass. What kind of bullshit ranking is this? How could I only be third?!"

Bear Country being third was within Su Yang's expectations.

The Russian soldiers from the Soviet era were very bloodthirsty.

But third place wasn't important; the focus was on the second place.

As long as the second place wasn't him, he could almost lock in first place.

Who would be second in the exploration ranking?

Su Yang's eyes flickered as he quietly waited for the result.

At this moment, in the Japanese territory.

Tojo Injin laughed when he saw the Lord of Russia's message.

The Russian soldiers were indeed brave, but they lacked a bit of brains; being ranked third wasn't a grievance.

Who would be second?

Tojo Injin's eyes revealed a look of curiosity.

Anyone able to follow closely behind his Great Japan must have decent strength; they were an opponent to be wary of in the future.

The panel flashed, and the ranking was released.

"Exploration ranking, second place."

"Japan Empire!"

"Received 6000 command points reward."

"Triggered incentive event: Pathfinder (Level 2)."

"command points gained from killing enemies increased by 15%, lasting for three days."

"Nani!!"

"How is this possible!!"

Seeing the ranking, Tojo Injin leaped up from the ground.

Veins bulged on his forehead, and his eyes protruded with rage, as if he were about to eat someone the next second.

"How is it possible!"

"How could anyone surpass him in the exploration ranking!!"

"The warriors of Great Japan fought without sleep or rest for four days!!!"

"It is absolutely impossible for any army to be stronger than them!"

"Baka Yaro!!!"

Tojo Injin swung his blade violently, splitting the square table in front of him in two.

Without first place, he couldn't get the decryption card, and thus couldn't establish trade to obtain oil from Afghanistan.

"This will have a huge impact on Japan's development!!"

"Who on earth is it!"

"Who on earth stole first place from Japan!!"

Tojo Injin glared with wide eyes, his whole body trembling.

He could not accept such a major failure.

"No matter who appears in the next announcement, they will become Japan's mortal enemy!!"

"Second place: Japan!"

"The biggest competitor is out!"

Su Yang rejoiced inwardly.

Now he could truly claim first place.

He stared intently at the panel, waiting for the final announcement.

In the hall, everyone was engaged in intense discussion about who would take first place.

"Lord of India: My god, first place isn't Japan. There's someone who can fight even better than them!!"

"Anonymous: This first-place winner is incredible; they actually managed to out-farm monsters compared to Japan in the early game!"

"Anonymous: This trial is truly miraculous; something unexpected happens every time."

"Anonymous: So who will be first? The United States or Germany?"

"Anonymous: Too hard to predict. As long as it's a modern civilized nation, they all have the strength to fight for it."

As they were discussing, the broadcast sounded for the third time.

"Exploration ranking, first place."

"Dragon Country."

"Received 10000 command points reward."

"Triggered incentive event: Pathfinder (Level 3)."

"command points gained from killing enemies increased by 20%, lasting for three days."

"Received special System item—decryption card."

"All rewards are now distributed. Lords, please check your earnings."

"Next, the development ranking will be announced."

The dust had settled.

Su Yang smiled and opened the panel.

Ten thousand command points and the Pathfinder BUFF had arrived.

Most importantly, there was the decryption card sitting quietly in his inventory.

This was a crucial early-game item that would have an inestimable impact on the territory's development!

The long-awaited reward was finally in his hands; Su Yang's mood could no longer be described in words.

He could only say it was worth the hard-fought battles that had pushed him to the brink of death several times over the past week!

Calming his excitement, Su Yang reopened the Lords Hall.

Next was the development ranking; if he could place in that as well, it would be even better.

At this moment in the Lords Hall, the Lords who saw the announcement had all fallen into a frenzy.