The long season of epic challenges in Alliance Conquest and Ultimate Conquest had finally come to an end. Neik was enjoying a well deserved rest, surrounded by his trusted companions of adventures: Ferrious, Tominy, MiloBirdiee, and KiKii, all valiant members of the Family Duty Honor (FDH) alliance in the Kingdom345 realm, which they now ruled. Together, they had faced numerous challenges and victories, forging an unbreakable bond. As the sun dipped below the horizon, they knew that new adventures awaited them; the Kingdom versus Kingdom (KVK) event loomed on the horizon.

In this event, their Kingdom (345) would face another chosen based on the members' levels. However, each event was unique: before it began, a bonus was determined that could dramatically alter its course. In the upcoming battle, for instance, there would be no losses. At the end of the event, all defeated troops would return, making it a more daring battle without fearing any potential losses; the excitement was guaranteed!

In addition to the ones already mentioned, there was the MFT alliance, consisting of 38 members, and a few other scattered individuals across the territory. The methods to win the event included: conquering and defending castles by filling them with troops (the more troops there were, the more points per minute it would guarantee to their kingdom), attacking enemy kingdom fighters to eliminate their troops, or collecting as many resources as possible in the enemy kingdom. Thus, even if they weren't formidable warriors, any ally could prove useful in bringing home the final victory of the event.

The rewards for the winners were highly coveted: the victorious kingdom would gain control of diamond mines ranging from level 1 to 5 throughout the following day, while the defeated kingdom would only have access up to level 3. Additionally, there were individual prizes for the top fighters who displayed exceptional skills during the event.

As they awaited to discover who their opponents would be, the small group of FDH members was preparing for the upcoming battle. The encounter would be evenly matched, and Neik was eager to put his skills to the test on a battlefield where there would be no real consequences in terms of troop losses. They could attack fearlessly, guided by Tominy's undisputed combat expertise, making him by far the most experienced member among them. Their goal was to secure victory for their kingdom and claim top positions in the event!

The long wait to find out their next adversaries finally came to an end, and the moment arrived: it was K167!

Kingdom167 was a realm with a modest number of members, comparable to their adversaries. The dominant alliance in this kingdom was undoubtedly VDR, and though their member count wasn't exceptionally high, there were at least three warriors who were nearly on par with their upcoming opponents: Xx DYT xX, Ebano, and FlameHaze.

It remained uncertain whether all of them would be available to participate in the event due to the numerous battles they had fought in the past weeks. However, if they were to join the fray, they were certainly the ones to watch out for by K345!

"These are experienced warriors whom I have faced in a previous KVK, and if we don't pay attention, we could find ourselves in serious trouble," Tominy immediately announced to his companions. He knew their adversaries well and wanted to warn his allies; one misstep could mean being unavailable for the rest of the event!

"Our strategy will be straightforward, and if we follow it diligently, I am confident we will claim the ultimate victory. We must seize control of the major cities and defend their walls, awaiting a reaction from our enemies who won't just stand idly by in this KvK where there are no consequences for their troops," he added.

"Alright, I will conquer and hold King's Landing. So, if any enemies try to take it from us, you'll be free to launch a quick counterattack," Neik asserted. He knew he could handle the upcoming opponents and was certain that any potential attack wouldn't have any lasting repercussions. "Okay, then I'll scout their Kingdom in the meantime," concluded Tominy.

...And thus, the contest began!

As planned, Tominy immediately set out to scout K167, searching for any potential enemies to confront. In no time, he came across one of them, caught off guard. The powerful FDH member swiftly invaded the enemy with his troops, proving to be a formidable force to reckon with. For Tominy, it was an almost effortless victory.

Halcon3, after receiving heavy blows from the enemy soldiers, immediately decided to retreat to avoid further troop losses. Even though the event had no real losses since the troops would return at the end, suffering immediate losses would mean being knocked out for the rest of the battles. Therefore, they still needed to be cautious in the early stages, considering that losing troops meant giving the opposing Kingdom an advantage in points.

Meanwhile, Neik, waiting within the walls of King's Landing, noticed an invader scouting around, searching for someone to attack. Without a second thought, he fiercely charged at the invader and...

Just like in his teammate's battle, there was no contest. Neik's sudden attack, probably unexpected by his opponent, didn't give them time to form a defensive formation, resulting in a resounding defeat.

Everything was going according to their plans, with the possession of major cities, MFT members, and the rest of FDH gathering resources, defended by Tominy's scouting to find targets to attack. The first few hours passed without any real battles, with their Kingdom holding the advantage in points, until...

...finally, Xx DYT xX and Ebano made their appearance!

They appeared near King's Landing, where almost all the allies of K345 were busy gathering resources.

"We must defend our comrades, they want to attack them!" Neik exclaimed. Without hesitation and in a hurry, he decided to charge at Ebano and face him alone without reinforcements, but...

...it was a tremendous mistake that resulted in a disastrous attack. Overconfident, Neik didn't consider the possibility of suffering such a heavy defeat, but it was clearly a well-executed trap. The massive presence of soldiers in Ebano's base proved decisive in the outcome of this battle; it was a grave mistake.

"We'll attack him together," declared Tominy. Immediately after the defeat, he rallied Neik, Kiki, and Ferrious' troops to join the battle. The opponent was too strong and had too many soldiers to be confronted individually, as the FDH member had learned the hard way. A Rally was necessary, and Tominy was an expert at leading troops in this type of combat. Without hesitation, they set out to besiege Ebano, who decided not to retreat but to face the attack from his adversaries, and...

The attackers came out victorious from the siege, but both sides suffered a significant loss of troops. Despite the significant difference in strength between the two, Ebano used a hybrid setup of Weakness and Female formations, slightly countering Tominy's full Female setup. Additionally, the number of attacking troops was lower than the defending ones, giving the VDR fighter the advantage of numerical superiority and synergies, supported by the soldiers of his fellow Kingdom member, Xx DYT xX.

"Let me lead our troops," exclaimed Neik. He was obviously hurt by the defeat and wanted to make amends. He knew he would have the advantage of attacking with a Weakness formation, unlike Tominy, who, despite being stronger and more skilled, was at a disadvantage in this regard. The Rally led by Neik's troops could strike harder!

His comrades understood that it was a matter of honor for him to redeem himself, and without a second thought, they let him take charge. Ebano, having withstood a solo attack from his imminent adversary, believed he could withstand another siege from the FDH warrior.

And so, when all the troops were assembled, they set out to attack...

There was an almost overwhelming victory for the attackers. An enemy who had just been besieged by Tominy and understandably tired from a previous battle couldn't withstand a second rally against him. The blow that the VDR member suffered was so severe that, followed by his alliance mate, he had no choice but to flee this time.

"Despite suffering significant losses, we have won the battle tonight. However, the day of combat will be very long, and they may come back to attack at any moment and in greater numbers. Let's stay vigilant to protect K345," Tominy wisely pronounced.

Partial Result after the first six hours:

The advantage was on their side after the first few hours. The opponents' attempts were timid, resulting in a strategic retreat after a few attacks. K345 had a larger number of allies gathering resources, and with the FDH group controlling King's Landing, they were earning more points per minute than K167. This indicated a predictable siege attempt from VDR, which had to do something if they wanted to turn the tide of the encounter...!

To be continued...