Chapter 11: “Rise of the Underdogs”

The winds of Nation 830 had shifted once more. In the blink of an eye, things began unraveling, leaving behind a time of uncertainty. The return of Bloodrunk to KIG, with no peace treaty in hand, was a shocking twist. Then DeeDee’s sudden departure from the game altogether was another heavy unexpected blow. But it was KAW’s sudden announcement of peace that sent shockwaves across the nation.

The terms were deceptively simple: two fighting alliances and two academies would aid each other in cross-nation events. No stipulations, no demands-just peace. lt was an uncharacteristically quiet end to a bloody chapter, and it left many uneasy.

True to his word, DocB extended an olive branch to KAW. To solidify trust and foster collaboration, he sent two of his most trusted fighters-DocBsTerminator and Bloodrunk-into KAW’s ranks. Their mission was twofold: to represent KIG’s willingness to mend fences and to observe KAW’s inner workings to help win events.

What they discovered was eye-opening:

• Jason, the once-feared commander, had grown inactive, his absence masked by propaganda claiming he was “resting.”

• Sangjun, despite his immense potential, seemed to engage only sporadically, leaving much of his city’s power untapped.

• While many KAW commanders fought with passion, Antonkim stood apart not as a leader, but as a self-serving Ione wolf. He sped ahead in events such as Elite War and Doom Arena, monopolizing victories and leaving his commanders scrambling in his wake. Attempts to coordinate attacks were thwarted by his impatience, leading to disorganized assaults and costly losses.

This lack of cohesion frustrated Bloodrunk and DocBsTerminator, who returned to KIG disillusioned.

The Capital War Gambit
Meanwhile, opportunity often presents itself when least expected, and it was BigDaddy who first noticed the vulnerability.

The Capital War event was on the horizon, and KAW’s leadership was faltering. With Jason inactive and Antonkim’s unilateral style alienating his commanders, the capital was ripe for the taking.

KIG was divided over the decision to attack. Some saw it as an unfair exploitation of a weakened enemy, while others viewed it as a bold chance to reclaim glory. DocB, driven by the commandment of Bravery, rallied with a cohort of fearless commanders to try and seize the capital. A capital that KAW leadership had no intentions on ever sharing.

The battle was ferocious. For hours, the capital and its surrounding towers exchanged hands, each side suffering devastating losses. Just as it seemed KIG might triumph, KAW rallied. Their response was swift and overwhelming, reclaiming the capital at a tremendous cost.

The fallout within KIG was immediate. Criticism of the attack spread like wildfire, with fingers pointed at BigDaddy as the instigator of an ill-conceived pian. Private messages dripped with vitriol, and tensions mounted. DocB, however, stood firm. To him, bravery was not defined by victory but by the willingness to act in the face of uncertainty.

As peace fractured, DocB was blamed. Worried the capital incident would ignite another war, DocB sought once more to repair relations, sending DocBsTerminator back to join the KAW alliance he previously left. But this time, his efforts were met with disdain.

Antonkim, unwilling to hear dissent, expelled DocBsTerminator from the alliance-a blatant insult that sent a clear message to DocB. But DocB had a deeper understanding of what this expulsion meant. *An understanding that expelling DocBsTerminator from KAW was an act that would go down as the single greatest mistake KAW will have ever made in nation 830.*

Bbundles Bold Move
Bbundles, a bold and outspoken commander, had grown weary of the infighting and criticism within KIG.

Without warning, he left the alliance to join DocB’s super-farm, MMD, which at this point had grown into a powerhouse boasting nearly 90 elite mines. His departure planted a daring idea in DocB’s mind: What if MMD became more than a farm?

Historically MMD had weathered relentless assaults and flourished under pressure. lt was uniquely positioned to evolve into a fighting alliance-one free from the constraints of KIG’s leadership and the weight of past decisions. With a heavy heart but renewed resolve, DocB made the bold decision to leave KIG and declare MMD a fighting alliance.

The exodus was swift. BigDaddy, Paulo, Falco, Bronz, Lily, Beech, Winterblood, and many others followed DocB to MMD.

But the move was met with immediate hostility from KAW, who denounced it as a breach of peace.

Antonkim, in particular, bristled at MMD’s rapid growth. In a private message with DocB he employed a familiar “Join us or die” dialogue. DocBs response was direct, clear, and abrasive. MMD would be a peaceful fighting alliance that would be independent of KIG.

Antonkim immediately rejected this idea and began targeting MMD cities, DocB had no choice but to activate the “Shield AII” skill to protect his commanders. Antonkim then instead targeted MMD flags and alliance hall, setting them ablaze.

THE BIG PLAN
BigDaddy, now appointed as the leader of MMD, proposed a daring plan to strike back. The target: Sangjun, a C41 city with over five million troops.

The pian was audacious, even reckless. Success would cement MMD as a formidable power in Nation 830. Failure would bring scorn and criticism, much like the capital war.

But DocB trusted BigDaddy implicitly. MMD, now a fighting alliance, embraced its new identity with a singular purpose: to resist oppression and fight back against those who sought to crush them.

As plans for the attack solidified, MMD’s fighters prepared for what would become one of the most significant attacks in the history of Age of Origins. Together with many brave warriors from KIG, 49 commanders perfectly executed an attack on Sangjun. The result? Over 4 million troops dead and Sangjun being reduced to nearly zero.

END Chapter 11