Villain Ch 1587. No Cheating (Magic Castle Bonus)
Somewhere in the distance, a series of low, rhythmic thunks started echoing. The ground vibrated subtly. Trap mechanisms whirred like ticking bones inside a machine far too old and far too angry to care about consent.
They had to move.
Now.
"Regroup!" Arcana called, straightening his shoulders and pointing toward the shattered path ahead. "We advance in two formations. Red_King, Elio, front with me. Ranged and support follow thirty meters back. Mastercraft, get eyes on terrain."
"Okay," Mastercraft replied, scanning the cursed field ahead with narrowed eyes and a HUD flickering full of red warnings.
The players moved. Hesitant at first. Pride shattered. Libido crushed and confused. But they were still elite.
