The previous two battles plus the lost of their teammates caused our team to lose a significant percentage of its confidence...
Even though they are called the elites of the guild, they havent in a real bloody atmosphere previously...
In fact, most of them have never been this close during battles as they spend most of their time during missions hiding behind stronger ones...
now, during their first test, their morals have been drained from the start...
Zaine was one of the fewer that still hold his composure...
even though he was the one slaying the two wolves, his stamina haven't dropped that match...
[Name: Zaine]
Level: 6
Race: Human
Affiliation: Arm Hearts Guild
Titles: —
Technique: Historical European Martial Arts (48%)Traits: Loyal, Prideful
Item:Cloak of Silence]
He was now wearing the rewarded wolf Gray fury which have him a more powerful and mysterious aura...
The difference between Zaine and danjuro lays in their mentalities...
One is using his talent to himself and work on improving...
While the other is using his anger and grudges as a fuel to win the race...
I am not saying that Danjuro is wrong but If I was someone from the arm hearts, I would choose to work under Zaine rather than Danjuro...
Of course, I shouldn't involve myself a lot in the players affaires as it breaks the fairness of the tower, That's why I choose to keep a low profile and not contribute during battles...
AoooOOOOoooh...
Suddenly, a wolf's Howl was heard, then all of us started covering our ears...
The loud howl caused all players to get shaken from inside and targeted their fear...
[ALERT: Alpha Wolf Skill Activated – Dread Howl]
[Effect: Induces Fear in all players within the active zone.]
A system panel appeared in front of every player, which was followed by another two panels...
[SYSTEM NOTICE
2 Players has fallen
Cause of Death: Laceration – Alpha Wolf Attack.
Remaining Time: 00:56:42]
[SYSTEM UPDATE
Remaining Active Players: 18
Warning: Alpha Wolf threat level remains critical. Proceed with caution.]
Madness...
Even in normal circumstances, Player's morals were below average...
Now, with the effect of the wolf' skill and the rapid death of other players, clearing the mission is 10 times harder...
Zaine was the first to move as he held his sword and turned toward his teammates...
"The quest will get harder from now on... Those who choose to retreat are free to find a location to hide till the end of the mission... Those who choose to continue the mission follow me, and you will be rewarded for your contributions..."
This is the time when true leaders appears...
In the darkest moments, Those who choose to hos the torch are the real leaders...
[Kome "God of War" admires Zaine courage]
[Kome "God of war" considers rewarding Zaine for His courage in the future]
?...
Kome "God of war" ?...
So he finally left his cocoon and directly decide to get himself involved in the players affaires...
His arrogance got higher after becoming a constellation...
Zaine should also get the same system notification, but it's not the best time to turn hsi focus for it...
Let alone the future, he wouldn't see tomorrow if he didn't find a solution for the wild beast here...
"HEEELLLPPPP !!!...."
Suddenly a familiar voice was heard from far...
"This is Danjuro's Voice, He is asking for help..."
One of the teammates announced...
Even though they are in a rivalry, Zaine couldn't let this Matter slid as the two belong to the same function...
From the darkness of the forest, A Human silhouette appeared walking slowly toward the cave...
He was no other than Danjuo...
His clothes were shattered showing claw marks and many brusts without forgetting the blood dripping from his mouth and nose...
Zaine was the first to get near him...
"What happened ? Where are the rest of the crew..?"
Hearing Zaine asking about his teammates, Danjuro gave a look of shame as he lowered his head...
Needless to continue asking as everyone on us understand him...
The rest of his teammates were already dead by now...
Danjuro wanted to be a leader but he couldn't protect his followers let alone clearing the quest...
Zaine wanted to ask further more about details...
"The Howling rats are hiding, they are waiting for the perfect moment to move and slay the wolf and claim the reward for themselves... Before meeting the Alpha wolf, they have made an ambush not to kill us but to trigger the wolf to fight my team...During our fight against the boss, they made a move and killed half of my team and the others were slayed by the wolf...by now they must be fighting the wolf..."
Danjuro' state was so bad that the words were not understandable but Zaine understood the majority of them...
[Remaining players: 16]
With seven of us in zaine team plus Danjuro, 8 in total, the number of Howling rats should be also 8...
Zaine wasn't aiming for just surviving the quest, but also clearing it and claiming the awards...
Now with Danjuro being down, this is the perfect opportunity to end the debate between both...
"I am going to fight the boss, anyone who follows me will be rewarded with generosit..."
Without waiting, he took his sword and run towards the direction of the battle...
Besides me, 5 others choose to follow Zaine believing in him while the rest choose to take a rest and treats Danjuro who lost his will by now