"AN AMBUSH!"
Leading the group was Hazel, who immediately sensed multiple presences of monsters nearby.
She quickly called for the soldiers and her members to prepare for battle.
The other players also assumed a battle stance and obeyed Hazel's command.
They had all received a sudden emergency quest from the NPCs in Bardmon City.
As long as they obey Hazel's command and defend the civilians, they would be rewarded generously.
Most importantly, there was the allure of recognition by the Emperor Aether himself.
Any players who were under the rule of the Aetherion Empire knew how significant a figure the emperor was.
Even just a glimpse of him could immediately propel their value to a new height.
After all, with that kind of connection, things would become easier for their guild to get things done.
As the players and NPC soldiers surrounded the perimeter, keeping the regular civilians safe, the monsters finally appeared.
