Anthony sat next to the fire, and there was no trace of starlight revealed in the sky covered by dark clouds. The gods could not see or hear it. Therefore, people often say, "The North is a place forgotten by God. When they look down from their temple of stars, the North is always covered by dark clouds." In fact, the dark clouds also have their own gods, Anthony thought. But no matter what, tonight will be a dark night, just like the depths of the snowfield before.

The crackling sound of fire burning firewood was the only sound in the night. The forest was as quiet as death. The shadows of tall trees around it were like giants standing in the dark. They were also guards, guards who protected the Golden Falls. Anthony thought hesitantly. Maybe he had thought of setting fires long ago, causing the entire forest to burn against the monsters, but he just refused to recognize this approach. After all, the woods in reality have disappeared. The woods in this world are one of the most beautiful places Anthony thinks. And he always had a premonition that this might not necessarily resist the fierce monsters.

"It's not just us," Longjack said drunkenly, "the president has also talked to Duke Udolf and his chief of guards. The duke is already arming his army and even assembles vassals. He has three towns under his command, although they are not large in number, they are all strong. Linle town under the Vanlo hills opposite the ancient avenue, Edd and Langshi towns on the coast, and the little lords there are now gathering their own troops to Jinshui City." He said that, "The specific force is not clear, but according to the president's estimate, two thousand people will come to Linle town, and Edd and Langshi Town will each come to 1,500 each. After all, winter is approaching, and these little lords are eager to bring their people to Jinshui City to eat the Duke's rations."

"This is the scale?" Anthony was a little surprised. "Is this a map mission to be released?"

"Maybe more troublesome. After all, there has never been a monster siege before. This is the first time. Maybe everything we have worked hard to do will be ruined," Longjack said gloomyly. "The president has issued a gathering order on the forum, but the effect is not ideal..."

"Because of the Cologne City Conference?" Anthony also heard about this matter. Almost all the presidents of the Southern Grand Guild will attend this meeting. If the results of their discussion will affect the kingdom, and even all other camps will not be exaggerated. Should we obey NPC and start a full war with the Principality, or seize the time to adapt and explore the new version? This will almost determine the future of all players in "Adam".

Longjack nodded and did not comment on the meeting. "If the president had not been known as the 'hero of Nalun Town', the assembly order he issued would even be regarded as a prank to steal the limelight or take advantage of the popularity. Fortunately, many people still responded to him, and there was also a famous person."

"Who?" Anthony was surprised. Most of the people who were regarded as "famous" by "Shanyan" Longjak now gathered in Cologne City, right?

"The Scarlet Rose of the Ghost Sword Brigade." Longjack said with a smile. Anthony was really surprised this time. This is not just the level of "famous". Most of the heroes who "fight to the death" have retired now, but those who are still active in "Adam" are extremely prestigious star players. Among them, "Scarlet Rose" is like this. She even has her own fan club, although she doesn't care about this.

"That 'Scarlet Rose' responded to Barolwu's call?" This surprised Anthony. After all, this Scarlet Rose is a PVP player on the battlefield that scared the Duchy players. Although Anthony guessed who it was before Longjack said this name, he never expected it to be this guy.

"Well, she has already rushed over from Sentinel Town with her Ghost Sword Brigade. I guess she will arrive in Golden Falls in the near future." Longjak said, standing up and looking around. No one he sent out came back. They were going to perform the task of distributing the tar pots in the forest. Although it was already night, the players did not rely too much on sleep in the game, so for the sake of efficiency, they chose to perform the task all night.

"I really don't know what will be next." Longjack said in a low voice, then sat down again.

Anthony did not answer, and Longjack continued, "Although there were only a few of us in this operation at the beginning, the president deliberately brought about half of the guild's staff to camp here and summoned other players to come here to fight against the monsters with us." Longjack paused, "As long as Orson came back along the river, he would hand over the matters in the city to him, and then bring his people here."

Is it possible to set up a camp in a place like this that will be engulfed by fire at any time? It is indeed something that the "Hero of Nalun Town" can do. "Is there any other thing about NPC?" Anthony asked.

"The Duke of Udolf seems to want to order all roads near the north and south directions to be blocked or checkpoints are set up. The president said that the Neiburg had issued an announcement to recruit craftsmen, and they also wanted to set up outposts to monitor threats from the valley."

At this time when Longjack talked to Anthony, other players who went out to perform the mission began to come back one by one.

"Have you put everything in place?" Longjack asked the two players who came back.

One shrugged and sat down next to the campfire, while the other shook his head and said, "Although it's been put out, it probably didn't cause a fire quickly enough. It's probably the monsters have already broken through here when the fire starts."

Longjack nodded and motioned for him to sit down.

The person who came back next also asked them the same questions, and their answers were similar.

"It's put it in place, but it probably doesn't work enough, so it's hard for the tar pot to work."

"You have to ask the president for more fuel. Even if there is no tar pot, straw is OK. But it seems that winter is coming soon, and even if there is a tar pot, it will probably be useless."

"There is no time to ignite the fire, there is not enough resources, so I have to go back tomorrow to move more."

"After we finished it, we found that we probably had to evacuate the guild resources to achieve the effect."

"Why don't we go through the Wind Valley Pass to buy a batch of tar pots? I just don't know if it's too late."

After hearing these words, Longjak did not immediately make a statement, but just nodded to signal them to sit down. After the crowds were together, the lively next to the fire became lively. People either whispered to each other and wanted to make a loud joke with drinking. Longjak did not talk to Anthony again after his teammates came back, nor did he take another sip of wine.

After a long time, he stood up, and the conversation between his teammates came to an abrupt end. The relaxed atmosphere just now suddenly disappeared. Anthony was a little surprised by their tacit understanding. It seemed that the relationship between these guys and Longjack was not just as simple as ordinary teammates.

"According to Orson's information, the monsters have begun to come toward King Falls, not one end, both ends. According to him, this will be a harsh war, and I have almost guessed it to you," Longjak looked around everyone, and Anthony looked around, and he did not see any fluctuations in their faces. "The map mission is about to be held, the north is trapped in the cold winter, and we hardly get their help, and the people in the south are all paying attention to another thing--all we have worked hard in King Falls for a long time may be ruined."

Suddenly, a man raised his hand and everyone looked at him. It was a kid who likes to smile. He stood up and said, "Just tell us what to do, boss," he said, and rubbed his nose with a smile, "and you really don't fit to say such serious words."

Suddenly everyone laughed, and the serious atmosphere was covered up. Although Longjak did not laugh, he did not continue to be serious. He shook his head.

"Three groups!" he suddenly shouted, and the three of them stood up immediately with laughter, and the smile on their faces also closed. "You are responsible for returning to Jinshui City to gather a batch of supplies and people, and summon all the craftsmen in the guild for me. How many players can you call together?"

"yes!"

"Team 2! You have a good rest. As soon as the day dawn, we will investigate the terrain as planned. We need the most detailed map and no errors are allowed."

"There is a group left with me, and we cleaned up the ruins all night." As he said that, Longjak lit the torch and turned his head and left the campfire. The four of them lit the torch in silence and followed him.

"Are all we can do?" The smiley boy sighed and sat down again.

"Hey, that guy," Anthony waved at him, and the boy moved his position in Anthony's direction, "Are you from that 'group 2'?"

"Yes!" the boy replied with a smile, "You are that great master Drake, right? When I first got into the trap, I read the upgraded strategy you wrote. Now I can actually perform tasks with you. It's a great honor!"

Anthony waved his hand, "Are you all from the gargoyle group?"

The boy was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a smile, "Yes, I am worthy of being Drake, you can see this!"

"No, many people can see this..." Anthony rubbed his brows, "Tomorrow I will go to investigate the terrain with you, and I am quite experienced in drawing maps."

"Really?" the boy showed a surprise expression, "It would be great! With the help of God Drake, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Anthony was completely dissatisfied with this kid's flattery, not because he was too noble, but because he knew that this kid was deliberately saying these things, which was different from the praises others sincerely expressed. Anthony began to have a good distinction between these things.

However, when Anthony did not expect that after the gargoyle group was disbanded, so many people came to the Iron Chain Knights. Although Barrowf, this guy, is low-key, makes people feel that the Iron Chain Knights is just a second-rate guild living in a peaceful area like Golden Waterfalls, but its real strength may not be inferior to some so-called first-class guilds...

Regarding this gargoyle group, many people have only heard of its name and deeds, and few people have seen its members. Just because after the death battle, the gargoyle group was the first guild to announce its dissolution and retire a large number of personnel. Its strength is also among the many guilds three years ago. It has always been one of the backbone of the kingdom camp in various major battles with the Principality.

"God Drake," the boy's words pulled him back from his thoughts. He raised his head and saw the rest of the people beside the fire looking at him, "We want to ask you something."

"What's the matter?" Anthony raised his eyebrows.

"Do you think...we have a chance of winning this war?" asked the boy. Although the others didn't say anything, Anthony could tell from their eyes that what they wanted to know was also this.

"Which war?" Anthony was a little puzzled, "War with the trolls? Or the Duchy?"

"All of them," the boy shrugged, "it should be a war with the version."

"Then I'll talk about our war with the trolls," Anthony paused. "I don't know if this can be called a 'war'. We can almost say that we have nothing to do with these trolls. What are their origins and motivations, and how should we solve them? Is there only one way to kill them?"

"You mean there is anything else but kill them?"

"Killing them is just a way to solve the problem, but not the ultimate method," Anthony stressed. "So I need you to help me catch a troll. We need to find other means. If they are wise, we may be able to reconcile or even form an alliance with them. If they are just like wild animals, I may be able to tame them. Even if there is only one way to kill them, we must find a way to completely destroy them. So I need a living troll."

The others fell silent.

After a long time, the boy who likes to smile nodded, "It turns out that this game can be played like this, but fighting and killing is the most convenient way to come."

"Violence is always the simplest and most rude option," his friend nodded and said, "Otherwise I wouldn't have come to play Adam."

Then the other members began to talk.

"Ask you something." Anthony looked at the boy sitting next to him.

"God Drake, you said," the boy said with a smile.

"Why did your president retire?" Anthony asked with a frown, "Is that guy also because of the boring reason of 'tiring fight'?" He was the one who killed the most jubilant group at the beginning.

"Not this," the boy put away his smile and scratched his head, "but he had instructed not to tell anyone other than the gargoyle..."

Anthony didn't say anything, just looked at him.

"But since it's Drake's words, it's okay to tell you, but you have to keep it secret," the boy said as he leaned closer and whispered, "Because our president is going to get married, I heard that his fiancée smashed his gaming equipment, so he couldn't go online."

No wonder that guy suddenly couldn't get in touch. Anthony held his forehead and said, "Okay, I get it."

The boy opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything. A few seconds later he asked, "Did you hear any sound?"

"What?" Anthony asked in surprise, and suddenly the sound of birds being shocked came from afar.

Everyone shut up, and even Longjak and others not far away stopped the action of tearing down the ruins in their hands and looked in that direction.

"What is that?" the boy asked.

"I don't know." Anthony frowned, and he stood up, "That direction is deep in the valley, where Orson and the others went."

"It's also the direction where the trolls come."

...

Joel raised his head and looked into the sky in the distance, and the girl behind him hit her back again.

"What are you doing!" The girl kicked Joel's calf angrily, "Why stop silently!"

Seeing that Joel did not answer, the girl pulled her fist tightly and hit Joel on the back, "Are you talking?" She saw Joel looking at the black sky above her head obliquely, and she followed her, "What are you looking at?"

"Bird." Joel said solemnly.

"What's there to be in the middle of the night..." But before the girl finished speaking, the sound of birds and flapping their wings came from the sky. It was not one or two, but a group. Although nothing could be seen in the dark sky, the sound of birds flapping their wings would definitely not deceive people. The number was extremely exaggerated. Other people on the street also heard strange sounds, and then raised their heads.

"Why are there so many birds?" the girl asked in confusion, but Joel ignored her. "It's clear that the birds that should be migrating have almost gone?"

The birds did not fly away just like that. They seemed to hover over the Golden Waterfall City, with the sound of flapping their wings and birds incessantly. Moreover, it was not just a kind of bird call, sparrows, tits, owls, and even crows. These calls were mixed together. They hovered in the sky and leaned in one direction. Joel found that the church's stone tower.

When almost everyone on the street looked up at the dark sky, Joel looked at the church square not far away. The church square in the south is different from the north. The church square in the north is a place where anyone can go at any time, while the church square in the south is different. The church there is like a city in the city, with its own walls and gates, which can be entered and exit freely during the day, but it will be closed after night. At this moment, the gate of the church square is undoubtedly closed, and the worse the brazier in the church square is also lit up. The entire square can be said to be the brightest place in the night.

It was almost impossible to sneak into there. Joel leaned towards it while thinking, and the girl noticed him leaving a few seconds later, and then trotted and followed.

"Hey! Wait for me!" The girl pulled Joel's cloak in dissatisfaction, and followed his steps towards the church square.
Chapter completed!