Ashen took a deep breath as he re-entered the world of Liberty Online, the familiar rush of magic and the hum of the Nexus Gear merging with his senses. He found himself back at the outskirts of the Bloody Desert, where he had logged out the previous day. The vast expanse of reddish sand stretched endlessly before him, the ominous landscape a constant reminder of the perils ahead.
Pyro stood nearby, his imposing frame like a sentinel awaiting his return. The rest of the Warden Guild began to materialize one by one, each member logging in to join the unfolding events. As they gathered, murmurs of anticipation and excitement filled the air. Thirty members in total, each one ready to follow Ashen into the looming conflict.
"Ashen, good to have you back," Pyro greeted, his voice a gruff rumble that belied the warmth in his eyes. "Everyone's here, and we're ready."
