Having summoned the Mystery Prophet and carrying all his most precious spell scrolls, Darklord was ready to face Blue Sea in a decisive battle, fully aware that John could appear at any moment.
Darklord returned to the guild hall and, with an expressionless face, said to Blue Sea, "I am fully prepared. The Guild Battle can start at any time!"
The smile on Blue Sea's face faded, keenly aware that he would have to withstand Darklord's assault alone for a while: "No problem, let the Guild Battle begin!"
With the confirmation from both guild leaders, the Guild Battle between Blue Sea Guild and Darklord's guild officially started.
Storm City would not protect any member of the two guilds.
Until the end of the Guild Battle, members from both guilds could attack each other anywhere within Storm City's territory.
At the very instant the Guild Battle began, Darklord unleashed [Pain Sphere].