Mentioning their leader's name, Artorios, had a noticeable effect on the knight Dagonet, successfully quelling his anger to some extent. Drawing from his memories of the previous game, Alan hatched a plan to meet with this legendary character, hoping that their collaboration could help them clear the game. It was a risky move, but one he was willing to take.
"You've witnessed the undead, and I possess knowledge of what's happening. Please, take me to see your leader," Alan urged, knowing that this was their best course of action.
With that, all 35 survivors were bound together with ropes, forming a single line, and they were led southward.
"Alan, are you sure about this?" Bill, the CEO, asked, his apprehension palpable.