Chris, frustrated by the guard's lack of response, raised his voice even louder. "Hey, you there! Why are you ignoring me? Open the gate!"
Meanwhile, high atop the village walls, Lucas couldn't help but feel a heavy weight of responsibility. He looked down at the chaos unfolding beyond the gates and mused inwardly, "I'm sorry, heroes, but I can't allow the undead to enter the village. We can only hope the message sent through the magic orb at the guild will reach the church in time. Until then, heroes, you are on your own."
Chris, feeling betrayed, shouted out in anger, "Darn it! So, you actually want us to die down here!"
Suddenly, Ken propelled himself with such force that it left craters in the ground where he had previously stood. His movements were swift and precise, showcasing his extraordinary speed.
