The following morning, a solemn congregation convened at the Southern Gate, precisely the location Ophelia had foreseen in her vision as the monster's primary point of assault. This choice held significance, likely because it directly confronted the Southern Forest, the ominous realm inhabited by these relentless monstrosities.
In stark reality, Ophelia and Lunaria grappled with profound uncertainty, unsure of both the precise timing and location of the impending monster overflow.
Nevertheless, their response was resolute and swift, driven by the haunting prospect that the threat could materialize at any unforeseen moment.
Those who could fight had taken their positions, organized meticulously by their ranks. The mages, commanding the vantage point atop the wall, poised themselves to unleash potent magical projectiles upon the approaching horde.
