Leonard Churchill had a faint feeling that the setup seemed to hide some plotline.
Normally, it would be unnecessary to make such a fuss.
Wasn't it the same no matter where they went to earn enough contribution points?
Unless... there was a hidden plot that required players to return to the fortress?
Leonard Churchill glanced at the steep cliffs surrounding them, his thoughts were racing, considering the various scenarios this setup could possibly lead to.
...
The winch slowly descended through the air, revealing the chilling, endless darkness below.
The unknown darkness seemed like an abyssal creature, ready to swallow life.
The hunters were gradually leaping into the mouth of that creature.
The accompanying hunters, each holding their weapons tightly, looking anxiously at the cliff whose top was unknown.
Looking up, the light from the fortress gradually disappeared.
The wind howled.
Fear spread between the two gondolas.
