At all four gates, ten thousand guards stood ready outside the city, their expressions determined and their hearts resolute.
They knew already that with them alone, it was impossible to defend the city against the approaching [Catastrophic]-level monster hordes.
However, they knew that the citizens of the city were relying on them. They would never back down.
They were so courageous because they knew all too well how strong the adventurers of Yon Augenn City were.
With their assistance, the world's capital would never fall—not to mere monster hordes, at least.
They had even withstood the apocalyptic attack of a deity in the past; what was there to fear now?
Furthermore, a pillar stood right in front of them, far more reliable than any other.
"We greet Sir Lancelot Lioncrest of the Indomitable Might!"
"We greet Lady Lissandra Lawliet of the Crimson Lotus!"
"We greet Sir Alexander Aphelion of the Boundless Shadows!"
