"Because they've exceeded the 'time limit.'"
Murphy shrugged and said in a subtle tone,
"Once the time limit is passed, they must face a little punishment. Put some pressure on them, give them more motivation... Remember that bullshit I told you about life being like a game? Since it's a game, there must be rewards and penalties, right?
"Light it up!"
"Whoosh"
Miss Phemis made a motion as if she was throwing something with great force in midair.
The next instant, a dark flame transformed into an arrow, soaring through the layers of Spiritual Energy mist, and landed precisely on the top of a watchtower at the edge of the camp's core area.
A dazzling firelight flared up in the darkness, scattering the thick Star Realm shadows significantly.
Murphy also bowed his head to grasp the Core Bead and began editing a new message, while the roaring backup from Necessary Evil shielded him from the fierce Jackal Barbarians surrounding him.
