As Vargus and Elder Rosaline made their way toward Coiling Dragon City, the tranquility of their approach was abruptly interrupted. A group of rough-looking individuals blocked their path, their equipment crude and their demeanor wild and fierce.
"We are the guardians of this forest, so you better pay up or else," one of the figures announced boldly, stepping forward with a menacing look.
Elder Rosaline assessed the group with a dismissive glance, her tone dripping with sarcasm as she responded, "Guardians of the forest? How laughable." Her expression remained cool and unimpressed, reflecting her disbelief in their self-appointed title.
"You better scram or else," she countered firmly, standing her ground against the supposed guardians who were clearly nothing more than bandits.
