When Zack woke up, Amanda hadn't returned yet, so he wondered what he should do… leaving the base alone wasn't a good idea, even if there was no danger involved. In the end, he decided to wait for a bit longer, and soon he saw Amanda returning with some people. Much to his surprise, they were the guild masters.
"What the hell is this…" Louise asked while furrowing her eyebrows. "This is just... insane."
The guild masters stood in complete silence, their eyes wide with disbelief as they took in the sight before them. Right in the middle of nowhere, far from the familiar comforts of their city, was a formidable base that defied their expectations. It was not just a makeshift outpost but a full-fledged fortress, bristling with defenses that outshone anything they had back home.