All five players stood together in the dimly lit chamber, their attention fixed on Metatron, who had summoned them for this critical mission. A sense of anticipation hung in the air, thick with the knowledge that each of them had earned their place here, among the best of the best from the internal testing phase.
"The target of our journey," Metatron began, his voice low but steady, "is Shadow Castle, the lair of Count Vampire."
The name alone sent a ripple of unease through the group. Shadow Castle was infamous in the game world, and Count Vampire was a fearsome boss whose territory many dared not enter. Yet here they stood, ready to embark on a mission few others could survive.
Metatron, the de facto leader, gestured to the others. "Before we go any further, let's introduce ourselves. We need to know what everyone is capable of if we're going to take down Count Vampire. I'll start. I'm Metatron, a level 5 player."
