As soon as the event began, players from all directions poured into the [Toxic Forest], creating an almost chaotic scene at the forest's edge.
The major guilds led the charge, forming large teams to efficiently farm monsters.
These creatures, at level 20 to 25, were perfect targets for most players who had leveled up enough to participate in the event.
However, Alex knew that the deeper parts of the forest hid much stronger monsters, some as high as level 40—a death sentence for anyone unprepared.
Ding!
[You have received the effect 'Poison', but thanks to your antidote, you are immune!]
Those who had consumed a high-quality antidote, like Alex and Alice, were safe from the forest's poison.
But not everyone was as fortunate.
Ding!
[You have received the effect 'Poison.' You have consumed a low-quality antidote, thus the poison effect is reduced.]
-5! -5! -5!