This was the heart of the Ancient Kingdom, a place that was the center of politics, culture, military power, and technology. A place with an entire civilization's worth of history buried beneath it.
Reinhardt slowly surveyed the city.
"Everyone, be extremely careful. There is a high probability the demons have already discovered our position and laid traps to disorient and weaken us."
The knights nodded their heads. No one doubted his words. After all, the deeper they ventured into the Tainted Lands, the clearer it became that the demons were deliberately hiding.
This was unlike them. Their actions suggested that they were either planning something or biding their time.
Given all the unexpected occurrences this past month, it was most likely true.
The heroes gave their instructions.
"Maintain formation at all times."
"Scouting teams move in pairs."
"If any anomaly occurs, report immediately."
