After a long, grueling march through a dense forest, the Adventurers finally saw the Bandit stronghold in the distance. It was a highly fortified base with almost no blind spots.
Archers walked alongside the walls at the top with mages who would support them from behind. Guards covered all entry and exit points, as well as scouts who would go deeper into the forest to see if there was any suspicious activity.
This didn't even include the many more people who were armed and ready on the inside.
Rick held up his arm and closed his fist, signaling for everyone to stop moving.
"Stacey." He said quietly.
Stacey, the mage S-Rank, nodded and tapped her staff on the ground. A large, invisible barrier surrounded the entire group that prevented noise from leaving the area.
