The guild hall was quieter in the morning as Nathan pushed through the heavy wooden doors and stepped inside. The same receptionist was behind the counter, the same quest board was covered in postings, but the energy had shifted. Adventurers huddled in small groups, their voices low and tense. A few were packing gear with grim expressions. Others stared at the board without really seeing it.
Something had happened.
Nathan walked to the quest board, scanning the postings. Most were routine monster hunts, escort missions, dungeon clears. But one notice, nailed to the center of the board, was different. It was printed on red paper, the ink still fresh.
EMERGENCY QUEST — VILLAGE OF DOURENT DESTROYED
Demon King forces have breached the eastern border. Village of dourent razed. No survivors confirmed. Adventurers of C-Rank and above are requested to report to the guild for immediate deployment.
This is not a drill.
