Arrival of the Knights
Author: Campoccino
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

[Genesis City – Present Day]

Days inside the dungeon instance move at a slightly slower speed compared to the outside world. Because of this, the three days that Merlin already spent inside the place has already consumed four in the real world. Meaning, there are things that are moving outside as well. Specifically, the ones connected to his former allies and their plot against him.

“Good. You finally came.” Elliot stood in front of the city gates.

He’s been waiting there for a good thirty minutes. One of the guards, which he already bribed and bought to be his personal informant, came to him earlier. Telling him that three individuals donning armor from his kingdom are approaching the city.

That’s why he made haste to go there immediately. Brows furrowed and all because of how late the knights are. They were supposed to arrive yesterday and so he waited for them that very day. One which was consumed without anything good to show for.

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