They rested that night.
Early the next morning, just as the Iron Blood Brotherhood players logged in, a blood-red notice appeared in front of the office building's main entrance.
"From today onward, all players are forbidden from using any external communication devices and are entering Level One combat readiness. Food and lodging will be provided within the studio. Without approval from a vice president or above, no one may leave the studio building. Anyone who sees this notice and attempts to leave, or uses a communicator, will be treated as a spy."
One player read the notice aloud, and the words instantly threw the gathered players into an uproar.
"Beep, beep, beep."
A player immediately hung up the call he had been making, wiping sweat from his brow as he said, "That scared the hell out of me. I've been a veteran for three years."
Only then did the surrounding players withdraw their icy stares and smile again. But the coldness in everyone's eyes at that moment would stay with that player for the rest of his life.
"Brothers, enter the studio in order. The war is about to begin. Log in quickly and prepare for battle," Zhuojiu Qingshang shouted.
"Don't ask why. Once you enter the game, someone will direct you. Brothers, our war is about to begin! Iron Blood Brotherhood!" Bai Shi raised his right fist and shouted.
"Kill~!" The players lined up at the entrance instinctively raised their right fists and shouted in unison.
Rows upon rows of players quickly entered the guild gates. Fortunately, the entrance was wide enough for fifty people to walk through side by side.
Twenty-seventh floor.
Ayala, Elena, and the others stood by the window, watching the scene in amazement.
"What a terrifying Iron Blood Brotherhood." Elena's face was full of astonishment.