More than ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
On that same floating island, within the splendid palace, the leaders of every race gathered once more.
Light and shadow flowed through the hall, yet the atmosphere was even heavier than before.
The Wizard army's offensive had grown increasingly aggressive. Reports from the front piled up like mountains, every one of them shocking to behold.
"The rune fortress in the northern border has already advanced to Giant's Shoulder! If this continues, the barrier leading to the Central Plains will be completely torn open!" The human king's voice carried obvious anxiety.
The Elf queen also looked troubled. "Those shadow creatures they summoned are corroding our ancient forests. Natural energy has been severely contaminated."
After a long and heated discussion about how to respond to the Wizard main force's offensive, the topic naturally turned to the "adventurer strategy" proposed last time.
"However, the strategy of 'offering bounties for foreign demons' that everyone suggested last time has indeed shown considerable results." The Orc chieftain spoke in a deep, booming voice, with a trace of satisfaction in his tone.
"Those greedy adventurers, pursuing the rewards, have uncovered quite a few hidden experts and slain many invaders. Even if some Wizards were not completely dealt with at first, the adventurers held them back, and they were ultimately harvested by our experts when they arrived."
Whispers rose through the hall. Clearly, the tangible benefits brought by this strategy had temporarily set aside their differences. Yet before long, some nobles voiced their dissatisfaction.
"Your Majesty!" A lord clad in magnificent robes abruptly rose to his feet, his voice impassioned. "I must point out that this policy has also brought severe negative consequences! Those adventurers are nothing but a pack of wolves without the slightest moral bottom