The Battle for Lut Gholein

Lut Gholein Offensive and Defensive Battle

Dark Half-Plane, "Wow, it feels like coming home!"

"If it weren't for the monsters we ran into along the way, it really would be very similar to our hometown."

The blazing sun shone upon the desert, the air rippling in layers beneath the intense heat. As far as the eye could see, dunes rose and fell like frozen waves. Amid the endless yellow sand, only sparse cacti stubbornly took root.

A group of people left a long trail of footprints across the desert. They were now close to their destination.

Just as Amir and the other two had remarked, This place really was very similar to their hometown of Cairo.

Even the distant city, filled with an "Arabian" style, was practically identical.

"Heroes, it seems we have arrived at an unfortunate time."

The speaker was a tall, middle-aged man. He wore chainmail and a helmet beneath an Arabian-style robe. He was none other than Warriv, leader of the Rogue Encampment caravan.

After a certain "legendary Druid girl" had dealt with Andariel's projection, the group had been able to pass through the ruined monastery, cross the Tamoe Highland Mountains, and enter the vast Aranoch Desert. Even at the speed of superhumans, it had taken them several days to arrive.

Yet around the distant city, a brown mass was writhing.

Demons.

Countless demons!

"No, we arrived at exactly the right time."

The young silver-haired, gold-armored Paladin, Haruka, stepped forward and raised a hand toward the distance.

"Evil is running rampant. Everyone, it is time to show your valor!"

As soon as he spoke, a dark crimson aura spread out beneath his feet.

Vigor Aura

Increases the movement speed and stamina recovery speed of allies within range.

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