There Had to Be a Scripted Twist

"After two days of travel and toil—two days in TRPG time, of course—you finally put every part of your plan in place."

"The adventurers traveled far and wide, retracing their route to contact the archmage of Foxdeep Gate and explain their plan to her."

"With the bard's help persuading her, the archmage agreed to launch a counterattack at sunrise tomorrow."

"The adventurers mapped out the Undead Legion's camp, learned where the general was, and struck a deal with a band of rangers hidden in the forest. They would carry out their assassination plan when the counterattack began tomorrow morning."

"After a full night's rest, the adventurers heard a tremendous boom from Foxdeep Gate at sunrise—"

Narrator Fox Fox floated above the hill behind the camp, arranging everyone's positions for the coming combat round while having her Familiar recite a recap of the story so far.

"Is everyone ready? The real fight starts now!"

"""Yeah!"""

Her companions answered in unison, their faces alight with excitement.

Hyacinth really did have a talent for rallying her companions. It was practically a requirement for a hot-blooded hero.

But this was not the Magical Girls' world. This was Fox Fox's TRPG Dungeon Grand Adventure, and the rules still mattered.

The scene changed. High above the distant seaside city of Foxdeep Gate, a vast magical barrier appeared. Countless orbs of magic descended from it and burst into brilliant flames along the front line.

The Undead Legion sprang into action. Cavalry pouring out of the city gates smashed through the hastily erected defenses, and warriors and rangers surged forward to secure the line, catching the legion off guard.

Spells cleared the way, warriors charged, and the sudden counterattack threw the Undead Legion's camp into chaos.

"Looks like the archmage kept her word. She really did organize a