Today's recommendation placements really took me on a roller coaster. At first, all I saw was a recommendation on a category contents page, worse than even the most pathetic promotion, and I wanted to die. This week I'd had a spot in one of the six channels on the front page-the difference was just too huge. After scheduling the chapters, I went straight out to get some air. I never expected that when I logged in just now, I'd discover I also had a featured recommendation in my category. I was instantly overjoyed. If I'd gotten that featured spot from the start, I wouldn't have been nearly this happy. Looks like a disappointment followed by a pleasant surprise really does work wonders.
The clamor of the day slowly faded, and the hazy darkness of night enveloped the land once more.
The Orc army had launched another fierce assault that day. Not only had the Gnolls appeared, but the Trolls had also taken to the battlefield. The Trolls lived up to their reputation as Azeroth's most ancient race: every Troll warrior was an excellent hunter, skilled at throwing weapons. That ability had caused Rex no small amount of trouble. The only good news was that the Trolls did not attack with the same reckless, death-defying frenzy as the Kobolds. As a result, Southshore still stood firm amid the storm of attacks.
After repelling the Orc army's assault once again, Rex showed no joy on his face. Whether won or lost, war brought nothing but pain.
Standing atop Southshore's wall, Rex quietly gazed out beyond the town, his eyes utterly focused.
Footsteps tapped against the stone. Dressed in military gear, Rona strode up onto the wall with a gallant bearing and came to Rex's side. "Commander, you only need to send someone