Sure enough, this stalemate did not last long. As more and more players joined the attack, the defenders were driven steadily back, their death toll soaring.
At this rate, defeat was inevitable. Some watched with regret, while others reveled in their misfortune.
Just then, an orderly force of fifty thousand suddenly charged over, heading straight for the stronghold as well.
Everyone froze at the sight of them.
"Has one of the Ten Major Guilds finally made a move?"
"But why Solid Bastion? They should be the least likely to do this."
"Exactly. Solid Bastion never does this sort of thing. They don't even steal bosses from unaffiliated players, let alone someone else's stronghold."
"Do you think... they might be here to help?"
That guess was soon confirmed. Solid Bastion charged straight into the attackers' ranks and began hacking at the players around them, leaving everyone nearby bewildered.
"Qing Wu, we'll hold this side for you! Go help the other gates. With us here, I guarantee not a single one of these bastards will get through!" Guardian shouted across to her.
Dreamlight Dance froze for a moment. She had never expected them to come to her aid.
She had barely had any dealings with Guardian and could not understand why he would help her.
Still, Dreamlight Dance was not one to fuss. She would not have trusted just anyone so easily, but everyone in the online gaming community knew Guardian's character. If he said he was here to help, he would keep his word.
Dreamlight Dance thanked Guardian, then led the Dream Guild members away. Staying here would only risk friendly fire.
Once the Dream Guild left, Solid Bastion took over the west gate and stopped the attacking players in their tracks.
Against Solid Bastion's Shieldguard-heavy ranks, backed by Guardian's nasty