The legion's chat channel had originally been peaceful.
A hurried voice completely shattered that peace.
Master of Open Stratagems' familiar voice rang out in the legion channel.
"Don't panic. Tell me exactly what happened, in detail."
The player who had reported the news paused, then slowed his speech.
"Legion Commander, our squad has been responsible for communicating with the Vanguard Squad sent out earlier."
"But shortly after they entered the Land of Rain, we lost contact with all of them. We don't know what happened to them."
Master of Open Stratagems already had extensive experience in command.
After hearing the reporting player's account, Master of Open Stratagems drew on that experience and immediately gave orders.
"Attention, all squads. Slow your advance, spread out, and find cover to conceal your movements."
"Squad captains, set up a separate chat channel to exchange intelligence."
"Once you've discussed it, send all useful information to me."
"All right, everyone, get to work!"
With only the reporting player's few brief words, Master of Open Stratagems had drawn on his personal experience to issue effective orders and deployments.
The legion channel immediately quieted down.
Master of Open Stratagems asked calmly, "Do you have any relevant screenshots or video recordings? Send me a copy."
The player who had reported the news immediately replied,
"Sure! Legion Commander, give me a moment. I'll organize the screenshots and information."
Master of Open Stratagems first answered,
"Mm!"
Then he changed his mind.
"Wait. Do you have contact details for those missing players? Have you communicated with them in real life?"
The reporting player quickly replied,
"I only have their in-game contact details. In real life... I haven't had any contact with them."
Without any change in his tone, Master of Open Stratagems said,
"Mm! Understood. Go organize the information."
The reporting player