[Ding! Player Holy Moly has died.]
[Ding! Dark faction +1 point.]
"The event just started? Someone died already? How could this be possible?" A player shouted. When everybody turned back to look, a black shadow disappeared from the scene of the crime. Before they could think about this, another notification popped up.
[Ding! Player Healz4U has died.]
[Ding! Dark faction +1 point.]
The entire guild was left completely speechless. The well in front of them looked as deserted as always. No one had even seen the enemy yet. How could their side players be dying before the battle even began?
Screams erupted from the rear ranks as panic spread. The tightly packed formation of priests began to fray. Some turned to look for the attacker—others instinctively cast healing spells into the air, confused and terrified.
Aurora's voice rang out, urgent but steady. "Stay calm! Formation, stay in formation! Paladins, spread out and form a screen!"
