Hidden Enemies

Surrounded?

Apart from Queen Andonara's somewhat nervous expression, no one had any reaction.

For one, they were players: they wouldn't really die, and the worst that could happen was that they would lose equipment and experience.

Secondly, they still had backup—Schuck and the dragoness were just a short distance away.

Roland sighed and said, "Looks like we'll have to get Schuck over here to help."

However, Husseret waved his hand and said, "No hurry, let's wait and see. I think the enemy will slowly surround us, and maybe even communicate with us. There are some things I would like to ask."

Roland shook his head slightly. "But our first task is to protect the queen and escort her to safety."

Upon hearing this, Queen Andonara suddenly looked at Roland, her pretty face wore an expression of utter surprise. She seemed to have misunderstood the meaning of Roland's words about the quest, and thought it meant something else.