AT THE SAME TIMEHUANThe ground didn't just crack, it shifted. Right where the goblin bodies lay scattered, the dirt sank inward with a low grinding sound, stones sliding over each other as if something beneath had finally been forced awake. Dust rose in a slow spiral, and then a dark opening revealed itself. Cold air rushed out as Charlie leaned forward immediately."That is definitely not normal."He said."That is definitely interesting."Garrick grinned."A hidden structure… beneath the tower."Serena stepped closer, eyes sharp.Kieran crouched near the edge, dropping a small stone inside. We listened. Clack… clack… clack…"Deep." He said quietly."A dungeon entrance triggered by clearing the nest."Henry folded his arms."Then we go in."Dorin rolled his shoulders."Special event continued. Subterranean dungeon active."The system pulsed again.I looked into the darkness then stepped forward."We proceed carefully."I ordered."Careful chaos?"Charlie immediately followed."Controlled.

AT THE SAME TIMEHUANThe mug touched the table a little too softly. Not careless, not distracted. Decided. I stood up."Leader?" Charlie blinked."We are leaving." I said.No explanation, no hesitation. That alone was enough, Serena didn't question it she was already on her feet, spear lifted in one smooth motion. Dorin followed, presence shifting from relaxed to guarded, Kieran's eyes swept the room once before he moved, Garrick pushed himself up with a grunt, stretching like this was just another change in pace. Henry simply set his mug down and walked, Charlie hurried after me."Okay this is either serious or you finally snapped-"Charlie began."Quiet." I said.He went quiet, we exited the guild through the side, not the main hall. Less traffic, fewer eyes, the night air was colder, sharper. Good. I didn't stop until we reached a narrow alley between two stone buildings, far enough from noise, close enough to vanish if needed. Then I turned, they were all watching me now, not rel

AT THE SAME TIMEHUANThe words hung there. No way back, not dramatic, not exaggerated. Just true. For a brief second, no one spoke. Then Charlie leaned forward like he was about to poke the screen."So what happens now?"He asked."Reward distribution initiated."The system answered.The crimson veined interface pulsed once, and then fractured into smaller points of light. They didn't scatter, they aligned. Six of them, one in front of each of us."Oh this is definitely loot."Charlie's eyes lit up immediately."Of course, that's your first thought."Garrick snorted."Stay alert."Dorin didn't move."Energy density is stable… not a trap."Kieran watched the light itself.Serena said nothing, but she didn't step back. Henry's gaze remained fixed analyzing, always analyzing and then they dropped."YES, called it!"Charlie said.Garrick picked his up more slowly, turning it between his fingers. Dorin examined his without putting it on, Kieran had already slipped his onto his finger. Serena hel

AT THE SAME TIMEHUANThe forest didn't stay quiet for long. They moved fast, not rushed, but precise."I swear it's this way, like I can feel them."Charlie kept pointing ahead."Distance?" Kieran asked."Close." Charlie said. "Too close.""Ambush range."Dorin tightened his grip on the shield."Good. Then we end it fast."Serena lowered her stance slightly.I stepped ahead of the group."Hostile cluster detected. Count: 9."The system pulsed.More than before. We entered a narrow clearing. Rock formations rising around it veins of dull silver running through them. Mithril, and there stood the nest. Built into the stone itself, goblins, more of them."Okay yeah that's a lot."Charlie whispered."Formation." Serena said immediately.But I didn't stop, I stepped forward."Leader?" Dorin called."Wait." I said."Combat opportunity: high density. Skill optimization recommended."The system pulsed again.Three goblins broke from the group charging. I raised my hand, heat gathered instantly."Sk

AT LATE EVENINGHUANThe guild doors opened. Noise, movement, voices overlapping, arguments, laughter, mugs hitting tables, everything seemed normal. Until we stepped inside. Then it slowed, not instantly, but quickly, because of the bags. Mithril didn't just look valuable, it felt it, dense, cold, and unmistakable."Is that-" One person noticed first."No way."Another turned."That’s Mithril."A third stood up completely.Silence didn't fall, it spread like a ripple from table to table to the entire hall."That's a lot of Mithril."One of them said."That's not a haul, that’s a shipment." Another said."How long were they gone?" Someone asked."They just left this morning." Someone else added.Now it stopped, all eyes on us."Why is everyone staring?"Charlie froze mid step."Because you are loud." Serena said."I didn't even say anything yet-"Charlie muttered."Exactly." Garrick added."They are assessing value."Dorin adjusted the bag on his shoulder."And risk."Kieran added quietly.B