Chapter 1111: The Split Top Guilds (Part 1/2)
Meanwhile, in Kifa Karsts...
After the alert for the S-ranked quest went out to all the players in Kifa Karsts, everyone
began to make their move. Whether it was players from the top guilds or random players who just happened to be in the vicinity, nearly everyone in Kifa Karsts made their way toward the coordinates.
At the moment, two groups in particular were on their way to the coordinates marked on the S-ranked quest.
"Everyone, pick up the pace! We have to hurry and reach the coordinates before the other top guilds move!" Zinnia shouted without halting her steps.
She then looked to her left and said, "Given the rewards, I did not expect to meet others who would be on the same side as us. I must say, I'm still surprised that you reached out to us first. Of course, we're grateful that you decided to join us."
"Hahaha, no need for such formalities, section leader Zinnia. Our guild leader considers Palace Master Izroth a friend and benefactor of our Sacred Beasts. How can we dare side against him?" The player running next to Zinnia replied.
He was a rough looking young man with short and somewhat spiky dark red hair and a pair of gray eyes. He wore a set of crimson light armor with a katana sheathed at his side. This young man went by the name Meteor Rex. And, he was the section leader of the guild Sacred Beasts in Kifa Karsts.
At the moment, Zinnia and Meteor Rex were leading a group of players from Sleeping Gardenia and Sacred Beasts through Blue Oasis' territory within the Kifa Karsts. As for how the two groups came across one another, it was by no coincidence.
Not too long after the quest went out, Zinnia was contacted by Meteor Rex.
"You might get that chance a lot sooner than you think. We've arrived." Zinnia said with a serious expression on her face.
"It looks like we're a little late to the party." Meteor Rex commented with a half-forced smile that poorly concealed his rising nerves.
"There are more people gathered than I expected. Facing them head-on is probably out of the question." Zinnia stated with furrowed brows.
Stationed near the Ancient Karst Spring, which was now drained of its water, was a group of 25 players.
Zinnia and Meteor Rex immediately identified the players as members of the other top guilds. And, from the looks of things, they seemed to be guarding the path down into the Ancient Karst Spring that led to Polkentin's Secret Underwater Base.
Including Zinnia and Meteor Rex, the combined forces of Sleeping Gardenia and Sacred Beasts numbered 22 players. However, it could not be helped. Assembling this kind of combat power was already impressive considering that most of their guild members' primary focus was their profession. Those gathered were among the combat group whose primary purpose was to explore areas and make sure they were safe for their guild members in the high-level area of Kifa Karsts.
Of course, the other guilds were in a similar situation. It was just that the other side had more of the top guilds working together.
Meteor Rex, "I have a plan. Just follow my lead and get ready."
Now that they were approaching closer to their destination, Meteor Rex spoke over the party voice chat to avoid any unwanted listeners.
Zinnia, "I trust your judgment. But, be careful. I doubt this is everyone. If this group is standing guard here, it's possible that there are more players who have already reached the
coordinates."