That despicable, scheming woman, she actually disguised herself as an elf lady!

As the sun set, Camp Seven was once again shrouded in darkness.

In the muddy forest clearing, the adventurers spread out only a cloth and began bartering, exchanging needed supplies or unwanted items.

Some caravans with strong guards also stop here to buy valuable supplies and then resell them in Maple Leaf Town to earn the price difference.

Eric opened his eyes, and the familiar canvas tent came into view, causing him to breathe a sigh of relief.

Although several days have passed, he had another nightmare this afternoon, dreaming that his senior failed to save him and was eventually eaten piece by piece by goblins.

A lively sound came from outside the tent; it was probably some restless adventurers who had started drinking, playing cards, chatting and joking again.

Even from the next tent, a faint "plop" sound could be heard, followed by two soft growls.

The monsters near the camp have recently been cleared out by the knights and adventurers, so you'll have to go further afield to hunt them.

Besides, it was already late, and a person with a sound mind wouldn't do that.

Eric got up, pushed open the tent flap, and went outside. Several teammates were already sitting around the campfire, boiling water, and chatting.

These leisurely and comfortable days gave Eric the illusion of being in a rural village.

Luca added some firewood to the fire, and upon seeing Eric, said, "You're awake?"

The person next to him, Gerdwin, shifted his gaze from his book for half a second before returning it to the book.

Lani stirred the pot with a spoon and said with a smile, "Don't just stand there, the rice is ready!"

Upon hearing this, Eric limped over to Luca's side, casually took the spoon, and ladled out a bowl of rich mushroom soup.

"Once my injuries heal, I might leave Camp Seven!"

Eric took a sip of his soup and said calmly, "After this experience, I realized how incredibly overconfident I was!"

"And this is irresponsible to yourself and your family!"

Upon hearing this, Luca smiled with relief: "That's true, only those powerful and experienced adventurers come to Camp Seven."

"We are still too weak. If we encounter any powerful monster, we could be killed."

In a short time, this hastily assembled team will fall apart.

However, this is normal. Which of those renowned adventure teams isn't a gem that has survived the test of time?

On the contrary, they were lucky!

Many more adventure teams were wiped out in the swamp forest, without even a chance to understand themselves.

"Don't be so discouraged. At least we were teammates for a while. If we have the chance, we can team up again when we go back to Maple Leaf Town!" Lani encouraged them when she saw the somber atmosphere.

Upon hearing this, Gerdwin's lips moved slightly, and a question arose in his heart: would they really have another chance to team up together in the future?

Just as the group was enjoying their meal, some people dressed in black robes emerged from the center of the camp and headed towards the gate.

Because of the darkness, no one paid much attention. Eric only glanced at it before starting to plan his return to Maple Leaf Town.

As night deepened, most of the campfires in the camp went out, and a dark undercurrent surged around them.

Inside the tent,

Eric tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Suddenly, Luca spoke up, "Eric, do you really not hate us?"

Upon hearing this, the previously quiet tent fell into an eerie silence that made it hard to breathe, and the temperature seemed to drop several degrees instantly.

Not only Luca, but the other two were also holding their breath, waiting for Eric's answer.

However, these adventurers are still newcomers; if it were an experienced adventurer, they would have already been planning how to find a good team.

For these veteran adventurers who are used to life and death, the guilt of abandoning teammates who are destined to die is completely unnecessary!

Eric sighed heavily and admitted, "To be honest, I did feel resentful at first."

"No matter how carefree you are, when facing death, countless thoughts will always flash through your mind. But I also know very well that if I were in your shoes, I would do the same! From this perspective, I don't think I have any reason to hate you."

At that time, his calf was pierced by a sharp arrow, making him a complete burden, so it was only natural that he was abandoned!

No one else is obligated to risk their life to save him, except for that senior, of course!

Just as Luca was about to say something, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the tent.

If you listen carefully, you can even hear some screams?

Inside the camp, streaks of fire suddenly appeared and then shot out in all directions, like sparks that startled a prairie fire.

At the same time, a large number of monsters suddenly appeared outside the camp gate, densely packed under the wooden wall. In addition, countless monsters, such as swamp ghouls, goblins, shadow wolves, and even swamp serpents, approached the camp from all directions.

"Something's happened!" Luca opened the tent flap, looked outside, and his face turned pale.

The thick, inky night concealed countless monsters. The outermost wooden fence of the camp had been destroyed by the monsters, and even inside the tents, one could hear their deafening roars.

A faint mist filled the camp, carrying a slightly sweet fragrance, but no one noticed it at the moment.

Gerdwin's expression changed drastically. Seeing the guards at the camp gate struggling on the ground after being pounced on by shadow wolves, he didn't hesitate for a moment, turning around and shouting, "Run!! We need to get out of here!"

The monsters attacked too quickly; the adventurers at Camp Seven had no time to react before the entire camp fell and became a monster's playground.

Moreover, among these monsters are quite a few beasts comparable to professional players.

Most of the monsters that have escaped ignorance and advanced to become comparable to professionals have awakened their intelligence.

To distinguish between the two, adventurers' guilds generally no longer refer to them as monsters, but instead call them magical beasts.

Under the rampage of the monsters, even the professionals in Camp Seven dared not show their faces and instead chose to break out.

Because those professionals who dared to step forward have already perished!

Of course, except for the camp administrators!

If Camp Seven is breached, he will definitely have to go to the Kingdom's Court of Judgment, so even if he dies, he can only die here!

With Luca's help, Eric hopped and skipped as he fled towards the back of the camp.

Soon, the vast Camp Seven was gradually engulfed by flames, and the screams of adventurers dying tragically echoed all around.

Even the once invincible seniors in the Refining or Bone Forging Realms met their demise under the siege of demons.

Fortunately, Luca and the others' camp was on the edge, while the monsters attacked from the other side, giving the group time to escape.

After escaping the camp, the group plunged into the dark swamp forest.

Not long after they escaped, several black-backed bears led a group of swamp ghouls to surround the area, and only a few lucky survivors could be seen breaking through.

If Liu Huan were here, he might recognize these people, and these were the temporary team he had joined!

With bloodshot eyes, Gareth swung his greatsword with desperate force, slaying all the attacking dire wolves. "Damn it, wasn't this Camp Seven supposed to be impregnable?"

"Enough talk! If we don't break through now, we're all going to die here!"

Nisha drew her bow and arrow, narrowed her eyes, and immediately pierced the throat of a goblin in a distant tree.

Suddenly, a scream came from behind.

When the group turned around, they saw that Seth had been pierced through the chest by a wooden spear.

As he watched the group's figures recede into the distance, he stretched out his hand and pleaded, "Help me!"

To everyone's surprise, Felix spat and said coldly, "Pah! Now you know how to ask for help? You weren't like this when you abandoned Derek!"

"Derek? Who's that?"

Gareth and Nisha exchanged a glance, quickly suppressing their doubts.

Ignoring Seth, the group rushed outwards.

If you still act like a saint at this point, we'll all just die together!

Felix no longer concealed herself under her hood, revealing her aloof and stunning face, because her black robe had been cut in half by a goblin chieftain.

Her deep blue hair fluttered in the wind, as if it had been soaked in an ancient, cold pool. Her eyes were cold and sharp, and her stray hairs fell to her chest, complementing the watery magic that flowed around her.

If Liu Huan were here, he would surely exclaim, "Cecilia!"

Although Cecilia was a mage, her body was not lacking in training. She shot out of the camp like a female leopard.

Gareth and Nisha never expected that Felix, who was usually so sharp-tongued, would actually be such a beautiful woman.

After breaking through the encirclement, the group encountered Eric and his group. Based on the idea that there is strength in numbers, the two teams joined together.

Luca and the others couldn't be happier, since Gareth had a fairly good reputation among the lower-level adventurers in Maple Leaf Town.

Just as the group was regaining their composure, some uninvited guests appeared nearby.

A group of people, completely concealed in black robes, suddenly emerged from the shadows.

Cecilia wrinkled her nose slightly and frowned, saying, "Are you rats from the Podolian Order?"

"Rats? Hmph! It was the rats you speak of that carried out this grand sacrificial scene."

The leader, a tall man in black, said disdainfully.

After he finished speaking, his face was filled with a blissful fervor.

"Are you crazy? How dare you attack the camp?!" Gareth exclaimed in shock.

"Aren't you afraid of the Night's Watch and the Inquisition of the seven churches?"

The leader, dressed in black, appeared to be a priest of the Podolian Order. He exuded a powerful aura, cracked his knuckles, and sneered, "I'm not only targeting the camp, but none of you will escape either."

"Bring them on! The evil god is short a few people for today's sacrificial offerings; let's use them to make up for it!"

Gareth and his group were shocked and began to flee in panic, but Eric and the other weaker members were captured almost immediately.

Even Nisha was captured after much effort by the priest in the Refining Realm.

Cecilia and Gareth, by sheer chance, entered a cave a few miles from Camp Seven and, by some unforeseen circumstances, followed an underground river to the underground cavern.

The deacons of the Podolian Order seemed to enjoy this cat-and-mouse game, relentlessly pursuing the two with a playful attitude.

Finally reaching the end of the cave, the opponent made a slight move, and the two were already at their limit.

Just as the two were about to surrender, he saw Liu Huan lying on the ground, and Ophelia holding the silver lotus root.