Guarding the boundary was among the most boring tasks the Association could possibly assign, perhaps even more dull than inspecting dungeons. Or even mining Mana stones! It was just as the name suggested - standing guard around the whole affected area, so that no monsters could sneak out, and no ignorant - or endlessly foolish - civilians could sneak in. You couldn't even chat with anyone, because the guards were stationed all separately, in set intervals - close enough to call if in need of help, but too far to be able to have a comfortable conversation. It was just looking left, right, front, back, and repeat.
Luckily, people to hunt the wandering monsters were also needed. So, as they arrived at the scene, Lane instantly volunteered, Arlo and Hallie following right after…
