Julian logged into the game, the eerie message from Solaria still replaying in his mind as he stepped into the small village, looking for Fran.
However, to his surprise, wooden walls wrapped around the village, and instead of hiding away. The villagers stood on the walls with bulkier and more muscular bodies compared to the first night Julian had met them.
Not just that, the entire village looked larger, with solid buildings and stairs for each one where archers stood watching the night.
Some held makeshift bows—others metal spears crafted from steel pipes.
This sight was nothing like the village Julian left, causing him to feel confused.
He stepped towards Fran's house, but shuffling echoed from either side, and the villagers suddenly pointed their spears at his chest and neck.
"Who are you?"
"What is your purpose for coming here?"
"Call the village chief!"
"W-Wait, I am just here to meet Fran! Tell her Julian has arrived."
