The players' downtime didn't last long; only half a day passed before the Chaotic Blade Association once again amassed their forces.
Before the two sides could exchange pleasantries, artillery shells rained down on the players' positions.
The already cratered hillside was once again subjected to brutal devastation, with dust billowing and smoke filling the air.
Thankfully, most players had burrowed underground to hide, leaving only a few pairs of eyes on the hillside to observe the enemy. Otherwise, the number of survivors after this barrage would have been questionable.
"Is this the place that held you at bay for a whole day? Doesn't look all that impressive."
Olivia glanced at the bombed-out trenches, puzzled, and asked Light.
"Why can't I see a single corpse? Did you guys clear out the bodies?"
