The next day dawned with the sound of bells ringing across Hiving.
The announcement of the coming monster horde had finally gone public, and the entire city was already shifting into a state of organized chaos.
Armored adventurers and guards filled the streets. Merchants shouted out the names of the potions and gear they had available from the doors of their shops.
And to top it all off, notices bearing the royal seal of Vasaria fluttered across every wall with a simple message.
"All adventurers are to report readiness within three days. Prepare for conscription."
Inside the Lion's Guild building, the atmosphere was no less tense.
Wade walked beside Sebastian, Rowan, and Ingrid through the corridor of dungeon doors, a long, arched hallway lined with dozens of sealed rooms.
They were all armored and ready for a fight.
Each door in the corridor had the names of the dungeons sitting behind them etched into bronze plaques on their surface.
