Chapter 11: Bloodpine Forest Raid - Phase 1 [Preparation]

Twisted, gnarled trunks of blackened wood loomed overhead as the grey leaves rustled ominously in the wind. The forest's dance was hypnotic, branches reaching out like clutching fingers. The whispering leaves spoke secrets in a language known only to the twisted trees.

Zell stood with the group of ladies, split into two no longer near the centre where players were starting to gather, waiting for the raid to open. 

After killing the monsters in the Bloodpine forest, someone discovered a clue and then shared the riddle to find out what it meant. 

His post gained huge traction and went viral as millions of players wanted to get any advantage possible as the game's developers confirmed the real money trade system; thus, a few days ago, the raid's time, date and difficulty were already approximated by the leading guilds.

'It's just like the scenes from my memories, but once that portal opens...'