Hordes of Monsters and Falling Into Similar Situations

"What are you discussing?"

At the sound of that voice, Robert, Jacob, Lucas, and Frans flinched in surprise. Their heads snapped forward to see Albert atop his horse, accompanied by four other riders trailing behind him.

"A-Albert?" Jacob stammered, momentarily stunned before quickly regaining his composure. Forcing a flattering smile, he greeted, "Welcome, Supreme Leader Albert. We weren't expecting you to arrive so soon."

Robert, Frans, and Lucas quickly followed suit, offering respectful smiles and greetings.

Albert gave a slight nod, his expression calm and indifferent, before asking, "What were you discussing just now? Mind if I join?"

A wave of cold sweat ran down their backs as the four men exchanged uneasy glances, their smiles growing visibly strained.