As the alert echoed through the forest, we barely had time to brace ourselves before the first wave of corrupted NPCs crashed into our camp. Twisted figures, once ordinary game characters, now moved with a terrifying, unnatural speed. Their eyes glowed with a malevolent light, and their limbs twitched in erratic, jerky movements.
"Eve, to the left!" I shouted, drawing my sword and charging towards the nearest attacker. Eve responded instantly, her blades flashing as she moved to intercept another corrupted NPC.
Felix and Sasha were already engaged, their movements synchronized through countless battles. Felix’s strength and Sasha’s agility complemented each other perfectly, creating a deadly barrier against the oncoming horde. I spared a glance at Victor, who fought with a brutal efficiency that belied his earlier antagonism.