Shadows of Strategy      

Seraphina, watching the unfolding chaos, was the first to react. She spun on her heel, her voice sharp and commanding. "He's right! Retreat, everyone!"

 

For a brief moment, both the Kingdom of Stars and Wingless Valkyrie stood frozen, stunned by the absurdity of the situation.

 

Then, like a dam breaking, chaos erupted. Members of both guilds began retreating in all directions, abandoning their posts as realization dawned.

 

In the first place, it had been the Kingdom of Stars who initiated this fight. Why hadn't they thought of this strategy earlier? They could have saved themselves so much HP, mana, and effort.

 

Cedrick stood inside the barrier, his fists trembling with anger as he watched his opponents scatter like leaves in the wind. "Come back, you cowards! You dare run away from a fight?!"