Only My Weapons Level UP

With the loss of five guild masters, the urgency to address this new threat becomes evident. Vanessa’s proposal to create teams of five guild masters would provide better protection and coordination during missions. However, the challenge lies in the diverse nature of the guild masters themselves. Each master possesses unique personalities, abilities, and leadership styles, which could potentially lead to conflicts and disagreements within the teams.

The recent enemy’s capability to eliminate five experienced guild masters suggests that it is no ordinary adversary. It likely possesses a range of skills and strategies, making it difficult to predict its next move. The guild masters must remain vigilant and watchful, especially during their solo missions, as the enemy might exploit these opportunities to strike them down one by one.

"I will send some versions of my armor to your guild; select your strongest and most loyal members; just one of them per guild will get them, and they will rival your strength and speed," Terry declared.

"That is unexpectedly kind of you," Joan said.

"I am only doing this to avoid wasting time. I don’t consider this situation much of a problem since only cowards would target guild masters like that," Terry said. "I will be waiting for this coward to come for me as well, but I highly doubt that they will."

The guild masters couldn’t help but feel a mix of concern and curiosity after Terry’s bold statement. While they understood that he was challenging the unknown enemy, it also made them consider the possibility that one of their own might be involved. However, such a thought seemed far-fetched and unlikely. They trusted each other and believed that their fellow guild masters wouldn’t resort to such treacherous acts.

Yet, the situation demanded caution and thorough investigation. The enemy had managed to kill five guild masters, and that was no small feat. It indicated that the adversary was skilled and cunning, capable of striking from the shadows. It left the guild masters wondering if there might be a mole among them or if the enemy had some hidden advantage they were not yet aware of.

As they pondered the possibilities, they couldn’t ignore the fact that working together in teams of five would offer better protection and support during missions. Even if they didn’t believe their ranks harbored a traitor, it was clear that facing this new threat alone would be risky. Collaboration was key to increasing their chances of success and survival.

"Until you guys find the culprit, I will act on my own and close the dungeons that I see fit," Terry declared. "That won’t give the enemy a chance to know where we are, and that will make it harder for us all to be targeted. Use other methods to contact us, and don’t reveal your positions."

Indeed, while the other guild masters were busy discussing strategies and forming teams, Terry was deeply engrossed in his thoughts. He knew that the situation demanded careful consideration and a thorough analysis of all possibilities. His mind was working tirelessly to connect the dots and find any clues that might lead them to the culprit.

Terry’s idea of making everyone stay hidden and lay low was a calculated move. He believed that the best way to catch the enemy off guard was by not giving them any opportunity to strike. By minimizing their exposure and presence, they could prevent any further attacks and force the enemy to reveal themselves in a vulnerable moment. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Louis’ efforts to find allies in other territories were not lost on Terry. Still, he recognized that now was not the time to worry about external affairs. They needed to prioritize their safety and security within their own guild first. The enemy was already within their lands, and dealing with that threat had to be their primary focus.

As the call came to an end, Terry noticed the collective agreement among the guild masters regarding the plan. They were all on board with the idea of staying hidden and working in teams to protect each other. It was a relief to see everyone united in the face of this new threat, and Terry knew that they would be stronger together.

After the call ended, the guild masters began to disperse, each returning to their respective tasks and territories to implement the plan. Terry stayed in the room for a moment longer, lost in thought. He couldn’t shake off the feeling that there was more to this situation than met the eye.

"What should we do?" Vanessa asked. "We should keep working together, right? Unless you think that one of us is the culprit of that."

"Of course, you and Rebecca are my primary suspects," Terry replied.

"Are you for real?" Rebecca asked.

"Select some dungeons that we can clean as fast as possible and without alerting anyone in the process," Terry declared. "I will do something regarding the mobility for us."

Terry knew that moving around in a large and conspicuous military airplane would indeed pose a challenge when it came to maintaining stealth. The enemy they were facing seemed to be highly skilled and resourceful, so any advantage they could gain was crucial.

As he thought about the situation, Terry considered possible solutions to address this issue. He discussed his thoughts with Rebecca and Vanessa, assuring them that he trusted their intentions. Still, he couldn’t ignore the possibility of a mole within their ranks. It was not an accusation, merely a precautionary measure to ensure their safety.

"While I am a guild master, and while I challenged the asshole who killed those guys, I can’t be stupid and let them know everything I can do," Terry thought. "It is time to look for some cards to hide up my sleeve."

Terry knew that relying solely on the power armor’s increased movement speed wouldn’t be enough in the long run. As they progressed to dungeons that were farther away or faced more challenging situations, they would need a more efficient and versatile means of transportation.