Chapter 70: Dungeon Showdown!
Evelyn’s side of the guild was in an uproar.
"Damn it, is Blood Gorge looking down on us? My Queen! Let’s form a party for that Willitan Estate and clear the dungeon before they do!"
The outburst came from a rogue named Solo Dancer, who, true to his name, never missed a chance to stir the pot. As one of the guild’s unofficial jesters, he had a knack for keeping things lively.
Rumor had it he was trying to pursue Evelyn, but Ryan had never seen even a flicker of chemistry between them. Solo Dancer might’ve claimed to be into her, but he never took any real steps beyond playful banter. It felt more like he was using Evelyn as a convenient excuse—either to boost his own image or deflect from something else.
Evelyn had personally invited him into the guild, but she spoke to him with the same tone she used for anyone else—blunt, casual, indifferent. That only added to Ryan’s confusion.
Mia, on the other hand, clearly knew something. But whenever Ryan tried to press her, she’d just giggle behind her hand like she was guarding some juicy secret.
"Forget it, you little level-10 rogue," Evelyn snapped. "Go cool off somewhere else."
Still, Solo Dancer’s comment had sparked an idea.
"Forming a group for the Willitan Estate... hmm. Yeah, let’s do it," she announced, her voice rising with excitement. "Let’s clear that dungeon first and show those Blood Gorge guys what real players look like!"
Tyrant Queen was in full command now. Her words sent a jolt through the faction heartland—players rallied immediately, their energy far surpassing the buzz Ryan’s team had drummed up earlier.
"Hey, hold on!" someone called out.
It was a female priest from Evelyn’s faction named JadeVex. "My husband and I are about to hit level 15 after we turn in this quest. Let’s make this interesting—we’ll compete too!"