Although all factions hastily formulated some emergency measures amidst their widespread panic, the situation in Imperial Capital deteriorated far more rapidly than anyone had anticipated.
With Luca's assistance, Drumph barely managed to erect a defensive line at breakneck speed.
Initially, he believed there would still be some time left to consult the other factions on how best to defend the core district. However, contrary to all his expectations, the monster horde appeared suddenly, almost the moment the makeshift defense was completed.
The hastily assembled fortifications had no chance of fully repelling the monsters' ferocious assault. Consequently, Drumph and Luca were forced to hold their positions along the frontline, fiercely resisting the attack.
Their joint efforts had temporarily stabilized the situation, yet both of them were painfully aware that their defense wouldn't last much longer.
