Strategic Setbacks        

Back in the real world, Xin released the clasp of his headgear with a sigh of relief. 

The weight of the problem lingered in his mind as he pondered the challenges awaiting on the final day of the Castle of Doom.

Doubt crept in, questioning whether the leaders would simply allow the remaining players to pack up and call it quits now that most of their comrades lay defeated. 

Eclipse and Fighting Bunny still stood among the survivors, hinting that the expedition might not conclude so easily even with just ten members remaining. 

The Castle of Doom's final day was right within their reach, and there was no way that the guild leaders would just order everyone to quit and leave, even if it meant facing the most treacherous challenges yet.

After a refreshing shower and a change into fresh clothes, Xin hurried to the kitchen for a quick bite.