Villain MMORPG: Almighty Devil Emperor and His Seven Demonic Wives

Villain Ch 772. Fog And Phantoms

"You can't let her keep disrupting your life," Azura reminded Allen, her voice filled with concern.

Allen let out a frustrated huff, his brows furrowing as he glanced over at Azura. "I know," he replied, his tone tinged with resignation. "But telling them about it is also pointless," he added, his voice tinged with frustration.

Arcana perked up at the mention of something intriguing. "Okay, now I'm getting curious," he interjected, his gaze flicking between Allen and Azura with anticipation.

Azura took a deep breath, steeling herself before dropping the bombshell. "You know why Godlike disappeared from the gaming world two years ago? Yora is one of the reasons. She is his ex," she revealed, her words carrying a weight of seriousness.

The group fell into a stunned silence, processing the revelation. While they had suspected that there was more to Yora's sudden appearance than met the eye, none of them had anticipated the depth of her connection to Allen. That revelation hung in the air, casting a shadow over the group as they grappled with the implications of her words.

Arcana quickly pieced together the significance of Azura's revelation. "So that's why she's been fixated on Allen," he mused, his tone thoughtful. "She's trying to win him back or get revenge," he speculated, his mind racing with possibilities.

Bored Hunter couldn't help but cringe at Azura's revelation, a pang of sympathy coursing through him. "I'm so sorry to hear that," he muttered, his voice laced with empathy.

Red_King shook his head in agreement, his expression mirroring Arcana's sentiments. "I understand why you stopped playing games for a while," he remarked, his tone heavy with understanding.

The rest of the group turned their gaze towards Allen, their eyes filled with empathy and concern. They had known him recently, and the revelation of his past with Yora shed new light on his behavior and choices.

But Allen surprised them all with his response, his voice steady and resolute. "It happened in the past and I've moved on with my life," he declared, his words carrying a sense of closure.

Bored Hunter nodded in agreement, his eyes reflecting admiration for Allen's resilience. "That's right. You should be focused on the present and the future," he added, encouraging Allen.

Father^Alex's frown deepened as he leaned in closer to Allen. "But if she keeps popping up in front of you, how can you truly move on?" he pressed, genuine concern evident in his voice.

Allen shrugged nonchalantly, his expression betraying a hint of indifference. "She's only reappeared recently," he replied with a dismissive wave of his hand. "So, it doesn't really affect me anymore," he added, trying to downplay the significance of Yora's presence.

Red_King interjected with a hearty snort. He clapped a hand firmly on Allen's shoulder, his excitement palpable. "Since that woman's out of your life, it's time to focus on what really matters—hunting!" he declared with fervor. "We're gonna tear through the Haunted Forest, loot in hand, and emerge victorious!" he exclaimed, his enthusiasm infectious.

Allen couldn't help but roll his eyes inwardly at Red_King's exuberance. Sure, he appreciated the sentiment, but sometimes Red_King's zeal bordered on overbearing. Nonetheless, he couldn't deny the energy and motivation this guild leader brought to the table.

He knew Red_King assuming his usual role as the de facto team leader. It was a familiar pattern—Red_King's fiery leadership style contrasting sharply with Allen's more subdued approach. But despite their differences in leadership style, Allen couldn't deny the effectiveness of Red_King's motivational speeches.

They walked along the river. The atmosphere among the group lightened considerably. They engaged in casual conversation, swapping stories about their most memorable in-game experiences, sharing tips and tricks for leveling up, and even indulging in a bit of friendly banter.

Red_King regaled them with tales of his most epic battles, while Father^Alex shared anecdotes about his adventures as a healer. Arcana amused them with his witty remarks, and Bored Hunter chimed in with his own insights about the game.

Despite the darker undertones of their mission, the group found solace in each other's company, their laughter echoing through the forest as they traversed its winding paths.

However, as they continued on their journey, they noticed a subtle shift in the atmosphere around them. The forest took on a darker and eerier tone, the once vibrant foliage now shrouded in shadows. The monsters lurking within grew more menacing, their levels higher and their demeanor more aggressive.

Fortunately, the group encountered only a few of these aggressive creatures, most of which were of the plant variety.

There was nothing dangerous at first. Not until five minutes later.

A weird calmness enveloped the group as they stood in front of the Haunted Forest. The tree gates loomed ominously before them, their twisted branches reaching out like skeletal fingers against the gray sky. The atmosphere was thick with an eerie silence, broken only by the occasional rustle of leaves or distant hoot of an owl. Enjoy new adventures from My Virtual Library Empire

They gazed into the depths of the forest and couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation creeping over them. The trees looked different somehow, their gnarled trunks and twisted limbs taking on a ghostly appearance in the dim light. The fog that hung low in the air only added to the sense of foreboding, its wispy tendrils dancing around them like phantoms in the night.

The potential danger of the fog was not lost on the group. It had the potential to separate them, to obscure their vision and leave them vulnerable to attack. They knew they would have to tread carefully if they were to navigate through the forest safely.

Red eyes glinted menacingly from the shadows, some real and others mere illusions cast by the dense fog. It was clear that they would need to remain vigilant if they were to survive the perils that lay ahead.

"It's more terrifying than I imagine," Bored Hunter stammered.

"It's just a game. You shouldn't be afraid," said Arcana in confidence.