It was clear both sides were holding up well. At this point, Aiden could just stay back and watch, purely taking the hits. Even with Rich Man's Defense keeping him alive, that wouldn't really count as scoring free kills. The real fun came when the bosses' health bar was nearly depleted, and he'd strike back with the Tome of Carnage, bringing him real satisfaction. This was the way to go! … "Thanks for all the gifts, everyone!" There'd be more tomorrow. "Let's keep hunting them down." After choosing his next targets, Aiden advanced from the edge of the battlefield toward the frontline, with Gray by his side. Overall, the Westhand had taken less damage compared to other districts, with most attacks concentrated on the outskirts. Coupled with Aiden's unique combat sense, man and his dragon stirred up the battlefield, moving unhindered. One eerie boss after another fell like stalks of wheat. Ding! 'Congratulations, you have slain a Level 30 eerie boss…" Ding! 'Congratulations, you have slain a Level 45 eerie boss…" Ding! These bosses gave Aiden large experience bonuses and dropped heaps of loot. In just two hours, he had collected seven epic items. There were plenty of gold and silver gear, as well as skill scrolls too. The ground was littered with loot. Honestly, he didn't even bother picking up anything lesser than gold now. Although he had spent marks to expand his inventory to the maximum at the start, 200 slots wasn't enough for everything, and the junk would only become a nuisance. Ding! 'Congratulations, you have slain a Level 40 eerie boss…" Another hour passed. As the massive bosses fell, Aiden's level increased again. He habitually scanned the spot where the bosses had disappeared, and he paused. There, a vivid purple glow stood out. It was epic-quality gear! Aiden quickly moved forward and claimed it. 'The Ring of Attrition (Ring): Legendary Quality, Unidentified Effects.' "Finally!" Aiden smiled slightly. This was the first epic item he'd looted so far. And the number of bosses killed by Gray alone definitely exceeded three digits. With Aiden's extreme luck, far beyond most other players, he'd already gathered dozens of epic items before this. He'd finally gotten his hands on a Legendary gear, showing just how rare these items were. Most other epic gear could only be obtained through crafting or specific quests. At this stage, normal players didn't stand a chance. "Keep going!" This sudden windfall filled Aiden with renewed energy as he pressed toward the frontline once more. … Compared to Aiden's leisurely rampage, other players were facing a completely different nightmare. "No, I'm not ready to die yet!" "Save me! What the hell are these things?" "Andy? Answer me, Andy! Stop scaring me! How am I supposed to survive without you? D*mn it, these monsters. I'll fight all of you!" The sounds of fighting and desperate cries blended into a chaotic cacophony. The first wave of eerie bosses wasn't exceptionally overpowered, and with the NPCs counterattacking, only a very small number of these creatures could actually breach the defenses.But for ordinary players, even that small portion was overwhelming. The suddenness of the attack left them with no time to prepare. Any eerie boss could easily snatch a player's life. As more people realized that players killed by these creatures could not be revived, panic reached its peak. "Don't run! They don't have many Health Points! If we work together, we can defeat them! The faster you run, the quicker you die!" "No, stop running… Ah!" Several clear-headed players tried to warn the rest, but those who'd lost all rationale couldn't hear reason, only trying to escape. A tiny fraction of players, driven by grief and fury after witnessing their friends die, tried to resist. But in the end, it only added more corpses to the growing pile. Players kept dying, their screams echoing continuously. They were all filled with despair, and it was destined to be a bloodbath. "What do we do? We can't hold them off! These bosses are too brutal. If we carry on like this, we'll be finished!" Outside Leafport, a group of five stood on the frontline. Gale, the Level 8 Knight leading them, shouted in desperation. For a city so thoroughly besieged, the fact that they were still holding the line was a testament to their strength.