"YESSSS!" A cheer erupted from the crowd, though not everyone shared the enthusiasm.
"Wait a minute!" A skeptical voice yelled. "How is there a monster flood? Aren't hunting seasons conducted to keep their population in check?"
Chuck Chen stepped forward, his expression tight with frustration. "That's the issue—we didn't detect anything," he admitted. "Seeing fewer monsters roaming around lately led us to believe there was nothing wrong. That was my mistake. I should have been more vigilant. As for how they managed to hide from us… I have no idea," he said, his voice tense.
A deep murmur spread through the crowd.
"But," Monfei interjected, her voice regaining control over the restless gathering, "as I said before, the more monsters you kill, the greater your rewards. The elders of the city will also be fighting alongside you! Anyone capable of battle must fight!"
"I didn't come here to die!" a man shouted angrily. "I'm leaving!"
