Chapter 16: Unexpected Allies
The village gates creaked open as a small group of weary survivors staggered inside. Their clothes were torn, and their eyes were hollow, reflecting the horrors they had witnessed.
Srabon approached them, his gaze stern but sympathetic. "Who are you?"
A man with a scar across his cheek stepped forward. "We're from the village of Ralston. The Goblin King's army destroyed it. We barely escaped with our lives."
Srabon's fists clenched. "The Goblin King... again."
The Builder stepped forward, eyeing the newcomers. "How many of you can fight?"
The man nodded. "All of us. We lost everything, but we want to fight back. Let us join you."
[New Quest: Recruit Survivors as New Troops. Reward: Increased Army Size, 300 Gold.]
Srabon looked at the ragged group. They were weak and malnourished, but there was a fire in their eyes. "Alright. You can stay. But you'll need to train hard if you want to fight alongside us."
The man smiled, his eyes hardening with determination. "We'll do whatever it takes. The Goblin King will pay for what he did."
Srabon nodded. "Then let's get to work. We're going to need every fighter we can get."