The eclipses were dangerous not only because of the random waves of monsters but also because even the laziest and most leisurely but powerful monsters were motivated enough to come out of their lairs and spring into action.
Rarely were such monsters loners, and even if they were, there were plenty of monsters among the waves willing to follow them.
Joining someone strong was always the right decision for the weaker ones. Absorbing all the energy and the External Artifact was impossible for them, but in this configuration, they could hope for a piece of meat from the massive table during the feast.
One of these monsters made a decision faster than the others and already appeared on the horizon line, watching the massive fortress from the hilltops.
The first leader appeared from the northern side, its tall silhouette slowly rising leading hundreds of monsters not daring to challenge its authority.
Katrin narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing the monster.