As soon as they entered the gate, a wild wind greeted them. They looked around and saw no sign of the Griffin team. They were surrounded by towering plateaus that cast long shadows over the barren land.

They moved forward cautiously, feeling a strange unease as they smelled blood.

"Ethan, look there." Emily said, pointing at a distant spot.

Ethan followed her gaze and nodded grimly.

"Aren't they members of the Griffin team?" Leo asked, recognizing the armor and the emblem.

"They seemed strong. Who could've done that to them?" Mike wondered, shuddering at the horrific scene.

The bodies of the Griffin team were mutilated and decapitated, their blood staining the ground.

"Ignore it." Ethan said curtly. "We have to keep moving."

They followed Ethan with mixed emotions, wondering what fate awaited them.

"Stop." Ethan commanded, as he spotted dozens of orcs advancing towards them.

"What are they trying to do?" Dagger asked, baffled by the orcs' tactics. They were charging at them without any strategy or formation.

"Get ready." Emily said, drawing her bow.

The orcs roared as they closed the distance, their eyes gleaming with bloodlust.

Emily swiftly notched an arrow, her aim steady as she anticipated the impending clash. Leo tightened his grip on his shield, bracing for the onslaught, ready to deflect the incoming attacks.

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Mia stepped forward, her staff at the ready, prepared to cast protective spells to bolster their defense.

Dagger, ever nimble and agile, readied his daggers, poised to strike at the opportune moment.

Mike, the newest addition to the team, felt the surge of adrenaline but maintained his composure, staff in hand, prepared to aid his companions.

As the orcs reached them, Emily unleashed a flurry of arrows, each shot finding its mark with lethal accuracy.

Orcs fell, but more surged forward, undeterred by the losses. Leo stood like an immovable wall, his shield deflecting the brunt of the orcish assault.

Mia chanted incantations, weaving protective barriers to shield the team from the vicious attacks.

Dagger darted amidst the chaos, striking with precision, incapacitating the orcs with swift, lethal blows. Mike summoned his magical energies, casting spells to disrupt the enemy's advance.

Yet, the sheer number of orcs was overwhelming. For every orc they felled, it seemed two more took its place, a relentless tide of adversaries.

Ethan observed the situation with an unwavering gaze, assessing the escalating conflict. He knew a direct confrontation with such numbers was futile, and time was of the essence.

"We can't hold them off like this," Ethan said, his voice cutting through the chaos. "Retreat!"

As soon as the team fell back, Ethan unleashed his twin swords and rushed forward, instructing them.

"Emily, assist me. Leo, protect Mia and Mike. Dagger, target the weakened ones. Mia, support Leo. Mike, weaken them with large scale spells."

The team swiftly rearranged themselves, following Ethan's instructions amid the chaos of the orcish assault. Emily, her bow now stowed, conjured her arcane powers in unison with Ethan's charged attack.

Ethan surged forward like a storm, his twin swords flashing with deadly precision. He aimed for the orcs' flank, aiming to carve a path through the chaos.

[You've killed humanoid species]

[Blood hunt has activated]

[Bloodbath has activated]

[Your hunting speed has increased]

[Your pain tolerance and regenerative ability has increased]

Emily stood by Ethan's side, her arrows and his blades creating a devastating combination that cut through the thick of the orcish horde.

Leo fortified his stance, ensuring Mia and Mike were shielded from the relentless assault. His shield acted as an impenetrable barrier against the barrage of attacks, allowing Mia the space to cast her protective spells and support Leo's defenses.

Dagger, ever the agile assassin, maneuvered with lethal grace, targeting the weakened orcs. His swift strikes found the gaps in their defense, eliminating the injured adversaries with ruthless efficiency. Mike, meanwhile, summoned his magical prowess, casting large-scale spells that weakened the orcish ranks, diminishing their strength and resolve.

The combined effort bore fruit, causing chaos within the orcish formation. Their advance faltered as Ethan and Emily's coordinated assault cut a path through the heart of the enemy lines.

The orcs, now disoriented and scattered, struggled to regroup. Ethan and Emily's assault had disrupted their unity, leaving them vulnerable to Leo's stalwart defense, Mia's protective enchantments, and Mike's debilitating spells.

As the team fought with tenacity and precision, a sudden shift in the atmosphere was felt. The wind picked up, carrying with it an ominous aura that enveloped the plateau.

The team sensed the impending danger and retreated at Ethan's signal. They saw more orcs coming towards them, their numbers seemingly endless.

"Just when are they gonna end?" Dagger shouted, frustration and exhaustion evident in his voice.

"Boss, what should we do?" Leo asked Ethan urgently, his eyes scanning the horizon for any sign of escape.