The atmosphere in the Combat Command Room quickly turned grim.
Members of the Elite Squad arrived one after another.
Falcon stood silently in a corner with a massive Sniper Rifle on his back. His sharp gaze swept over the Sand Table, as though he were familiarizing himself with the battlefield in advance.
Falcon had never imagined he would get the chance to join the Elite Squad and fight alongside the guild leader. He had to make the most of it!
Ilena seemed a little reserved, but her eyes were full of trust and resolve when she looked at Qin Chuan. The Witch who had been talked into all this had now set out in pursuit of power.
Dragon Soaring World strode in, with the priest Light Snow following behind him.
He wore his trademark hearty smile, but his eyes were unusually focused. Light Snow stood quietly at his side, her staff radiating a gentle Holy Light, ready to lend support at any moment.
With all seven present, the squad was about to begin its first mission.
"Everyone's here." Qin Chuan looked around at them. "Lola, how's the plan coming along?"
Lola stepped forward and pointed to a marked area on the Sand Table. "According to the information from the Shadow Lord, the target sea area lies about 3,100 kilometers southeast of the Magic City Stronghold. It used to be deep sea, but the terrain changed drastically after Apocalypse Descent. Numerous unknown islands and reefs appeared, making conditions there extremely treacherous. The energy fluctuations we've detected are still growing stronger. They've already reached the peak of Demigod-grade. Undead and demons are gathering faster, too. By a conservative estimate, there are more than a million of them, including plenty of high-level units."
She paused, then added gravely, "Most importantly, the Unknown Existence