As the Christian Family's hundred-thousand-strong army descended upon the Archipelago Plane, it finally stirred up enormous waves.
Even Natiya and the others, far away in World City, could no longer ignore this tide-like threat surging toward them.
The atmosphere in the council hall was grave.
Puri's face was livid as he spoke in a heavy tone. "The Christian Family has opened the Plane Portal to the Archipelago Plane, and a steady stream of troops is pouring through. Everyone, we must make a decision quickly."
Natiya frowned tightly and asked in a low voice, "Do we have any precise information on their military composition?"
Puri opened the intelligence scroll in his hands and lowered his voice. "Of the hundred thousand currently stationed there, ten thousand belong to the Enchanted Armament Corps, and every one of them has First-Order strength. The remaining ninety thousand are ordinary troops."
Natiya's gaze sharpened at those words. After pondering for a moment, she gave her orders. "Tell the members of the Magic Corps responsible for the investigation to be extremely careful."
"There are more than enemy troops around us. Quite a few rats are lurking in the shadows as well. World City is now at the center of the storm."
Before her words had even faded, Dana, who had a fiery temper, slammed his palm onto the table and roared, "Let those bastards come! A mere hundred thousand men think they can take World City?"
"With only ten thousand First-Order Warriors, they think they can break our defenses? They think far too highly of themselves!"
Natiya shifted her gaze toward him and stared coldly, her tone carrying a trace of sternness. "Dana, don't be so hasty."
"That number is nothing to us, but don't forget that their reinforcements are the real threat. We can't be blinded