Night Raid

In the midst of chaos and darkness, a ray of light suddenly appeared, and as time went on, this light continued to expand, eventually enveloping the entire surrounding space.

After the world turned silvery-white, the original appearance of this space was finally revealed.

The surrounding area was covered in yellowish-brown soil, and some protruding rock edges could be seen overhead. The unique flask-shaped terrain indicated that this was an underground cave in a mountain range. In the center of the cave, a circular Magic Array that was in operation emitted a silvery-white light, revealing its source.

Just then, the silvery-white light flashed to its extreme, and a dark purple spatial rift appeared above the Magic Array. The next second, a huge round object rolled out of the rift and crashed into the cave, filling it completely.

"Hey, my goodness! Brother Sordil, couldn't you have made the Teleportation Array's cave a little bigger? (Igneel)"

"Damn it! You always step on my face, how dare you complain that Brother Sordil made the cave too small? (Metalicana)"

"Exactly! If anyone should complain, it should be us 'insiders' and 'grassroots staff,' not you, a top-level employee, complaining about something like Ball Ball! (Yesveta)"

"Hehe! I'm starting to feel a little embarrassed that I always manage to trample you underfoot, so I'm protesting to Brother Sordil on your behalf. (Igneel)"

"Hey! This kid's so arrogant! Guys, get up and beat him up! (Vyseria)"

"That's exactly what I was waiting for you to say!" (Skiadrum)

Feeling the riot below, Igneel felt a little panicked, but before he could ask Sordil for help, the unrest was suppressed by another high-ranking figure.

"Stop fooling around, you lot! If the enemy finds out, our rescue plan will be ruined!" (Grandiere)

As a privileged individual in the natural world—a beautiful woman— the Sky Dragon King still wielded considerable influence, and thus the rioters below returned to peace.

After resolving the internal disputes, the spherical special operations team began to disintegrate. About fifteen minutes later, the sphere disappeared into the cave, replaced by thirteen majestic and imposing dragons.

"Brother Igneel, you guys stay here to scout the terrain, find hiding places for the army, and prepare for the operation. I'll go and bring the brothers over!"

Upon hearing Sordil mention the mission, Igneel's nonchalant expression vanished instantly, replaced by a serious one. "Don't worry, Brother Sordil, we'll handle everything!"

After exchanging glances with his brothers, Sordil stepped onto the Magic Array with peace of mind and disappeared into the cave.

Chigengster Plains, Western Continent Faction

The bright illumination Magic Crystal bathed every corner of the tent in light, making every detail inside clearly visible. However, Kelsu's heart was as dark as the night outside the tent, devoid of any light.

There are two reasons for this situation. One is that Goodpes has been gone for a whole day without any news. The other is the situation with the grain convoy; since Montedoss returned, the convoy has vanished without a trace.

Just as Kelsu pacing restlessly in the tent, a giant dragon strode into the tent and whispered a few words in Kelsu's ear.

Is this true?

"Yes! They are currently receiving treatment in the medical camp and will come shortly to report the details to you, sir."

"Report later? No need! Lead the way, we'll go to the medical camp immediately to inquire about the situation."

"Yes, sir!"

Led by their subordinates, the two quickly arrived at the medical camp. Soon after, hushed conversations filled the tents. A quarter of an hour later, the soldier who had accompanied Kelsu to the medical camp rushed out and, under the cover of darkness, silently left the camp. Not long after this soldier left, another soldier hurriedly ran into the tent.

A moment later, the unfortunate Kelsu, looking anxious, left the medical tent and strode back to the central tent.

A jungle on the outskirts of the Godeswet Mountain

In the pitch-black jungle, an irregular clump of grass was slowly moving towards the light ahead.

"Brother Sordil, we've investigated thoroughly; this is the camp of those guys who attacked the North Camp. (Igneel)"

"Sister Yelibell, have you found out where Xizhalansa and the others are being held?" (Sordil)

"All the soldiers of the First Division are being held in those tents on the west side of the camp. There are only two guards at the entrance of the tents, but the surrounding tents are full of soldiers from the Western Continent. It will probably be very difficult to rescue them!"

"No matter how difficult the rescue becomes, we will..."

Just as Sordil finished speaking, Yelibell suddenly covered his mouth from behind and gestured for the others to be quiet.

"Whoosh"

A dark shadow streaked across the jungle at incredible speed and then plunged straight down into the camp ahead.

After confirming that the enemy would not discover them, Sordil broke free from Yelibell's grasp and asked in a low voice, "Sister Yelibell, was that person a messenger sent from the central battlefield?"

"That's right, he was sent by the central battlefield to deliver a message!"

"Huh? Then why didn't you, Yelibell, speak up beforehand and let us intercept him? (Igneel)"

"Because the news he brought is helpful to our operation! Am I right, sister Yelibell? (Grandiere)"

"Hehe! Nothing escapes Grandiere's eyes. That's right, the information he brought will be of great help to our operation!" (Yelibell)

Hearing Yelibell's flattery, the Sky Dragon King thought to himself, "Of course! Otherwise, you wouldn't have been busy for so long and still haven't managed to take down that idiot Sordil."

Perhaps because he hadn't replenished enough energy before leaving, the Fire Dragon King's intelligence was somewhat out of sorts, and since there was no magical drink called Mizone to help him regain his Mizone, he could only ask Yelibell for advice.

"Yelibell, what message did that guy bring, and why is it helpful to our operation?"

"Brother Igneel, that messenger just came to report the current status of the grain transport team to the highest commander here!"

"The grain transport team? Weren't they the ones we..."

As he spoke, Igneel made a throat-slitting gesture toward Yelibell.

"Yes! So, once the opposing commander hears the news, he will definitely go to the Central Camp to discuss countermeasures, or he may simply withdraw his troops. But no matter what he chooses, their surveillance of Xizhalansa and the others will decrease. At that time, won't our opportunity come?"

"That's right! That's right!"

"Shh!"

Just as Igneel grasped the true meaning of Yelibell's words, Sordil issued a silencing order to everyone. No sooner had they concealed themselves than three figures flew out from the opposite camp and sped towards the Central Camp.

"Brother Sordil, the enemy's supreme commander is gone. Shouldn't we make our move?" (Igneel)

"No rush, let's make our move when it's deeper into the night!"

"Good!"

As time went on, the number of moving lights in the camp decreased, and the brightness within the camp decreased.

Perhaps it was because young master Sordil's backing was so powerful that even the heavens seemed to be on his side. Or perhaps the young master had such extensive connections that he bribed the powerful priests who manipulated the clouds. In any case, whatever the reason, a dark and stormy night appeared just as obediently, providing Sordil and his accomplices with a perfect day for murder and arson.

Although Sordil was not a qualified time traveler, he still understood the saying, "If you don't take what God gives you, you will suffer the consequences." So he decisively issued the order to attack.