Outside Lone Mountain Fortress.
Mule's military camp.
Mule, his eyes showing only whites as he communicated with the gods.
He suddenly came back to his senses.
After being dazed for a while.
The light returned to Mule's eyes.
"Governor."
"What instructions does the Father God have?"
A group of subordinates gathered around him.
Mule swept his gaze over them.
"The Father God's decree."
"Awaken the second saint of Nossa Empire."
"We'll head over and join up immediately."
Some of them asked,
"What about Lone Mountain Fortress?"
"Abandon it!"
"Take Nossa Royal Capital first."
"Build an altar and channel divine power."
"Once the Father God finishes transforming this place."
"Taking a mere Lone Mountain Fortress will be effortless."
"Besides, the Father God has another instruction this time."
"All the gods' servants will awaken in the Old Continent."
"From now on, the continent will enter a period of lawless warfare."
"We must be prepared. For now, don't attack the gods' servants."
"Our priority enemies are the Blue Star Lord, the Old Continent's evil gods, and the servants of the mist."
"Pass down the order!"
"Rally the army."
"Begin retreating."
"Be careful of attacks from Lone Mountain Fortress during the retreat."
"Yes, sir!"
Inside Lone Mountain Fortress.
"Lord Pasha."
"Look, the legions outside are retreating."
Pasha was adjusting the defensive deployment.
Upon hearing the news, he immediately appeared atop the watchtower.
He gazed into the distance.
The army stationed outside the city was slowly retreating.
They withdrew quickly, but steadily.
There was not the slightest trace of disorder.
"As expected of Mule."
"He's leaving us no opportunity to launch an attack."
"Pass down the order. No forces are allowed to leave Lone Mountain Fortress."
"Send someone back to Wasteland Territory."
"Report this matter to the lord."
"Yes, sir!"
Wasteland Territory.
After returning from