In the night.
On a road, a large contingent of soldiers clad in gray armor advanced swiftly. Other than the rustle of footsteps and the occasional soft clink of armor and weapons touching, there was no other sound. They were like a band of ghosts.
At the very front of the soldiers rode a Gray Armor Knight. As he traveled, he suddenly sensed something. Raising a hand, he brought the many soldiers behind him to a quick halt.
Ahead, a figure drifted down from the night sky. It was a Wizard in black robes.
Smack!
The Wizard's feet touched the ground, and he looked toward the Gray Armor Knight.
Clatter!
The many soldiers behind the Gray Armor Knight grew alert, light appearing across the surfaces of their armor. They raised their spears and poured energy into them, ready to throw them at any moment.
Seeing this, the landed Wizard did not dare approach rashly. He gave the Gray Armor Knight a slight bow and quickly introduced himself. "My lord, I am a Spider Web member under Lord Oscar. I mean no harm in coming here. I am only here to inform you that the destination of this operation has changed. Please carry out the new orders immediately."
"Hmm?" The Gray Armor Knight spoke, his gaze somewhat doubtful. The next moment, he turned to look at a subordinate beside him.
A Gray Armor Soldier quickly stepped forward, holding a communication Crystal Ball in his hands and presenting it to the Gray Armor Knight. Red and blue light flickered within the crystal sphere.
"Mm..." The Gray Armor Knight narrowed his eyes. After a while, he looked at the Wizard. "Speak. Where are we going this time?"
Under the same night sky.
Outside a massive encampment on the plains, a troop of