The Blood Shadow Immortal Emperor stopped and gave a slight nod.
The intelligence he had received was much as he had expected.
The aberrants always defended their strongholds this way.
"Pass down my orders."
Blood Shadow gave his orders in a low voice.
"First squad, circle behind the mountain to the west and eliminate the hidden sentries."
"Second squad, lie in ambush at the eastern valley entrance, ready to intercept reinforcements."
"The rest of you, follow me in a frontal assault."
"Remember, take them out as quietly as possible."
"Do not alert the main force deep inside the mine."
"Yes, sir!"
The squad captains immediately acknowledged his orders.
The troops silently dispersed, spreading toward the Black Rock Mine like a great net.
On a cliff to the west of the mine.
Two aberrant sentries leaned against the rocks, yawning in utter boredom.
They had stood guard here for almost a month without seeing a single soul.
They had long since let their guard down.
"Say, when do you think we can return to the main camp?"
One of the sentries grumbled.
"There isn't even a living creature in this damned place. I'm bored to death."
The other sentry gave a languid grunt.
"What's the hurry?"
"Once the Great Emperor breaks through the Alliance Headquarters, we'll naturally head back."
"Then we'll have all the living people we could want to slaughter."
As it spoke, it suddenly felt a chill at the back of its neck.
Before it could react.
There was a soft squelch.
A sharp dagger had already sliced across its throat.
Both sentries slumped to the ground without even managing a scream.
Several dark figures darted out from behind the rocks.
They were the Vanguard Battalion's first squad.
"Taken care of."
The captain at their head gave a hand