Immortal Fortress

The next day.

Right up until the mission was due to depart, Reilo never saw Ant King Lando again. It left him feeling rather regretful.

To Reilo, this academician held a particularly special place.

As far as Reilo knew,

Lando had once been one of the closest friends of his mentor's mentor—that was, Gubo's mentor. Because of that connection, Lando had also strongly recommended Gubo when he was promoted to dean.

"Forget it."

With the secret mission order in hand, Reilo flew toward Immortal Fortress.

It was the Grand Duchy's most imposing fortress, standing for ages as the front line in its clashes with the Xilan Duchy.

Fortunately,

after Reilo's efforts, the mission order had approved his request: he had thirty days to bring Nightmare Devourer You Yan, who had entered Xilan Duchy territory, back to military headquarters in preparation for the final battle.

The round trip would take about seven or eight days, even at Reilo's top speed. That left him barely half a month to get things done.

Seven days later.

When Reilo arrived at Immortal Fortress,

he had to admit that, compared to it, Furnace Fortress was nothing special.

Immortal Fortress alone had three High Towers standing side by side!

"Academician Reilo!"

After his identity was reported, the old general soon arrived with a group of officers. The soldiers nearby were astonished to see so many high-ranking officers come out to welcome him.

Several scholar-advisers accompanied the officers.

When they heard that military headquarters had sent the renowned legendary academician to the fortress, they were all visibly delighted and excited.

"Master, have you come to guard Immortal Fortress on His Majesty's orders?"

The old general was quite hearty.

Reilo sensed something like M's aura from him.

This was a true powerhouse, one of the duchy's rarest. His