"Are the preparations complete?" Dragon stood on the deck, his cloak billowing in the biting sea wind, his gaze blazing. The Dawn was the Revolutionary Army's fastest and most advanced vessel. Built from special materials, it not only possessed exceptional speed but could also conceal its presence to a certain extent, evading Marine radar detection.
"Everything is ready, Mr. Dragon." Corazon stood behind him and reported in a low voice. "Following your instructions, we selected the most concealed route. We are expected to reach the designated location within thirty-six hours."
Dragon gave a slight nod. "Pass the order. Maintain the highest alert throughout the journey. These waters are no longer safe."
With a blast of its horn, the Dawn slowly departed the Revolutionary Army base and sailed toward the mist-shrouded distance. The Revolutionary Army soldiers on deck wore solemn expressions. They knew the importance of this journey—this could be a move that determined the fate of the world.
Dragon returned to the cabin and spread out an enormous nautical chart in the war room. Purple-marked regions spread across the map like a virus, already covering nearly twenty islands and vast stretches of sea.
"Three more islands sent distress signals before losing contact." The intelligence officer handed over the latest report, concern evident in his voice. "According to the final transmissions, the residents displayed mass abnormal behavior. Many began growing strange Purple Patterns, their eyes changed color, and even... their body structures began to change."
Dragon stared at the map. After a moment of silence, he asked, "How is Sabo's mission progressing?"
"They successfully escorted Hancock away from Amazon Lily and are currently returning to base. However... Amazon Lily has already fallen completely. CP0 has turned it into some kind of 'incubation base,' where large numbers of Void Contamination-afflicted soldiers are