Ambush, Artillery Barrage

At Turk's command, the Spirit Rhino Clan's legion swiftly broke away from the main army and advanced toward the forested area ahead.

"Tap, tap!"

Turk walked at the very front of the legion. At some point, he had removed the chain sword from his back, his eyes constantly sweeping over the surrounding woods. Although he did not believe there was any enemy army hiding in this forest, if that coward Victor's guess turned out to be true, the Spirit Rhinoceros Legion might suffer unnecessary casualties due to underestimating the enemy. After some thought, Turk decided it was better to be cautious.

Yet as the army advanced, even after marching through the irritating woods for a full hour, the Spirit Rhino Clan's legion never encountered the ambushers Victor had mentioned. They did not even see the shadow of a bird.

It was as though this forest were a land of death, where no living person could possibly appear.

Faced with this situation, Turk gradually lowered his guard.

After advancing some distance farther, the Spirit Rhino Clan's scouts discovered a narrow path at the edge of the forest ahead, covered in weeds and bushes. Though the abandoned path was not wide, it was enough for the army to gather and pass through.

Realizing they were about to leave the forest, Turk did not order the troops to slow down. Instead, he was the first to step onto the trail. Beneath the interlocking canopy overhead, the light here was somewhat dim, and the air had grown damp, carrying the scent of rotting leaves. "Nothing seems out of place."

After carefully inspecting the surroundings, Turk came to that conclusion. Then he waved his hand and gave the order.

"Everyone, continue forward with me!"

"Yes, General!"

As the Spirit Rhinoceros Legion regrouped and continued advancing