Even the Divine Eagle Empire's frontline commander was stunned. He suspected it might be an enemy trap, a ploy to lure his forces in.
If the decision had been his, he would have halted the attack until scouts could clarify the situation.
But the order to attack had come from Prince Simdo at headquarters, and he dared not stop on his own authority. His orders were clear: once they broke through the defensive line, they had to advance at least three hundred kilometers and seize Tacoma Fortress, the key stronghold ahead.
Meanwhile, on the border between the Holy Light Church and the Frost Giant Court, a Rebel Army quietly occupied nearby Her City.
It was a major city of more than seven hundred thousand people and an important mining and metallurgy center. Together with the surrounding towns, smaller cities, and villages, the area had a population of over five million. The Rebel Army swept through it in a short time.
Most of these rebels were actually local garrison troops who had simply changed uniforms. They were well armed and well trained.
The leader of the uprising was Ferdinand, a middle-aged man who had lost his left arm and wore the latest Alchemical Prosthesis produced by Gemu Company.
He had another identity, too: he was one of Modi's earliest followers. Modi had sent him here to spread the revolution and launch the uprising, and he had shown exceptional ability and nerve...
As one piece of bad news after another reached the City of Light, Archbishop Link remained unmoved, as though he had expected it all along. "Saintess Xiweina Ye. She really is a woman who could challenge me," he said evenly. "It seems it's time to play a few of my trump cards..."
Meanwhile, in Gaia's cave, the Titan Colossus was