On Swallow Island, Luo had no idea that a figure on the level of a Four Emperor had set his sights on him and sent over a hundred thousand people north to find him.
Meanwhile, a great ship approached the coast of the Luvneel Kingdom from the open sea. It carried three thousand Clone Human soldiers and fifteen Modified Human commanders.
Their destination was Goban Town, the Freedom Alliance's current known headquarters.
"Think they've moved again?" one Modified Human asked.
"Maybe. They've done it plenty of times before," said another who had dealt with the Freedom Alliance several times.
"True," someone nearby agreed.
They had clearly been through this before. Whenever they found a Freedom Alliance base and sent troops to surround it the next day, its occupants had vanished. That was why the Germa Kingdom, despite its overwhelming initial advantage, had never managed to gain the upper hand: it could never land a decisive blow against the enemy's forces.
As they spoke, the ship drew alongside the shore. Clone Human soldiers of similar height and dress disembarked one after another, then marched toward Goban Town in lockstep at a rapid pace.
This was Vinsmoke Judge's final attempt to test the Freedom Alliance, and his last chance. Otherwise, as one side grew stronger and the other weaker, the Germa Kingdom's dream of ruling the North Blue would slip further away.
If this failed, he would have to change tactics and seek outside help.
The Clone Human army marched swiftly and tirelessly. Eager not to find another empty base, they pushed themselves even faster and soon reached the outskirts of Goban Town.
At the same time, Ryan, who was waiting there for news, sensed something and looked south. Just as he was about to investigate, Fujitora walked in. He had clearly