They had a full six hours to rest and regroup.
It wasn't that the "Iron Gate" Universe had set aside such a long stretch specifically for everyone to recover their strength.
The Universe itself was preparing, too.
Xu Yuan held Joaquin's Soldier Nameplate and read the message on it:
"The Universe will spend six hours thoroughly clearing out the Cube's space, destroying everything that can be destroyed and packing up everything that cannot." "In six hours, the powerful evil entities that cannot be destroyed will emerge onto the land as the Cube rises." "Please notify the outside world and prepare to exterminate them."
Three lines in all.
Now that the Universe had regained control of the Cube, it intended to use humanity's hands to unleash a slaughter.
Xu Yuan turned the Nameplate over.
There was another line on the back:
"Every being who takes part in slaying the evil entities will receive a gift from the 'Iron Gate' Universe!"
Pop.
Marcelo opened a bottle of champagne beside him.
He poured everyone a glass.
"Here, Xu Yuan. This is yours." Beaming, Marcelo handed him a glass.
"Is this worth celebrating?" Xu Yuan asked.
"You're new, so you might not know—this is a Universe-level war mission. Once we win, everyone will gain tremendous rewards!" Marcelo explained.
"What's more, we're the original team that triggered this entire large-scale war mission. The more complete our victory, the richer our rewards!" Carrollus added with a smile.
They clinked glasses.
And drank them dry.
"Let's go back and notify the Alliance. This time, every Returner who can make it needs to take part in this war," Joaquin said.
He took the Nameplate from Xu Yuan, gripped it tightly, and said in a low voice:
"We request immediate return. We will arrive on