"Vila and Maren found the entrance to the Academy Crystal Cave and have already infiltrated the Academy. D led Those Who Live in Death in clearing out the magical constructs and isolated sorcerers in the cave, securing our retreat. Rogier also obtained intelligence from Gideon Ofnir and learned exactly where the hostages are being held. A prophet named Corhyn has joined us as reinforcements from Roundtable Hold. The two of them are currently heading to the Academy Crystal Cave together to deliver the intelligence. I told them to stay there after completing their task and coordinate with the main force's subsequent attack."
Edgar reported the current situation to Tarnished.
Tarnished nodded. "I trust your judgment. Then we'll proceed according to plan and raise hell, obtaining the Academy Glintstone Key while covering Vila's rescue operation."
The two discussed matters and decided to split their forces.
Splitting their forces when they were already short on troops was certainly a grave tactical mistake, but against the Academy sorcerers tucked inside their turtle shell, it could also serve as bait.
Much of the sorcerers' strength came from the Academy, that unique "Sorcerer's Tower." If they actually dared to take the offensive, things would become much simpler.
In the end, Edgar led an elite squad of Minor Erdtree Guardians to accompany Tarnished to the Church District and slay the dragon. Nepheli would hold the Gate Town Bridge, assisted by Alexander. Irina, Latenna, and the others also stayed behind to maintain the standoff, giving the newcomers some experience.
And so, Tarnished and Edgar led the Minor Erdtree Guardians northwest. They descended along the ruins of the Gate Town Bridge, reaching Main Gate Town first.
Just as room two stood beside room one, Main Gate Town naturally stood beside the Gate Town Bridge.
That gate referred to