Upon saying that, Adrian turned around and left. It was to be a very close, intense operation.

As Gloria gazed after Adrian’s departing silhouette, she said, “Get ready, everyone. We’ll depart in an hour.”

The group returned to the base and packed up their equipment in preparation to head to Bloody Rose an hour later.

Bloody Rose was located in the outlands of Navia while Azure Creek’s location was on the moat, so it was not far from Bloody Rose. One could reach there in roughly two hours by helicopter.

The group was well-prepared an hour later.

Dozens of Bloody Rose-bound helicopters departed Azure Creek’s base and headed to the outlands.

***

Meanwhile, in Navia Palace, Crystal was sitting in the audience hall waiting for an update. A man walked into the hall and said, “Your Majesty, we have received an update that War Legate Draco’s troop has departed from Azure Creek and is estimated to arrive in Bloody Rose two hours from now.”

“Thank you,” Crystal answered, “Get the govern