System vs Rebirth

With the authorization, they began their preparation. The entire fort became extremely busy since they were expecting hundreds if not thousands of demons coming straight at them. This would be the first huge battle with the demons.

On the one hand, they had fortified the area with forts and ditches. On the other hand, the demons wouldn't be that easily stopped by all these. The powerful demons should be able to penetrate the fort with their power, so they had to be careful during the preparation.

As expected, the first one to return to the base was none other than Plant Lord's squad.

Noel met up with Zion to ask him a few questions regarding the Plant Lord. He hadn't told Zion that the Plant Lord was suspicious. But due to this, the Plant Lord shouldn't realize that Zion was observing him this whole time.

This was one of Noel's plans. However, it wasn't enough.

He had already made a plan to isolate the Plant Lord. But as one would expect from the Plant Lord, his reputation didn't allow Rhane to ask for his cooperation with the ambush.

That was why Rhane didn't do anything to convince the Plant Lord. Instead, she was waiting for any captain to discuss it personally with the Plant Lord.

The second squad to return was Captain Shale's squad. They waited for the demons to leave first. Once the peace was restored, they sneaked out of the building and tried to regroup with the others.

Although they didn't see Septa's squad, they personally witnessed Plant Lord's squad leaving the facility. So, they decided to regroup with the others to think of their next plan.

Just like Rhane's explanation, Captain Clara and the Stone Lord led their squads to loop around the base in order to confuse the demons. With the help of the Stone Lord, they made significant progress in stalling them.

should have a few minutes to react before the demons reach

returned to the fort was not Captain Clara or the

opportunity in Shale's existence

captains, trying to get a meeting with both of them at the

two ended up agreeing to his request and met him

believe there's no need to introduce myself anymore. So, I'll skip the pleasantries. I need

was Noel. With his high expectation, he wondered what Noel wanted to do

set up an ambush outside the fort. With his strength and the surrounding woods around us, I believe

the same problem that would arise once they

that can help him escape in

he had realized something important. He had

He recalled the conversation.

the Plant Lord. The evidence is not big, but I have made a promise. And I think it's already a bit obvious about the relationship between the

that helped them deal with a Devil Bishop. His strength was so overwhelming that he could limit the search to only a few people. And in that instant, he recognized the identity of that shadow. "I see. So, you must be the Captain of the Demon Assassination Squad, the rumored Shadow that managed to complete every single target except for the

Looking at the current situation, there's no Ardagan on the surface. But how convenient to have Iadre appear after Noel Ardagan mysteriously 'died' in that valley.

shadow was silent for a while. "My identity doesn't matter. All I need

your connection to contact my mentor." Septa sighed. "Though, I can't simply dismiss the suspicion when the

he nodded his head. "Alright. I'll cooperate