The Author's POV

343 Beginning of the assault [17]

In a remote location of Henolur, four individuals walked through a long, narrow dark tunnel.

It had been about a day since they decided to accomplish their mission, and for that long period of time, they had been stuck going through the unending dark corridors.

For how long they walked, it seemed as though the number of tunnels was endless. Just when the group thought they were close, they would suddenly find themselves in front of a dead end.

It was then that the group of four realized they had taken things too lightly. Even though 876 had entered the city and managed to get away from their sight, there was no way he would just stay in the city without finding a proper hiding spot.

Di. Dang—

A dull metallic ring rang out.

"The signal disappeared again."

One of the four individuals spoke up, his voice echoing through the tunnels.

"Odd…"

Another one muttered. Holding onto a small, dimly lit lamp, the features of the individuals became slightly discernible. Long, silver coloured hair, a feminine-looking face, and a fairly skinny body. If not for the adam's apple protruding from his throat, someone could've easily mistaken the man for a woman.

Squinting, the silver-haired male scanned the surroundings.

"The same thing happened a day ago. He suddenly disappeared for a couple of hours."

Lowering his head and staring at the detector in his hand, the silver-haired male tapped the back of the device.

"…Or could it be that this thing is broken?"

Ever since arriving at Henolur, the group had kept constant watch over the tracking device. Oddly enough, at times, the tracker's signal would suddenly disappear, leaving them wondering whether something had gone wrong with the device.

"The more plausible conclusion is that 876 entered some sort of restricted area that blocks all forms of signals."

Another one of the members said.

"That's true…" The silver-haired male replied.

Moving the small lamp towards his right, the features of the individual who had just spoken were highlighted due to the light.

He had a tall and muscular stature, his biceps the size of a football. With short hair fashioned into a buzz cut, a large scar traced half of his face. Added with his sharp gaze, he looked extremely intimidating.

With his brows knit, the muscular man thought out loud.

"If he's in an area where the signal is constantly disrupted or shut off, we can assume that the place is extremely well-protected."

He turned to face the silver haired individual.

"…I suggest we wait for the signal to come back before deciding to ambush him."

"I agree, but we should first get an idea of where he is. Let's assess the situation after we know of the exact location he is hiding in. If we can handle it, we proceed as planned."

"Yes."

The muscular man nodded.

Di. Ding—

But it was then that the tracker rang again.

"The signal is back!"

The silver haired male shouted. Lowering his face to get a closer look at the device, his eyes jumped up in delight.

"We're close! We're almost at the location where that little rat is hiding."

Clenching onto the sides of the device, the silver haired individual smirked before picking up his pace.

"Quickly, follow me. We should soon be able to see that little bastard that has caused us so many problems."

his words, everyone increased their pace

***

same time, not far from the

them

he was, waving his hand, a transparent shield enveloped

still hidden from the members of Monolith, Douglas threw a

Tick—

didn't look particularly eye-catching, as it seemed rather dull and unassuming. But, the moment Douglas threw the device on the ground, the mana in the air suddenly twisted wildly. If anyone was present to witness the scene, they'd see several small tornadoes appear in the air, where the tip at the

tornadoes formed, all converging towards

Ci- Clank—

that lingered in the air from the portal's activation did not leak outside. Therefore, the members of Monolith

Vooom—!

a large portal

his wrist, Douglas looked at the

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the watch, lowering his hand, he took out a communication

***

"You're done setting up?"

echoed across the

headquarters. Just in case, I double-checked with the coordinates that Ren

of the

get

—Good luck.

"You too."

Tick- Tock—

with thousands of stares directed solely

at Waylan who was standing opposite them with a calm smile on

guess it's time we

away, Waylan raised his hand to get

like a moment of your

words faded, everyone simultaneously stopped

lot more obedient than I had

looked at

way to end the war. Most of you here are probably confused by my words. After

interrupted him. There were some that did try to complain, but they were promptly stopped by one

at the scene in amusement, Waylan put the device in

of you already know, this over here

mana in the air slowly started to converge towards the box. Multiple different colored tornados swirled around the teleportation

a portal started materializing in the

portal was forming, looking at all of the individuals

to stop the war? If you want to know, all you have to do is step into

flash by the faces

a calm smile, he decided to assuage their

contract that I signed, one of the

chest, his

you all can see, I'm alive and well. There is no need to worry about me doing

that

and taking a step to the side, Waylan pointed at the portal and said in

think I've said enough. Who

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***

should have already

my teeth, as much as she

Karl, are ye going

course, the moment I took a step out of the room, the same guard came to greet me

break, are ye,

"You can say so."

questions, I gave an indifferent response and continued to head towards the

attitude, the guard walked up next to

I may ask, where are

him from the corner of my eyes, I pretended

up? I'm trying to have a break. Your constant yapping is getting on my

"I apologize."