Chapter 2397 Elite Unit

Chapter 2397 Elite Unit

The war with the elves raged on, its chaos spreading across multiple sectors.

In the vast scale of these conflicts, even figures of the Magus realm were no more than soldiers on the frontlines. Grand Magus commanded legions, while Supreme Magus were seen as the kings of the battlefield.

Their mere presence could tip the balance of power, their abilities shaping the fate of entire sectors.

When it came to the Nixar Expanse, a sector on the verge of collapse, that delicate balance hung by a thread. The sector was under the command of a lone Supreme Magus, the highest authority overseeing its defense, with around 100 Grand Magus deployed by the Magus Alliance. Additionally, several local Grand Magus, unwilling to leave their home systems behind, had joined the defense. Yet despite their numbers, they were spread too thin across the many battlefronts, unable to hold back the overwhelming force of the elves.

The Citadel, a vital stronghold on the planet, was one of the last lines of defense. Here, fourteen Grand Magus stood guard, including four local Gradn Magus realm Valryn natives. The recent arrival of Major Kouga, along with his three Ghostblade operatives, brought a glimmer of hope.

Kouga's mission was to deliver a decisive blow to the elven command by deploying a special team of elite Grand Magus. However, they couldn't afford to spare too many of their strongest warriors—most were needed to defend the Citadel itself. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Emery arrived at the northern outpost of the Citadel, where the special unit gathered for the mission. Major Kouga and his three Ghostblade operatives stood silently, their dark uniforms blending into the shadows, exuding an air of deadly efficiency. With them were two other notable figures: Dopa, a hulking Grand Magus radiating sheer combat energy, and Helga, a calm but powerful Spirit Master with a focused aura. Two Valryn locals were also present: the Princess of Valryn, her regal presence a clear sign of her commitment to her people, and her elder advisor, Archie, a seasoned Grand Magus with a discerning and steady gaze.

Emery surveyed the group, using his VIA knowledge and divine sense to quickly assess their strength. Dopa and Archie were both two-cosmos Grand Magus, while Major Kouga was at the peak of two-cosmos. The rest of the team consisted of one-cosmos Grand Magus.

Finally, they reached the inner walls of the fortress. As expected, it was reinforced with a powerful barrier, shimmering faintly under the night sky. The air was thick with arcane energy, and the hum of a spatial disruptor field—a system designed to block unauthorized teleportation—vibrated through the atmosphere.

Breaking through the barrier by force wasn't an option. The resulting alarm would trigger a full-scale response from the fortress, making the mission far more difficult.

"I'll handle this," Kouga said, his voice steady and confident.

Clutching a high-grade talisman, Kouga began chanting an ancient incantation. His voice resonated with power, each syllable deep and commanding. The talisman pulsed with energy, its light flaring up before bursting into flames. In a matter of seconds, the talisman's energy surged forward, tearing a narrow gap in the barrier.

Without a moment's pause, the team slipped through the opening, regrouping inside the fortress.

Emery and Helga extended their divine senses, focusing on the dense energy signatures within the fortress. After a moment's concentration, they located Azrazel's unmistakable aura—strong and distinct—emanating from a hidden chamber deep within the mountain stronghold.

"Found him," Emery whispered.

With their target located, the team split into three groups. Major Kouga and his elite Ghostblade squad would head straight for Azrazel's chamber, ready to eliminate him at any cost. The second group would act as support for the first group, while the third group would prepare the escape path for them.

The stage was set for a decisive confrontation.