OPERATION NUBL PART 2

The first obstacle is visible, and the military blockade is 5km ahead! 50km from our destination. According to the informant, many dark snipers operate in this area, so we have to turn off all the lights and move slowly with only the help of special glasses.

"Listen, everyone, and there is an army of approximately 30 people at the outpost. We will use a sleep spell. Delaney will lead the ten-man attack team. 4 people moved to secure snipers in a 3 km radius from this area. If you have finished your assignment, report it. Three stay on top for vanishing spells, 3 in vehicles, the rest stand around while waiting. Miss Alexa, we need you in the attacking team."

We all nodded in understanding. I, the team leader, along with eight other people, joined the attacking team.

"The north area is clear."

Five minutes later, we heard a signal from a sniper hunter.

"South area clear." Followed the sign for the attacking team to advance.

We flew forward. About five kilometers away, we saw the barricades set up. Each member must make sure all these guards sleep after we arrived upstairs. We immediately began confining the area and began chanting a series of spells. Within ten minutes of our incantation taking effect, they were all fast asleep.

"Okay, you guys can walk."

We maintained the spell until our bus passed about 1 km. And then simultaneously leaving the area following the group. Still, in about five minutes, they will wake up. The first hurdle was passed.

Further north, we detected more dark snipers watching. The team leader ordered unconsciousness for those who were too close to our path. Even though they couldn't see, they could hear the sound quite clearly from the three buses passing by.

I'm watching the GPS, and it should be close. Only about 30km left will we reach the target. It was one o'clock at night, we were taking the Allepo road with great care, with an average speed of only 20 km per hour from 11 pm.

"Another blockade 5 km ahead! This time seriously, they are building a military camp with hundreds of soldiers beside the road." The scout gave the news.

Neil and I looked at each other. It's terrible around here. There is absolutely no alternative route. The detour is very far to the west, and again it is not necessarily possible for a bus to pass this width.

"We can't face hundreds of people. Inevitably we have to use the vortex. There is no choice." Neil finally spoke.

"John, you have to find a safe location for the vortex there, at least 5 km away from their blockade. Make sure the radius of 3 km is clean. I'll send additional monitors. Dean, Louis, bring three people with you, clear the vortex runway with John and make sure no one is there. In a radius of 3km. Victor brings five men to make sure there is no activity here, and we will soon open a large vortex. The light will be visible at night." Neil gave orders.

"Alexa, Dean, Vincent, we need all the aura power for the vortex opening. Get ready. We have to survive 1 minute to move these three buses at least" we all nodded in understanding.

The larger the vortex opening, it would quickly drain energy for offensive-level mages like us. If we couldn't keep our energy levels stable, there would be a danger of death for the objects we moved. Imagine your body being separated in two places. Unlike the private moving vortex, it is usually short and only as large as we are in diameter.

We are different levels from mind magicians, and their aura power level is way above us. Even the level of Ourinko and Aurora can open several vortexes at once without thinking about the time limit like us. And since this mission is secret, we can't ask soul mages for help.

A few moments later, the vortex platform was secured. Dean and Vincent went to the front runway to open the vortex. Neil and I handled the vortex to Tartus.

The combined energies of the two magicians opened a vortex nearly six meters wide. And the other magicians had to work together to use the energy transfer to fly the bus into the vortex. And one person in the car to run the car as soon as the car is out of the vortex.

And you have done, congrats. We managed to move past the blockade in front of us. Hopefully, there will be no other blockades ahead, only 20 km from the meeting point.

But that time, bad luck happened, we have only walked 10 km, and there is another significant blockade. This time Neil and I had to step in to make the vortex, and the other two magicians had reached their limit.

"Alexa, Neil, can you two open the vortex to Tartus," Daniel asked on the communication line.

Neil and I have the view, and I'm not sure I should measure my skills first in the first vortex. Neil also seemed unsure.

"We have to first measure our levels at the opening of the first vortex. I think with one hour of meditation, and we can recharge our energies for the second opening."

Neil nodded in agreement with my words. It's 2 o'clock. I guess by four o'clock we should be able to do it.

"Fine, I'll have the legion in Tartus clear the area for you at 4.30. You take more time for meditation. Neil instructs your deputy to prepare a sleeping spell immediately on the refugees as soon as they are ready. You and Neil should concentrate on aura meditation." Neil agreed with Daniel's suggestion.

Hopefully, after this, there will be no more obstacles. If there were any more, we might have to be stuck for one more day, and that's very risky.

"Let's do it. The runway is clean." We immediately flew 5 km north after memorizing our appearance.

Our first vortex went smoothly. I feel like I still have energy left, even though I have to meditate first. Luckily Neil felt the same way.

We arrived at the evacuation site, the last 1 km we told us we would be arriving soon. Oscar and his team survived in a large old warehouse on the side of the road whose roof had been half destroyed by artillery. The old building was dark when we arrived. The communications soldier immediately called Oscar, and they cautiously walked out of their hiding place.

Their condition was not good, and many children were sick in the group. Our team immediately distributed food and milk to calm the children.

We left them to prepare. The three buses must pay enough for everyone. It must have been so full they had to sit in the aisle. Many babies among them, and toddlers who have started crying. This area must be secured immediately.

Neil asked the raid team to split up to stand guard, while everyone had to be arranged by volunteers to get on the bus.

Neil and I were meditating a little away from them. It's been half an hour when suddenly our radio started ringing.

"Reported the commander, there are two troop trucks on their way through this area. Their position is about 7 km and fast approaching. ETA in 15 minutes" Our meditation ended immediately.

"Get the Tartus runway-ready, Daniel. You heard we can't wait. Can you get everyone on the bus, Victor, yet?"

"Copy !, the Tartus platform will be ready in five minutes!" Daniel immediately got ready.

"Almost done, chairman?" Victor reported

"Prepare no more than 3 minutes. Start chanting a lullaby. Alexa, get ready. We have to do our best."

In five minutes, we were moving away north. Down the road, while waiting for the sleep spell to work at its fullest. The team is already in one group. We stopped at a clearing turn a little hidden by the hill beside it. There was no time to inspect the surrounding area.

Commander Neil and I immediately opened a private vortex to Tartus. And from there, we open the combined two giant vortexes. I saw that some magicians had made a barrier of sight. Everything is ready. We cast spells and draw vortex runes and combine their powers.

The first thirty seconds, I'm still okay. But then my strength started to be affected. The vortex we opened began to shrink. The tapered vortex caused the top left of the bus to be cut off, causing a spark.

"Alexa, hold on. There's only one bus left."

I tried my best to maintain my strength level. The third bus finally passed 15 seconds later. I immediately sat limp when the vortex closed. My head immediately became heavy. I have crossed my limits.

"Alexa! Why are you…."

Alexander suddenly was beside me. Is he here?

"Alex? You're here ..." I tried to recognize his figure in the faint light.

"Miss Alexa must immediately rest. She is over the limit. She will soon pass out. A healer in London must treat her. I will immediately open the vortex to the London Operations Center. The healing magicians are on standby there." Neil explained to Alexander.

"You are indeed a trouble maker. I will carry you!"

I heard Alexander grumble. But I don't care, and I feel so tired. I already closed my eyes and started to lose consciousness when he slipped his hand behind my back.

"Alexa !!?"

After that shout, I don't remember anything else. Everything is dark.