Setting the Final Stage

The bizarre event lasted for less than a minute; however, by the time it stopped, the entire layout of the forest had undergone a drastic shift.

Aurie gazed into the distance toward the direction where the main group of her 2nd Unit should be retreating from the Pzenium forces.

"Things have already progressed to this point. Now, all we need is to focus on carrying out the final steps." Aurie thought to herself as she narrowed her eyes.

"Still, I was hoping the Sandstorm Walkers wouldn't be involved in this matter. Though, I suppose expecting that was far too optimistic of an outlook. The others should be able to hold their own well against them; however... according to Captain Nagaza, there is a named Great Warrior of the Sandstorm Walkers that's among the Pzenium forces. Besides him, there's also that man—the Sandweaver of the Desert, Gakhan. If Gakhan is involved in this, then... is it Great Duke Hammer taking the initiative?"