Abyss

It was quite uncharacteristic for the Kandrian Empire to be hyper-aggressive and brazen as it did. It was a dangerous decision that somehow managed to work out in their favor.

"How was our interception force routed so soundly?" A man in military garb gritted his teeth as he walked into a crowded room. "Their Martial Apprentices can't possibly be stronger than ours on average!"

"Sergeant Mindow, according to the analyst department, it seemed that the cause of the defeat of the interception force was actually mainly caused by two Martial Apprentices."

"WHAT?!" Segreant Mindow. "You're telling me two Martial Apprentices caused all of this!?"

"That's correct, sir." The intelligence officer gulped. "The analyst department hasn't yet compiled a report, but even based on partial analysis, it's clear that two particular Martial Apprentices caused the disproportionate losses that our interception force suffered."

"Bring me all the details immediately." The man bellowed in response.