In the study, Hera sat at the very back. She looked frostily at Isaac, who was standing next to the projector screen.The map of Darkit and the northwestern border was being projected on the screen. On it, there were several red dots and circles."Kavala is a landlocked region in the center. The place where Black Phoenix is being kept must be impenetrable. Elliot must've expected that we would go save her." Isaac pointed at a red dot in the middle with his wooden stick."Todd, Hera, and I will head out to Darkit tomorrow afternoon. Colton, sign us up for a tour group heading for Kavala.""Drakon, are just the three of you going to save Black Phoenix? Wouldn't this be too dangerous?" Willis immediately protested.Elliot knew them too well, so he would surely use his strongest defensive move. There was even a chance that expert soldiers from Darkit and those nocturnal monsters would be lying in ambush."The three of us can easily save Black Phoenix. If more people come, you will on

"Darkit's armed forces are standing guard."Isaac laughed coldly. "Have Dragon One prepare our return route back to Cynea. If the rescue mission is a success, we'll be back at the hotel in half an hour.""Alright, Drakon. Be careful, and good luck."After the call, he immediately shut off the signal channel. They were worried that the Darkit Military would find out and block it.The car sped down the roads. Roughly six miles away from Black Phoenix's location, Isaac suddenly narrowed his eyes. There was an outpost in front of them. Seven soldiers in combat uniform waved their lightsticks, asking them to stop the car."We can't drive past this. Once we get down, run!" Isaac said coldly.The car slowed to a stop, and several Darkit soldiers surrounded them to perform checks.There was a loud bang as the driver's door suddenly exploded. The soldiers standing next to it were instantly blasted 20 feet away.The back door and passenger side door also made the same noise. Three figure

Once the Dusk Soldiers in front knelt, those behind also tossed their weapons aside and followed suit. Hera was stupefied when she saw this.She thought she would have to fight these unbearably weak people."I already know about Elliot. I don't blame you. You have followed the Temple of Drakon on expeditions in all regions. You exchanged your lives for this black armor. You shouldn't kill each other!"Taking a deep breath, he continued in a loud roar, "You also shouldn't kill your own countrymen!"Isaac's words hit a nerve.Several days ago, some of them had snuck into the Darkit troops to wipe out the towns on the northwestern border.Many of them were reluctant to do it, but they all saw what happened to those who opposed Elliot. Those people ended up slain, chopped up, and even had their families killed!"Make way!" he yelled.The Dusk Soldiers quickly moved aside to clear a path.Isaac strode forward as the Dusk Soldiers parted like a wave, kneeling in fear on both sides

Carolyn's face immediately twisted into a sinister expression. Her fags protruded as she let out a roar. With eight third-generation vampires trailing behind her like phantoms, she charged toward Hera.At that moment, Isaac remained motionless. His gaze was fixed on Elliot behind him.Despite knowing Black Phoenix's exact whereabouts, Isaac dared not make any reckless moves.Considering Elliot's experience, he wouldn't leave Black Phoenix alone up there."Get lost!""Get lost!""Ugly freak, get out of here!"Hera's figure began to dissipate like smoke. Each curse that came out of her mouth sent a third-generation vampire flying with a powerful slap.Despite their maximum strengths in speed and power, the vampires appeared helpless against Hera's onslaught.In no time, all nine vampires, including Carolyn, lay on the ground. They could not even reach Hera.At this moment, fear filled the eyes of every vampire present.Never had they imagined that a young woman like her could

Elliot kept his head down and clenched his fists. His body trembled uncontrollably.Isaac's gaze toward him moments ago lingered in his mind. The cold, piercing sensation still haunted him."He has rescued Black Phoenix, and things might get complicated from here on out," Elliot said, glancing toward Zeppelin."It's just a woman, isn't it? Besides, we've already secured those three uranium mines. The Cynean border guards have withdrawn for 60 miles. We haven't even clashed, and they're already scared and running."General Poole, or rather, Lord Poole, I just received a call from Lord Paramount, saying they're preparing a celebration for us."Elliot looked at Zeppelin as if he were a fool. Did this guy really think the Cynean border guards retreated because they feared the Darkit soldiers?"Duke Brock, judging from the recent battle, Isaac's strength has surpassed expectations. That damn guy has probably advanced to the intermediate stage of the Celestial Phase by now," Elliot sai