Reborn: Apocalypse Ready. War Goddess by My Side novel Chapter 617

Chapter 617 A Deadly Night March

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“When the time comes, the other Awakened Squads outside the mountains will support us.

“There are signs of beast activity near Orroux. Reinforcements may have trouble reaching u so we’ve been told to stay alert.”

Shane rolled his eyes.

“Wha

ess advice. How is ‘stay alert’ supposed to help?”

o Alan.

n? They might as well have told us nothing.”

ane looked at one of his teammates. “Contact Polaris, Soulreaver, and Nebula. Tell e’re with Ashen and want to join forces before we push into the mountains. They can us here, or we can go to them.”

e teammate quickly nodded.

short while later, however, he returned with bad news.

Captain, Polaris and Soulreaver rejected our request.”

He paused. “Nebula rejected it too. The three squads have already joined forces. They’re preparing to enter the mountains together.”

Shane grumbled, “What a bunch of jerks. They really think they’re better than us.”

Then he turned to Alan. “Captain Greenwood, I’m putting my team in your hands now. You’d better keep us alive.”

Steven and the others stared at him.

Alan was silent for a moment before he said, “We’ll wait until dark. Then we move.”

Shane grinned. “Sounds good!”

He turned to his squad.

“Everyone, ge anything is

ove tonight! And when we get in there, we’re tearing through

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Wyrm Peak stood in the northwestern region of Solaria Mountains.

Thousand Shadows, Bloodfiend, Bloodgaol, and several others had gathered there.

Fine

On the screen before them, the fake Sentinel System showed Steven’s two squads moving toward the mountains under the cover of darkness.

ocking smile appeared on Thousand Shadows’ face.

new they’d come in.”

odfiend chuckled. “The Ember Sacred Sword is too tempting. No rare treasure can compa

Those people will risk anything to get their hands on it.”

Hoodgaol snorted. “This time, they’re all dying here. Alan is the only one allowed to leave. Everyone else stays.”

Bloodfiend looked at Thousand Shadows. “Should we make our move?”

Thousand Shadows shook his head. “They’re entering from the direction of Cloudspire. That’ still some distance from us.

“Let them come deeper into the mountains. Then we’ll send the beast hordes after them and force them to change direction. We’ll drive them straight toward us.”

He gave a cold smile. “After that, we’ll have plenty of time to play with them.

“Once they’re inside, they’re trapped. They won’t be going anywhere.

“We’ll wear them down for a few days first. Just make sure they don’t meet up with Wyrmshade

Bloodfiend grinned cruelly. “Understood.”

Night covered the ancient mountains in darkness. Steven and Alan led Ashens and the Valkyries carefully through the wilderness.

Their footsteps sounded unusually clear in the silent valley. Every step carried them deeper into unkno

Steve he

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t of the group. Steven held the Skypiercer Spear tightly as

one looked tense, with weapons ready in case

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It was almost completely dark, so most of them had to rely on night-vision goggles.

A soft wind moved through the trees. Leaves rustled around them, making countless creatures were watching from the shadows.

Steven took the lead and chose the safest route.

Many beasts slept at night, but plenty of others were active after sunset.

seem as if

Fortunately, Steven’s incredible senses gave them a huge advantage. They had barely encountered any beast along the way.

Only now did Sh

Steven could

Compare

“Care

tand just how unusual Ashen’s vice captain was.

far even in total darkness.

alkyries Squad’s scouts couldn’t even come close.

pered. “Beasts are approaching from behind us.”

Their breathing became quieter as they prepared for battle.

ood how dangerous this place was. One careless move could cause a disaster

ad almost entered Solaria Mountains itself.

ready passed through the massive beast hordes surrounding the outer region.

t mean there were no beasts inside. There were still plenty of them. They simply gathered in such enormous numbers.

enly, Steven’s expression changed.

ove! Pick up the pace! Beasts are coming!”

is senses told him that bea

They couldn’t stay h

eryone imma

foll

bering around them.

ove.

their speed.

eeper into the mountains.

rom the surrounding forest.

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Worse, there were more directly ahead.

“Over a hundred beasts in the ravine ahead!” Steven warned. “Levels Four and Five. G to fight!”

The squads immediately released their power.

Steven and Shane charged first.

Alan remained at the rear to protect the others. They had already agreed on this forma before entering the mountains.

hot forward like a bolt of lightning.

ned straight into the ravine.

en he put away the Skypiercer Spear. He didn’t need it.

Steven threw a punch.

A level 4 beast went down instantly.

Another punch. Another beast dropped. One after another, the level 4 beasts fell before hi

Even the level 5 beasts could barely withstand a single hit.

Shane stared at him in disbelief.

“What the heck?! You’re more of a monster than they are!”