"Five thousand people? The Human Empire’s supply troops? Is the information reliable?"

In a certain place on the border between Fengyue Free Territory and Western Domain, All-Star Acan cautiously asked the player delivering the message.

Behind him, nearly fifteen thousand players were stationed in a secret forest, ready at any moment.

This was the main force led by All-Star Acan this time, and one of the core troops of the All-Star Guild.

After the war started, the entire All-Star Battle Team, apart from leaving fifty thousand players to help defend the city, had divided the other more than a hundred thousand people into small groups like this, scattered everywhere, and entered the Empire.

"Brother Can, it’s true, the first person to provide the information was the innkeeper of Black Date Town. In the village near Black Date Town, we have players from our guild spreading the word. The innkeeper was early on developed into a life believer by them, and he was the first to spot the enemy army and report it."

The player delivering the message said.

All-Star Acan raised an eyebrow:

"So... there is a second person providing information?"

"That’s right, about half a day after the innkeeper provided the information, someone saw the Imperial army in a town south of Black Date Town. The life believers we developed there reported that thousands of Imperial soldiers were moving south, almost the same as what the innkeeper of Black Date Town said."

The player delivering the message continued.

Hearing this, All-Star Acan grinned:

"Then it seems to be true."

Saying this, he looked at the new guild players following him into battle and smiled:

"See, this is the benefit of developing companions in the Human Empire. It’s time for us to give the nobles of the Holy Maniya Empire a good lesson in what a people’s war is."

"Brother Can, if you plan to attack, you need to act quickly. This information is no longer a secret, and it’s likely that the other guild forces nearby already know it too. I heard that Dema from the Heart of Nature knows about it too. If we go late, the opportunity might be gone!"

The player delivering the message reminded.

All-Star Acan’s expression turned serious, nodding in agreement.

The Heart of Nature has the Amway Chamber of Commerce, with networks all over the Human Empire, so their information is probably more well-informed.

And this time, I heard that the president of the Amway Chamber of Commerce, Dema, also brought a force behind enemy lines, with more than twenty thousand people, wandering east of Fengyue Free Territory.

The distance from here to there is not far, and the cavalry forces of the Heart of Nature Guild are exceptionally enduring Demon Beasts. If we go late, we might really be preempted by them.

That can’t happen, I need to be faster. After all, the northern battlefield is under the responsibility of our All-Star Guild!

With this thought, All-Star Acan’s gaze became more determined.

He took a deep breath, entered the battle command channel of the legion, then took out a luxurious command sword from his arms, pointed it to the sky, and shouted loudly:

"Brothers! We’ve got some action! Everyone follow me! I’ll lead you to do something big!"

After speaking, he looked again at the player delivering the message:

"Notify the brother who reported the information, and have him quickly join the legion and keep a close eye on the enemy’s movements!"

...

In the southern Western Domain, on the main road leading to Fengyue Free Territory. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

A mighty Imperial army, escorting supply vehicles, was steadily advancing.

This was the army of the Wagner Family.

Viscount Wagner sat in a luxurious carriage.

He looked through the window, watching the sky gradually darken, and gently knocked on the carriage door.

"My lord, do you have any instructions?"

Outside the carriage, a Personal Guard Knight quickly came over and asked respectfully.

"How much longer until we reach Augus City?"

Viscount Wagner took out his elegant pocket watch, glanced at it, and asked gracefully.

"At most a day and a half. If we don’t rest tonight, we can arrive earlier."

The Personal Guard Knight answered respectfully.

Viscount Wagner nodded slightly.

"How long until we reach the next town?"

He asked again.

"My lord, the nearest town from here should be Little Stone Town on the border. However, during the rebellion in Fengyue Territory, the town was massacred by heretics and should now be abandoned."

The Personal Guard Knight replied.

Viscount Wagner frowned slightly.

After pondering for a moment, he said:

"Then don’t rest, push forward at full speed, bypass the town, and rendezvous with the Duke first. I’ve heard that such massacred towns often have undead appearances. Although not a major issue, it would be troublesome to encounter them."

The Personal Guard Knight nodded:

"Understood, my lord."

The order for forced march was given, inducing some commotion in the ranks.

However, after the Noble Knights dealt with a few leaders of the disturbance, order quickly returned.

The troop of over five thousand continued advancing, heading south.

The sun sank in the west, night gradually fell.

The main road slowly plunged into darkness, as the soldiers lit torches to press on.

From afar, the troop of more than five thousand resembled a long fiery dragon, crawling continuously in the night.

The road gradually wound, and the flanking wheat fields transformed into hills and forests.

The Wagner Family’s force was nearing the border of the Western Domain.

However, at this moment, sudden commotion arose from the front of the troop, causing the entire army to pause, slowly coming to a halt.

The heavily protected carriage braked sharply, waking Viscount Wagner, who was resting inside on a plush bed.