Elliot and Zeppelin did not know what was happening. Not even Brock could fathom their current predicament.
At this critical juncture, the Supreme Commander of the House of Custos had personally made a phone call. This gesture transcended basic diplomatic etiquette.
It was unsophisticated, but it also reflected the seriousness with which the House of Custos of Cynea regarded the current situation.
Zeppelin and Kellan couldn’t imagine that, at this very moment, the recently acquired Temple of Drakon was undergoing a revolutionary transformation.
The organizational structure of the Temple of Drakon resembled a pyramid, with the Dusk Soldiers being the elite force. Below them were the Dawn Soldiers, managed by the Dusk Soldiers.
Currently, aside from the over ten thousand Dusk Soldiers who willingly followed Elliot, the other 60 thousand soldiers poured out like gushing water.
On the other hand, among the 150 thousand Dawn Soldiers, 80 thousand soldiers stayed at the Temple of Drakon headquarters, while the rest were strategically positioned along the Darkit border. Not only did all the Dusk Soldiers receive Black Phoenix’s order of Drakon, but so did the 150 thousand Dawn Soldiers.
At the Darkit’s border, 50 thousand Dawn Soldiers immediately switched sides, overwhelming Elliot’s remaining 20 thousand Dawn Soldiers and tying them down.
The remaining 80 thousand Dawn Soldiers at the Temple of Drakon headquarters swiftly mobilized ships or flew in their helicopters, rushing toward the southwestern border.
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The sun was setting gradually in the desert, staining half the sky in red hues.
Isaac glanced at Willis, who was still spreading sulfur powder beside the tent, then turned and gestured to Lucas.
“Did you see the order of Drakon?”
Lucas nodded.
“Black Phoenix is still cautious, deliberately setting the gathering point six kilometers away from our camp. After dark, you and Todd go to that location. Let’s see how many people will still follow my lead as Drakon,” Isaac said as favonovel.com lit a cigarette.
He wasn’t sure how many warriors would return. The idea of betrayal had never crossed his mind before.
After dark, Lucas and Todd drove to the designated meeting point chosen by Black Phoenix. It was in a valley, surrounded by elevated terrain on two sides.
The two sat in the car, one smoking a cigarette and the other munching on jerky.
After dark, the temperature plummeted sharply.
“Lucas, do you think anyone will come to join Isaac? If no one shows up, won’t that be embarrassing?” Todd said between bites.
Lucas gave favonovel.com a disdainful look and replied in a serious tone, “You don’t understand the Temple of Drakon, so I’ll pretend you didn’t ask that question.”
Time quickly passed, and Todd opened the car door to relieve himself.
After taking a few steps, favonovel.com suddenly noticed shadows moving on the left side of the valley.
“Lucas, they’re here! People are coming!” Todd shouted, cutting his urination short, and was about to rush toward the valley.
Lucas leaned out of the car window and shouted, “Why are you in such a hurry? It’s still early!”
Todd, excited by the sight of the figures, estimated there were at least 20 or 30 of them.
Shouldn’t we go over and greet them?
However, Lucas remained calm.
The sound of helicopters echoed through the sky.
Todd looked up, and to his surprise, there were at least 20 to 30 helicopters with blinking green and red lights descending rapidly from the night sky, heading toward them.
Todd had never witnessed such a scene before. The helicopters descended gracefully, and Dawn Soldiers swiftly jumped out, assembling in the middle.
More and more figures appeared in Todd’s sight. These people came from all directions, and the number of warriors in the valley kept increasing.
Todd couldn’t determine how much time had passed, but when favonovel.com glanced over, all favonovel.com could see was a vast expanse of dark shadows. It was impossible to estimate the number of people.
Unable to contain his curiosity, favonovel.com ran into the valley and circled around.
The Dawn Soldiers and Dusk Soldiers stood in formation with heads held high, unaffected by the freezing temperatures outside. Not a single person seemed to move.
Warriors who just arrived immediately joined the formation, and the size of the assembly continued to grow.
As time swiftly passed, Lucas emerged from the car, walked to a higher vantage point, and took a glance. It was now around 4:00 am.
Judging by the shadowed area in the valley, there were probably around 50 to 60 thousand people.
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