Ground Battle

The Elves stationed atop the walls and towers immediately went on high alert. In the distance, the glow of light revealed a formation of soldiers marching toward them.

Sharpening their vision, the Elves focused on the approaching troops. What they saw was surprising, though not particularly terrifying.

They counted about twenty soldiers—seemingly from the Daemons of Calamity and the Ogre faction. They marched toward the palace at a steady pace, as if fully prepared for battle.

"Why are they only sending twenty soldiers?" one of the Elves standing guard atop the tower asked, confusion evident in his tone.

His companion beside him also looked puzzled. "I don't know. Maybe they're just idiots."

"No, I don't think so. In this situation, when both sides are preparing for war, something like this seems even more suspicious."

"Hmm... you're right. What exactly are they planning? Damn, now you're making me anxious."