Chapter 77: The Wrath of House Mouren

Chapter 77: The Wrath of House Mouren

The silence that followed Raizen's ambush was not one of victory, but of impending war. Mouren had been provoked, their pride wounded, their resources cut, and their patience exhausted. The response would be swift, calculated, and brutal.

The system pulsed.

[Mission Update: House Mouren's Strike Team Approaching]

[Objective: Defend the stronghold and neutralize the enemy's advance forces]

Liana's voice cut through the tense air. "We have movement. Five transports inbound, heavy armor, high-tier energy signatures."

Kain gritted his teeth. "They're not sending foot soldiers this time. They're bringing out the real weapons."

Joran loaded his rifle, his grin widening. "Then we finally get to see what Mouren is really made of."

Raizen stood at the edge of the balcony, his golden eyes gleaming in the dim light. He wasn't intimidated. He was ready.

The system pulsed again.

[New Mission: Survive Mouren's Assault]

[Objective: Hold the stronghold, counterattack effectively]

The first strike came fast. Mouren's forces didn't hesitate, raining plasma bombardments on the outer walls. The stronghold's shields flickered under the impact but held. Then, through the dust and fire, elite enforcers advanced, clad in advanced combat exosuits, energy rifles gleaming under the chaos of battle.

Raizen moved like lightning, Draconic Step activating as he surged forward. He met the first enforcer head-on, dodging a plasma burst before driving his fist into the soldier's chest. Armor shattered, bones broke, and the enforcer collapsed.

Joran tore through the ranks, his cybernetic arm crushing skulls as he roared with laughter. Kain moved through the battlefield like a shadow, picking off key targets with precision, while Liana directed artillery fire to slow Mouren's advance.

The system pulsed.

[Engagement Progress: 60% - Enemy Forces Thinning]

A towering figure stepped into the fray—a Mouren commander clad in reinforced exo-armor, wielding a massive plasma blade. His voice crackled through the battlefield. "You should have stayed in the shadows, boy. Now you face a real warrior."

Raizen smirked. "Let's see if you can back that up."

The two warriors clashed, energy crackling as their strikes sent shockwaves through the battlefield. Raizen's Draconic Combat Synchronization activated, his reflexes sharp, his power surging. He sidestepped the commander's blade and drove a knee into his gut, sending the armored giant stumbling.

The system pulsed again.

[Boss Battle Initiated: Mouren Elite Commander]

This was the true test. And Raizen was more than ready to break his enemy apart.