Petra wore full battle armor and led from the front, with Juno following at his side, her curved blade ready to be drawn at any moment. Meanwhile, Nyx sat in a black robe on the only armored vehicle they had.

Before long, Andrew walked out of the city, greatsword in hand, and jumped onto the vehicle. The engine started, and it roared as it charged toward the west.

Behind them, the soldiers followed at a full run, fierce and relentless.

Formed entirely of martial warriors, this kind of short-range forced march posed no problem at all. Several figures watched as Abyss City's army poured out and disappeared into the distance. Then, they rushed back in another direction.

Moments later, inside the city hall of Throne City, Alonzo sat in the central seat and received the report.

"Sir, the people from Abyss City have mobilized! They're heading west toward where the Cathedral's army is positioned."

In the brightly lit hall, the Ludendorff family's top brass all reacted with shock at th