As the monsters drew nearer, Nova drew her blade and stepped forward determinedly.

"Nicholas, Lacey, Strider. This is our first meeting and our first time fighting side by side. Since I'm the youngest here, will you help me in facing this challenge?"

In response, a light materialized in Strider's hand and took the form of a sword. Nicholas and Lacey also readied their weapons.

"Charge!" Nova commanded.

"To battle!

Everyone shouted in unison as they rushed down Mount Regent.

"Anti-air squad! Get into formation and intercept the bird monsters!" Strider ordered.

His army of fifty thousand quickly got into formation, ready to meet the enemy head-on. Nova joined Daisy, Thunder, Nicholas, and Lacey in a charge to confront the monstrous horde at the base of Mount Regent.

As the battle commenced, alarms sounded through countless cities. Every soldier and civilian prepared themselves for war.

In Drogoton, Remy stood atop a high building and boomed, "My brethren! The monsters have set o