Student To King: The Transportation To A New World

Chapter 56: Emergency Rescue

With a sense of urgency, Ace and Yuni teleported everyone back to Hal's study in the Creles Empire. Razor and Elora were already there, pouring over a map on the table. They looked up as the trio materialized.

Razor wore an unfamiliar outfit - armoured, with an oriental flair that reminded Ace of his mother's heritage. His blood-stained gauntlets and Elora's grim expression spoke volumes.

"Good, you're finally here," Hal said, stress evident in his voice.

Ace donned his helmet, equipping his gauntlets. "What's the situation?"

Hal sighed heavily. "Regis is calling for reinforcements for his campaign in the east. Remember that lifeform you fought in the secret chambers? Regis wants to use more of what we're calling 'Holy Colossals'."

Yuni's head snapped up, confusion in her eyes. Why mention these 'Holy Colossals' during an emergency rescue?

As Ace began to respond, he caught Yuni's questioning look and hesitated.

"It's best to rescue them now," Hal reminded them, emphasizing their limited time.

"So we're entering the chambers again?" Ace asked, addressing the room.

Razor nodded grimly. "Unfortunately, yes. We'll intercept the escort group just before they reach the main chambers."

"This operation was supposed to be in two days," Elora added. "They're speeding up the schedule."

"They won't give us time to rebuild..." Yuni murmured.

Ace turned to her. "Because we can't afford to lose any more of your people."

Hal grabbed a uniquely designed helmet, handing it to Ace, and a different mask for Yuni. "Before you break in, it's best to change your appearance."

Ace examined the helmet closely. "An Eastern helmet? And Razor... what's with the Eastern getup?"

Yuni, noticing Ace's curiosity, remembered he was from another world. She stepped closer, recognizing the helm's origins herself.

"Huh? Isn't that a Hagi-designed helm? Why are we using these masks?" Yuni asked, joining in the discussion.

We're pinning the blame on the Hagi Kingdom," Hal explained. "Regis won't suspect the Inerans are back. It'll keep them from snooping around your territory for now."

"Why the Hagi?" Ace questioned.

"A few years ago, Demonfolk and Demi-humans reclaimed that Kingdom from within. With your similar tactics, they'll blame Hagi before considering you."

"That is a rather good idea," Darklin commented, startling Hal.

Though Ace felt uneasy about blaming others, Hal's logic was sound. The Ineran Kingdom couldn't risk a counterattack while rebuilding. And the the Hagi connection piqued Ace's curiosity.

"Your dragon can talk?" Hal jumped, shocked.

"Right, he was quiet last time," Ace replied. "I'll modify my armor to fit. It's similar to my mother's heirlooms." He began tweaking his gear and helmet for comfort and authenticity.

"Amazing you know Hagi designs as an outworlder. Your new abilities are quite impressive," Hal observed.

"Just Eastern designs, they're surprisingly similar to my world's. Better to look the part, right?" Ace commented.

"Indeed. Impersonating another kingdom will protect Ineran whereabouts for now," Hal nodded.

"Thanks for thinking ahead for our less quiet operations," Ace replied.