[ENG] Last Reader Standing

Chapter 45: The Assault on the Base

The next morning, armed with new information and renewed determination, Jun, Calla, Miranda, Sora, Miiko, and their new ally Liora set out for the secondary base of the Güldenstern Order. Nestled in a steep gorge, the base was well guarded. Using Calla's invisibility powers and Miiko's illusions, they infiltrated quietly.

Inside, the atmosphere was tense. The corridors were narrow, lit by flickering torches. Guards patrolled, but the group moved silently, avoiding direct confrontations. They finally reached a storage room filled with grimoires and ancient artifacts.

« We need to find the important documents and destroy what they use to enhance their powers, » murmured Jun.

Miranda and Miiko quickly searched the room, finding encrypted scrolls and mysterious artifacts. Sora, in human form for now, kept watch at the entrance.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps were heard. « They're coming! » warned Sora, transforming into a wolf to prepare for combat.

Güldenstern Order guards burst in, led by a man in a black robe. The fight broke out. Jun summoned legendary weapons, Calla melded into the shadows to attack, and Miiko created illusions to disorient the enemies. Liora, with her enchanted dagger, fought with agility and precision.

The combat was intense, but the man in the black robe seemed to have the upper hand, manipulating the shadows with deadly precision. « You have no idea who you're dealing with, » he murmured coldly.

Jun, feeling the pressure, summoned one of the most powerful warrior spirits from the Chronicles of the Immortal. A luminous figure appeared at his side, and together, they attacked the man in the black robe with vigor.

Liora, seizing a moment of distraction, attacked from behind, her dagger sinking into the enemy's flank. He recoiled, crying out in pain, giving Jun and his friends the opportunity to redouble their efforts.

Finally, the man in the black robe collapsed, defeated. Silence fell over the room, broken only by their labored breathing.

« We did it, » Jun murmured. « But this is just the beginning. »

Liora searched the man in the black robe, finding a sealed scroll bearing the symbol of the Güldenstern Order. « This could contain crucial information, » she said, handing the scroll to Jun.

Back at the Resistance base, they were welcomed as heroes. Elias congratulated them but reminded them of the importance of staying vigilant. The Güldenstern Order would not take long to retaliate.

« We've taken a big step today, » declared Elias. « But we must prepare for what's coming. The Order will be more determined than ever to destroy us. »

Jun nodded, determined. « We will not retreat. We will keep fighting until the Order is defeated. »

As night fell over the Resistance base, Jun, Calla, Miranda, Sora, Miiko, and their new allies prepared for the next stage of their quest. The light of their hopes and determination shone in the darkness, guiding their path toward a better future.

The next morning, they rose early, ready to use the information obtained to strike a decisive blow against the Güldenstern Order. Each knew the road would be fraught with obstacles, but they were determined not to retreat. Together, they had already overcome so many trials, and they knew their unity was their strength.

« We must be quick and efficient, » said Jun, preparing his equipment. « The Order will not give us a second chance. »

Calla nodded, checking her daggers. « We will do everything to succeed. For Aiden, for our families, and for our freedom. »

Miranda, wrapping a scarf around her neck, added, « We have the means to weaken them. Let's use every advantage we have. »

Liora, gripping her enchanted dagger, smiled at them. « I'm with you. Together, we have a chance to defeat them. »

Sora, in his wolf form, growled in agreement, his eyes shining with fierce determination. Miiko, meanwhile, created illusions to camouflage their departure, making their movement even more discreet.

The group left the Resistance base, determined to strike a decisive blow against the Güldenstern Order. They knew that each step brought them closer to their ultimate goal: ending the Order's tyranny and bringing peace to their world.