The World of Ilvirin is host to millions of soul monsters. The brave men and women who seek out, Subdue, and train these monsters are called Soul Trainers. The ultimate goal of every soul trainer is to rise up the ranks, defeat countless soul monste...
Rubik took Rao Wu around the city, using the better part of an hour to gather the scattered squads needed for their mission. Eventually, Rubik set off when they numbered just over thirty soldiers.
Personally, Rao Wu felt the numbers were too small to face Yeshua's squad. Despite losing the hybrid army, the humans were still around fifty strong. And, since Xian Da focused on eliminating the Soul Apprentices, most Soul Students could summon soul pets to boost their numbers.
Unfortunately, the beastkin did not have much of a choice. They suffered heavy losses in the first phase of the battle and could not spare any more warriors to go on the expedition—especially when victory wasn't guaranteed.
Several thoughts ran through Rao Wu's mind as he followed Rubik through the tunnels. A wry smirk curled up his lips when they passed by his secret tunnel, and later on, the obvious tunnel Denuchi and the others used.
"Is that?"
"Yes. It's the passage the intruders used." Rubik answered a curious soldier with an angry frown. "They dug into our passage to bypass our guards. Humans are clever, if nothing else. We'll have to change our patrol routes to prevent this from happening again."
The kafu who spoke shut his mouth and angrily glared at the tunnel. Rubik wisely chose not to follow the tunnel since he was unsure if the humans left any traps in their wake. Since they knew the humans' base, there was no need to risk his men's lives needlessly.
Roughly three hours later, a 'trap door' swung open, pushing aside layers of dirt in the middle of the wasteland.
Rubik emerged from the hole and then waited for his squad to climb out. Once the final beastkin emerged, Rubik closed the trapdoor and then pushed sand and dirt over to hide it from sight.
"Fort Drakon is that way." Rubik pointed toward the west and then said, "Remember, our goal is to retrieve the Shaman's Orb. Do not recklessly attack until we've confirmed its location." He paused and then looked into Rao Wu's eyes. "That goes for you too. I don't care what blood feud you have with humans. I'll kill you if you jeopardize my men's lives."
Rao Wu nodded. "That's fair." Then putting on his best bloodthirsty impression, he added, "But don't get in my way when the fighting starts." Rao Wu knew he needed to keep up the façade of a crazed vengeful youth until the mission ended. Rubik would most likely suspect him if he suddenly switched his attitude.
Rubik apparently found Rao Wu's somewhat rude response believable and in character, as he responded with a nod. "Fair. You can rampage as much as you'd like once I say so."
After reaching an agreement, Rubik led the party toward the distant Fort Drakon.
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Meanwhile, around the same time, Denuchi cursed as he stood top Fort Drakon's battlements. "He's still not back?"
Akeme, standing next to Denuchi, shook his head. "Still no sign of him, boss. Do you think he bought it?"
