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Chapter 138: Final Intelligence
Artillery fire rained down on Seron's defensive positions with systematic precision. Argo's bombardment targeted the fortified buildings where resistance fighters had positioned themselves, transforming structures into death traps as shells crashed through walls and ceilings. The noise was overwhelming—a constant thunder that made communication nearly impossible without shouting.Jacob descended from the rooftop into the command center, guilt over sending Anna away warring with relief that she would survive what was coming. The first casualty reports were already arriving, and the numbers were worse than predicted. Argo's artillery was devastatingly effective, destroying defensive positions faster than fighters could relocate."Northern district reporting heavy casualties," Carl transmitted through the runner network. "Building collapse killed twelve fighters. Requesting permission to fall back to secondary positions.""Denied," Jacob replied, knowing the order might doom those fighte
Chapter 137: Forced Separation
Anna materialized in complete darkness, the teleportation spell depositing her in a location she did not recognize. She stumbled, disoriented from the mystical transportation, and fell to her knees on cold concrete. The golden energy that had surrounded her during transit faded, leaving her alone in what appeared to be some kind of underground chamber."Jacob!" she screamed, her voice echoing off unseen walls. "Jacob, bring me back!"No response came except the echo of her own desperate voice. Anna scrambled to her feet, hands outstretched in the darkness trying to find walls or doors. Her fingers found rough concrete on all sides—she was in a sealed room with no obvious exit.Rage replaced shock as Anna understood what Jacob had done. He had used mystical power to forcibly remove her from the battlefield, treating her like some helpless civilian who needed protection rather than the warrior she had become. The betrayal cut deeper than any physical wound."You had no right!" Anna shou
Chapter 136: Declaration of Love
Ten thousand Argo soldiers stretched across the horizon like a dark tide preparing to consume everything in its path. Jacob watched through binoculars as the army organized itself into assault formations, their discipline evident even at this distance. These were not conscripts or militia—they were professional warriors who had conquered territories before and would do so again today."Update defensive positions," Jacob ordered, forcing himself to sound confident despite the doom he felt. "All units prepare for contact. Fire on my command only."But the orders felt meaningless against such overwhelming force. Resistance fighters had maybe enough ammunition for sustained combat lasting a few hours. After that, they would be fighting with captured weapons and improvised explosives. Argo could simply advance until defenders ran out of bullets, then sweep through the city unopposed.Anna stood beside Jacob on the command center rooftop, watching the enemy army through her own binoculars.
Chapter 135: Dawn Approaches
The final hours before dawn passed with agonizing slowness. Jacob and Anna returned to the command center, joining the other leaders who would coordinate the defense. No one spoke much—everything that needed saying had been said during the planning sessions.At 0400 hours, the religious leaders arrived. Priests, imams, rabbis, and spiritual guides from every faith represented in Seron came to offer blessings to fighters who wanted them. Some defenders prayed fervently, seeking divine protection. Others refused, finding comfort in weapons and tactics rather than faith.Carl's Himulan warriors performed traditional ceremonies from their sect, rituals meant to honor those about to die in righteous combat. They spoke words in ancient languages that few still understood, but the meaning transcended translation—acceptance of mortality and commitment to fighting until the last breath.Roseline's criminals held their own ceremonies. Toasts to fallen comrades. Promises to watch each other's ba
Chapter 134: Night Before Battle
Dawn was five hours away. Five hours until Argo's main invasion force crossed the border with overwhelming strength that would test every defensive position to its breaking point. The captured soldier's revelation about the assault's size had spread through resistance ranks despite attempts to contain it, and Jacob could see fear taking hold among fighters who had been confident just hours earlier."Get rest while you can," Jacob ordered commanders during the final briefing. "Sleep in shifts, maintain security, and be ready to move to combat positions when the alert sounds."But sleep was impossible for most fighters. They sat in defensive positions cleaning weapons for the tenth time, checking ammunition counts, and making peace with the strong possibility they would not survive the coming day.Some wrote letters. Farewell messages to family members, instructions for loved ones, and final thoughts they wanted preserved if they did not return. The letters accumulated in a box at headq
Chapter 133: First Skirmish
Jacob and Anna reached the command center within minutes, finding chaos as reports flooded in from across the city. The explosions had hit three targets simultaneously—a power substation in the northern district, a communications hub near the docks, and a fuel depot on the eastern edge that was now burning out of control."Argo's embedded soldiers," Leo reported, pointing to the tactical map showing attack locations. "They are activating earlier than expected. Bishop must have accelerated the timeline when he realized we knew about the invasion.""How many?" Jacob demanded."Unclear. At least fifty confirmed contacts across multiple districts. Probably twice that number still unidentified."Jacob studied the map, seeing the pattern emerge. The attacks were not random—they targeted infrastructure that resistance forces would need for coordinated defense. Cut power and communications, and defending units could not communicate or coordinate responses effectively."Send runners to all def
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