Chapter 94: Ambush I
Vacuse frowned as he watched the illusory light close up around his fake figure. After he realized that the Black Accord must have lured Rhydian out so they could set up a two-way trap.
One to attack Vacuse, and if that worked then no problem. The other to breach the fortress in the absence of the High Commander, since all fortress defenses are keyed to him.
But when he told Rhydian, the man had simply shaken his head and said there was no way for the fortress to be breached.
That meant the trap would be laid before they reached the fortress. They had intentionally walked into the trap so they might have the chance to get a Black Accord member.
"That illusion... it’s from a member of the Black Accord, alright."
They watched the scene without doing anything.
Kagerou shifted. "Are we... going to do anything?"
Vacuse shook his head. "Yes. We watch. Captain Mera is in there."
Before long, purple beams that threw out ripples of intense heat punched through the shield. There must have been fifteen beams in total, and they ruptured through the illusory light that was covering them, tearing them into nothingness.
Vacuse formed a disappointed expression. "I thought they would show themselves, but it seems they are afraid of you, High Commander."
Rhydian snorted coldly, but he didn’t say anything.
Vacuse clapped. "They must have figured out the illusion figure of me too late. They lost their chance of snatching me away in one go."