Chapter 56: Fourteenth Floor, Drina River Defense Operation (1)
“The reinforcements sent by the gods have arrived! In five hours, the 588th Bombing Squadron, the Night Witches, will be here! Hold the line until then! Everyone, prepare for battle!”
“Prepare for battle!”
“Prepare for battle!”
Hearing the thunderous command and its resounding echoes, I turned my head instinctively. I wasn’t alone. Every climber assembled by the river reacted similarly, turning in unison to look behind us.
Before us stood a colossal army, numbering roughly a hundred thousand soldiers. At the head of this formidable force, a commanding figure rode a majestic white steed.
[Kartrey Monaca]
- General of the Deiorne Empire’s Western Legion and the supreme commander of the Drina River defense.
Kartrey was clad in gleaming silver armor. Her golden hair was tied in a flowing ponytail that shimmered in the light as it cascaded down her back. In her hand, she wielded a lance that spanned nearly three meters.
Every climber’s eyes were drawn to her, but Kartrey Monaca appeared utterly unaffected by the multitude of gazes fixed upon her, as if accustomed to such attention.