Chapter 187: Invasion
Elian’s words caused everyone in their group to fall silent.
Invasion, or Expedition as the invaders called it, was taking a military force into the world of another. The Crucible would grant them a lot of land in the form of a dungeon.
Once they arrive, the Expedition would be given an objective. As far as Elian knew, there were only two: Conquest and Retaliation.
Hmm. Does that mean that there is a declaration for each dungeon on Earth?
In response to his question, Bianca’s voice echoed in Elian’s mind.
"There was, but remember that Earth is just one node in a matrix. While many took our axis positions to attack, that meant there were also others in their vicinity,"she explained. "Also, use words; I think listening to the experiences of the others would help us greatly."
Her words allowed the Tyrant to understand the true nature of the Crucible. It was a free-for-all. While many worlds tried to attack Earth, there was no guarantee that the world would remain there until the invasion was completed.
"So, most of those were attacked by other worlds and had to pull back as a result?"
Bianca nodded, "Yes. It is quite common for other worlds to wait for invasions to act. Most either gang up on the one being invaded or attack the back of the one invading."
"I see. Most newbies wouldn’t have the strength to both attack and defend at the same time. What happens to the expedition when the world is forced back? Or rather, what does being forced back even mean?" Elian asked as they walked.
The one to answer was Fluffy, "It’s one of the options given to a Crucible World. Normally when invasions occur a bridge is created between the two in battle. A forced retreat is to transfer the world while it is connected to another by paying a penalty."
Fluffy’s eyebrows furrowed as she explained. Her body tensed and she clenched her fists in what looked like frustration. Elian could understand the shame and anger that his sister-in-law felt. Retreats basically meant, Fralhame picked a fight and lost.