Chapter 22: Let the Games Begin
Lucas sensed every movement of the approaching alliance forces through his enhanced perception system. From the command center located in the highest tower of Nightveil Fortress, he observed with eyes gleaming with predatory satisfaction as 23,847 enemy units began surrounding his territory in a formation they deemed impenetrable.
[System: Enemy Position Analysis]
[Alliance Forces: 23,847 units]
[Formation: Triple-layer encirclement]
[Distance: 2.3 kilometers from fortress walls]
[Morale: High confidence]
[Tactical Assessment: Textbook siege approach]
[Weakness Detected: Overconfidence in numbers]
"My King," Selena stepped beside Lucas, crimson eyes flashing with twisted amusement, "they even brought siege equipment. How... thorough of them."
Lucas smiled with a truly terrifying expression as he activated the advanced surveillance system. Through a network of shadow-enhanced reconnaissance units, he could see the exact positions of every enemy commander, their communication patterns, and most importantly—their psychological state.
[System: Leadership Analysis]
[Maximus Dracul: Position - North Command]