Is this really a Game?!

"So, they're that strong, huh?" Reign asked the commander of the outpost as he and the rest of the team sat inside his office.

"Very strong, our Tier V combatants were unable to withstand their strength, and they were slaughtered, luckily, they fled the scene after more of our top combatants arrived in order to not be overrun."

"They're currently believed to be making their way to the western front, where we are getting the upper hand by a bit."

"As for you guys, had you arrived half a day earlier, I would have asked you to go after them, but now, I'm afraid that you won't be able to reach them on time."

One week had passed since Reign and the others had their talk with the king, and just like he promised, they were given a lot of freedom and information before being sent to the frontlines as the enemy team had taken action.

Reign leaned back in his chair, contemplating the commander's words. The news of the formidable opponents they would face added a layer of urgency to their mission. The team shared concerned glances, realizing the gravity of the situation.

"We can't let them continue to wreak havoc on our forces," Gideon declared, his expression determined. "We need to catch up with them and put an end to their advance."

"It won't work, the landscape over there, it will be beneficial to them." The commander said as he stared at them.

"Our side is at an advantage because of the mountains where the base is, with that present, our defense is much easier, and they have thrown themselves at us to try and take us by surprise, which worked against them thanks to the great plan the commander had."

"If you go, you will be going across the mountains, and even if you decide to move through their territory, you will be noticed from afar, which will give the enemy a lot of time to prepare."

"You won't be able to get to them before they reach their forward base, and if you reach our base, a draw is most likely what will happen."

"So I recommend you stay here and help us claim their base, if we manage to do that, they will definitely have to come back and face you, which will give you a chance to prepare and face them on your terms."

Reign and the team exchanged thoughtful glances, absorbing the strategic information provided by the outpost commander. It was clear that a direct pursuit of the formidable enemy force might not be the wisest course of action. Gideon, always pragmatic, spoke up, "Defending the base and securing their forward outpost makes sense. We need to draw them back into a situation where we have the advantage."

The commander nodded in agreement. "Exactly. We've been holding our ground here, and with your additional strength, we can mount a solid defense. Once their forces are engaged with us, it will buy you the time to prepare and face them under more favorable conditions."

Reign, understanding the rationale behind the plan, asked, "Do we have any information on their leader and his tactics?"

"Yes, a peak Tier V combatant called Orobir, he's well-known for his great strength, as well as the giant warhammer he carries around with him."

"With his combat aura, he can increase his strength tremendously and very few in his own realm can match him in a contest of pure strength."

"He is a man that has completely focused on becoming the most powerful in terms of sheer destruction, and is incredibly dangerous in battle."

"I don't recommend fighting him head-on, if you do meet him in the battlefield, the best course of action is for two or three of you to face him and tire him out, keep him away from the rest of our forces."

"The destruction he can cause is immense, I don't want our soldiers to die for nothing." The commander said, to which the others nodded.

"How many Tier Vs are there in their base?" Reign suddenly asked, to which the commander responded by placing his hand on his chin.

"Around 25 to 30, we had the same number of them before, but those guys managed to kill 10 of them during the previous attack, and 6 are injured, and not lightly."

"Hmmm, so you have about 10 Tier Vs left here, and the 8 of us." Reign said, after which he smiled.

"How about we just go over there and take them out?"

The entire group glanced at Reign like he was a madman, and the commander chuckled.

"I do appreciate your optimism, but their base is unlike the outpost you managed to conquer, and their fighters are numerous."

"They have plenty of arrays in place, some formations, as well as wards that will detect you and increase their strength."

"Without at least 30 more Tier Vs, I don't think it will be smart to attack them."

"I can dispel the wards, and some of the arrays too, and I'm sure Theron can do the same." Reign said, to which Theron responded by nodding his head.

"All of us are peak Tier Vs, and if you are worried about that commander of theirs, just leave him to me, his combat aura will not be an issue in the least, in fact, I can use it against him." Reign said with a smirk as the commander stared at the eight of them who were showing no signs of laughing or taking it as a joke.

"You guys are serious."

"You are strong, I can attest to that, I know that, but this is akin to suicide."

"There is a reason that base has been here for long, and there is a reason why they weren't able to take us down even with the help of their reinforcements, and there were 10 of them, might I add."

"Yeah, but they're not us, and truth be told, if the enemy is as powerful as the three peak Tier Vs I have already fought, and defeated in about 2 hours total, might I add, then he will not be a problem." Reign said with an air of confidence.

"Instead of waiting for more people, allowing the enemy to get ready for our attack, we should just storm them now, when they are at the height of their morale, not expecting to be attacked after scoring such a victory against you."

The others nodded, fully agreeing with Reign's plan.

After all, they were all highly talented individuals that were well respected in their own worlds.

They all went through many ordeals and faced many challenges to get where they are now, so they all had pride in themselves.

Another thing was that they all sparred a bit during this one week, and without them fighting seriously, there was one thing they all noticed.

They couldn't beat Reign.

In terms of strength, he was on par with the best of them, who was Gideon, and above the rest.

In terms of speed, he was the fastest without a doubt.

His mana capacity and control were also incredible, and he was able to fight from both long-range and close-range with incredible proficiency.

Of course, none of them were admitting that he was stronger, after all, he might be better when sparring, but in a live-and-death battle, things would be different.

That was still enough to respect him enough to actually agree with his plan, one that had him fighting against the strongest enemy combatant that was present.

None of them believed they would lose against the commander of the enemy base, but if Reign fought him, then they would have a good opportunity to see just what he was made of and how powerful he was in a more serious battle.

The commander sighed, realizing the determination in Reign's eyes. "I can see there's no changing your minds. If you believe you can do it, then I won't stop you. Just be cautious. The enemy won't take the loss lightly, and they might retaliate with everything they've got."

Reign nodded in acknowledgment. "We'll be careful. Once we break through, we'll signal you, and that's when you launch your attack. The element of surprise will be on our side."

With a plan in place, Reign and the team prepared for their daring assault on the formidable enemy base. The commander provided them with detailed information about the array locations, defensive formations, and potential threats within the enemy ranks. Theron and Reign, with their unique abilities, devised a strategy to neutralize the wards and arrays.

As they approached the enemy base under the cover of night, the team moved with utmost precision, avoiding detection. Lumi, together with Solis, used her abilities to create illusions and misdirect any wandering eyes. The group reached the outskirts of the base without alerting the enemy.

Reign and Theron approached the first ward, a magical barrier designed to detect intruders. Theron extended his staff, channeling his knowledge of arcane arts, while Reign focused on disrupting the mana within the ward. Slowly, the magical defenses crumbled, allowing the team to move forward undetected.

The base loomed ahead, its dark silhouette blending with the night. The group observed the defensive positions, noting the patrolling guards and the locations of key figures. Orobir, the formidable Tier V combatant, was spotted overseeing the defenses. Reign eyed him with a calculating gaze.