Is this really a Game?!

In a distant region, cloaked in the shadows of uncertainty, another team prepared for their mission. Three days had passed since the infiltration and takeover of the Irason forward base by Reign and his team. Far from the eyes of the Irason forces, this mysterious group received a summons from the Elais Kingdom.

The atmosphere within their hidden camp crackled with an enigmatic energy. The team, composed of 10 skilled fighters whose identities remained shrouded, gathered around a holographic map. The summon from the Elais Kingdom had been brief and urgent, revealing little about the nature of the mission.

A figure, obscured by a hooded cloak, took the lead. Their voice, tinged with an air of mystery, resonated through the silent camp. "We've been called to aid the Elais forces in a critical operation. The details are scarce, but we know our skills are needed."

The team consisted of warriors with diverse abilities, each possessing a unique set of talents. A silent, agile figure with dual blades stood at one end, their eyes gleaming with focused determination. A hooded mage, surrounded by an aura of arcane energy, observed the unfolding events with an intensity that betrayed their magical prowess.

A sniper, concealed in the shadows, adjusted the scope of a high-powered bow, ready to unleash precise and deadly shots. A heavily armored warrior, wielding a massive greatsword, exuded strength and stoic resolve. A nimble trickster, capable of illusions and misdirection, added an element of unpredictability to the group.

There were two people who wielded a single sword present, one person with a spear and an aura that made others take him seriously was leaning against a tree.

Another mage, his aura causing others to feel dread, was sitting a bit away from the rest of the team, and lastly, the one speaking, who was presumed to be their leader, was standing with a giant scythe on his back.

He stood straight and addressed the team. "We move in two hours. Prepare yourselves for the unknown. Our mission is to support the Elais forces and ensure the success of their operation. Questions can wait until we have more information."

As the team readied their equipment and steeled themselves for the impending mission, an air of anticipation hung over the camp. The mysteries surrounding their identities and the nature of the Elais Kingdom's request fueled a sense of curiosity among the members.

Two hours later, the team ventured out into the night, guided by the dim glow of enchanted crystals. Their journey led them through dense forests and winding paths, avoiding detection as they approached the rendezvous point with the Elais forces.

In the outskirts of the Elais territory, the team reached the designated location, where a contingent of Elais soldiers awaited their arrival. The commanding officer, a high-ranking official in the Elais military, greeted them with a sense of urgency.

"We appreciate your swift response. Our situation is dire, and we need your assistance," the Elais officer explained, sharing a holographic map displaying strategic points and potential threats.

The hooded leader of the mysterious team nodded solemnly. "Details of the mission?"

The Elais officer hesitated for a moment before revealing, "Our forward base has fallen into enemy hands. We suspect the involvement of otherworldly forces. The enemy team of otherworlders, same as you, secured the Irason base, and now we need your expertise to help us reclaim our territory."

The revelation hung in the air, and the mysterious team exchanged glances. The fallen forward base was unexpected, and the involvement of Reign and his team added another layer of complexity to the mission.

"When did they take it over?"

"About three days ago, we only found out yesterday and have lost many Tier V combatants."

"They took the base over in only a couple of hours, nobody managed to escape, and they even took down the reinforcements that were made up of over 20 Tier V combatants."

"If we take into account all the men we have lost during that time, the number of Tier V combatants alone is above 60, which is quite a heavy blow to the kingdom."

The words of the officer caused the ten people present to exchange glances.

That number was truly unexpected as they knew that inside the base, there were some powerful individuals present.

Orobir, for one, was incredibly strong, his combat aura allowed him to explode with immense power, and amongst the 10 people present, only 4 were certain they could defeat him, although the battle would be long and challenging.

"Just how the hell did that happen, Orobir alone should have been enough to make them think twice about attacking the base, not to mention that we managed to kill and injure plenty of their men in the process." One of the ten people said as the others nodded in agreement.

The Elais officer sighed. "The details are still unclear. We received a distress signal from within the base, but by the time our reinforcements arrived, it was too late. We only received a message from the team sent to reinforce the base that the base was locked in a fierce battle against the enemy."

"Now, however, we doubt that was the case, it might have been a trick that the enemy employed, making it seem like they were struggling to defeat the remainder of the enemies so that they could ambush the reinforcements."

The officer then sighed before showing a couple of places on the map.

"These were the three main supply points, they have all been destroyed by the enemy, they didn't even try to capture them and use them for themselves, they just destroyed them, making it impossible for us to quickly gather our army and send them out to reclaim the base."

"That is why this mission has been given to you, a team of 40 Tier V combatants will help you attack the enemy, if things don't look quite right, you are allowed to retreat of your own volition and give us a report."

"We don't want to suffer any more serious casualties like we have, taking the base back is important, but we also need to gain more information about the enemy and how powerful they are."

The hooded leader of the mysterious team, sensing the gravity of the situation, spoke with a determined tone. "We'll help you reclaim the base. But we also need information about the enemy, do you have any information about them, how strong do you believe they are?"

The Elais officer shared what little information they had about Reign and his team—details gleaned from survivors and the limited observations made during the initial assault. Since those that had survived and managed to escape the base were mostly normal soldiers who had been near the central command, some even outside the base when the attack was launched, the information was not good at all.

Still, the descriptions painted a picture of formidable opponents, each possessing unique abilities and strengths.

"As of now, they've taken control of the central command, and their whereabouts are unknown. Be cautious; they've proven to be highly skilled and resourceful."

The mysterious team took in the information, and their leader nodded. "We'll commence our mission immediately. Point us to the forward base, and we'll do what needs to be done."

The Elais officer provided the coordinates, and the mysterious team set out, guided by the pale glow of magical crystals. As they traversed the terrain, the members of the team remained silent, each lost in their thoughts. The challenge ahead was unlike any they had faced before, and the mysterious aura surrounding Reign's team added an air of uncertainty.

The mysterious team moved through the darkened landscape, their steps synchronized with a silent understanding. The dense forest concealed them from prying eyes as they approached the remnants of a destroyed supply point. The scene was a stark reminder of the destructive power wielded by Reign and his team.

Their leader, still cloaked in mystery, surveyed the area. "The enemy is thorough. They didn't just capture the base; they crippled the entire supply network. This won't be an ordinary confrontation."

As they continued their journey toward the rendezvous point with the other team, the hooded mage, who had been silent until now, spoke up. "We need to be cautious. The enemy's strength is beyond our usual adversaries. Our abilities will be put to the test."

The agile figure with dual blades nodded in agreement. "Agreed. We should prioritize coordination and exploit any weaknesses we find. If they've managed to defeat the Elais forces and destroy supply points, they're not to be underestimated."

"For now, we need to get to the meeting place and join the group of 40 Tier Vs that will be fighting alongside us, and then, we shall make our way to the base."

Meanwhile, back at the conquered Elais base, Reign and his team were sitting down and staring at the map in front of them. Theron, having gathered critical intelligence from the central database, presented the details to the group.

"With the supply points down, it shouldn't take long for the enemy to move," Theron pointed to the holographic map. "Our simultaneous strikes created chaos among the Elais forces, disrupting their logistics and making it impossible to attack with an army for some time."

"They have probably gathered a team of Tier Vs to attack us soon, the other team of otherworlders is probably amongst them as well."