Immediately after came the footage captured by the unmanned drones, all of which, without exception, were destroyed from afar.

However, the transmitted footage also indirectly confirmed a point: aside from the Dread Emperor, there were no monsters at the scene.

The staff in the operations room were discussing this.

Another soldier rushed in, shouting, "Report, we just received news that the voice of Naraku has sounded throughout all regions of the Salonas Kingdom, instructing them to kill a person and bring the head to the border, where Naraku will transform them into monsters.

The Salonas Kingdom is already in turmoil."

"Really, that's troubling."

Masato Yasaki showed a thoughtful expression; if Naraku wanted to recruit more forces, it shouldn't incite those people to kill each other.

Unless the act of killing itself is related to the transformation into monsters.

But Masato Yasaki thought that possibility was slim; it was more likely Naraku's twisted amusement.

In contemplating Naraku this way, because in war, it's not just about the equipment and deployment on paper.

The most important thing is the psychological battle.

As long as one can grasp the personality of the enemy's general, and devise a series of plans according to that personality, it's highly possible to win the war.

Masato Yasaki vaguely felt that he had already figured out Naraku's personality.

"The situation is urgent, we must race against time now, strike while Naraku hasn't changed his mind, quickly gather our troops and confront Naraku.

Immediately dispatch the air force, let the ground forces aim at the Dread Emperor based on coordinates.

Notify the Treasure Users, Giants, and Angel Envoys to head to the border."

The staff in the operations room also realized the gravity of the situation; only their thinking differed from Masato Yasaki's. They believed that if they continued to delay, it might give Naraku time to increase his forces, causing even more trouble.

The group rapidly sprang into action, issuing orders one after another, and reporting the situation on the ground to the leaders above.

Concerning this war, the top leadership was monitoring at all times, requiring continuous reporting of developments.

...

The message was transmitted through the communicator into Aozawa's earpiece.

The subtle changes in his expression weren't missed by Phoenix Academy Maggie; she got out of the stretcher, "Have you located the Dread Emperor's exact position?"

"Yes, the Dread Emperor and Naraku have remained at the border between Salonas and Catalivo without leaving."

Aozawa truthfully replied, "The intention from above is for us to head to the border.

When we arrive on-site, they plan to launch a missile barrage at the Dread Emperor first.

Once the missiles are used up, it's our turn to strike, with the air force and drones providing appropriate cover for our actions."

"Alright, let's set off!"

Phoenix Academy Maggie's face was stern, her back suddenly straightened, the white military uniform accentuating an extremely fierce curve that displayed formidable offensive power.

Aozawa scratched his head and said, "You don't need to rush, we need to coordinate our actions; Chitose will come to pick us up in a moment.

There's no need to head there proactively.

You should lie down and rest."

"No need."

Phoenix Academy Maggie shook her head, unwilling to show any weakness in front of other romantic rivals; she leaped out of the cabin, saying, "Fly back to the base quickly; there's no need to stay here."

Staying would only make it easier for others to understand what predicament she just faced.

Aozawa jumped out of the cabin, preventing the helicopter from taking off with him inside.

...

Time slowly passed.

Phoenix Academy Maggie and Aozawa's conversation suddenly halted.

She looked up, and the silhouette of a Bone Dragon appeared in the blue sky.

Its entire body extended three to four hundred meters, with no blood or internal organs visible, nor feathers.

However, the Bone Dragon could freely fly in the sky at an astonishing speed, like a silver flash, advancing overhead as soon as people noticed.

Chirp! The sound whistled from above.

"Aozawa!"

The Bone Dragon descended from the sky, the ones standing on its back were Treasure Users, including a suntanned girl.

At this moment, Ayatsuki Ayaka didn't care about the people around or what Phoenix Academy Maggie and Morimoto Chiyoda thought.

She directly leapt down from the Bone Dragon's back.

Aozawa, initially poised to leap up, could now only stand there, reaching out to catch her.

Thud, Ayatsuki Ayaka demonstrated clumsy ball-handling moves at that moment, unable to bypass Aozawa, colliding against his chest.

"It's so good that you're alright."

Ayatsuki Ayaka nuzzled Aozawa's cheek; her skin was warm and smooth to the touch, with a delightful texture.

Her brows were filled with smiles.

Aozawa held Ayatsuki Ayaka, spun around twice, and lightly kissed her cheek, chuckling softly, "Of course I'm fine; are you alright?"

"No problem! I'm really strong! Throwing my gun, I never miss, toppling a monster with a single shot."

Ayatsuki Ayaka proudly raised her head and chest, the burst of strong oppressive aura at that moment left Aozawa speechless, unable even to breathe.

Phoenix Academy Maggie couldn't bear to watch further, feeling like her jar of jealousy was not just overturned, but shattered by Ayatsuki Ayaka with a single blow.

She couldn't help but say, "Ayatsuki, we need to focus on the task, don't waste time here."

"It's fine, isn't it? We haven't even encountered the Dread Emperor yet."

This time, Ayatsuki Ayaka didn't comply with Phoenix Academy Maggie's wishes to leave; instead, she wrapped her arms tightly around Aozawa's neck, refusing to leave.

Phoenix Academy Maggie tried to pull her away but couldn't move her, and could only retract her hand, saying, "Do as you please."

"Hehe, Maggie, if you want to come up, you can hang on the back."

Ayatsuki Ayaka generously patted Aozawa's back, indicating she could hang on.

Phoenix Academy Maggie snorted softly, "I don't need to."

Ayatsuki Ayaka suddenly understood, pouting her lips, "Oh, I get it. When I wasn't around, you two must have secretly...

Hmph, then I won't even let you have the back, all of it is mine."

With that, she seemed eager to transform into an octopus, clinging all over Aozawa.

Aozawa couldn't handle her coquettish antics.

"Enough! Do you think this war is a primetime romantic drama?"

Emily couldn't stand it any longer, her mouth full of unwelcome affection, and it was impossible for her not to harbor a bit of resentment.

Facing a world crisis, some people create a primetime love drama while others are stuck in an unpopular late-night workplace drama.

This contrast was so vivid and poignant.

Emily folded her arms, feeling the strong wind on the Bone Dragon's back.

"Oh."

Ayatsuki Ayaka replied casually, whispering in Aozawa's ear, "Aozawa, are you okay?"

"How could a man say he's not okay?"

Aozawa answered in a deep voice; with a forceful push off the ground, he leapt onto the Bone Dragon's back with Ayatsuki Ayaka in his arms.

The dragon's head was where Morimoto Chiyoda was.

On the back were the Treasure Users, totaling sixteen people.

The rest of the Treasure Users were picked up by Hojo Shouko, with the Heavenly Lock also serving as a very convenient means of transport.

"Are you all ready?"

Morimoto Chiyoda turned around to ask.

Ayatsuki Ayaka, seeing Phoenix Academy Maggie also leap up, quickly said, "Sister Chitose, let's set off!"

"Okay."

Morimoto Chiyoda nodded; seeing the two's intimate postures, she didn't say anything.

Handling official matters was the priority now.

Furthermore, it was in her character, very hard to act like Ayatsuki Ayaka, ignoring others' opinions, sticking by Aozawa's side.

Other people's gazes didn't bother her.

With Emily, Phoenix Academy Maggie, and other acquaintances present, Morimoto Chiyoda always felt a bit awkward if she exhibited girlish charms.

Morimoto Chiyoda simply didn't move backward to participate in the commotion; she stood at the head of the dragon, directing the Bone Dragon to rise and fly to where the Dread Emperor and Naraku were.

Ayatsuki Ayaka held onto Aozawa, starting to recount her valiant battle scenes.

In Phoenix Academy Maggie's heart, it felt sour, yet she could neither interrupt nor decide to leave.

She stood there, glaring coldly at Aozawa.

Among the three, as long as she wasn't embarrassed, the embarrassed one would be Aozawa.

Ayatsuki Ayaka's words probably wouldn't invoke any awkwardness.

Aozawa laughed while responding to Ayatsuki Ayaka's remarks, occasionally pulling Phoenix Academy Maggie into the conversation to prevent her from keeping a stern face.

It was a lot of pressure on him indeed.