Catastrophe Card King
Chapter 1781 - 541: The Current Stalemate in the East Wilderness

Chapter 1781: Chapter 541: The Current Stalemate in the East Wilderness

The place of battle was not too far from the Shadow Teeth Fortress, and the annihilation of the "Two-tailed Scorpion Mercenary Group" was likely already noticed by the people of the Simon Family.

Leonard Churchill and his two companions were quickly retreating along with Catherine Carter, who was leading the Alliance Army’s Mechanical Legion.

The path involved drilling through mountains, navigating forests, and changing from mountain paths to waterways.

After several hours through complex underground river channels, they finally reached a vast complex of underground caverns.

In the dimly lit caverns, the party moved across a river bed strewn with broken stones.

The hissing release of steam from steam boiler valves and the sound of steel friction were particularly clear.

This was not the headquarters of the Alliance Army, but a temporary command center for combat operations.

Passing by some intersections, Leonard Churchill also noticed some well-hidden red dots.

Those were Mechanical Bats.

These stealthy mechanical sentinels had no signs of life and were very discreet.

If they encountered unidentifiable signals, they would immediately trigger an alarm, allowing the command center ample time to prepare.

Along the way, these mechanical sentinels were concealed everywhere.

This place was already safe enough.

Other Mechanical Warriors had already advanced deep into the caverns, leaving only six Hunting God battle armors and a few top card masters as guards around Catherine Carter.

They also started to chat leisurely.

Leonard Churchill asked, "Why did you come in person?"

Catherine Carter, as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, should have been stationed at the headquarters, not venturing into danger leading a guerrilla team.

Catherine Carter replied, "The Alliance Army has been marked. So, to buy time for the base to relocate, I came."

As she spoke, she did not avoid anything and shared the secret plans of the Alliance Army: "After all, as the commander of the Alliance Army, I am not only watched by the people from the Southern Continent but also constantly troubled by the Orlan Royal Court. Staying at the headquarters in Machinery City only increases the risk of exposure and it makes no sense. It’s actually safer to conduct guerilla warfare. Besides, the Allied Forces are planning to ambush one of the Simon Family’s Eighth Order card masters soon, and we need a ’bait’..."

"..."

Leonard Churchill, Camilla, and Tracy Garcia all understood in an instant.

The current situation of the Allied Forces was indeed not optimistic.

As the Supreme Commander, Catherine Carter was indeed in a very dangerous position.

However, on her face, there was no sign of fear or retreat—she was as brave and fearless as her nickname, the White Jade Lion.

Catherine Carter, looking at the trio of Leonard Churchill, sighed with relief from the bottom of her heart, saying, "It’s good that you’re here."

Leonard Churchill goes without saying—he’s no outsider.

And on the Rebel Dragon Army’s side, they have always been an alliance, of course, they would not stand idly by.

The presence of three top experts greatly made up for the current lack of top combat power of the Allied Forces.

Then she glanced at Leonard Churchill and smiled lightly, "I feel like you’ve gotten stronger. Did you advance a rank?"

"Yes."

Leonard Churchill simply nodded.

Catherine Carter listened, a touch of anticipation flashing in her bright eyes, "Oh? So, you’ve comprehended the Myriad Phenomena Domain?"

Without waiting for an answer, she understood Leonard Churchill’s expression and muttered to herself, "That makes sense. You’ve always advanced quickly."

"..."

A smile was Leonard Churchill’s affirmation.

While walking, Catherine Carter continued to share her plans, "According to intelligence, one of the two Eighth Rank protectors stationed at the Shadow Teeth Fortress is ’Poison Scythe’ Zorass, the leader of the ’Dragon Wing Viper Mercenary Corps Group’ recruited by the Simon Family. He specializes in toxins and isn’t very strong physically... He’s the one we plan to ambush. If successful, at least for a short time, those people from the Southern Continent will quieten down..."

The intelligence was very detailed, clearly the result of thorough preparation.

The Alliance Army in the Old Continent was no longer like it used to be without any foundation; it is now considered a major force.

Not counting that Ninth Rank Green Dragon, they were not much weaker than Duke Simon’s Mansion.

"..."

Leonard Churchill also understood.

The previous ambush was not only to greet them but also to deliberately leak the location of the main forces as bait to kill the top experts of the Simon Family.

However, eliminating an Eighth Rank Dragon Descendant was not an easy task.

Leonard Churchill curiously asked, "Are you confident?"

Catherine Carter’s eyes moved, and she solemnly said, "There’s a thirty percent chance to kill, and a seventy percent chance to inflict serious injury."

"..."

Hearing this tone, Leonard Churchill could tell the determination.

Even if the three of them did not arrive, this plan would certainly be executed.

The Alliance Army Commander-in-Chief was prepared to pay a heavy price to win this crucial battle.

It would give the Allied Forces a much-needed respite for a considerable period in the future.

Catherine Carter said, "We temporarily command all thirty Hunting God armors, along with some special magic energy equipment. The general staff’s calculated results are that mutual destruction can be achieved. However, no one in our allied forces has truly fought an Eighth Order card master before. We don’t have an accurate concept of the combat power of a Dragon-blooded Card Master, nor do we know how long the mechanical implants of the Hunting God Armor can hold up in that level of combat... If not, I may have to call for another twenty Hunting God armors from headquarters. But that way, the cost might be a bit detrimental..."

Leonard Churchill listened and pondered for a moment, then said, "Thirty Hunting God armors are enough. As long as the tactics are coordinated properly, they can fully support that level of combat."

He was very aware of the various parameters of the Hunting God Armor; he came to a confident conclusion after a quick thought.

Catherine Carter joyfully responded, "Really?"

She talked about the plan with the intention of seeking advice.

After all, she knew that Leonard Churchill had been to the Southern Continent and should be clearer about the strength of an Eighth Order card master.