40: Discovered?

Upon entering the airport, Li Yang immediately gave the order.

“Everyone, board the plane! Move quickly!”

The Soldiers, well-trained, boarded the transport plane swiftly and orderly. Li Yang stood steadily to the side until everyone had boarded, then he was the last to get on, and the cabin door closed tightly.

“Everyone, check your equipment, fasten your seatbelts. The plane is about to take off.”

Accompanied by the immense and deafening roar of the engines, the transport plane slowly started, gradually picking up speed, and soared into the vast sky.

Inside the cabin, Li Yang’s expression was serious as he began to explain the mission objectives.

“comrades, there are only a little over fifty hours left until the main force officially begins its attack. Our objective for this mission is to arrive at a vital city within the Magical Beast Empire ahead of time and set up an ambush, making full preparations for the subsequent offensive of the main force. This is an arduous but crucial mission. Do you all have the confidence to complete it?”

“Yes!”

The Soldiers shouted in unison, their voices firm and powerful.

Li Yang then handed out more detailed mission briefings to everyone, allowing them to better understand the process of this mission.

After explaining the mission objectives, Li Yang also quietly sat in the cabin, closing his eyes. However, he wasn't sleeping; he was communicating with Pal through his smart-brain.

“Pal, is there anything unusual on the fleet?”

“Don't worry, Captain. Aside from some trivial minor matters, everything is normal. You can rest assured.”

“That’s good... Oh, right, dispatch a Guard ship to wait in space at all times for my command.”

“Yes!”

Although this mission seemed relatively simple on the surface, just in case, for example, they encountered dangerous situations like a Ninth-level Archmage or powerful warriors, it would still be necessary to use the fleet's weapons. After all, his group was basically carrying conventional weapons and no heavy weaponry.

As for T7... his main mission was only to protect him. Of course, in necessary or emergency situations, he would certainly assist.

During the flight, besides Li Yang communicating with his smart-brain, the other Soldiers were either silently re-checking their weapons to ensure nothing went wrong, or closing their eyes to rest and adjust their state, accumulating strength for the upcoming battle.

“Beep beep beep!”

After an unknown period, a clear alert sounded on the plane.

“Approaching mission location. Everyone, prepare for skydiving.”

“Attention everyone, check your equipment, put on your masks, and prepare to parachute! We will rendezvous at the target location!”

The Soldiers swiftly and skillfully took out their masks and put them on. As the cabin door slowly opened, a blood-red sunset glow instantly illuminated the cabin, reflecting off the Soldiers' resolute faces.

“Prepare to jump... 3... 2... 1... Jump!”

As soon as the command was given, one by one, the Soldiers jumped out of the cabin without hesitation. Parachutes unfurled in the wind, gracefully drifting towards their destination.

Li Yang led by example, being the first to parachute. He skillfully adjusted his posture in the air, keenly observing the situation on the ground.

Below was a vast and dense forest. As he descended, Li Yang could see the crisscrossing branches of the trees more and more clearly.

Finally, with excellent skill, he landed steadily and quickly and neatly packed up his parachute.

As the other Soldiers also landed one after another and everyone had assembled, Li Yang lowered his voice and ordered.

“Check headcount and equipment, maintain radio silence, and proceed along the predetermined route.”

After confirming that no one was missing, the group, like ghosts, proceeded silently towards the city of the Magical Beast Empire according to the pre-arranged plan.

Perhaps it was because it was already approaching dusk, the sky was dim and poorly lit, or perhaps the city's defenses were inherently weak, but Li Yang and his group managed to stealthily reach the city wall without being discovered.

“Drone!”

Upon reaching the city wall, Li Yang looked up at the towering and majestic wall and gestured to a Soldier behind him.

A Soldier quickly came before Li Yang, took out a small box from his backpack, and opened it to reveal an exquisite drone, only the size of a palm.

“Go scout if there’s anyone guarding up there.”

Li Yang instructed in a low voice.

“Yes!”

Upon receiving the order, the Soldier immediately focused on operating the drone, which began to fly upwards. In a short while, it successfully reached the top of the city wall.

After a careful reconnaissance through the camera and confirming no Guards were found, the Soldier again carefully manipulated the drone to observe the surroundings, ensuring 100% no danger before cautiously retrieving it.

“What’s the situation?”

Li Yang asked impatiently.

“Reporting, Company Commander, no Guards were found.”

“Good, grappling hooks ready!”

Li Yang waved his hand again, and another team of Soldiers quickly grabbed their pre-equipped pneumatic grappling hook launchers, aimed at the city wall above, and decisively pulled the trigger.

Accompanied by a few soft firing sounds, the grappling hooks accurately and successfully latched onto the edge of the city wall. After latching, the Soldiers tested the strength, and after confirming it wouldn't loosen, they solemnly nodded to Li Yang.

“Everyone, ascend the city wall as quickly as possible!”

Li Yang shouted urgently, lowering his voice.

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly gripped the ropes, using both hands and feet, swiftly climbing up the city wall. In just over ten minutes, everyone successfully ascended the city wall.

Li Yang cautiously made a gesture, signaling everyone to remain quiet.

Then, he himself tiptoed and slowly peered into the interior of the city wall, only to see that there was also no one guarding below.

Seeing this, Li Yang quickly signaled everyone to throw down the ropes, and they all quickly rappelled down one by one.

“Who are you people?”

Just as everyone had rappelled down, a woman with simple clothing and a beautiful face suddenly appeared. She looked at Li Yang and his group with a terrified expression.

After all, anyone who suddenly saw a group of strange, never-before-seen beings when the sky was about to turn dark would be greatly frightened.

As for why they were called strange beings, it was because everyone was wearing special equipment, and in the eyes of these natives, their appearance was utterly bizarre.

“Damn it, the Guards didn’t even discover us, but she did…”

Li Yang felt as if a thousand alpacas were stampeding through his mind, but he quickly reacted, immediately took off his mask, forced a smile on his face, and slowly walked towards the woman.

“Don’t be afraid, we are the Magical Beast Empire’s Guard team, just conducting routine training…”

Li Yang tried to make his voice sound gentle, and his eyes showed a reassuring meaning, but his body gradually moved closer to the woman.