"Canyue, take my suit and leave with the king and the duke," said Zhang Xingxing.

I was reluctant to part with her so soon after our reunion, but for the sake of the mission, I had no choice.

"Wait for me. I promise to return quickly this time" I said.

She winked and indicated her trust in me. The four people slated to leave finished their preparations, and we set off immediately. After going through the bubble gate, I walked in front alongside the duke's assistant. It did not take us long to reach the area covered by the red fog.

Everyone advanced carefully, and after roughly 20 minutes, we came to the opening in the gate. I took a look outside and broke out in cold sweat. Countless imperial drones were visible outside the gate.

"Shit. The drones have surrounded the gate," I said.

"Where are our reinforcements? Get them to provide cover immediately," said Duke Yidon.

"Kelly, Kelly, I have reached the gate with Duke Yidon. Where are you?" I called out to my communicator.

"Canyue, we're above the underground entrance, waiting outside the red fog. The imperial drones have surrounded...