With the Iron Tribe—specifically Renu’s— approval, the armored soldiers began to land on Mentis. In the meantime, Romanne continued to move towards the center of Mentis. The sphere of influence of the Lake’s Tear already covered most of Mentis now, and the only places it didn’t touch were the areas surrounding the castle and the lakefront on the opposite side of their landing site.

“It’s about time.” The robed figure looked at Renu. “Did you deploy your troops?”

“It’s all done.”

“Good. Then, should I start now?” The robed figure took out his flute again and blew it. “They’ll start attacking momentarily. Your tribe should also start attacking in accordance with that.”

“I will do that,” Renu commanded his subordinates again. After one of his subordinates jumped down the tower, the Iron Tribe’s movements became livelier. Renu and the robed figure quietly looked down on Mentis.

Some time later…

“It has started.” Like the robed figure said, the allied forces were now bustling on the other side of the lake. Due to the damage caused by the flood, Renu couldn’t see the headquarters well, but it was clear that something was happening. The allied forces were no longer moving their ships towards Mentis...