It seemed that Lipei was overawed by Yalunte's aura, as Gudelv opened his mouth but couldn't speak, merely staring blankly at him.
The thick steel doors blocked out most of the noise, but even so, the keen senses of Yalunte could still hear the chaotic clamor of the guards outside the door and the explosions occasionally coming from overhead.
The advance team's operation was swift. After completing the targeted bombings and securing complete air superiority, transport planes began landing, deploying teams according to the predetermined targets.
Although the main military unit of Holy Heart City was caught off guard, being an elite troop defending the capital, the Aud Army quickly reacted, regrouping to launch an attack on the palace in an attempt to regain control.
The battle within the palace was also unusually tough. The elite Aud Army guarding the palace did not lose morale due to the bombings and continued to resist stubbornly.
