Echoplanet - Volume 3: A Gathering StormChapter 19: Crimson Border After several days of long journeys, Ukko's team finally arrived at the border. The originally peaceful and serene border town was now a scene of devastation. Houses collapsed, smoke billowed, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of blood and scorched earth. Ukko's team's mood became heavy, they realized that the war was more cruel than they had imagined. They found the border command post and reported their arrival to the commander. The commander was a burly middle-aged man, wearing armor, his face covered with scars, and his eyes full of fatigue and perseverance. "You are the reinforcements sent by the Element Sanctuary?" The commander looked Ukko's team up and down, his tone somewhat skeptical. "That's right, Commander," Ukko said. "We are members of the Multi-System Fusion Research Institute, and we have the ability to help you resist the Warrior Kingdom's attack." The commander sighed and said, "The current situation is very bad, the Warrior Kingdom's offensive is very fierce, and our defense line is about to collapse. I don't know what use you students can be, but I still hope you can do your best." "We will do our best, Commander," Ukko said firmly. The commander nodded, and then pointed to the map and said, "This is the current battle map, the Warrior Kingdom's main force is attacking our third defense line. I hope you can go to the third defense line to support them and help them resist the Warrior Kingdom's attack." "No problem, Commander," Ukko said. Ukko's team said goodbye to the commander and went to the third defense line. The third defense line was located on an open plain, which had become a bloody battlefield. Countless warriors and magicians were fighting on the battlefield, the sound of swords colliding, the sound of magic explosions, and the screams of soldiers, intertwined to form a heart-pounding war symphony. Ukko's team immediately joined the battle, they made full use of their advantages and engaged in fierce battles with the Warrior Kingdom's soldiers and magicians. Ukko's Water Flow Fist shone brightly on the battlefield, he used the power of the water element to knock the Warrior Kingdom's soldiers flying, or freeze their weapons. His footwork was flexible and changeable, and he could easily dodge enemy attacks. Emilia's potions also played a huge role, the healing potions she refined could quickly heal injured soldiers, and the buff potions she refined could improve the soldiers' combat power. She also refined some special potions, such as poison and paralysis potions, to deal with the Warrior Kingdom's soldiers and magicians. Reynard's swordsmanship fused the power of lightning, and its power was unparalleled. He wielded his long sword, and lightning bolts struck the enemy, killing them instantly. His swordsmanship was swift and powerful, and he could easily defeat the Warrior Kingdom's soldiers and magicians. Lilith's runes also played an important role, the defensive runes she drew could protect soldiers from enemy attacks, and the attack runes she drew could improve the soldiers' attack power. She also drew some special runes, such as illusion runes and trap runes, to confuse and trap the Warrior Kingdom's soldiers and magicians. Ukko's team fought bravely on the battlefield, and their outstanding performance attracted the attention of many people. Many soldiers and magicians praised them, they praised Ukko's team as true heroes. However, war is cruel, and even if Ukko's team was strong, they could not stop the Warrior Kingdom's attack. The Warrior Kingdom's army was numerous, and their soldiers and magicians were very brave and skilled in battle. The third defense line was eventually breached by the Warrior Kingdom. Ukko's team, along with other surviving soldiers, retreated to the fourth defense line. The fourth defense line was located on a steep mountain peak, which was easy to defend and difficult to attack, and was the last defense line to resist the Warrior Kingdom's attack. Ukko's team knew that they had to hold the fourth defense line, otherwise, the Element Kingdom would face a catastrophe.
