"How are things lately?" Lu Qiao asked.

Tyrion sighed, "Let's head to the camp first, and I'll explain everything to you. The situation isn't looking good."

Lu Qiao nodded, and a group of Elves followed Tyrion to the border camp, overlooking the Lime Mountain Range.

"Recently, our scouts have discovered a significant increase in demons within the Lime Mountain Range. Their strength is currently unknown, but their numbers are substantial," Tyrion said, heavily.

Tyrion had always assigned people to keep an eye on the movements within the Lime Mountain Range.

The night Herag and his group began summoning demons, soldiers detected something unusual.

Occasional roars of demons would echo from within the Lime Mountain Range, something completely unheard of before.

The soldiers stationed long-term in Oberstein were very familiar with the Lime Mountain Range and knew there were barely any demons inside.

But from that day on, the demonic roars within the Lime Mountain Range grew more frequent.

Upon learning this, Tyrion immediately had a few soldiers write their wills before cautiously approaching the Lime Mountain Range to use binoculars for reconnaissance.

What they saw sent chills down their spines.

Through the binoculars, they saw demons moving everywhere within the Lime Mountain Range.

Some demons noticed their presence and roared at them, but for some reason did not emerge, only pacing back and forth at the mountain's entrance.

After discovering this, the soldiers quickly retreated and returned to report the situation to the camp.

Tyrion immediately redeployed more troops to defend the direction of the Lime Mountain Range and arranged for more personnel to investigate the situation within.

As the demons in the Lime Mountain Range continued to increase daily, Tyrion's anxiety grew heavier.

Though the demons remained inside the Lime Mountain Range and did not emerge, it made Tyrion even more uneasy.

He understood that the demons were not refraining from coming out but were waiting for something.

Very likely, they were waiting for the right moment to launch a full-scale attack on Oberstein's border forces, causing a devastating blow.

Aside from hoping for aid from the Elf Race, Tyrion also sought assistance from the Noen Kingdom.

The kingdom had agreed to send some casters to help, with some military supplies already on the way, and the logistics were being prepared according to wartime standards.

Yet Tyrion still felt a shadow lingering in his heart, suffocating him.

Seeing Lu Qiao arrive with over sixty Elves, he finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Lu Qiao spoke gravely, "Demons? It seems the situation is worse than I imagined. They've already reached this stage."

During this period, Lu Qiao had reviewed the various invasion incidents by the wizards again.

He initially thought the base within the Lime Mountain Range was still in the construction phase; otherwise, it wouldn't be so hidden.

But upon returning to Oberstein, Tyrion claimed to have seen many demons in the Lime Mountain Range.

From past experiences, this was a precursor to the wizards preparing an attack.

The wizards had the means to mass-produce and summon demons, forming a demon army.

In numerous previous battles, the wizards used large demon armies to deplete their side's strength.

Summoning demons seemingly had little cost for them, but on their side, it meant sacrificing real lives.

While demons could be eliminated, the opponent could continue summoning and creating more.

But what about the Elves and humans? Procreation and nurturing required a long process, unable to match the attrition of war.

As strengths on their side dwindled, only then would the wizards take action.

The wizards' top combat power was formidable, and when they acted, it almost sealed the victory.

Lu Qiao took a deep breath and said to the representatives of the other two Elf Tribes, "The situation is problematic. The wizards have already begun summoning demons. For now, our primary task is to destroy their summoning altars as much as possible, then request reinforcements from the tribes."

"If necessary, we must even seek assistance from the Royal Family. I believe we must exert all our strength against these wizards from the start, strangling them in the early stage."

"If they grow stronger, our chances of victory will be low."

The representatives from the other two tribes nodded, understanding Lu Qiao's implication.

"Therefore, we now need to form a few teams to infiltrate the Lime Mountain Range and destroy those altars," Lu Qiao said solemnly.

An Elf named Parado spoke up, "But in doing so, we might suffer great casualties. First, the Lime Mountain Range has numerous demons. We need to eliminate them to reach the altars. There will certainly be wizards guarding the altars, leading to battles."

"I know, but it's a necessary risk. The reason they haven't acted is that they're still building their strength. We must disrupt their progress. Once they start moving, we'll have no opportunity."

Lu Qiao felt helpless, aware that infiltrating the Lime Mountain Range to destroy the altars was a perilous mission.

But in his view, disrupting the wizards' plans was essential. Letting them proceed smoothly would be tantamount to awaiting destruction passively.

"So who will go into the Lime Mountain Range?" Parado asked.

"I'll go," Lu Qiao said without hesitation.

Parado shook his head, "No, you can't go. Not only can you not go, but neither can we three. We are leaders of our tribes; if we die inside, who will command them and organize follow-up matters?"

Lu Qiao fell silent, understanding Parado's point.

They were leaders of their tribes' actions. The war hadn't even started; it was unreasonable for generals to charge into enemy lines at the start.

"Captain, we'll give it a try. If it doesn't work, we'll come right back. Once it gets dark, we'll slip in and try; it shouldn't be too dangerous," one of Lu Qiao's team members suggested.

Lu Qiao considered it, then nodded, "Alright, it's worth a try."

He planned to send a few skilled team members in first to assess the difficulty of destroying the altars.

If it seemed untenable, they wouldn't force it and would retreat promptly.

"We'll send some people as well," Parado added.

…

In the end, the three tribes each sent two high-tier spellcasters to form a temporary squad.

These six high-tier spellcasters were equivalent to six Crystalization Level Wizards, forming a very strong team.

After nightfall, the six quietly slipped out of the camp, heading toward the Lime Mountain Range.

Their bodies were covered in a layer of green plants—a special stealth technique.

In the eyes of other creatures, these six did not exist at all, completely invisible.

Moreover, they weren't simply invisible; their presence and breathing were hidden, merging with nature itself.

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