Azure Dunes.
The sun blazed mercilessly over the barren island. Though a massive lake shimmered in the distance, its presence did little to alleviate the harsh reality. This island was one of the most challenging places to find cover or refuge.
Hidden caves lay buried beneath the sands, and small rocky hills surrounded the lake, offering minor concealment. But for Milo, Karian, and the combined forces of Team Aether and Team Dusk, none of that mattered now.
They stood at a dry patch of land in the middle of the arid terrain, surrounded by brittle grass that crackled underfoot. From every direction, enemy forces encircled them, cutting off all escape routes. The hostile army spread out across the dunes, leaving no room to maneuver.
"There are about 200 of them," Ronan, the leader of Team Dusk, said, standing beside Karian.
"Hah! It looks like they can't wait to throw their lives away," Karian replied, his greatsword resting on his broad shoulder.
