The sun began to rise. Nathan was still sitting on his horse outside the northern gate of the alliance army's camp.
Right behind him, seven unit commanders stood in formation alongside thousands of their soldiers.
They had been on standby since midnight, precisely when Ethan's first squad entered the tropical region.
"He still hasn't sent any word," said one of the LionArk unit commanders, Sebastian.
Nathan shook his head. Ethan had not contacted him. That meant Ethan had not yet needed the second squad to assist with the invasion.
He refused to accept information from anyone other than Ethan. He was worried that any other report might come from a traitor within the alliance team.
If Nathan trusted it blindly, it could lead to a major disaster for the second squad.
"Maybe they'll inform us soon."
Nathan fell silent, still staring straight ahead, toward the canyon.
