Scene – Two days later
Inside the garden of the Shala Mansion in Secret Sky City, Shala is walking peacefully. Suddenly, a goblin rushes toward her, his face filled with panic and fear.
Shala: "? What happened?!"
Goblin: "M-Mrs. Shala… e-enemy attack!" (in a shocked, trembling tone)
Scene – Meeting Room
All the top leaders are gathered. Pluto looks serious.
Pluto: "Shala, is the information correct?"
Shala: "A goblin reported it. I've sent Chota to confirm."
Gesha: "If this is true… then who could possibly be attacking us?"
Grass: "Well, I don't know. It's either a fool… or someone extremely powerful."
Preya: "That's fine, but from which direction are they attacking?"
Gesha: "According to Shala, the attack is coming from the lower side of Green Land."
Preya: "I see."
Shanti: "By the way, if this really is an attack… this will be the first war for Secret Sky City in a long time."
Rental: "Yes. That's why everyone must fight with full strength."
Brago: "So… who's going to the battlefield?"
Binda: "That depends on the size and type of the enemy army."
Brago: "I see."
Scene – Chota Appears
Shala: "So, what's the report, Chota?"
Chota: "I checked… and it's true. An army is heading here. And I'm pretty sure they're not coming with friendly intentions."
Gesha: "I see… how many soldiers?"
Chota: "I think around 367,000."
Shanti: "Hmm…" (thinking) "Then we can send only the orc army. That should be enough."
Chota: "No… I don't think that's a good idea. Their army has soldiers from many races."
Binda: "What do you mean?"
Chota: "I saw humans, dragons, demons, beasts, and others among them."
Binda: "So it's a mixed army."
Chota: "Yeah." (nods)
Gesha: "Were you able to find out how many from each race?"
Chota: "No. But… I noticed something strange."
Grass: "What?"
Chota: "They were all walking weirdly… like dolls."
Pluto: "So you're saying this army… has members from multiple races, and they all move like dolls?"
Chota: "Yes. I mean… that's what it looked like to me."
Gesha: "Hmm… maybe they're all dead bodies being controlled by someone."
Binda: "That's possible. There are skills that can do that. But one thing doesn't make sense—why would any kingdom do such a thing?"
Gesha: "Good point."
Binda: "So… I think whoever's behind this is either part of some organization, or not from the main continent at all."
Rental: "You mean someone from an island is controlling them?"
Binda: "Not exactly. But yes, someone who came here from an island. And listen carefully — to control someone like that, you usually need to be nearby. Controlling such a large army from far away would be extremely difficult. And considering there are almost four hundred thousand dolls, I'm sure their controller is close by."
Gesha: "Hmm…"
Alaka: "Then what should we do?"
Gesha: "Chota, how long before they reach the Green Land border?"
Chota: "I think they'll arrive within the next hour."
Gesha: "I see. Well, they won't enter the city easily. This barrier was built by Lord Precious himself, so we have enough time to plan carefully. Binda, any ideas?"
Binda: "Well… if they're being controlled by a doll controller, then no matter how many times you defeat them, they'll just keep standing back up.There are only two ways to stop them.First — cut their bodies into particles as small as sand, so it becomes impossible to control them.Second — find the controller and defeat him."
Preya: "So what's our move?"
Lama: "Right?"
Binda: "Hmm… we'll form two parties.The first party will head to the battlefield and fight those dolls.The second party will search for the controller and defeat him.But remember — don't kill him. We need information."
Akela: "So which members go where?"
Binda: "The first party will include the Orc Lord Brago and General Grass's army — they'll handle the main battle.The second party will include Demon Army Leader Akela and Dragon Leader Preya — they'll find and defeat the controller. Remember, do not kill him."
Everyone: "Okay!"
Pluto: "One more thing. It's possible someone else might take advantage of this war. So finish it as quickly as possible."
Grass: "Yes, my king."
Gesha: "Good. Let them come close to the barrier first — I doubt they can break it. Once they're near… strike them suddenly."
Brago: "Got it."
Akela: "We'll find that person. You can count on us, King Rental, King Pluto, and Queen Shanti."
Scene – Everyone leaves the meeting room.