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The soldiers advanced rapidly, reaching the vicinity of the Jewel City in an instant. However, faced with the sudden attack from Cyclone's army, the Mobile City and Jewel City unexpectedly switched to defense mode. This scene was far from what conventional tactics could overcome. Like a drunken woman falling asleep, the mechanical legs and arms of the city activated automatic defense mechanisms. As soon as Cyclone's army approached, it would launch a counterattack, sweeping through the enemy forces.

It was impossible to breach the city gates, let alone reach the enemy. However, this defense inadvertently provided the army with a moment to catch their breath. Just as Cyclone's general and strategist, Old Turtle, pondered their next move, a valiant warrior suddenly walked up to them.

"Brother! I have a plan!"

"Hmm? Hawk Brother? Do you have a solution?"

Before Cyclone's general stood his second-in-command, the formidable Hawk Brother known as the Hand of God. He had just led the right-wing forces to capture the eastern guard tower of the City of Dusk with swift precision.

"Yes! As your right-hand man, I suggest sending out a small group of bait to keep the enemy occupied at the front gates while our forces launch a surprise attack from the rear!"

"Wait! Are you suggesting, Hawk Brother, that we attack through the garbage chute from the back? You actually want our esteemed general to..."

"Chief Strategist..."

"Hey, hey, hey!! I don't know how savvy of a strategist you are, but as an intelligent individual, shouldn't you let others finish speaking first?"

"You?!"

Suddenly, a rough man interjected into the conversation, adding a fervent dynamic to the exchange.

"Both of you, calm down!"

Cyclone's general roared, silencing everyone in an instant.

"Third Brother Kato! How many times have I told you to show respect to our strategist!"

"Br- Brother! I just wanted to help Second Brother express his thoughts..."

The man with the loud voice was none other than Kato, the strongest first-in-command in the army, also known as the "Rough Red Bull."

As the expressions of the group changed, Kato spoke with diminishing volume.

Meanwhile, Hawk Brother resumed his earlier point.

"Yes, Chief Strategist, I do propose that our esteemed general launch a surprise attack through the enemy's garbage chute, but..."

Hawk Brother raised his hand, pointing towards the Jewel City ahead.

"This is the Jewel City, where my brother and I have once roamed. We discovered a secret about this city."

"What secret is that?" inquired the strategist.

"The city lord of the Jewel City, a year ago, became a playmate of a certain man. Since then, the lord has been diligent in cleaning the garbage chute, attempting to create a secret underground passage for illicit trades!"

"Such a thing exists?!"

Even Cyclone's general couldn't help but be astonished.

"How could my brothers and I possibly suggest that our great leader launches an attack from such a filthy place?"

"It doesn't matter. A real man can bend and stretch as needed, and for the greater good, I, as the general, will not refuse even the dirtiest of tasks!"

"Chief..."

"Sir..."

"For the greater good," Cyclone's general's words resonated with everyone's hearts.

"Brother! Grant me a thousand swift horses, and I will cut through the chaos, charge into the enemy's gates, and draw all their defenses towards me for you, Brother!"

"Haha!! Brother, I need a hundred brave warriors. We will charge onto the enemy's guard tower and withstand their strongest attack for you, Brother!"

"You two... excellent!!" General Cyclone roared, bringing the brief meeting to an end as another great battle erupted.

Left wing commander Kato, with his ferocious assault, launched a strong attack on the enemy's defensive tower.

Right wing commander Taka, with his swift strikes, intruded on the enemy's city gate, conducting continuous harassing attacks.

Finally, the main army arrived at the rear of the enemy city.

"My lord! This secret passage is narrower compared to the city gate, and since the Dragon Cannon is still priming, maybe we should be more conservative and send only..."

"No! Fools! My two brothers are fighting to the death, how can I, as the general, choose a conservative strategy?!"

"Wh-What do you mean, my lord?!"

"It's just a bit narrower! We must forcefully advance even if we have to squeeze in!! Let our Dragon Cannon turn into a spear!!" Facing the narrow secret passage ahead, General Cyclone cried out.

"Full-speed assault!!"