Before nightfall, Marcus Monroe and Paige Summers arrived at the encampment of the Central Army, led by Kiera Walsh.
A long defensive line had been erected on the plains several dozen kilometers from Norgate, a joint effort by Earth Ability Users and Wood Element Superpower Users. In addition to defensive walls and mutated plants, garrisoned troops patrolled day and night. The rear camp was also heavily guarded, with patrols dispatched in shifts, maintaining a constant state of combat readiness.
Seeing the situation, the two couldn't help their expressions turning serious.
However, Marcus Monroe's identity proved to be quite useful. After he announced who he was, someone quickly came to greet them.
