Bab 1357: Standard Protocol

Two days after Eren visited Maya.

Around noon. The border region between Edinburgh and Layos.

On the desolate borderlands that separated Edinburgh and Layos, a scarred town and a sparse forest bore witness to the devastating aftermath of their warring flames.

The remnants of elemental spells marred the terrain, a haunting testament to the destructive power unleashed in this region.

Two companies of opposing Rankers stood poised, preparing to turn this ruined landscape into their battleground once again. One company, numbering around 100 Rankers, represented Edinburgh. It consisted of amalgamated squads from the city's army and affiliated guilds bound together by military contracts.

The other company, hailing from the kingdom of Layos, comprised approximately 120 Rankers, including army personnel, independent mercenaries, and sword-for-hire teams.