章 73: Requesting Support

Meanwhile, at the Akarios Village command center, General Harper was overseeing and organizing the latest operations. He was reviewing strategic plans when an officer approached him with a sense of urgency.

The officer snapped to attention and saluted.

"Sir, there's an urgent situation," the officer reported.

General Harper looked up to him with a no-nonsense demeanor. "At ease, Lieutenant. What's the situation?"

The lieutenant relaxed slightly but kept his tone serious. "We've received a request from Shadow Actual, sir. They're requesting an AC-130."

General Harper raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "An AC-130? For what purpose?"

The lieutenant took a deep breath. "They need it to engage a Flame Dragon that destroyed the city of Ferm. Ferm was supposed to be their stopover, but it's been completely incinerated…and they are chasing after it."

General Harper's eyes narrowed as he processed the information. "A Flame Dragon? Are you sure?"