A brilliant violet spark spread outward in shimmering fragments, illuminating the sea below with an eerie purple glow. The signal burned brightly enough to be seen from miles away, hanging above the island like a radiant star before slowly scattering into fading embers.
Lory lowered the flare gun and let out a quiet sigh. That signal would be recognized immediately.
Not too far from the island, both the Noxcra agents and the King's reinforcement forces spotted the violet flare the moment it appeared.
"Signal confirmed!" The shout echoed across command decks and communication channels alike.
"We're coming in!" Engines roared to life almost instantly.
Aircraft launched into the night sky while armed speedboats surged across the sea at full speed, their lights cutting through the darkness as they headed straight toward the island. Soldiers hurried into position with urgent movements, weapons prepared, medics standing by.
