While Group Nine fought Parasite X beneath the corrupted mountains, the Alliance operation had already begun across Baeldum on eight different fronts simultaneously.
Three groups composed mostly of Magus-realm combatants supported by senior Grand Magus experts had been deployed toward the yellow-labeled cities, the regions still considered manageable. Meanwhile, five elite Grand Magus strike groups were sent toward the orange-level cities, places already slipping beyond control but not yet completely lost.
The strategy was clear.
Secure the yellow cities first.
Stabilize the orange zones.
Leave the red zones for last once the defensive lines behind them had been secured.
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Group One had been deployed to Dravos, one of the three major cities still fortunate enough to remain labeled yellow.
The city itself remained standing.
