[Lighthouse: This operation is designated "Beyond S-Class." Priority elevated to maximum.]
[...: Roger.]
Controlling the Yellowstone Communicator meant he had infiltrated the enemy's inner circle and secured a vital source of intelligence.
Trellin would never have imagined that a pair of eyes was watching his every move from behind the scenes. Every time he relayed orders to other members, he was also, in effect, reporting to Shi Ming.
The stream of messages died down.
Shi Ming put away the communicator.
'Five days left.'
'The Admiral-class Wandering Ship *Michael* is clearing the way... Are expeditions by King-level Wandering Ships always this ostentatious? The Twelve Stars do it, and now Lighthouse is, too. They've mobilized more than half their strength. It seems Trellin is determined to get whatever is under Fujing Mountain.'
'But you're a step too slow.'
'I'm already here.'
'Fujing Mountain...'
Thirty nautical miles ahead lay the Vortex Country Old Domain.
