Endless Horde: Through the Eyes of a Godking

Chapter 475 Void Walking; Clues

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The Void Shift really did mess things up.

Nobody could rely on their previous knowledge about the routes they compiled. They must begin anew, and that takes a lot of work, even for experts of their level. This was the void, after all.

Fortunately, the command center was ahead in their thinking. They specifically sent experts and gave them the task of compiling information so that they could create a new route for future patrols.

Most of them started at the area near the gates, which is normal, before making their way deeper into the void.

For the Northwestern Camp's side, the changes caused by the Void Shift were a little disadvantageous to them.

Compared to the previous route that they used, the one closest to the gates, the new route was longer and more spaced out.

Previously, the resource gathering points were somewhat near, and the 'Safe Zones' weren't too far in between either. There would be some occasional sightings of void creatures, but most of them were weak and could be handled even by a freshly built team under the strict and careful leadership of a competent team leader.

As for the current one? It's worse. Two of the nearest resource points disappeared, assumed to be transferred somewhere deeper into the void or, at the very least, wandered near the other entrances, putting them under other people's responsibilities.

This also applies to safe zones as well. The new route only has three when previously there's supposed to be five. Also, they're far from each other.

Evidently, this will have a great effect on future patrols. The camp has to revamp the operations moving forward because the old method just won't work anymore.

Then there's the matter of rescue...

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Somewhere within the void, farther from the wall, a figure dashed with incredible speed, leaving a blazing trail behind.

This figure engaged upon a towering void creature. The movement caused too much commotion. The bleak and silent atmosphere of the void was interrupted by their clash.

Screech!

This piercing sound didn't come from the void creature. This one, specifically, can't make that noise. It came from the swift figure dashing across its gigantic body. The sound was filled with frustration, anger, and impatience.

Despite the humongous size of the void creature and its apparent strangeness, it was no match for the swift figure. It could only wriggle in despair, in poor attempts to shake off the figure. But it was obvious that it's failing.

It didn't take long before Swift figure stopped because the gigantic void creature had been turned into minced meat.

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There's at least ten of them in there, and only God knows what they're doing. They initially hoped that it would at least have some clues for the team they're searching for, but it turns out to be a disappointment instead.

"Let's go. There's nothing to see here. I don't want us to waste unnecessary energy to deal with those things," the titan declared.

But just as they were about to leave, the person who's holding the scanner suddenly said:

"Sir, I believe there's something in there worth checking out."

His words got the attention of the team. Before speaking, the guy just showed them the other scanner he's holding.

"I'm getting traces of heat. The scanner dictates that it contains residue from yang-based elements. And it's pointing towards the center of whatever ritual circle those things were forming."

Hearing this, the Titan's eyes flashed. This was promising. Any familiar source of energy, like Yang-based heat traces, shouldn't appear in the withering bleakness of the void.

This means that somebody left a clue behind, and it's truly worth checking out.

"Prioritize the clue; assault is secondary. Move!"

Scylla was already in motion even before the leader finished his orders. She already approached the person who's holding the scanners and attached his suit to hers. When the order was given, she immediately ran towards the pit, dragging her poor teammate with her.

Of course, her other teammates were far behind.

Since they abandoned stealth, their movements were sensed by the void creatures. But they hardly posed a threat to this team. Scylla could cut them all down on her own if she has time. But with the entire team in motion, there's no need for her to do everything on her own.

Scylla's priority was her brother. And so, as soon as she arrived at the exact spot where the scanner was pointing, she paused to let her teammate study the area even more carefully.

Yet in truth, there's no need for him. Even Scylla herself could understand what she was looking at because whoever left this clue made their message very clear.

"It's a summoned sword." The scanner guy mused. He crouched down, seemingly unconcerned by the quakes around them caused by their other teammates smiting down the void creatures.

Looking at the summoned sword clearly, he saw a message carved at its body.

"Oh no!" The scanner guy exclaimed. His expression took a drastic change, just as much as Scylla's did. "This is bad! This is really bad!"

"What's up? What's bad?"

"Sir, we have to move or else we'll be too late!" The scanner guy anxiously told the captain. "The people we need to rescue are facing a grave crisis!"

"They're being sniffed out by Dread Lords!!"