Soren returned to the Adventurers' Guild in the West District, a grave expression on his face.

Without wasting any time, he immediately summoned Duffy.

Duffy quickly arrived at Soren's office, and seeing Soren's furrowed brow, he knew something important must have happened.

"Duffy, I need you to contact the adventurers in Mons Fortress immediately. I need the latest intelligence from Mons Fortress," Soren said, his tone revealing a sense of urgency.

Duffy didn't hesitate and immediately replied, "Yes, Your Highness!" But he couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, has something happened to Mons Fortress?"

Soren nodded, a flicker of worry in his eyes: "I suspect something has already happened to Mons Fortress. Minister Brayer's operation to reinforce the fortress may be a trap."

Duffy's expression instantly turned serious. He knew the importance of Mons Fortress.

As the gateway from the Northwest to the Central Provinces, the security of Mons Fortress was directly related to the stability of the entire country.

"Understood, Your Highness," Duffy took a deep breath and said firmly, "I will personally go this time and bring back the latest intelligence as soon as possible."

At this critical moment, he decided to take action to ensure the safety of the Third Army Corps' 100,000 elite soldiers.

On the drill ground of the Imperial City, a grand military parade was underway.

First to pass the reviewing stand were the ten thousand knights of the Royal Guard, clad in shining armor, holding lances and shields, appearing majestic and solemn.

The sound of their hooves was uniform, shaking people's hearts like thunder, demonstrating unparalleled combat power and majesty.

Following closely behind were five elite thousand-man teams from the Third Army Corps. These soldiers were all energetic and determined, showing the elite temperament of the Imperial army.

The longswords and shields in their hands shone in the sunlight, as if showing the world their courage and determination.

Soren stood on the reviewing stand, gazing firmly at these soldiers.

They would be the backbone of defending the country, and their courage and loyalty would determine the fate of the Empire.

As the military parade progressed, Soren's heart became more and more determined.

As the military parade was about to end, Emperor Gustav was preparing to offer words of encouragement to Brayer, but Soren suddenly stood up, his expression grave, interrupting the Emperor's speech.

"Father, I have urgent intelligence to report!" Soren's tone revealed a sense of urgency.

Gustav and Brayer were both surprised, and they looked at Soren in unison.

At this critical moment when Brayer was about to lead his troops on the expedition, Soren's intelligence was clearly related to the upcoming war.

"Get up, let's talk in the carriage," Gustav decided decisively, knowing that this matter was no small matter.

Brayer also got into the carriage, the atmosphere inside tense and solemn.

Soren took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Father, something has happened to Mons Fortress. Adventurers have brought definite news that Mons Fortress may have already fallen. High-ranking officers of the Northwest Army often secretly appear inside the fortress, and the war outside the fortress is just for show."

Hearing this news, Gustav and Brayer were both shocked.

As the Empire's military stronghold and the gateway for the Central Provinces facing the Northwest, its loss would pose a great threat to the security of the entire Imperial City. They realized that the original expedition plan might need to be significantly adjusted.

"Is the source of the information reliable?" Gustav asked in a deep voice.

"Absolutely reliable, Father," Soren replied decisively, "The adventurers are my eyes and ears arranged in Mons Fortress, and they risked their lives to send out this message."

Brayer frowned, knowing that this news would have a huge impact on the entire war situation.

What was originally thought to be a simple rebellion suppression operation now seemed far from as simple as imagined.

What he couldn't accept the most was that his prized student, Prince, was still in Mons Fortress.

"We must immediately adjust our strategic deployment," Brayer said decisively, "Mons Fortress cannot be lost, we must send troops to reinforce it as soon as possible."

Gustav nodded, knowing that time was of the essence at this moment. He immediately ordered an emergency military meeting to discuss countermeasures. And the emergency intelligence provided by Soren undoubtedly dropped a bombshell on the upcoming war.

For the following matters, Soren didn't need to say much, Gustav and Brayer already knew what to do.

The defenses of Mons Fortress were well known, and its silent fall was simply a fantasy. The Northwest Army's show of force was clearly covering up some deeper conspiracy.

Although the information provided by Soren was thought-provoking, it lacked conclusive evidence to support his deductions. Therefore, this information could only be used as a reference and could not be the sole basis for decision-making.

At dusk, Brayer led his army on the expedition.

Soren stood on the city tower, watching the departing army, silently praying in his heart. He hoped that Minister Brayer could remain vigilant, skillfully avoid the traps that Prince Corin might have set, and return safely.

As time passed, the sky gradually darkened. Soren still stood on the city tower, looking into the distance, his heart filled with worry and anticipation.

Inside the Holy Emblem Palace, the atmosphere was solemn.

Gustav paced back and forth in the spacious hall, his eyes deep, obviously pondering some important issue. He repeatedly confirmed the news from Mons Fortress—whether through the Shadow Guard or through Cabrons' channels, all intelligence personnel had lost contact.

He stopped and frowned, saying, "It seems that what Soren said is likely true. But how exactly did Prince Corin do it?"

Queen Elizabeth, sitting on a gorgeous throne on the side, her eyes also filled with worry. She pondered for a moment, then slowly opened her mouth: "There is an inside agent in Mons Fortress, and this person's identity is definitely not simple."

Gustav turned around, looked at the Queen, his eyes flashing with a sharp light: "Are you saying that all of this was secretly planned by Prince Corin? He placed his own people in Mons Fortress?"

Queen Elizabeth nodded: "This is the most reasonable explanation. To be able to make all of our intelligence personnel lose contact at the same time, such methods are by no means something that ordinary people can do. Besides Prince Corin, I can't think of anyone else who could have such ability and motivation."

Gustav took a deep breath and exclaimed: "If that's the case, then his ambition and plans are even more far-reaching than we imagined."

Queen Elizabeth sighed: "Or Minister Brayer already has some guesses."

Gustav nodded, his eyes firm: "I will have the Shadow Guard strengthen the investigation, and we must find this inside agent. At the same time, we must also prepare for the worst."

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