End of Days Game: I'm the Only One Who Can See the Hidden Cues

Major Joseph's soldiers quickly returned with a report.

In a firm and resolute tone, one of them said, "The military headquarters confirmed that the information we sent was entirely accurate. Shouldn't we start preparing for the upcoming battle now?"

Major Joseph nodded reluctantly.

"I understand. Gather all the soldiers immediately. I'll organize a reconnaissance team to scout the situation around Valley City as soon as possible."

Although Major Joseph was reluctant to accept the dire circumstances, as a competent commander, he made a swift decision.

The reconnaissance team was dispatched, and it wasn't long before they returned.

Every team member wore an expression of utter panic.

They reported encountering a large number of Moon Envoys just 30 minutes away from Valley City.

These Moon Envoys were unmistakably the same beings that Jeremy and the others had encountered in the previous town.

Although the Moon Envoys were not advancing rapidly, they were still expected to reach Valley City before dawn.

Staring at the intelligence brought back by the reconnaissance team, Major Joseph frowned and remained silent.

"Major! What are we supposed to do? Even if we gather all the soldiers, we still can't stand a chance against so many monsters!" One of the soldiers asked anxiously, his voice trembling.

Major Joseph gave no response.

Instead, he placed all the gathered intelligence on his desk, deep in thought.

The soldiers in Major Joseph's office exchanged confused glances.

They couldn't figure out what was on his mind.

However, they also knew better than to disturb him during such a critical moment.

After about ten minutes of silence, Major Joseph finally spoke, his voice steady and commanding.

"From the current situation, it seems that those monsters outside Valley City will reach the canyon's defense line around 5:00 a.m. That gives us approximately 10 hours to prepare.

For now, have all the soldiers ready themselves for the upcoming battle. I'll go discuss our options with the mayor and the chairman of the city council."

After delivering these orders, Major Joseph left the room, accompanied by two of his guards.

The other soldiers immediately began carrying out his commands, preparing for the impending fight.

Although Major Joseph had told his subordinates that he would first discuss matters with the mayor and the speaker of the city council, he didn't actually do so. Instead, he went straight to the luxurious hotel where Jeremy and Ritchie were staying.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Major Joseph turned to his two guards and said, "Wait here. I'll be down in about half an hour."

"Yes, sir!"

The two guards, of course, had no choice but to obey Major Joseph's orders. Though they didn't understand why he had come to this place, they didn't dare question him.

Guided by the hotel owner, Major Joseph soon reached the door to Jeremy and Ritchie's room. After knocking heavily for a while, the door finally opened, revealing a groggy Ritchie.

"Who on earth is disturbing our rest? Don't you know how crucial it is for us to get proper rest? We need to conserve energy for the upcoming battle!" Ritchie grumbled impatiently, not even bothering to look properly at who was standing outside.

"My apologies," Major Joseph said with an apologetic tone. "I came to disturb you precisely because of the upcoming battle."

Ritchie, upon hearing this, rubbed his eyes. It was only then that he got a clear look at the man standing before him.

"Oh, it's you!" he exclaimed, a hint of surprise in his voice. "What do you mean by 'upcoming battle'? Has Valley City been attacked by monsters?" Ritchie asked hurriedly.

Major Joseph did not answer directly. Instead, he turned to the hotel owner who had led him there. "Let's discuss this inside. The upcoming battle has nothing to do with ordinary civilians," he said.

Hearing this, Ritchie quickly invited Major Joseph into the room, while the hotel owner, understanding the cue, tactfully took his leave.

By the time Major Joseph entered the room, Jeremy was already awake. Although Jeremy hadn't rested for long, he appeared to be in much better condition than before.

"I overheard your conversation," Jeremy said in a calm tone. "The enemy we're about to face must be extremely powerful, right? If they weren't, you wouldn't have rushed over here to find us."

Major Joseph nodded.

"You're absolutely right. I've brought all the intelligence gathered by our reconnaissance team. Take a close look at the monsters we're about to face."

He placed a file folder in front of Jeremy and Ritchie.

When Jeremy and Ritchie opened the folder, the contents inside left them utterly shocked.

Midway through examining the documents, the two exchanged glances.

They both instantly recognized the creatures depicted in the files—they were the Moon Messengers.

Neither of them had anticipated that the Moon Messengers would track them all the way to Valley City, and what was even more alarming was that their numbers hadn't diminished in the slightest.

The subtle exchange between Jeremy and Ritchie didn't escape Major Joseph's notice.

He sensed that the two of them were familiar with these creatures, but he refrained from pressing the issue. Instead, he was preoccupied with another concern—what if Jeremy and Ritchie deemed these monsters too formidable to confront and decided not to assist him in fighting them?

After they finished reviewing the materials, neither Jeremy nor Ritchie said a word.

The silence made Major Joseph uneasy. He asked quietly, "You've encountered these monsters before, haven't you?"

Jeremy and Ritchie turned their gaze toward Major Joseph.

They were both unsure how to respond to his question.

In their minds, they believed the presence of the Moon Messengers was an unfortunate accident, inadvertently drawn to Valley City.

Jeremy was deep in thought, strategizing ways to combat such a large number of Moon Messengers. Meanwhile, Ritchie was preoccupied with figuring out how to distance himself from any blame.

Ritchie certainly didn't want the people of Valley City to learn that these monsters had been drawn there because of him and Jeremy.

Their silence only heightened Major Joseph's anxiety.

"Are these monsters incredibly powerful? Do you lack the confidence to eliminate them?" he asked, his tone growing more urgent.

Finally, Jeremy spoke.

"These monsters are indeed extremely powerful," he admitted. "However, if we work together and give it our all, it's possible for us to defeat them.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

But during the battle, you must follow my orders. These creatures are not only strong but also possess some highly unusual and dangerous abilities."

Major Joseph finally let out a sigh of relief.

He was more than willing to follow Jeremy's orders during the battle. After all, he firmly believed that Jeremy's abilities far surpassed his own, as well as those of his subordinates.

"Don't worry," Major Joseph responded quickly and earnestly. "During the battle, I will absolutely follow your commands. As long as you are willing to help us defend Valley City, I won't have any complaints."

Hearing such a swift agreement, Jeremy didn't feel the need to say anything further.

"To fight these monsters, we must rely heavily on defensive positions," Jeremy explained. "From what I've observed, Valley City's defensive fortifications are solid, but we need to make full use of them.

According to the intelligence, we still have a few hours to prepare. During these critical hours, we must strengthen Valley City's defenses. Only then will the battle be less overwhelming, and the losses for you and your troops might be minimized."

Jeremy's words made Major Joseph a little uneasy, but he had no other choice. If he was determined to defend Valley City, he had to be prepared to pay the price.

"I understand! You've rested enough, haven't you? If so, let's head to the defensive positions outside Valley City as soon as possible.

Take a close look at the fortifications. With your insights, you can help us identify ways to reinforce them. Your suggestions will undoubtedly be of immense help to us," Major Joseph said.

Neither Jeremy nor Ritchie refused.

Thus, the three of them headed to the defensive positions outside the city.

Although Valley City's fortifications were already quite robust, Jeremy quickly identified several weaknesses.

Under his guidance, the city's defenses were further reinforced.

Additionally, various tools and weapons specifically designed to counteract the powers of the Moon were placed within the fortifications.

While these tools and weapons might prove somewhat effective, their overall grade and power were limited. Jeremy knew better than to place his hopes for victory solely on them.

Once all the preparations were completed, Jeremy began formulating specific battle strategies.

At that moment, Major Joseph approached Jeremy.

"I need to inform the mayor and the speaker of the city council about this matter. So, for now, you both stay here. Once I've notified them, I'll return as quickly as possible," Major Joseph said.

Jeremy nodded in agreement. He also believed it was crucial to notify Valley City's mayor about the situation without delay.

After giving a firm nod, Major Joseph turned and left.

As Major Joseph departed, Jeremy suddenly noticed something peculiar about his shadow.