Chapter 2: Clouds

Tematros, the seat of Naira's mother

"Hello, my children", Mistress Rashil greeted the planetary spirits of Atanis in her palace, but Renaud did not follow, believing that this was a matter of the astral spirit's own affairs, and it was not appropriate for him to participate as a human. At this point, Aldares, who has always been less interested in foreigners, rarely agrees with Renault's choice.

"I've heard about you," the mistress continued, in a peaceful tone, "the El was once our home, the insects were our common enemies, we once hated the rulers of the Supreme Council, but now that they are gone, I and my people, welcome you and are here to help"

"Thank you for your generosity, Patriarch Rashire," Ardaris raised an eyebrow, "Kara's will will not be extinguished, we will regroup and reclaim our homeland"

"No matter how tragic the situation may be, fate has reunited us," the Mistress lamented, "Your departed hero Tassadar has shown us that when the forces of light and darkness are combined, we are unstoppable".

"But," Aldaris was a little anxious, "Patriarch, we're in trouble now."

"How so?"

"The insects that have followed us to Sakulas are unlike any enemy we have ever encountered", the magistrate cannot forget the tragic death of his compatriots, "without destroying them, there can be no revival"

"You have a point," Raschel thought for a moment, "I think there's something that might help us get rid of these invading insects at once."

"Mistress, you mean that thing?" Zeratul seemed to have something in mind

Atanis, who didn't speak on the side, recalled that there seemed to be a campaign mission here, looking for two crystals, could it be here? Forgive him for not being familiar with the history of Star One, otherwise he wouldn't be so restrained.

"Yes, Zeratul", Rashil confirmed the Dark Patriarch's speculation, "A long time ago, during the years of exile, our mother of Naira wandered the universe, and by chance, we found a huge stone monument on this planet, and after exploration, it was a temple of Sarnagar"

"The stele?" Artanis wondered

"It's not accurate to say that it's a stone tablet, it's just a bare shape on the surface, like a huge diamond-shaped structure, but there is a hole under the surface," the Dark Sect continued, "but it's not the underground part of it that we're going to need here"

"That's right, it's right on top of a powerful cosmic energy node, if we can overload this energy node...

The mistress continued to explain, but was interrupted by the sheriff's eager words, "So what are we waiting for?" We should attack while the insects are still gathering troops... ”

"We can't do that", the Mistress's words succeeded in causing everyone to wonder, "I know your doubts, but to channel the energy of the temple, you need two ancient crystals - Uraki and Calis"

"Uraki and Calis? Two crystals? Aren't our Kedarin crystals good? Aldaris felt anxious after receiving the other party's rejection, "So, where are they?" ”

"According to ancient records in the temple, the two crystals are separated from each other, one on the planet Blacksis and the other on the current Worm's lair, Char."

"It seems that we need to go behind enemy lines once again," Artanis realized

"Don't worry, kid, we must first get rid of the two brain worms around the temple and the worms in their nests, so that they don't destroy the temple environment and interfere with us as we guide the crystals," the Master Mother wisely instructed

"I'll leave this to us," Artanis, taking the initiative, "But, Zeratul, I need your help"

"Incumbent on"

"Then I, I'll go back to New Antioch to prepare, and I wish you success" Aldares didn't want to stay any longer, and although his anxious situation forced him to make the most favorable decision for the moment and unite with Naira and his mother, the difference in faith made him still wary of these heretics.

"Zeratul, I'll keep Orega ready to support you"

"Thank you, Mistress, we'll end the fight as soon as possible, and then we'll set off in search of the crystals."

An hour later, on a hillside near the temple

"Executive, my men report that the two brain worms are surrounded by a fungus, and in addition to these buildings that we can see, there are also some defensive reptiles on the fungus, and if we attack directly, then our casualties will be too great," the Dark Sect told Artanis

Artanis looked at the temple in the open area below the mountain, and due to the distance, he only saw the huge structure with the characteristics of the insects, "So, do you have any suggestions?" ”

"We can send the pirate ships to destroy their defenses, and then you pin down the enemy from the front and cause chaos with the pirate ships, and I..."

"You take the opportunity to lead your samurai to infiltrate and assassinate the Brainworm, just like you did," Artanis' continued, "I have to say, it's not new, but it's worth trying."

The Corsair is an Astral Spirit's aerial unit that unleashes a kind of splinter web in which defenses within the range of the splinter web are rendered incapacitated by momentary energy overload disorders. After the Battle of Eyre, there are not many of them left, and the Kale engineers are currently working hard to build new camps and repair ships, and the supply of weapons and equipment is still relatively thin.

"So, let's get started"

When the small talk ended, Zeratul and his men disappeared before Artanis' eyes, and the Enforcer knew that they had gone into the shadows.

A quarter of an hour later, Zeratul sent a communication indicating that he had entered the planned position.

"Thrandis, release our pirate ship"

"Understood, Executive Officer", replied the female adjutant in the communication screen, "It is expected to arrive at the battlefield in 1 minute"

"Very good"

Artanis, looking up at the twilight sky, felt uneasy for no apparent reason, as if everything was going too well, and the young Templar had a hunch that he had overlooked something, but he just couldn't remember.

Soon, the pirate ship had arrived at its designated location and launched an attack on the insect defenses on the fungus, escorted by two smaller ships.

As if the fungus of the insects was alive, a large number of insects began to gather and attack, and flying dragons, flying snakes and other insects began to appear in the sky, and Artanis knew that he had to attack and destroy the defenses of the insects before the pirate ship was defeated, otherwise, the results that awaited them would not be good.

In that case, "Templars, charge with me, En Taro Tassadar!" Atanis rushed out first.

“En Taro Tassadar!” At this moment, they are fighting for glory!