Go, go, go!

You stand armed and armoured with the team you're bringing with you. This is when your people split. There are five different locations that need the attention of your forces, but you can only be in one place at a time. Thanks to Aris as well as to your Invisible Ties, you'll be able to at least monitor your allies no matter where they are, just in case they need help. They're capable people, but they are sometimes still a little hopeless, and it doesn't hurt to have the inspiration of a leader looking over them. With your magic sword, Awakened Lauo, drawn and ready, you stand before the portal conjured by Lady Sulta. The sounds of combat are heard in the distance.

In addition to you and her, Bulrak the dwarven geomancer and Okawa the kitsune conjurer stand close behind.

The dwarf stands firmly planted with a stoic glare, adorned in a deep blue robe with silver patterns. He pulls his hood over his long black hair, cloaking his face in shadow, apart from a beard braided with three thick golden bands. In his hand, he grasps a short steel staff covered in engravings. Near him is a slender woman with nine golden tails and long hair to match. Her fox-like ears twitch as the cool autumn breeze wafts by the group, and she stands calmly, dressed in a crimson kimono draped loosely over her figure.

Bulrak isn't the only dwarf, however. Bek heaves a mighty maul into his hands, and stands prepared for battle clad in armour. Next to him his Taiga, who is dressed as she always is with metal gauntlets and boots to match in contrast to an adorable bee-themed short dress, and she drives the blunt end of her spear into the soil as she salutes.

Mela is ready, piloting her puppet body. Both of Sen-nu's bodies ready their claws behind her. Stax readies her blades, though shivers as a chill rushes past her. She turns up to see Shivra, not at all dressed for battle, though that's the way for monster girls such as her. You haven't yet seen a succubi in armour either. Alice seems a little nervous, though that's to be expected. It would be strange if anyone were entirely relaxed. Delphi flutters over to hover near where you stand, while Peony hustles behind her to grab onto your arm. Vivi adjusts her pointed cap at the same time as Cat the vampiress does so with her wide-brimmed hat, which at least somewhat protects her from the sun.

"No more waiting!" you shout, gesturing the tip of your blade towards the portal. "Through this portal you'll find yourself in the streets of Avana. Secure it as best you can, and then head straight to the secret tunnel entrance beneath Dragonhide Manor. Understood? Good. Go!"

Drev and Rada lead the charge. Behind them is Candy. Then Fang, Summer, Koblix, Linzeri, Rabbit's Foot, and Tom charge after.

"All right, Vazeela," you say as you turn to the gorgeous sorceress beside you. "Open the portal as close as you can to the place I showed you."

When she opens the next portal, you can see a familiar sight. It may look like green grass and rocky hills to anyone else, but you know where the entrance is located. This is the way you escaped after travelling all the way through the tunnel. You just need to follow your path in reverse, and hope with everybody here, you can figure out a way back down. A magical elevator took you up from the base before. Whether it's still operational or not, you'll find a path down.

Niki, Eva, and Amara have already run off to where they're needed. Malakae flew away with the queen. The Castle Phoenix guard **** are preparing for anything.

It's time to go!