• Sometime later, we gathered up our troops and headed right to the battlefield where we met Commander Leon, James Radnor, and two of his allies: Raymond Findley and Nathan Sanders. Findley says that his men were overwhelmed when the undead returned, which signals that the undead legions are about to set up their next attacks in the future. After some time of going over specific plans, my group had begun to travel with Findley and his men in a forest, preparing to increase the size of our forces.

    James Radnor: So... the undead returned while you were trying to secure the town, huh?

    Raymond Findley: I had no choice but to pull back. Their animated forces were very powerful. They could attack here any moment.

    James Radnor: Well, we shouldn't worry about it for right now. We'll be going over our plans for the incoming assault of the undead forces.

    Commander Leon: Just so you know, I'll be pulling most of my men in one path of the forest. I might set up a base camp, so one of you shouldn't have a problem meeting me there. If there was the undead, I'll call for you assistance. Besides, the lawn gnomes have relatively weak armies since we can crush them all without ease.

    [Captain Barerra then comes along with the rest of us following him]

    Captain Antonio Barerra: Sir, I've brought them here, just like you said.

    Soren Whisperwind: What's this all about?

    James Radnor: Good, glad you guys came. We have a meeting right now.

    Me: What kind of meeting?

    Commander Leon: We're planning the oncoming assault at the undead base camps located in several areas of the forest. I've recently asked many of the elven warriors lodging in the areas to help us since they are actually being invaded. But anyway; I have an idea: If we divide our forces and briefly go through separate paths of the forest, chances are that building perfect bases would try and hold off the undead resistance. My men and I should scout out the areas for any enemies camping out before we launch a surprise attack since I've sent several of my spies to try and infiltrate their bases to learn about their secrets and weaknesses.

    Nathan Sanders: Then who will watch the bases here?

    James Radnor: You and your men travel with Leon, Nathan. My men and I will guard this area, in case the undead are charging at us head-on while you guys are gone.

    Nathan Sanders: Sounds good.

    Raymond Findley: But sir, the undead have a very indestructible stronghold located far away from here. Is there any way from attacking them right into the rear?

    Commander Leon: I heard that power generators keep all defenses active and running at all times, day AND night. Because their radars can detect any stealth units even at far range, we'll have to try and cut through their defenses the hard way and try to see if we can quickly sneak in with a few extra men in these generators. Once inside, we'll have to navigate our way into the generators and find a terminal computer room to hack into its program and therefore severely damage the security systems, which will in turn weaken the undead defenses. The generators are usually cloaked and protected by defense turrets, but without the cloaking generators active, they will be exposed to any threats. I can try to send in my aircraft to damage all the cloaking generators as possible and make a quick retreat. We should then expect the undead to either regroup their armies or even retaliate.... or perhaps both.

    Raymond Findley: My men and I will set up our base camps somewhere opposite of where you will set up your armies, if that's alright.

    Commander Leon: Sounds good.

    James Radnor: Well, in that case... David and the others should go with him.

    Me: Sounds like an excellent plan.

    James Radnor: If all of you go, then my men and I will stay here, in case the undead approach us.

    Commander Leon: Don't worry about all of us, Radnor. As long as we stick together with the combined strength of all of our forces, we can annihilate the whole undead stronghold in this location.

    James Radnor: Fair enough, Leon.

    Nathan Sanders: [preparing his men] I'm ready when you are.

    Commander Leon: I'll see you all later! [gets on his horse] Yah!

    [he and his men ride into the forest on their horses, with Nathan and his men following]

    Me: Then we'll be seeing YOU later, sir!

    James Radnor: Good luck, Dave.

    Raymond Findley: Alright, men! Get your weapons ready! We prepare to expand ourselves and attack in the forest!

    Soren Whisperwind: Mages, grab your books and wands ready! Prepare to move out!

    Me: Departing the field immediately. MOVE OUT, MEN!

    [pretty soon, all of our men begin to travel with Findley and his men, as we're preparing to head into the forest and set up our forces while expecting to carry on our planned invasion]

    (End of Chapter 8, Part 2)