All sides were proceeding methodically with preparations for the upcoming decisive battle. The progress was encouraging, and Finn, as the commander, nodded in satisfaction.
To him, this was one of the few pieces of good news recently that could make someone smile.
After explaining the situation, Finn began explaining the specific plans and operational details.
"First, once the operation begins, the Ganesha Familia, the Hephaestus Familia, and our Loki Familia will invade the man made dungeon from both the surface and the Dungeon side. Based on the enemy's number of targets, we will form five units on our side."
Taking the baton of command, he spread out the drawn map onto the huge round table so everyone could clearly see the specific distribution. Not only that… to better explain Operation and the task assignments for each unit, he had also prepared chess pieces representing each team.
"The First Unit will be under my command. Next are Riveria and Ais with the Second Unit, Gareth's Third Unit, Tiona, Tione, and Bete as the Fourth Unit, and finally Fron will be in the Fifth Unit."
Finn listed the names of the First-Class adventurers, then separated the pieces according to combat strength and the commanding ability of each leader.
Starting from the north and arranged clockwise on the 14th floor of the artificial labyrinth, he placed markers above each hall where the 'Fallen Spirits' lurked.
The first was due north, the second northeast, the third southeast… eventually filling in all five target locations.
As for why there were five, Finn naturally had his reasons. Don't forget, within this city Orario, there was still one powerful Familia capable of acting as reinforcements. Although they had never joined a campaign before, their strength was unquestionably real.
"Of course, aside from the First-Class adventurers, Second-Class and below will be assigned within each unit. Other Familias will be arranged into various sectors as well."
Finn's clear explanation immediately made his intentions obvious to everyone.
"So that's how it is, your goal is to divide the strongest fighting force, the Loki Familia, into five groups, then lead the coalition of adventurers to form unified and cohesive elite squads. Naturally, each of our Familias will be placed in one of these units as well, correct?"
Finn looked appreciatively at Tsubaki. Despite her rough appearance and bold personality, and her fiery temper as a smith, one doesn't become the captain of the Hephaestus Familia without real ability.
At least in terms of wisdom, she was among the best in all of Orario. It wasn't surprising she could see through Finn's arrangements.
"Yeah. Tsubaki, based on your abilities, you're assigned to the Third Unit. Shakti is in the First Unit."
"The remaining personnel will be led by the other First-Class adventurers of the Ganesha Familia, with strong combatants added sequentially starting from the Second Unit."
As for Fron, Finn didn't need to go into detail.
Naturally so, everyone in the hall, including the Loki Familia and the other representatives, shared an unspoken understanding:
Fron Argon, was unquestionably the strongest individual present.
As long as nothing happened to Fron, the others performing normally would be enough to maintain balance among the units.
Moreover, Fron had his own plans, thanks to his skill's nature, he only needed a few adventurers assisting him for front-line fighting.
What mattered more was the logistics and healing support required in high-intensity battles.
In that instant, the image of a certain silver-haired girl flashed through his mind.
...
While Fron was lost in his own calculations, Tsubaki showed a look of understanding as Finn continued speaking.
"Shakti, your deputy will be in the Second Unit, Lefiya in the Fourth, and Anakitty and Amid will be in the Fifth."
As expected, your teammates always understand you best.
Finn had long since prepared the most thorough plan to allow Fron's power to be fully unleashed.
"Wait a moment, Finn. I'm not trying to interrupt on purpose, but there's a serious problem."
"According to intelligence, there are six 'Fallen Spirits', correct? But the number of units you've arranged isn't enough. Did we miscalculate? Or have you already planned for something…?"
Only then did everyone react. Yes… the enemy had six targets, so there should logically be six corresponding units. But now…
Was it because they lacked manpower? Even the powerful Loki Familia couldn't simultaneously engage six Fallen Spirits.
If they were all gathered together, Fron could simply unleash a full-power wide-area annihilation spell and send them sky-high, but clearly… the enemy wasn't giving him that opportunity.
"The sixth unit, haven't you all overlooked something? Since this is an operation where all of Orario gathers its strength, then… naturally, the sixth unit is left to an ally."
"And their strength is in no way inferior to our Loki Familia. In fact… they alone are fully capable of acting as an entire combat unit."
[T/N: Just one single unit? Freya Familia can easily create three to four units without sweat.]
"..." Everyone looked at one another, and then suddenly a spark lit up in their minds. They understood.
"That person…"
They had found the key point. Yes… if that Familia was the Sixth Unit, then there was nothing to worry about.
"All right, with the six main units covered, let's continue."
"Besides the six main assault units, this operation will also establish several non-combat units centered around Raul."
"These units will open supply routes behind the front lines, maintain stability, and handle transportation. Most importantly, they will act as overall reserve forces."
"If the situation becomes critical, I will send reinforcements from them to each unit, supplementing front-line losses as quickly as possible. Of course… since they're reserves, don't expect too much from them."
"Ultimately, their main tasks must be completed by the six units. Also, each team will carry a communication 'Communication Crystals'."
"Then… about that red-haired woman, do you have countermeasures prepared?"
"Don't worry. The game board is at its final stage. The enemy no longer has any need to protect the 'Fallen Spirits'."
"Most likely, that weirdo will go directly after Ais. Something like 'obsession' isn't something that changes overnight."
Fron's answer cleared Tsubaki's concern.