The Exodus Order stood outside the mountain base ready to embark, they were dressed in pristine deep violet colored battle robes, that seemed to be burning with violet colored Flames around it.
These robes had had hooded covers, to conceal their identities, they still had to conceal their identities because first of all they were mostly kids and second is that, there was no need to reveal them.
It was enough as far as they could accomplish their mission, besides these robes were also a symbol of their identities.
The robes had an emblem of a violet colored Flaming Phoenix breaking out of its chains inscribed in front of the robes. The emblem looked so vivid that it felt like the Phoenix was alive.
On the back of the robes were two words inscribed in such vividness 'Exodus Order' and one thing to note is that these words along with the emblem insignia were actually condensed from runic symbols.
But the most the shocking part of it all was that the entire robes were actually condensed from runic symbols too.
This was one of the perkes Vin had got after his recent breakthroughs, the Phoenix insignia that had been inscribed on the bodies of the Exodus Order had automatically turned into runic emblems.
These runic emblems had a lot of perkes and uses, and one of them was condensing these robes, these robes could enhance their combat strength, augment their speed and agility, and could even defend from attacks that weren't above their combat powers.
And just under the inscribed 'Exodus Order' were also inscribed with the identification of their various units, and these words were ; Nexus Primes, Shadow, and Paragon. There was no need to add any more to it.
Vin was also dressed in the same type of battle robes, but there was a huge and contrasting difference. His robes looked even more majestic, almost alive even.
His Phoenix emblem wasn't just for show as it was also a form of attack, on his back were the inscribed words 'Exodus Order' and below it a single word 'Zero'. There were also tongues of violet colored Flames burning on his robes like dancing fireflies.
Standing there with their backs straight, they were ready to leave, Vin looked towards his master and have a brief bow, his master wasn't going to accompany them on this mission, as he had decided to look after the base.
His master gave a him a nod in acknowledgement, and Vin refocused his attention to the team.
"It's time"
"Celestial Authority ~ Nebula Chains".
Deep violet colored Flaming runic chains drilled out of his body and wounded up around the rest of them to bound them together.
"Celestial Authority ~ Hermes Celeration".
"Booooooom"
Vin broke through the barrier of the world as he sped through the speedforce, taking along the members of the Exodus Order.
As Vin ran through the speedforce he admired the intricately carved pathways it held, some of these pathways led to places he had been, while the others were unknown.
Although he hadn't been to Hage Village before, he had studied the map of its location and so he chose the pathway that led in that direction.
Vin ran straight ahead towards his destination as he planned different strategies in his mind.
'Since I'm hiding my identity and acting as Zero, then I can't use my Void sword or any of my sword techniques, and I also can't use the Nine Chronicles of Hell. Though I'd have loved to test out the three new skills that had been added to my arsenal.
'These skills and techniques; Sword two, the second Chronicle of the Nine Chronicles of Hell, and the second move of the Seven sins of chaos. Have all been learned to the small success stage and are way more powerful than the first moves.
'But since I can't use them, I'll just have to focus on using the new skills I'd unlocked from my bloodline, and these skills are even more powerful than the other ones.'
Different thoughts ran through his head within the course of their journey, Vin also strategized and came up with the best possible tactics to tackle the enemy.
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Far away close to the edge of the Flaming sun sect, a few hundred meters away from a small village, a violet colored light that looked like a portal, flashed for only the slightest fraction of a second, and it's place a group of people wearing pristine deep violet colored battle robes with hoods concealing their identities.
As Vin and the Exodus Order arrive in Hage village, they notice a mix of excitement and apprehension in the air. The village was bustling with activity, with the villagers moving about and doing their own thing.
Vin, being the leader of the Exodus Order, knew that their arrival must be strategic and calculated to achieve their goals.
Firstly, Vin called a brief meeting with his Order to discuss their plan of action. He emphasized the importance of gathering intelligence on the Tenebrous Taskforce's operations, strengths, and weaknesses.
They needed to understand the layout of the base, the number of personnel, and any potential security threats.
Vin assigned the members of the Shadows Garden to scout the perimeter of the base, looking for any vulnerabilities or entry points. Meanwhile, he and the few other members would attempt to blend in with the villagers and gather information from within.
As they made their way through the village, Vin and his team noticed that the villagers seemed friendly and welcoming. However, they also sensed a hint of fear and respect towards the Tenebrous Taskforce.
Vin realized that the Taskforce must have had a significant presence in the village, and that their influence was deeply rooted.
The scouting team returned with valuable information about the base's layout and security. They identified a few potential entry points, including a ventilation shaft and a hidden entrance behind a nearby waterfall.
Diane who was the leader of Shadow Garden and her team discussed the best course of action, weighing the risks and benefits of each option.
Meanwhile, Vin and the rest of the Exodus Order who blended in with the villagers gathered information about the Taskforce's leadership, their mission objectives, and any potential conflicts within the organization.
They learned that the Taskforce of this location was led by a mysterious figure known only as "The Archon," who is rumored to possess immense power and control.
With this new information, Vin and the Exodus Order regrouped to discuss their next move. They knew that they must be cautious and strategic in their approach, as the Tenebrous Taskforce was a formidable opponent.
Vin proposed a multi-pronged attack, using their unique skills and abilities to exploit the Taskforce's weaknesses.
The plan was to infiltrate the base through the ventilation shaft, taking out key targets and disabling their security systems. Meanwhile, a smaller team would enter through the waterfall, drawing attention away from the main infiltration team.
Once all inside, Vin and his team would then split into three groups, each with a specific objective. The first group would target key personnels, while the second group would focus on disabling the Taskforce's equipment and resources.
As for the third group, they would focus on rescue missions, Vin was well aware that the Tenebrous Taskforce here would also indulge in the crazy experiments like the last one.
So there was sure to be some kids who had been kidnaped, or who'd had their entire family killed, he wanted to secure these kids with the hope of inviting them into the Exodus Order.
Vin also knew that when the true battle started, the entire Hage Village would be turned into a huge battle field which would also affect the denizens of the village.
So in other to avoid unnecessary casualties he had Zidane stay at the village to try and convince the village head to evacuate the villagers.
He had already silently killed all the members that had been stationed in the village to monitor it, so he was not worried that the Tenebrous Taskforce would find out. He just hoped Zidane would be convincing enough, and the village head would listen to her.
Vin wanted to make sure they were all in position and ready to fight the Tenebrous Taskforce head on before he would release his domain. But that would only be after they had completed their two main objectives, which were rescuing the hostages and evacuating the villagers.
As they prepared to put their plan into action, Vin emphasized on the importance of teamwork, communication, and adaptability. He knew that the Tenebrous Taskforce will not go down without a fight, so they must be prepared for any unexpected challenges that may arise.
With a deep breath, Vin gave the signal, and the Exodus Order immediately set their plan in motion.
They moved swiftly and silently, their violet-colored runic battle robes blending into the shadows as they infiltrated the Tenebrous Taskforce's base.
The fate of Hage village, and the entire continent, hanging in the balance. Would Vin and the Exodus Order succeed in their mission, or would the Tenebrous Taskforce prove too powerful to defeat? Only time would tell.
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