Chapter 30 - Power

The victory over the bandit camp had solidified Raven and his guild's reputation in the northern region. News of their success spread quickly, reaching Lord Adrian's ears who was now increasingly interested in forming a stronger alliance with Raven and his team.That morning, in the main guild hall, Raven, Sylvia, and Elara were discussing their next steps. In front of them hung a map of the northern region, marked with red dots indicating areas they had already secured and areas that still posed challenges."The victory over the bandits has secured the important trade routes for Lord Adrian," said Elara, pointing to several locations on the map. "However, there are still some areas that we need to pay attention to. If we can secure them all, Lord Adrian will be fully on our side."Sylvia nodded in agreement. "We also need to make sure that no other forces try to take over this region. The longer we wait, the more likely it is that new competitors will emerge."Raven listened carefully, pondering the best course of action. He knew that their next step had to be planned very carefully. "We need to approach Lord Adrian with a concrete offer. Besides offering protection, we must show that we can help him expand his influence into a wider area.""System," Raven thought to himself, wanting to ensure he had all the tools needed to face this challenge.[System] - Raven's Skill Status:Available Skills: Copy Skill Shadow Step Aetherial Dominion Blade Inferno Stealth Network Aerial DominanceRaven looked at the list of skills he had acquired and was satisfied with the progress he had made. However, he knew that in a world full of intrigue and competing powers, he had to always be ready for the unexpected."We will start by offering assistance to expand Lord Adrian's influence into the eastern region," Raven finally said. "There are several small groups there that could become a threat if left unchecked. If we can help Lord Adrian control them, he will owe us a great deal."Elara thought for a moment before replying. "That's a good strategy. But we have to be careful. The eastern region is full of secrets and groups that operate in the shadows. We have to make sure we have enough information before acting."Sylvia suggested, "I can lead a reconnaissance mission to the eastern region. With the Stealth Network we have, we can gather information without attracting attention."Raven agreed with Sylvia's suggestion. "Do that. We can't move without knowing the terrain and the forces present there. Elara, make sure we have everything we need for this operation - equipment, supplies, and of course, our information network must remain solid."After the meeting ended, Sylvia immediately prepared for the reconnaissance mission to the eastern region. She chose some of the best adventurers from the guild to support her, people she trusted to move quickly and without a trace.They left the guild before dawn, sneaking into the dense forest that led to the unexplored territory. Sylvia used the Stealth Network to ensure that no one detected their presence. Every step was taken with caution, every sound was listened to carefully.During their journey, Sylvia discovered that the eastern region was indeed filled with small groups that seemed to live by stealing and robbing. However, what worried her more was the presence of a more organized group. This group seemed to have a strong and experienced leader, with enough resources to challenge anyone who tried to control the territory.Sylvia and her team observed from a distance, making sure not to get involved in direct combat. She noted every important detail - the number of people, the weapons they possessed, and their daily routines. This was valuable information that would be used to plan their next move.After several days of reconnaissance, Sylvia and her team returned to the guild with a complete report. When they arrived, Raven and Elara were waiting in the strategy room, ready to hear the report."We found several small groups in the eastern region," Sylvia reported, pointing to several points on the map. "But what is most worrying is the more organized group here." She pointed to a spot in the deeper part of the forest. "They have good weapons and seem to be led by someone very experienced."Raven studied the point that Sylvia had indicated. "This is a bigger challenge than we thought. If we can defeat this group, it will be a major blow to anyone trying to control the eastern region."Elara added, "But we have to be careful. They are organized, so they must have a good strategy. We can't just attack them head-on."Raven agreed. "We need to plan the attack very carefully. We will use everything we have - our skills, our tactics, and of course, the element of surprise."Over the next few days, Raven, Sylvia, and Elara carefully planned the attack on the organized group. They decided to use Raven's Aerial Dominance to attack from the air, while Sylvia and her team would attack from the ground. Elara would ensure that logistics were in place and that they had everything they needed for the operation.On the morning of the attack, they launched a surprise assault. Raven led the air attack, using Aerial Dominance to control the airspace above the enemy camp. Sylvia and her team moved quickly and silently through the forest, taking the enemy by surprise.The battle was fierce, but thanks to careful planning and effective coordination, Raven and his team emerged victorious. The leader of the enemy group, a strong and intelligent man, put up a fierce fight, but in the end, he fell at Raven's hands. Raven copied the man's skill before he died.[System]Skill Copied: Tactical Mastery Description: The ability to plan and execute battle strategies with great accuracy and efficiency. Increases tactical ability and adaptability during battle.Raven was pleased with the result. Tactical Mastery would be a very useful addition to his arsenal. With this skill, he would be able to plan and adapt his strategies better, ensuring that they always had the upper hand in battle.When the battle was over, Raven stood in the middle of the now-empty battlefield. He knew that this was just one step in their journey. There were still many challenges ahead, but with each victory, they were getting closer to their goal of dominating the northern region and building an unmatched power.That night, as he returned to the guild, Raven gathered his team and announced their victory. The guild was filled with cheers and applause. Raven knew that this was just the beginning. With Sylvia and Elara by his side, and with the growing strength of his guild, he was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.