Su Ping arrived and halted beside General Bahadur's stronghold.
From afar, it appeared as a massive fortress built atop a mountain, with cliffs at its back acting as a natural barrier.
This had been General Bahadur's stronghold after years of operation.
The fortress was divided into an inner and an outer layer, both fortified with thick walls, machine-gun bunkers, and anti-aircraft batteries.
Over three thousand elite soldiers, personally loyal to General Bahadur, resided here, under his direct supervision for daily training.
This was his greatest reliance to remotely control his subordinates and prevent any rebellion.
To the outsider, the fortress—resembling a prison more than a military camp—comprised barracks buildings each three stories high, besides drill grounds, mess halls, and warehouses.
The buildings were segregated into distinct areas by walls.
