In the Black Battle Group's base, Rode had just finished training Kassan, giving her pointers on close combat techniques. As he was about to head back for a rest, the Fire Mark on his collar suddenly blazed intensely.

A sharp pain pierced through his soul, like a red-hot needle stabbing into him. Rode's heart skipped a beat, immediately realizing something significant had occurred.

This was the highest level of alert from the Crown of Fire, only accessible to special combat personnel.

Upon receiving the alert, one must rush to the target point immediately, regardless of their current state or activity.