With the gasoline provided by Simon, the Special Forces successfully crossed the front lines and reached the other side of the battlefield.
The ruins echoed with the same devastation as Simon's territory scorched and broken by war.
Yet this area, farther from the conflict, lay in the rear, a relatively safer zone, distant from where they held power.
Here, the people of Ixta went about their daily lives shopping, walking the streets, conversing as usual.
When they saw the Valmani national flag on the vehicles carrying Kendall and the others, they would stop to salute or express heartfelt gratitude.
This peaceful environment made the Special Forces exhale in relief.
It also deepened their hope that this side would emerge victorious.
Because if not, the people of Ixta would face a living hell.
A few hours later, the Special Forces arrived at the presidential palace in Ixta's capital.
