Chapter 22

Carl and his military team finalize preparations for an assault on the Naga territory's southern front. Colonel Boomer briefs the commanders on enemy positions, including trebuchet placements, cavalry reserves, invisible Madness infiltrators, and idle tanks, while Carl coordinates with various unit leaders to confirm readiness for the imminent attack.

Carl examines Colonel Boomer, a legendary old elf legate and critic of Dungeon Crawler World who leads the 106th Bloody Leeches. Donut streams commentary about Boomer's appearance and demeanor. The group reviews a military map with Tran, who details enemy dispositions: approximately 40 large trebuchets and dozens of smaller ones positioned on hills south of Naga trenches, 50 cavalry mounts with mercenary riders held in reserve, 20 idle tanks, and at least 100 invisible Madness operatives (Monkeywrenchers) infiltrating the area. Enemy trenches consist of three fallback positions manned primarily by NPCs and mercenaries from the Prism team, with Madness troops from the recently conquered Lemig team. The Naga officer corps and hospital are located in the third fallback trench. Tran confirms the northern front faces larger forces including orcs, Dream regulars, and additional Madness units. Boomer warns of enemy bombardiers and cavalry tactics, noting the elite Epitome household guard may be present. Carl observes that the Naga castle, built unusually close to Shanty Town on rocky ground, has historically fallen quickly but its leader, the Sultana, has always escaped before capture. Carl coordinates final preparations with Britney, who serves as liaison to NPC changelings Juice Box and Arief of the Semeru. Boomer lights his cigar and confirms readiness to begin the assault.