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At the border between the two nations.
In a small valley near Youmen Ridge, countless soldiers are stationed, densely packed like ants in a colony.
The moon shines bright in the sky above while the ground below is desolate and quiet, except for the rustling sounds of soldiers on night patrol and the occasional howling of fierce beasts.
At the central military camp, a rock-armored giant elephant resembling a small hill kneels on the ground, dozing off quietly.
On the back of the rock-armored giant elephant, inside the spacious Elephant House, Murong Kaifeng is engaged in his usual routine, studying new maps and strategizing.
The faint glow of the Fluorescent Stone Spirit Lamp casts light on his face, accentuating the "川" character between his eyebrows.
"Grand Marshal."
At this moment, the voice of Prince Beimin resonates from outside the house.
"Please come in, Prince."
