***
Five days later.
Scouting operations continued without pause as members of the LionArk team spread throughout Lion City's surrounding territory.
From dawn until late night, they pushed deeper into unexplored regions, lifting the fog of war bit by bit.
Treasure chests were uncovered, natural resources documented, and enemy cities mapped and marked with precision.
Every discovery—no matter how small—was immediately recorded and shared.
All of that information flowed in parallel to Ethan.
Whenever the scouting teams advanced, Ethan could observe their progress in real time.
Detailed reports, updated maps, and movement logs appeared before him, allowing him to analyze patterns and opportunities with careful attention.
This constant stream of intelligence became the foundation of his early invasion strategy, enabling him to target enemy cities located closest to Lion City with ruthless efficiency.
