The night before the dawn assault was filled with a tense calm. Vera and Kaelin were shown to a small chamber within the Warden fortress where they could rest and prepare, though sleep was elusive. Instead, they poured over a rough map of the Coalition’s encampment, marking possible weak points and entry paths. The Wardens had provided a detailed scouting report, and with their assistance, Vera’s plan was beginning to take shape.
The plan was simple but risky. They would strike the Coalition at their staging ground on the eastern plains, hoping to catch their forces off guard. Selene would lead the main assault while Vera, Kaelin, and a small squad infiltrated the encampment from the flank, aiming to disable their communication towers. Without their network, the Coalition would be thrown into chaos, cutting off reinforcements and disorganizing their response.
Kaelin leaned over the map, her brow furrowed in concentration. “If we can take out their comm towers, their command structure collapses. But we’ll be exposed. Are we ready for that?”
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Vera’s gaze drifted to the artifact, still glowing softly at her side. “We have to be. This artifact can amplify my power, but I’ll need you and the Wardens to cover me while I focus on channeling its energy.”
Kaelin’s lips curved into a faint smile. “Well, when you put it that way… I suppose we don’t have much choice.”
They spent the rest of the night in strategic silence, running through scenarios, reviewing equipment, and reinforcing the protective enchantments on their armor. There was an unspoken understanding between them: this battle would be a turning point, and survival wasn’t guaranteed.
As dawn approached, a deep horn echoed through the fortress, signaling the time to assemble. Selene and her squad awaited them at the mountain’s edge, their expressions grim but resolute. Vera tightened her grip on her weapon, feeling the weight of the artifact thrumming in her hand.
“Are you ready?” Selene asked, her steely gaze meeting Vera’s.
Vera nodded. “Let’s end this.”