Chapter 349: Back to Xaos City
The strength of his elite warriors brought a small smile to Vlad’s face. Seeing them grow stronger day by day filled him with a glimmer of hope. Little by little, they were rising, becoming more powerful, and perhaps, just perhaps, their strength would be the thing that allowed humanity to stand a chance against the Leviathans.
The rest of the day was spent in deep discussion with Grand Marshal Anglius and King Viserin. The trio gathered around a large table spread with maps and reports, the weight of their responsibilities heavy on their shoulders.
"We need to secure this area," Anglius stated, pointing to the newly formed sea of lava on the map. "The passage through the molten barrier must be monitored at all times."
Viserin nodded in agreement. "If the Leviathans manage to breach our defenses and enter the Asani Continent, the consequences would be catastrophic."
Vlad leaned forward, his gaze intense as he gave the command. "Then it’s decided. We’ll build a command post here. We’ll station our best troops to guard the passage."
The others agreed. They knew the importance of this decision. Right now, their advantage was knowing where the enemy would come from. If the Leviathans spread unchecked into neighboring countries, they could attack from all directions simultaneously, and then all would be lost.
With that settled, the conversation turned to a more somber topic—the fallen soldiers, the brave men and women who had given their lives in the explosive mountain range battle. Their bodies had already been placed in coffins and were ready to transport.
"I will bring them back to my capital," Viserin said softly. "They deserve a proper burial."
Anglius sighed heavily. "I will do the same with mine."