Chapter 21 (r18)
Thunder rolled across the distant horizon—not of storms, but of marching feet. Dust clouded the southern skies, where spies reported the arrival of a vanguard force from the Empire of Tharalon. Zephyr stood at the edge of Lustwood Grove, watching with eyes that burned like forge-embers.
Behind him, the Court of Flame and Silk stirred to life.
"Three days," Ashira growled, stepping up beside him. "They’ll breach the outer woods in three days."
Zephyr didn’t answer at first. His fingers clenched slowly, then released. "Let them come."
System Alert: Faction War Incoming!
Prepare defences and deploy lieutenants.
Faction Stats:
Troop Morale: 84%
Harem Loyalty: 91%
Local Support: 63%
Recommended Actions:
[1 ] Strengthen Border Defences