Chapter 24: The Three Kings Burned
Lucas stared at Lord Harrison Goldmane’s interrogation report with eyes gleaming with twisted satisfaction. The information extracted from his psychological breakdown had revealed the hiding place of the remaining alliance leadership—a discovery that would alter the course of the entire campaign.
[System: Intelligence Consolidation]
[Target Identified: The Three Kings Coalition]
[Lord Aldric Stoneheart: Level 76, Defensive Specialist]
[Lord Vance Shadowmere: Level 73, Stealth Operations]
[Lord Garrett Flamecrest: Level 71, Siege Warfare Expert]
[Location: Fortress Triumvirate, 47 km northeast]
[Combined Forces: 8,430 units]
[Defensive Rating: Exceptional]
"My King," Selena stepped beside Lucas, crimson eyes burning with predatory hunger, "intelligence indicates that the three remaining Lords have consolidated their forces in a single fortress. They are attempting to create a last stand."
Lucas smiled with a truly terrifying expression as he activated the tactical analysis interface. Fortress Triumvirate was a heavily fortified position designed to withstand siege warfare, but what they hadn’t anticipated was the evolved nature of its psychological warfare capabilities.
[System: Target Analysis - Fortress Triumvirate]