The capital of Aritreia quickly fell under Olaro's control. Zahra, who had been almost invisible in recent days during her first experience as a leader, led her team with precision, hunting down all those who dared to resist in the western part of the city. Throughout the campaign, both Henry and Olaro had largely forgotten about her, leaving her to grow closer to her team. Even when Henry entered the Screaming Valley, he left Zahra behind with Olaro and the remaining troops.
During this time, Zahra made her team train relentlessly. She would rise before anyone else and finish long after the others had stopped. It was her way of asserting her authority and ensuring that her team would be prepared to react quickly in a crisis. Now, that hard work was paying off. Olaro had entrusted her with the responsibility of securing the western part of the city while he and the rest of the army handled the rest. It took Zahra and her soldiers only two hours to complete the task.
