As the days turned into weeks, Reign and his team focused on their preparations and gathering intelligence. The scouting parties moved cautiously through the city, collecting valuable information on the Shadow Serpents' movements and the locations of their strongholds. Amelia and her contacts managed to secure vital intel from various sources, piecing together the enemy's plans.
Despite the calm on the surface, the tension remained palpable. The lack of action from the Shadow Serpents only heightened their sense of unease. Everyone knew that this period of relative peace was temporary and that a storm was brewing on the horizon.
One evening, as Reign was reviewing the latest reports in the command tent, Shadow walked in with a serious expression. "We've got something," he said, placing a map on the table. "One of our scouting parties found a hidden entrance to what appears to be one of the Shadow Serpents' main bases."
