Lyle observed the meticulous arrangements of Soldom, Azraon, and their forces as they prepared for the imminent confrontation with the retreating imperial army. The alliance's strategy was taking shape, with defensive barriers, traps, and arrays being laid out strategically to give them an advantage over the imperial forces.
Soldom's Colonels had successfully managed to recruit more soldiers, boosting their numbers significantly. However, some soldiers had chosen to leave upon learning the full extent of the perilous undertaking they were about to face. Those who remained, while nervous, were resolute in their determination to stand against the empire.
