The shockwave from the Emperor's demise sent a powerful ripple through the capital. The Golden Lion army and the rebel forces below were forced to brace themselves as the ground trembled beneath them. The once mighty ruler, who had sought to wield the power of an evil god, was now reduced to nothingness.
Nicholas, having executed the decisive strike, descended from the air and joined Lyle on the ground. The two Grand Knights surveyed the aftermath of the battle, their faces reflecting a mix of exhaustion and accomplishment. The rebel forces, though battered and bruised, began to cheer as the realization of their victory sank in.
General Achileous, leading the Golden Lion army, approached Lyle and Nicholas. Despite their initial differences, there was a mutual respect forged in the crucible of war.
