It had been three days since the battle that nearly cost Valoran everything. Three days of rebuilding, of mourning, and of preparing for what was to come. The city still bore the scars of the siege, crumbling walls, burnt-out buildings, and the hollow silence left behind by the lives that had been lost. But in that time, hope had begun to stir once again.
The people of Valoran had proven their resilience. The walls had been rebuilt, the streets cleared, and new defenses were being erected as the city braced itself for the next battle. Yet, even with all their efforts, James knew they couldn't do it alone.
