People might question how Acala managed to defeat an opponent who had succeeded in killing Verhen, without suspecting him of personally killing his fellow Ranger. However, by saving Lith's life, Dawn would have a perfect witness to the heroics of her puppet.
Moreover, Lith wouldn't only have to acknowledge his own defeat publicly but also owe a significant favor to them. Acala was considered a social pariah, while Lith was well-known amongst the kingdom's elite, even to the royals themselves.
'I'm eager to uncover all the secrets of such a man's success, and Verhen is infinitely more valuable to me alive than dead,' Dawn contemplated as she tracked Lith's every move through the eyes of her spawn.
'I've made my decision. I will use Verhen as my stepping stone and delight in his downfall, then use one of my spawns to seize control...' Her strategies shattered in an instant, just like a large section of the southern wall.
