Chapter 444 - The Rally of The Great Families

Duchess Blackthorn stood amidst the chaos, her sharp eyes scanning the unfolding scene. Aetherion, the once-mighty underwater fortress, had transformed into a chaotic battleground. Magical flames flickered across the stone walls, casting eerie shadows that seemed to dance in time with the turmoil. Defenders scrambled in a desperate attempt to regroup, the clash of spells reverberating through the long, twisting corridors. The air was thick with the metallic scent of blood, the acrid tang of burnt magic, and the palpable sense of panic that seemed to grip every corner of the fortress.