Two more days had passed since Duchess Elinalese had regained consciousness, and the tension in Akarios Base remained palpable. The soldiers and officers moved with a sense of urgency, knowing full well that the Demon King's forces were regrouping. Vincent kept himself busy with strategy meetings, checking on supply lines, and reviewing intelligence reports. But all the while, his mind kept returning to the woman who was recovering just a few floors below.
Finally, the call he'd been waiting for came through on his comms. "Commander Stryder," the voice of Dr. Harris came through, steady and professional. "Duchess Elinalese is ready to be discharged. She's requesting to speak with you."
