No one could have foreseen that the Empire and the Alliance, who had been fierce adversaries until recently, would reconcile and join forces to confront a shared threat.
Lyra accompanied Dessel and Leandro to the spaceport to welcome the Empire's admiral, Iskandor. The area buzzed with activity—flashing cameras, recording devices, and fame-hungry influencers livestreaming the event, oblivious to the looming danger.
Behind the scenes, the Alliance had stationed Lynn nearby, ready to act if Iskandor made any sudden moves.
Lyra, too, was under strict orders to intervene if necessary. If these powerhouses clashed, few among the gathered crowd would survive the fallout.
"Welcome to Elden Prime's Central City, home of the Alliance," the cheerful broadcast rang out.
Dessel's cordial smile and Leandro's striking elegance captivated onlookers, but Lyra's silent presence dominated the scene, impossible to ignore.
