Kaelix's sharp gaze never left King Thaddeus as he continued to address the general. "Your kingdom has already fallen," he said, his voice carrying through the hall like a death knell. "Make it easier on yourselves, surrender."
Rathorne's grip on his sword tightened, his knuckles turning white. "Never," he spat. Behind him, King Thaddeus sneered, his eyes blazing with defiance.
"Then you've chosen your fate," Kaelix said coldly. He raised his sword and pointed it at Rathorne. "Soldiers, with me!"
The combined forces of Zephyros and Valeidio surged forward, storming into the palace like an unrelenting tide. The clash of steel echoed through the grand hall as the Mbuzuoria soldiers made a last stand, their fear and desperation fueling their attacks.
