The sun had long since set over the vast Mongol encampment outside the walls of Ulanghan, but the bustling activity within the commander's tent showed no signs of winding down.
At the center of the ornate pavilion, the towering figure of Altan Khan, the fearsome ruler of the Mongol horde, sat cross-legged on a plush rug, his piercing gaze sweeping over the four men gathered before him.
To his right stood Zev, the military genius renowned for his cunning strategies and ruthless efficiency. His sharp features were set in a contemplative frown as he pored over a map, callused fingers tracing the terrain.
Next to him, Alinaq, the shaman leader, idly twirled a strand of his long, green hair, his pale eyes , known for his simple mindedness .The barriers and long-range spells wielded by his shamans were a crucial component of the Mongol cavalry's devastating charge.
Across from them, Bardul, the burly earth cultivator, reclined on a pile of cushions, his thick brows furrowed in a perpetual scowl. Though his arrogance often grated on his comrades, his raw power and resilience in battle were undeniable.
And standing at Altan Khan's left was Urkha, the loyal spearmaster whose mastery of the arcane arts was matched only by his skill in leading from the front lines. His posture was ramrod straight, his expression unreadable.
Altan Khan's deep, rumbling voice broke the contemplative silence. "My generals, we face a formidable foe in the dark witch, Se La. Her reputation for cunning and brutality precedes her."
Though the tales of Se La's ruthless exploits had reached their ears, the formidable woman herself remained an enigma to them.
Zev, the military strategist, stepped forward, his eyes furrowed in concentration. "Khan, all we know for certain is that Se La is a master of dark elemental magic and an unparalleled tactician.
Bardul, the burly earth cultivator, let out a booming laugh, the earth trembling slightly beneath his massive frame. "Haaa ha ha, what can a mere woman do against the might of the Mongol horde? I shall crush her beneath my heel."
Urkha, the loyal spearmaster, fixed his comrades with a stern gaze. "Do not be so quick to underestimate her, Bardul. Se La's reputation for brutality is well-earned. We must approach this battle with caution."
Altan then turns his gaze towards alinaq and asks him what should we do.
Alinaq responds - my Khan how mighty might be the commanders but the blood of the mongols are superior we shall crush them like we always do.
The room fills with laughter alinaq looking confused asks did I do something wrong again.
The Khan smacks his back with joy and says you always say what I want to hear .
Altan- (his voice filled with power) Show the fools of solarice we are superior we will conquer every one WE ARE THe MONGOLS.
The room filled with cheers.
Alinaq and bardul combine go smash through ulanghan and bring me the head of the witch. Take 80,000 of my troops and bring me glory.
Zev and urkha make our fortesses impenetrable train our soldiers drill them to their deaths.
As the sunsets we go to se la's camp.
Se la smoking her pipe walks to the soldiers and See's men without a reason to fight she sighs as she goes to her quarters.
Se la- we will get butchered I have never seen a situation so bad. Guards call ban xu and the advisors.
Ban xu with rest of the advisors enters se la's room filled with the aroma of ganja and smoke.
Ban xu- my grace we are near complete destruction how are you able to be so calm. ( snickers fills the room).
Se la- why you say the stress of leading this joke of army and aides who think they are rulers themselves makes me want to massacre everything ( se la smiling and saying it nonchalantly.)
The advisors kneel - we ask for forgiveness my Lord we deserve death.
Se la with a wave of her hand tells them to relax and asks ban xu to tell about the previous governor.
Ban xu carefully standing his face filled with fear tells about xu ma.
He was a man of chivalry and sense of justice he always looked out for his citizens he empowered women shutting brothels and punishing the soldiers for their misdeeds . His legacy is still carried out by us. ( his face filled with pride as he tells the take of xu ma).
Se la - you can go now and guards call feng and jiro.
Jiro- what is it you order my leige. ( his tone filled with seriousness).
Se la - I will send a message to the city tell every troop to be on standby and send my message to barkal as well.
Jiro and feng accept her orders and go for their duties.
As the sunrises in the city of ulanghan the troops are on standby and citizens horrified by the scenes in front of them hundreds of heads ornating the governers house.
Suddenly a burst of dark myst envelopes the sky the citizens panic but the voice of se la echoes from the clouds. ( an authoritative and strong voice releases).
My soldiers you have been wronged your desires denied , your rights trampled on the warrior in you suppressed.
The soldiers in confusion and a smile on the commanders.
From now ulanghan will lift the ban on brothels , the corrupt are killed the competent survives as you have noticed many of your superiors head hanging. We don't have enough women for that we need to do what every army does.
one word echoes through ulanghan as the troops collectively shout CONQUER CONQUER CONQUER.
very well now those who are incompetent already knows their rewards. Death will be their only blessing.
The people who dare to rebel a grave yard will be your gift from me.
The citizens too scared to protest and advisors horrified. Se la transforms the face of ulanghan as the ever blue sky and river now dyed with black and red.