Shadows of the Black Eagle
As war engulfs the continent, Baronia clings to its crumbling empire, calling upon its youth to fight for a cause they barely understand. Among them is Hans Bergmann, a cadet indoctrinated into the ideals of the Reich but plagued by doubt and haunting visions of doom.
When the Wilmenians breach Fortress Lake Caden, Hans and his comrades are thrown into battle with little more than outdated weapons and blind obedience. Alongside his best friend Peter Haber, he struggles to survive as their once-unshakable defenses collapse under the relentless assault of a superior enemy.
As they retreat to Defensive Line Delta, Hans witnesses the true horrors of war—men torn apart by artillery, friends lost in the chaos, and commanders who would rather sacrifice them than admit defeat. Meanwhile, his nightmares grow more vivid, whispering of an inevitable reckoning.
With the Wilmenians closing in and the war turning against them, Hans must make a choice: remain loyal to a doomed empire or carve his own path before it's too late. But in a world where survival is fleeting and betrayal is everywhere, the greatest enemy may not be across the battlefield—it may be the very nation he swore to protect.
