Triumph over the sinking ship

By the time the newborn sun peeked from behind the horizon, Adela stood at the edge of the pier, flanked by every Emorian Captain in the navy of the Archduchy. The distinguished knights and Commanders of the Archduke's army, however, were notably absent from this momentous occasion. Their absence was a strategic decision to avoid escalating tensions with Varinthia, as attending the event could potentially strain delicate diplomatic relations between the two kingdoms.

Feeling Aldric's bracelet around her wrist, Adela stared at the metallic embodiment of her recent nightmares, floating in the gentle waves before her. A stoic expression lingered on her face as she observed the pride of Varinthia's final moments.

"It's payback time," she whispered, resolute burning in her green eyes.