This time... Maelona will protect!

While Aether was busy creating a new way to generate revenue for Him—ahem... for the Empire, of course!

Meanwhile, back in the Zephyra Empire...

"We cannot infiltrate without killing them," Liora whispered, her sharp eyes scanning the entrance of the Wood-Elf Tribe. The area was heavily guarded, warriors standing at attention, their movements crisp and vigilant.... as if something happening!

Aria, standing beside her, frowned, her gaze fixed on the guards. They seemed far more alert than usual as if expecting something—or someone.

'Something is definitely going on inside...' she mused, her fingers instinctively tightened before her eyes shifted to the massive tree trunks driven into the earth, forming an impenetrable barrier around the village.

"Should we just get rid of them?" Liora asked, a dangerous smirk playing on her lips. Her claws elongated ever so slightly, her excitement barely concealed.