Chapter 86: Gathering the Forces

The alliance between the resistance and General Aria's forces was fragile but necessary. Solas's faction continued to grow, threatening to destabilize everything Nyla and her allies had worked to rebuild. If they didn't act soon, Solas would gain complete control over key regions, allowing him to impose his brutal rule across the fractured world.

Nyla had never led an army before, but now she found herself responsible for rallying fighters from different backgrounds—former soldiers, hackers, and survivors who had little in common beyond their shared desire for freedom from tyranny. General Aria's disciplined forces brought structure to their ranks, but tension simmered beneath the surface. Some doubted Nyla's ability to lead, while others feared the risks of going to war against such a powerful warlord.

Nyla knew they had no choice. Solas wasn't going to back down, and negotiations were out of the question. She spent long nights strategizing with General Aria, crafting a plan to outmaneuver Solas's forces and strike at the heart of his power.

But as the day of battle drew near, doubt crept into Nyla's mind. She thought of Isaac and how much he had done for them, how much he had sacrificed. Could she live up to the legacy he left behind?

There was no time to question herself. The battle for the future of their world was coming, and she had to be ready.