Maria and Alberto stepped into the grand halls of the palace.
Alberto turned to Maria. "Queen Maria, can you tell me if there is any safe place here?"
Maria answered without hesitation. "There is a reinforced chamber beneath the throne room. It was built during the old wars—hidden, fortified with both steel and enchantments. If anywhere in this palace is safe, it will be there."
Alberto nodded. He turned to Carl. "Contact BNS Independence immediately. Tell them to dispatch air support and prepare for bombing."
Maria's eyes widened. "Emperor Alberto, are you thinking of bombing the capital?"
"Yes," he replied. "If we don't act now, these undead could spread beyond our control. We need to eliminate the threat before it escalates."
Maria took a step closer, her tone urgent. "But there are still civilians here—our people. I will not allow such devastation."