July 20th, 1693 – The March on Elysee
The Royalist Army advanced across the countryside, their banners rippling in the wind as they moved ever closer to the capital. The road to Elysee was lined with towns and villages that had long suffered under the Republic's rule, and now, with hope rekindled, the people welcomed their liberators. Farmers and merchants alike stood along the dirt roads, waving, cheering, and offering what little supplies they could spare. Many young men, driven by the desire to see the kingdom restored, took up arms and joined Prince Bruno's ranks.
But as the grand city of Elysee appeared in the distance, standing tall and defiant with its stone walls and towering buildings, a grim realization settled over Bruno and his officers. The Republic would not surrender easily.