The Alliance Splits

By morning, the Alliance Council was in disarray. A vote was called. The motion: to limit Lena's access to the core and put a check on her growing power.

Lena stood before them, her heart heavy with the realization that the rift between them had already become a chasm. The very people she had fought alongside were now questioning her authority. Some sided with Valros, others remained neutral, unwilling to make a move. Only a handful of commanders were still fully loyal.

"Are we really going to do this?" Lena asked, her voice breaking through the tension. "After everything we've been through? The Rhytil are coming for us. We can't afford to be divided now."

But despite her plea, the vote passed. Her access to the core was to be restricted. The decision was made.