The Third Step: The War Effort

In the following days, Lena worked tirelessly to rebuild the Alliance's military strategy. With her access to the core restricted, she could no longer rely on its vast resources and knowledge. Instead, she needed to rely on the loyalty and courage of the people around her.

She began organizing tactical meetings with various commanders, focusing on their strengths and adapting plans to suit the resources they had. Each commander brought a unique set of skills and knowledge, and Lena recognized that the true power of the Alliance lay in its diversity of experience.

General Lyra and Commander Tavon became vital parts of Lena's inner circle once again. They had both been distant during the debate about the core, but now, they were willing to lend their expertise. General Lyra's combat experience with guerrilla warfare was invaluable, while Commander Tavon offered unparalleled strategies for evasion and counterattacks.

Lena leaned heavily on them, incorporating their insights into the larger battle plans, ensuring that each faction's strengths were maximized. The Rhytil, while technologically advanced, had become arrogant and overconfident. They believed their victory was inevitable, but Lena knew there were still weak points in their vast empire—weak points she could exploit.