The grim relief of General Kaine’s impending arrival was realized the following morning. The setting: Eastern Empire, military encampment, erupted into sudden, organized motion as the vanguard of the Northern military crossed the border.
The Northern Empire's army arrived: a massive, disciplined force numbering 10,000 soldiers. This was no collection of mercenaries or local militias; this was the hammer of the Northern Empire, clad in heavy, pristine steel, moving with terrifying efficiency. The entire operation was a massive military operation, perfectly organized down to the deployment of siege weaponry and field hospitals. It was the most impressive thing Sera had seen in her life, a stark contrast to the chaotic political maneuvers of the Eastern Clans.
The army was led by General Ka
