When Kamira got to the battlements, hardly anyone paid attention to her, let alone expected her to deliver a speech. People moved around and completed tasks with an air of urgency around them, but she found no desperation or panic in their actions. Kaighal was ready for the battle that was coming, and Kamira could only hope that she would live up to her own obligations.
It was easy to spot Veelk and Zelna’s towering figures among the defenders, and Koshmarnyk stood beside them. All three of them looked battle-ready, and it brought a smile to her face.
Mawi was nearby, talking to King Allyv, and down by the walls, Irtan instructed a group of students and teachers. There were fewer of them than Kamira had hoped for, making it clear that Varessa kept most of them under her protection. A foo
