The valley beneath Blackspire Fortress trembled with anticipation. The first light of dawn barely pierced the thick morning mist, yet the ominous silhouettes of Varik’s army were already visible, stretching across the eastern ridge. War drums echoed faintly from the enemy camp, a sinister rhythm heralding the coming storm.
Ren stood atop the main battlement, Frostbane by his side, eyes scanning the enemy formations. Every movement, every alignment, every shadow was tracked by the System. The fortress thrummed with energy, soldiers poised, wards glowing softly across the walls.
[System Notification: Enemy Forces – Full Strength, Reinforcements Included] [High-Value Targets Detected: Shadow Commander, Arcane Specialists, Varik][Internal Threat Status: Cleared]
Ren’s gaze hardened. “They’v
