The horizon burned red with the reflection of torches. An endless ripple of steel and shadow moved across the plains, and though the night cloaked them, Ren knew what he was seeing: Varik’s army, the vanguard of his wrath.
The men and women gathered on the ramparts of Ironhold were silent, their breath caught between awe and fear. Even hardened mercenaries clenched their weapons tighter, as if grasping for courage. Ren, standing at the forefront, forced himself to remain calm. He couldn’t afford to falter now.
The System chimed softly in his mind.
[Faction Threat Event Triggered: Varik’s First Strike]Enemy Strength Estimate: Overwhelming. Victory Condition: Survive the assault.Reward: Faction Level +1, Unique Skill Upgrade.
“Overwhelming…” Ren whispered, lips curling into a grim smile.
