Chapter 148: The Path to Peace

In the wake of the Final Gambit, the landscape of the war had irrevocably changed. The Blackstone Empire, its military might significantly diminished and its morale shattered, found itself on the brink of collapse. The Coalition of the Free, now seen as liberators in the eyes of many, began the complex process of rebuilding and unifying the territories freed from the Empire's grasp.

In Cast, the city that had stood as the symbol of resistance, leaders from across the liberated territories gathered to discuss the future. The war had ended, but a new challenge loomed: the creation of a stable and just society from the ashes of conflict.

Whispering Wind, hailed as a hero and leader, faced the daunting task of guiding this transition. She emphasized the need for a council that represented all factions of the coalition, ensuring that the new society would be built on the principles of equality and cooperation that had united them in war.