Kapitel 106: ready to go
As a crisp morning breeze drifted through the camp, Lyrus took stock of the final preparations. Each general had contingency plans, each captain knew their role, and allies stood in silent affirmation. No movement toward Serpent territory had started, but everyone sensed that they stood on the brink of a new phase in this long rivalry.
Lyrus summoned all leaders for a brief address. His voice was calm: "We have faced their deceit, endured stalemates, and resisted open assaults. Now we show them we can bring the fight if they force our hand. We hold no malice, but we will not tolerate endless games."
He reminded them that if conflict erupted, their chosen matchups—Lyrus against the Jade Whisper, generals against Serpent generals, captains against Serpent captains—were not mere duels of pride. Each represented a chance to unravel the Serpents' grip on fear and intrigue. By defeating their counterparts openly, the Ember Circle could prove that integrity and collaboration outmatched secrecy and cruelty.
No one cheered bombastically; this was not a call to bloodshed, but a steady affirmation of readiness. Verdant Crane elders exchanged determined nods, Sunlit Fox representatives adjusted supply inventories one last time, and monks clasped hands in quiet prayer.
In that stillness, Lyrus sensed a profound tranquility. The circle's strength lay not in bragging or thirst for conquest, but in principled preparation. If the Serpents betrayed them again or attempted a decisive blow, the Ember Circle would meet them openly and end the cycle of stealthy violence. By planning these matchups, they hoped to break the cycle of suspicion and force clarity onto the battlefield.
As the leaders dispersed to their duties, Lyrus stood under a grand oak, pondering the road ahead. The Ember Circle wouldn't rush into Serpent lands unprovoked. They held this plan as a final resort—an ultimatum that if the Serpents dared provoke them further, the response would be swift and just.
In the distance, troops ran drills, allies sharpened weapons, and scouts surveyed horizons. The Circle was ready, each person knowing exactly who they might face if war came. The wind carried a hint of challenge, as if daring the Serpents to make their choice. Lyrus remained composed, confident that whatever happened next, the Ember Circle stood prepared to uphold their principles, face their foes, and shape the future on their own terms.
Wöchentlicher Energiestatus
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