It took the entire night to integrate the Phoenix bloodline warriors into the Liberation Army.
The transition was surprisingly smooth. Many of the widowed women from the Phoenix Empire, renowned for their beauty and charm, were warmly received by the male soldiers of the Liberation Army. The merge symbolized a new beginning for both sides, fostering camaraderie despite the underlying grief.
Meanwhile, the construction of the new Imperial Palace continued at a rapid pace. Though incomplete, it was expected to be finished by tomorrow—or, at most, the day after. The anticipation surrounding its unveiling added an air of excitement among the people.
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Late at night, Aengus was alone in a dimly lit room, his aura dark and chaotic. In the eerie silence, he devoured corpses and rare materials like an ominous entity, his strength visibly increasing with each passing moment.