章 148: The Battle Begins

The early morning light was just beginning to creep over the horizon when the first sounds of the attack echoed through the rebel base. A deep rumble, like distant thunder, shook the ground beneath them, followed by the sharp crack of explosions in the distance. Emily's heart leaped into her throat as she recognized the unmistakable sounds of war. It had begun.

Within seconds, the entire base was alive with activity. Soldiers scrambled to their positions, the clang of armor and the shouts of commanders mixing with the rising din of battle. Emily, standing at the command center, quickly assessed the situation. Reports from scouts and sentries streamed in through her earpiece, confirming her worst fears—the council's forces were attacking on multiple fronts, and they had come prepared.

"All units, hold your positions!" Emily barked into the comms. "Do not let them break through our defenses!"