Augustus's eyes betrayed nothing as he mercilessly executed the man. There was no time to tolerate failure, even if it originated from a core member of the Zanis Family itself.
As the fragments of the fallen general scattered across the command room floor, Augustus swept his cold gaze across the faces of those gathered, finally resting once more upon Orfry. He could not deny the young strategist's sharp intellect; Orfry consistently saw through situations that remained opaque to others.
"What do you think our next step should be?" Augustus asked solemnly.
The generals around them exchanged subtle, surprised glances. They had assumed Orfry's promising career had come to an abrupt halt after the catastrophic defeat in the Asaris Continent. Yet, none could question the brilliance of this young man. He had a way of piercing through chaos and finding clarity in even the most desperate situations.
