Chapter 77 Vyom
"That won't be necessary."
The crowd parted as General Rudra stepped into view, his silver and crimson armor gleaming under the sunlight. He exuded an aura of command and wisdom.
The guards saluted sharply.
"General Rudra!"
Rudra approached Karn, his eyes thoughtful. "I saw the whole thing from the watchtower. You gave them a choice, and they made theirs. It was self-defense."
He turned to the captain. "Withdraw the charges. This young man showed restraint even when vengeance would have been easier."
The captain nodded, obeying instantly.
Rudra then turned to Karn and said "Walk with me. There's something you must see."
The two walked through a heavily guarded corridor beneath Nalanda, arriving at a war strategy hall. Maps littered the tables, each one marked with crimson indicators of conflict.
"This is the real battlefield," Rudra said grimly. "The monsters are organizing. Their attacks have become coordinated."
