Boom.
The sudden blast made Naset look up sharply from his work. The air went still right after, an uneasy silence settling over the camp.
Before he could issue a single order, Alix rushed into the tent. "Commander—the cult has begun their attack."
Naset stood at once, his expression hardening. "Bring out the cannons," he said without hesitation. "And get me Princess Aria."
The camp, which had been calm only moments ago, snapped into alert as the realization spread—an attack was coming.
Lumine scanned the area anxiously before grabbing Wanni by the arm. "Have you seen Cassian? He was just here a moment ago."
Wanni shook her head, worry etched across her face. "No… have you seen Robert? He's been missing too."
The silence that followed felt heavier than the noise of any alarm.
