Aina was a native of this world, yet she stood within the inner circle of the coalition's high command. Her value lay in her knowledge—she was the ultimate guide, holding the keys to the world's intelligence network. More importantly, she carried the projection of a Demigod, entrusted to her by Orion himself.
"Are you really Orion's daughter?"
Looking at Elara, Aina felt a crushing sense of inadequacy. She wondered if she had wasted her life. Elara was younger, stronger, and possessed a command over the battlefield that Aina could only dream of.
"My name is Elara Stoneheart," Elara replied, flashing a sweet, disarming smile that seemed at odds with the carnage around them.
Aina felt a sense of dissonance. How could the girl who ruthlessly dismantled enemies be the same person offering this warm, girl-next-door smile?
BOOM!
Another thunderous explosion erupted from the heavens, sending a fresh shockwave rolling toward the ground.
