The tension in the air was palpable as Ren, Celis, Dain, Nyx, Everett, and the remaining squad members regrouped in the town’s outskirts. The battle had shaken them, but the mission was far from over. Damon Rossgard the man behind their ambush, his influence over the town ran deep, and Victor Blackmore’s retreat only meant one thing he would return stronger.

  The town leader, an older man named Elias, stepped forward, guilt etched across his face.

  "I should have warned you guy's from the beginning when you came into this town," Elias admitted. "This town isn’t just under Damon’s control he’s turned it into a hub for illegal trade and forced labor. The people here live in fear. If you fail, there won’t be anyone left to save."

  Everett, still nursing his wounds from the battle, processed the weight of their situation. "So it’s not just about taking down Victor or Isabel. We’re here to put an end to this guy called Damon."

  Celis let out a sigh. "Ohh brother, I guess things are never that simple

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  Ren clenched his fists. "That’s all the more reason we have to stop them."

  Before they could discuss further, a scout came rushing in, his face pale with fear. "They’re coming back! Victor and the woman Isabel are leading an army of mercenaries. They’re planning to wipe us out tonight!"

  Everett quickly took charge. " I guess we don’t have time to rest. Everyone, get ready. We’re holding our ground here.

  As the sun set, the town prepared for battle. The people, tired of living under Damon’s tyranny, armed themselves with whatever weapons they could find. The once quiet streets of the town became a battlefield waiting to erupt.

  Then, the enemy arrived.

  Victor stood at the front, his presence alone radiating danger. Isabel standing beside him, a force of battle hardened mercenaries loomed, ready to follow their leaders into war.

  Everett drew his sword. " There's no turning back now."

  Victor’s smirk deepened. "Let’s finish what we started."

  Everett clashed with Victor once more, his sword meeting earth shattering blows as Victor wielded his aether with terrifying skill. Ren found himself face to face with Isabel again, her fire burning hotter than before. Celis, Dain, and Nyx took on the mercenaries, fighting with everything they had.

  This time, there was no room for hesitation. No retreat. No second chances. It was do or die.

  And Ren was ready to give everything he had.