She dropped her hand with a theatrical flourish.
"ATTACK!"
The army surged forward.
Four hundred warriors charging as one.
Perfect formation maintained even at full sprint. Inhuman discipline. Inhuman coordination.
The monster roared—that awful sound of agony and rage combined. Started moving. Each step shook the ground.
This was it.
No more preparation. No more planning. No more hoping.
Just war.
I grabbed the bond with Kael. Held it tight.
He squeezed back through it. Together.
"HOLD!" I shouted. My voice carried across the walls, amplified by Moonbane magic.
The army closed.
Two hundred yards.
One hundred and fifty.
One hundred.
"HOLD!"
I could see their faces now.
Eyes glowing purple. Mouths open in silent war cries.
Weapons raised.
Behind them, the monster. G
