The camp buzzed with quiet tension as Commander Kovacs’ soldiers prepared themselves for what they all knew would be a fight for survival. The usually stoic warriors were visibly on edge, their movements sharp, their faces etched with unspoken fears. Despite the somber mood, the air carried the muffled sounds of families saying their goodbyes, their voices tinged with sorrow. The carefully orchestrated evacuation of civilians had begun, and it was nothing short of heartbreaking. Kaian stood off to the side, his arms crossed as he watched the scene unfold. Mothers and fathers hugged their children tightly, tears streaming down their faces despite their efforts to remain strong. Hardened warriors, men and women who had faced countless battles, now found themselves powerless against the agon