A general born to rule

A win to end the war and new adventures

The Silent Eye's Bold Move

Deep in the shadows of the Gold Dust Empire, the Silent Eye agents executed their most audacious mission yet-sneaking into the heavily fortified capital to capture Orisis XV himself. Disguised as high-ranking officers, Kael and Elira infiltrated the palace, moving with the confidence of those who belonged.

"Elira, you have the sleeping toxin ready?" Kael whispered as they approached the private chambers of Orisis XV.

"Ready and potent. One dose will knock out a dragon," she replied with a smirk.

Inside the grand chamber, Orisis sat at his desk, his paranoia evident as he scribbled frantic orders. The room was dimly lit, adorned with golden artifacts symbolizing his empire's opulence.

Kael gave the signal. In a swift, silent motion, Elira threw a small vial against the floor. A fine mist spread, and Orisis coughed, struggling to stand before collapsing unconscious.

"Let's move," Kael said, hoisting the emperor onto his shoulder. The agents exited just as quietly as they'd entered, leaving no trace of their presence.

Chaos Among the Generals

By morning, news of Orisis's disappearance sent shockwaves through the empire. His generals gathered in the war room, their voices raised in heated argument.

"This is madness! Without the emperor, who will lead?" barked General Zaric.

"I should take command," countered General Vorsk. "I have the loyalty of the western front."

"No, the empire needs a unifying figure, not another power-hungry opportunist!" shouted General Karis.

As the generals bickered, the frontlines faltered. The chain of command broke down, and the troops, already stretched thin and demoralized, found themselves leaderless.

The Allied Push

Marcus and the combined forces of Valorcrest and the Reynolds Empire seized the opportunity. With Orisis's forces in disarray, they launched an all-out assault on the remaining strongholds.

"Advance! Take the trenches and press forward!" Marcus commanded as artillery thundered in the background.

The allied troops moved like an unstoppable tide, supported by aerial bombardments and armored divisions. Former slaves turned soldiers fought alongside them, their determination to end Orisis's tyranny fueling their charge.

At the palace gates, Empress Valdrianna and Queen Elandra joined Marcus and Emperor Reynolds.

"This is it," Valdrianna said, her dragon looming behind her. "The final blow to Orisis's reign."

Reynolds nodded. "We end this today. No more suffering under his rule."

Storming the Palace

The allied forces breached the palace gates, their soldiers swarming through the grand halls. Resistance was minimal, as most of Orisis's guards had either fled or surrendered.

Marcus and Reynolds led the charge into the throne room, where they found Irina Goriska, Orisis's older sister, awaiting them.

"Lady Irina," Marcus said, sheathing his sword. "The empire is yours. We only ask that you rule it justly."

Irina stepped forward, her regal bearing commanding attention. "I will undo the damage my brother has done. This empire will no longer be built on blood and fear."

The allied leaders nodded, a sense of hope filling the room.

The Aftermath

As word spread of Irina's ascension, the remaining Orisis troops continued to fight, unaware of their emperor's capture and the fall of the capital. However, their resistance crumbled as they returned to find the empire under new rule.