The temporary break from the tight succession of exchanges gave the Emperor the opportunity to divert his attention, which the other battlefield claimed.
Something unbelievably bright and scorching had appeared on the other side of the battlefield, its scarlet heat stretching as far as the Emperor's position.
Even from a distance, the Emperor felt warm looking at that phenomenon, having to cut his inspection short to avoid suffering pointless burns.
Still, that didn't stop the Emperor from realizing what was happening. He didn't need to study the event any longer to understand that the other battle had reached its climax.
The Emperor also knew that Khan wasn't alone in that. A single look at his state was enough to confirm that.
The succession of exchanges was steadily bringing the Emperor back to his peak form, but his body paid the price for that recovery.
