Later, Vesperine collected the points, the so-called 'Aevum,' from the shattered remains scattered across the battlefield. Broken metal, blackened flesh, shattered weapons, pools of steaming blood... everything slowly disappeared beneath the organised cleanup squads moving across the ruined barrier.
Meanwhile, the shelters finally opened.
People stepped outside cautiously, blinking beneath the golden morning light pouring through the clouds. For the first time in days, the suffocating atmosphere around the Empire felt lighter.
Almost hopeful.
The citizens had seen the live footage broadcast during the battle... they had witnessed how their Empires responded to the attack.
And surprisingly, admiration began spreading faster than fear.
Everyone praised the tactical operation. Instead of sacrificing countless soldiers, their rulers captured the monsters and forced them to fight against one another.
