[Elven Capital.]
"Mum, Dad!! Bad news!!" Zoey burst into the throne room, her breath coming in ragged gasps. Her parents, Austin and Victoria, sat upon their emerald thrones, their initial frowns deepening into expressions of genuine concern as they saw the sheer terror on their daughter's face.
"Speak!" Austin commanded, rising to his feet.
"The entire fleet sent to Eldoria… it's gone. Completely wiped out," Zoey cried, her voice trembling. "Even our newly developed Elite Mercenary units were dismantled in seconds. They didn't even breach the third wall!"
"Impossible! God Wolf and Josephine are currently in the Upper World," Austin growled, pacing the floor. "How are they still so overwhelmingly powerful without their leaders?!" He turned his head to Victoria, seeking counsel.
"What is our next move?"
