236. Spewing Up Blood

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"Captain, what's the situation on the battlefield?" Aarav asked, his voice cutting through the distant sounds of conflict.

Captain Ramesh Chauhan's expression grew more serious. "My lord, the Everglen Family launched a surprise attack. They hit the heart of the city before we could fully mobilize. We've managed to push them back a bit, but it's cost us a lot. Many civilians were caught in the crossfire."

Aarav clenched his fists, anger rising. "This shouldn't have happened. We need to restore order immediately. Where are their main forces concentrated?"

"To the north of here, near the old market district," Ramesh replied. "They're heavily fortified, and there are a lot of them. Our scouts report they have some new kind of pet beasts that have been tearing through our defenses."

Aarav nodded, his mind racing. "We need a strategy to break through their lines and deal with those beasts. Gather your best men, Captain. We're going to hit them hard and fast."

Ramesh saluted. "