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Chapter 28: Alliance Strikes Back
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The Plan Unfolds

The Shadow Alliance had coalesced into a formidable force. Kartik stood at the nexus of it all, an unlikely leader with the vision to bring together disparate factions. The council meetings had been arduous, but now the Alliance had its first unified strategy: to weaken the Vanguard’s regional stronghold and inspire resistance across the city.

“The Vanguard’s power lies in its central command,” Kartik said during a meeting in the Haven. A hologram of the Vanguard’s main garrison flickered before the group. “If we can disrupt their communication and supply routes, they’ll be vulnerable.”

Zara studied the display, her brow furrowed. “We’ll need precision strikes. The Veiled Shadows can handle the sabotage, but we’ll need heavy support for the supply routes.”

“That’s where the Iron Fangs come in,” Ravi added. “Their armored vehicles can hit fast and hard.”

Aria Sen, the enigmatic leader of the Veiled Shadows, leaned forward.
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