Chapter 77: The Alliance

Aftermath; there was an eerie almost supernatural sensation that took back the battleground. Ariadne, from the walls of the palace, looked down at what was just now the result of an ended conflict. The victory was too great, washed away by the burden of what had yet to come. For the enemy coalition had indeed lost, but that made them none more safe.

Ariadne was brought out of her reverie as Captain Leander approached, a hard look on his face. "The prisoners have all been rounded up, that includes Caelan. He's in the dungeons, under heavy guard."

Ariadne nodded as if she'd expected it and her face hardened further at the mention of Caelan. "Good. We'll deal with him as soon as we can. But all our focus right now should be on rebuilding and preparing for the next move."

The defenders worked tirelessly to tend to the wounded and strengthen their defenses. The interiors of the courtyard of the palace became a hive of activity, transformed into a field hospital, with healers passing betwee