According to Cassius, rather than waiting for the enemy to discover one's own vulnerabilities, it is better to create the illusion of a "weakness" to confuse them.
Fate is fickle indeed. Who would have thought Cassius' whimsical and somewhat sinister plan would actually help Stieg secure a victory on the battlefield and kill a legendary-level opponent?
"Roar——"
Stieg perched upon the burning tower's peak, raising his tail adorned with the corpse of a Dwarf, then spreading his wings and letting out a long, piercing howl that sent shivers throughout Aivendel.
"Lord Bren has fallen!"
"He was the hero who slew dragons! How could he just perish like that..."
"Moradin above, what kind of monster is this!"
On Aivendel's ramparts, the assault of the Ashen Empire grew fiercer and more relentless. The Imperial Infantry's concentrated artillery fire overwhelmed the Dwarves, and witnessing Bren's death plunged their hearts deeper into despair.
