"Carefully," Constance agreed. "But decisively. We hit fast, eliminate the Berserk Lord before he can fully manifest his power, then secure the settlements."
"Rules of engagement?"
"Total," Constance said without hesitation. "Anyone who resists dies. Anyone who might be a future threat dies. We're not here to take prisoners or show mercy. We're here to break the clans' ability to resist."
"Understood." Caden turned to the Haelves, who stood in perfect formation awaiting orders. "Advance formation. We move on the settlements immediately. Target priority is the Berserk Lord—male, approximately six feet tall, appears human but possesses extreme hemomantic abilities. Engage with maximum force, do not allow him time to transform."
The Haelves nodded in unison, their movements eerily synchronized.
