The conquest of the Divine Forge Valley marked a pivotal moment, not just for the war effort, but for the intricate dynamics within the Void Emperor's inner circle.
With Aria's feud settled and the industrial might of the Eastern Continent now fueling Vahn's war machine, the Empress Consorts presented a unified front of terrifying power and efficiency.
Evelina Frostheart, the captive Saintess of Ice, had been an unwilling passenger throughout this rapid expansion. Confined to comfortable but secure quarters aboard the Imperial Dreadnought, she watched the strategic unfolding of the war through the ship's massive observation deck.
She witnessed Aria's tactical brilliance during the slaughter of the ambush, the unwavering ruthlessness of Lilith during the subjugation of the Dark Lands, and the calm, vitalizing presence of Seraphina managing the supply lines and morale.
