"Legion One reports northern quarter secured," Zara updated. "Legion Two is advancing toward city center. Legion Four still engaged at western gate—heavier resistance there than other positions."
"Western gate was always going to be hardest," Liam observed. "The defensive commander positioned his best troops there. But with three other breaches, they're isolated. Eventually they'll fall."
Hours blurred together in fog of combat and coordination.
Liam moved through the city with Legion Three, his presence ensuring soldiers knew their commander was sharing the risk. He fought when necessary—[Infernal Conflagration] clearing defensive positions, [Phase Shift] allowing him to reach isolated demon units that were pinned down, [Abyssal Scream] breaking resistance when defenders tried to mount organized counterattacks.
