"Tonight," Satou said immediately. "The longer we wait, the closer they get to completing their ritual. And surprise is our greatest advantage. They don't know I'm here, don't know what I'm capable of. Once they do, they'll adapt their defenses."
Chief Krrax nodded, then turned to his assembled warriors. "You heard Lord Satou. We move at nightfall. Begin preparations immediately—weapons check, assign squads, coordinate attack routes on the surrounding camps. This is it, warriors. This is where we either reclaim our home or die trying. But either way, we'll die as warriors of the Emerald Scale, not as helpless prey waiting for slaughter!"
A ragged cheer went up from the assembled lizard-folk warriors, their spirits lifting for the first time in weeks. They dispersed quickly, moving with newfound purpose to prepare for the upcoming battle.
