Dawn came and it broke red over Valengard, the sky painted in colors that looked like blood before any had been spilled.
Liam stood with Legion Three at the eastern gate, watching artillery crews make final adjustments to siege weapons that had been assembled during the night. Massive trebuchets that could hurl blessed stone.
Ballista designed to punch through reinforced gates. Demon engineering applied to breaking human fortifications.
"All legions report ready," Zara's voice came through communication crystal. "Legion One north. Legion Two south. Legion Four west. All in position awaiting signal."
"Fourth Order?" Liam asked.
"Infiltration teams positioned inside the city. Ready to strike command posts and ammunition depots on your mark." Kael'thra's response was immediate. "Civilian evacuation routes remain clear if any choose to leave at final moment."
No one was leaving. The gates were sealed. The walls were manned. Valengard had made its choice.
