The Imperial Garden, a vast expanse of conquered ground that Vahn had intended to restructure into an administrative hub, became the stage for a dramatic reunion.
The air was thick with the scent of lightning and the heavy pressure of two immense wills colliding. Aria Stormsong, radiating the raw, terrifying power of the Tribulation Realm, stood ready for war.
Vahn Necrotis, the Void Emperor, remained utterly composed, his calm more intimidating than any show of force.
Aria's golden eyes narrowed, channeling her immense frustration and years of rigorous self-denial into pure, concentrated rage.
"Don't you dare treat this as a social call, Vahn!" Aria thundered, her voice laced with crackling electricity. The remaining light of dusk refracted off her polished armor, giving her a formidable, almost divine glow.
