The sky above the Limitless Fortress churned with violet storm clouds, casting jagged shadows across its obsidian towers. Inside the war chamber, the air was thick with tension. The beasts had returned—empty-handed. “He’s not here,” growled Lord Veyron, his voice echoing through the chamber. “I just sent all my beasts to go find him, and he’s not in the Limitless Fortress.” Across the room, General Kaelis leaned against a shattered pillar, arms crossed, expression unreadable. “How can you take this so lightly?” Veyron snarled, slamming his clawed fist against the stone table. “Our emperor has abandoned us!” Kaelis didn’t flinch. “He left us the ring.”