The morning after the temple assault brought news that changed everything. Scouts returned with reports of massive movement in the far eastern territories - not demons, but something else entirely.
"Show me." Nox stood over the maps as Yeda marked positions with colored stones.
"Here, here, and here. Three separate formations, each one larger than anything we've seen from either demon faction."
"What do they look like?"
"That's the problem. None of our scouts could get close enough for detailed observation. But the energy signatures..." Yeda paused. "They're wrong. Not demon, not human, not anything from this world."
Vexia studied the tactical display. "Based on positioning and movement patterns, I estimate forty thousand troops minimum. Possibly twice that."
"Forty thousand of what?"
"Unknown. But they're moving toward the demon strongholds, not human settlements."
