Absolute Sovereignty - Chapter 7: The Calm Before

... ud, softening the jagged outlines of its crumbling towers. In the courtyard, Kaelen stood with his breath visible in the crisp air while soldiers loaded the final supply wagons. The clatter of swords and the lowing of oxen filled the silence, yet his attention remained fixed on the System's faint text:

[Corruption: 0.7%]

[Primary Objective: Depart for Grand Conclave - 0/1]

[Secondary Objective: Maintain Memory Stability above 8%.] ...