70: BJORN

The air was thick with tension as we prepared to launch our attack. Our hideout was filled with the quiet murmurs of our troops, each one braced for the coming battle. I turned to Kim, my brow furrowed with concern. “Why haven’t we seen Bjorn and his team yet?” I asked.

Kim, his eyes scanning the darkening forest, shook his head. “Bjorn’s team will be approaching from our left,” he said. “They’re taking a different route to flank Arit’s forces.”

I bit my lip, frustration bubbling up inside me. “We need to intercept them and stop them from attacking. We can’t afford any mistakes.” My mind raced with the possible scenarios. If Bjorn’s team attacked prematurely or from the wrong angle, it could jeopardize our entire plan.

Kim’s expression remained calm, but there was a hint of worry in his eyes. “To get to them, we’d have to move through Arit’s camp,” he explained. “That will draw attention and likely lead to a confrontation before we’re ready.”

The weight of his words settled on me. Mov