An Immense Crater

Azarok opened his mouth to speak, but he saw the Captain, his superior, with a firm gaze before he could. He nodded in understanding, a tired sigh escaping his lips.

"Okay, Captain, I'll deliver your orders," Azarok nodded. Just as he was about to turn around and leave, another voice sounded behind him.

"Let them know we will go in together, so they better stay alert. If something ominous happens, we'll all suffer the repercussions," said the Captain.

Azarok briefly closed his eyes and then opened them. "Thank you," he responded before walking away.

…....….

One hour later

"Is this real?" the Captain stammered, her voice trembling with awe and fear. She stared at the utterly ruined landscape, her eyes wide with disbelief.

Clearly, a devastating battle had occurred here, but no matter how far she looked, she couldn't see any signs of life in the surroundings.