RELEASE BELLADONA

The corridors of Sith Castle felt unusually silent as I made my way towards General Erastus's quarters. Each step I took seemed to echo louder than usual, a reflection of the heavy burden I carried with me. The recent events with Bloodriver had left me emotionally exhausted, and the task of delivering this news to General Erastus weighed heavily on my mind.

As I approached the door to Erastus's office, I took a deep breath, steadying myself for the conversation that was about to unfold. The corridors were adorned with the symbols of our power and prestige, but today they felt cold and indifferent to the gravity of the situation.

I knocked softly on the door before pushing it open. General Erastus looked up from his desk, his expression one of focused concentration. His eyes, sharp and discerning, met mine with a hint of curiosity as I entered.

"Duchess Lenora," he greeted, his voice carrying the weight of authority. "What brings you here at this hour?"