Emery and Azula meticulously plotted their next move, focusing on capturing Major Zoller while avoiding harm to the civilians. Emery's familiarity with the major's character made him believe that tricking Zoller into separating himself from the civilians was extremely difficult.
There were too many variables at play, and attempting subtlety or deception would risk escalating the conflict, potentially leading to even greater casualties among innocents.
Faced with limited options, Emery made a bold decision to approach the problem head-on.
After coordinating the details of their plan with Azula, Emery prepared himself for the execution.
The battlefield was already a chaotic maelstrom of destruction and Emery's sudden arrival in the middle of the clash between two grand magus figures caused an immediate pause. Both combatants turned their attention to him, their reactions starkly different.