The sudden entrance of the soldier and his dire report cut through the electrified air of discovery like a cold blade, grounding everyone in the harsh reality of their situation. The room, once abuzz with the potential of ancient technologies and Aldred's cryptic message, shifted to a tense silence.
Shinari's expression hardened as she processed the information. "Thank you, soldier. Dismissed," she said, her voice steady despite the swirling storm of concern within her. As the soldier exited, she turned to face Salamander and Shuzib, her resolve clear in her gaze.
"We stand at the brink of a discovery that could change the tide of this war. Yet, we're reminded that the battle rages on, demanding our immediate attention," Shinari stated, a strategic calmness to her tone. "We cannot afford to be complacent, not when our forces are facing such a dire threat."