“You must have a different definition of easy from mine, Lord Dragonborn.” Milea had already reestimated the allied forces’ odds of victory, and she still didn’t like them. “Having two Divine Beasts capable of using Origin Flames along with the Awakened Councils on our side is a huge help.

“Yet it’s not enough. I answered your summons and came here with my troops because you promised me that we would seal Ruugat away and get rid of him for good. With the armies assembled here, we can drive him away easily, but sealing him?

“That’s a whole different beast, and I don’t see it happening. At least not without taking massive casualties. I’m sorry, but I’m not going to sacrifice my people just to retake your lands.

“You would get what you want, and I would have to deal with Ruugat again with whatever is left of my contingents stationed in Jiera.”

“The Awakened Councils of Garlen and Jiera agree with the Magic Empress, Lord Dragonborn.” The various representatives said as one. “We can’t endanger so many Awakened lives for so little return.”

“Garlen is still recovering from the wounds Thrud inflicted upon us.” Feela, the Beast Representative said.

“And Jiera has never started recovering.” Gyrwin Isaar, the Human Representative, added. “Our numbers dwindle since the day the plague was unleashed. There is too much to do and too few of us.”