Despite the trials and tribulations invoked by all sides, the Demons of Hell had taken victory from their enemies. The Prize had been stolen away from the Machina followed by a valuable spy of the Angels. No doubt the dragon known as Diana would be extracted for information to use against the forces of Heaven while the Prize known as Bastion would be studied. After all, there had to be a reason why the Machina had fought so hard to keep her, yes?

For now, the Battle of Dianex had come to a close with Heaven’s might retreating and the Elicitor escaping to fight another day. Although badly damaged and battered, what was lost could easily be rebuilt from the ground up. Furthermore, the Machina had their own captive with which to interrogate, a leverage of sorts for the loss of their Prize.

As it seems, only Heaven had been robbed of some kind of gain in this strife. Yet defeat only ensured a stronger victory in the future. For now, a period of rare reprise would take place and all forces would rest and recuperate for the coming battle. Rumor was that a great disturbance of power had been leaked out into the Sea of Ruthria and it was very likely the next conflict would take place at some point near the great body of water.

But that was matter best left to the generals and leaders of each faction while the soldiers made their own interactions amongst each other. And as for the many prisoners in this eternal war? One could only hope their wills wouldn’t be too broken this time around. 
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