Chapter 222 The Battle Begins

• Dawn arrived like a whisper, barely audible yet filled with the weight of inevitability. The kingdom of Valdorn was on the cusp of a new chapter, one that would either lead to victory or shatter everything they had fought for. The gates of the castle swung open, and the tension was palpable as soldiers prepared for the battle that would change the course of history.
• Ariella stood at the front of the gathering army, her eyes scanning the horizon where the first signs of movement from the Queen’s forces were visible. The Queen’s army, like a tidal wave of darkness, was drawing near, their banners flapping in the wind like the banners of death. Ariella’s heart thundered in her chest, but she refused to let fear take hold. Today, they would fight for their homes, for their families, and for the future.
• Raelen stood by her side, his hand gripping his sword, his expression steely. “We stand together, Ariella. Don’t forget that. We will fight with everything we have.” His voice was filled with determination, a reminder of the strength they had drawn from each other in the face of countless trials.