Chapter 25 The Tide Turns

• The clash of steel echoed through the air as Ariella and Kael led their forces onto the battlefield. The southern stronghold was a fortress, but the rebels had left it vulnerable in key areas. The Elandoran forces, led by General Theron, had dug in and fought bravely, but it was clear that they were struggling. Ariella’s heart pounded in her chest as she surveyed the chaos unfolding before her.
• Kael rode alongside her, his expression hard and focused. "We’ll break their lines at the eastern flank," he said, his voice sharp as he signaled to their troops. "Once we’ve done that, we’ll push them back into the hills. Keep the pressure on."
• Ariella nodded, her fingers tightening around the hilt of her sword. She could feel the weight of the moment pressing down on her, the responsibility for every life lost, every decision made. This wasn’t just a battle for survival; it was a fight to reclaim the future of Elandor.