The battlefield was a swirling tempest of chaos and noise. In the midst of it all, Lieutenant Nathan Carter held his ground, his face set in grim determination. The humans had been at war with the faes for over a decade, a conflict that had drained resources, taken countless lives, and brought both species to the brink of despair. Yet today, the humans had managed to hold their position, and the faes, known for their superior strength and magic, seemed genuinely taken aback. As the sun began to set, casting long shadows over the war-torn landscape, Nathan found himself facing Elias, a fae commander. Her ethereal beauty was marred by a look of incredulity as she approached him. "How is it possible?" Elias’s voice was a melodic blend of curiosity and frustration. "How can your kind, with y

