The air was thick with anticipation. As dawn broke, the first rays of sunlight illuminated the battlefield, revealing two armies standing across from one another. On one side stood Juliana's forces, resolute and unified. Opposing them were the dark ranks of Tiberius's army, their banners fluttering ominously in the wind.
Juliana rode to the front lines, her armor gleaming and her sword strapped to her side. Hak was beside her, his piercing gaze sweeping over the enemy ranks. Behind them, Alisa, Jaxon, and the rest of their allies stood ready.
"This is it," Juliana said, her voice steady but laced with tension. "No second chances."
Hak nodded, his tone low. "We fight together, and we end this today."
The First Strike
A single horn blared, signaling the beginning of the battle. The enem
