Chapter Sixteen

The battle was long and grueling, but we refused to back down. We fought with everything we had, drawing upon the strength of our fallen allies and the love and devotion that had brought us together.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the great darkness was defeated and the shadow over the realms began to dissipate. The celestial shield, now stronger than ever, enveloped the land, and a sense of relief washed over the people.

King Edward and I stood atop a hill, gazing at the realms below, now bathed in the light of the celestial shield. The sacrifices we had made, the battles we had fought, and the friends we had lost all seemed worth it in that moment.

We knew that our work was not yet done, that there would always be a need for light in the face of darkness. But for now, we could rest knowing that the realms were safe, at least for a time.

As we descended the hill, we were met by our army of light, who had stood with us through it all. We embraced them, our hearts swellin