General Alistair, his armor battered and his face etched with exhaustion, walked alongside General Callahan as they made their way back to the city. The battle had been fierce, and the retreat of Constantine’s forces had left them disheartened.“By the gods, Alistair, that was a close one,” Callahan muttered, his voice still carrying a hint of tension.Alistair nodded, his gaze fixed on the path ahead. “Indeed, Callahan. Our battle was hard-fought.”They walked in silence for a moment, the weight of the battle settling around them.“You know,” Callahan began, his tone thoughtful, “this battle has made me think about what truly matters.”Alistair cast a sideways glance at him, intrigued. “And what is that?”Callahan’s lips curved into a small, wistful smile. “My family, Alistair. I’ve been away from them for so long, caught up in these conflicts. I’ve missed out on watching my children grow, and I can’t bear the thought of continuing down this path.”Alistair’s expression softened as h
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