Chapter 43 Ending The War!

• The alarm was false, a wounded warrior hallucinating enemies in the shadows. By the time I reached the fire pit, Kaelan had already calmed the situation and the crowd was gathering as planned.
• I climbed onto a stack of supply crates that gave me enough height to be seen by everyone. The crowd fell silent, all eyes turning to me. In the firelight, I could see their faces clearly—the weariness, the fear, but also the determination. These were my people. My responsibility.
• Kaelan, Koda, Vex, and Talon stood at the edge of the growing crowd. Kaelan gave me a slight nod—they were ready to support whatever plan I proposed.