chapter 134

As the first light of dawn painted the sky in hues of pink and gold, Marvin and Jace stood atop the castle walls, overlooking the kingdom spread out before them. The air was tense with anticipation, the silence broken only by the soft rustle of the wind and the distant sounds of the waking city below.

"We stand on the precipice of battle," Marvin said, his voice low and steady. "But no matter what lies ahead, we face it together, as one."

Jace nodded in agreement, her eyes shining with determination. "Yes," she replied, her voice echoing with resolve. "We will not falter. We will fight with everything we have, for the sake of our kingdom and all who call it home."

As the sun rose higher in the sky, casting long shadows across the castle courtyard, Marvin and Jace gathered their forces and prepared to meet their enemies head-on. The air was charged with tension as soldiers donned their armor and weapons, their faces grim and determined.

But amidst the preparations for war, there were a