The devastation the two armies caused took a hefty live toll.
It was still early for estimations, but thousands of corpses lay before and on top of the town's walls.
These were thousands of people with unique personality, all of them had a family, all of them had goals, plans, wishes for the future—but their lives were cut short by the war.
Was it worth it?
Some began to doubt themselves. This time, the death toll was monumental on both sides, but in the end, they had to push forward. Too many lives had been lost already—they needed to make sure their deaths weren't in vain.
Trying to ignore the pain pulsing through her body, Sofia walked back into the town. Her subjects that fought alongside her all greeted her with respect.
One thing, at least, was clear: their princess had chosen to fight beside them, not issue commands from a safe distance like her father. She was different.
