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2024-10-29 19:42:56The entrance to the stronghold loomed ahead, half-buried in rubble, an ominous testament to the battles fought and the ones yet to come. Adrian's breath came in ragged gasps, each inhale a battle against the exhaustion that threatened to consume him. The weight of their journey bore down on his shoulders, but the promise of freedom was a beacon in the darkness, a light that kept his steps steady.
Suddenly, the ground trembled beneath their feet. From the shadows emerged Victor’s remaining forces, a last, desperate ambush. Their leader, a towering figure clad in dark armor, stepped forward with a sneer. "You think you can escape so easily?" His voice echoed through the ruins, each word a dagger of doubt.
Adrian’s hand tightened around his sword, the blade glinting in the dim light. "We won’t be stopped by the likes of you," he retorted, his voice steady despite the fear gnawing at his resolve.
Beside him, Elara's eyes burned with determination,
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