The Battle 15.3

In all her life, Rowena had never seen such devastation. The once green and vibrant forest had been transformed into a grim battlefield. The air was filled with the stench of death and the metallic smell of blood. In addition, the sounds of roars and howls echoed, shattering the silence of the night. 

Countless victims had fallen. There were so many that Rowena couldn't bear to look. Especially when she realized that someone she loved so much had fallen victim to the war. 

Rowena closed her eyes. She could no longer hold back her tears as she saw Ivan's lifeless body lying rigid on the ground. Her heart was filled with agonizing pain. Regret filled her mind. If only I had forbidden you to join the battle, Ivan. Perhaps none of this would have happened. 

No, Rowena said in her heart. She quickly pushed the thought out of her mind. She knew that Ivan would always be a warrior. No matter what happened, Ivan would always fight to defend the glory of the