Chapter 50

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Third Person's POV

In the vast open plain where the Emperor’s tents stood, wounded knights were being tended to, some clutching their injuries while others had just left to confront the advancing enemy. The quiet tension in the camp was thick, every s
knights aware that this battle could be their last.

On the opposite side of the field, the enemy forces were stationed, waiting with grim determination. The war had been waged with a rare honor. Both sides fought with dignity, bound by a fierce code—if you surrendered, you either lost or died.

"Your Majesty, we’re close to being overrun. What is your decision?" the Duke asked, his voice low but urgent. The Emperor’s grip tightened on his sword, his jaw set. A fresh wound marked his left arm, but he ignored the pain, his focus unbroken.

"Prepare yourselves," the Emperor commanded, his tone as sharp as his blade. "We end this today," his words carried a finality that left no room for doubt. The Duke bowed deeply, a glint of fierce loyalty in his eyes, before he swiftly left the Emperor’s tent to relay the command.

The camp sprang to life as every knight readied themselves. Even the injured knights tightened their armor and donned their battle-worn uniforms with stoic resolve. Mounted upon their horses, all two hundred remaining knights awaited only one figure: the Emperor. Moments later, he stepped out of his tent, carrying himself with the pride and authority of a true leader.

He walked with an unbreakable determination, each step measured and filled with purpose. Reaching his steed, he mounted gracefully, then cast his gaze over his knights, meeting each face with a steady look that seemed to ignite their spirits.

"Today," he began, his voice steady and powerful, echoing across the field, "we will carve our legacy into the history of our beloved empire!" his words were precise, each one weighted with a fierce conviction. "We fight for justice!"

His speech struck deep into the hearts of his knights, stirring a renewed courage. The Duke raised his sword high, shouting, "For the Empire!" The knights followed suit, lifting their swords in unison as a resounding battle cry erupted. "For the Empire!"

With a fierce look, the Emperor spurred his horse forward, charging into the field. His knights followed closely, their hooves thundering as they surged forward, a single, unstoppable force.

They arrived at the midpoint of the battlefield, where their fellow knights were already locked in brutal combat against the enemy. Relief washed over the General as he spotted the Emperor’s forces approaching. Reinforcements had arrived, and with it, a renewed hope.

The Emperor’s group plunged into the chaos, immediately joining the fray. Swords clashed and shields met with thunderous impact as they fought side by side, pushing back the enemy with sheer force and relentless determination.

The Emperor rode through the battlefield like a storm, each swing of his sword calculated and lethal. As he charged forward, his blade gleamed in the sunlight, slicing down his enemies with ruthless precision. He maneuvered his horse with expert control, its powerful strides thundering as it trampled through the fray.

One enemy soldier attempted to block his path, stepping forward with his spear raised. The Emperor responded instantly, pulling back on the reins, causing his steed to rear up. The horse’s front legs struck out powerfully, slamming into the soldier’s chest with a bone-crushing force that sent him sprawling to the ground.

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