The somber atmosphere hung heavy in the air as the Istarin Empire prepared for the solemn occasion known as "The Black Ceremony." The ceremony served as a memorial to honor and mourn the fallen soldiers who had given their lives in the war against the Echo Nexus Empire. Today, the entire Empire stood united in remembrance, paying tribute to the brave Dragonians who had bled and made the ultimate sacrifice for their homeland.
Aditya, Alicia, Riya, Julia, Lara, Leo, Clara, and Spencer, along with countless others, donned black attire as a symbol of mourning. They stood together, a united front, wearing solemn expressions that reflected the weight of the loss they had endured. Each person carried the sorrow of the fallen soldiers within their hearts, their grief intertwined with a deep sense of gratitude for the sacrifices made on their behalf.
