Inside the castle, the atmosphere was somber and still, the air heavy with a sense of foreboding. The walls, once vibrant and full of life, now seemed to echo the fading vitality of the ancient tree around which the castle had been built.
Standing at the entrance of the imposing castle was a woman clad in resplendent armor adorned with gold and silver accents. Her attire gleamed under the faint light, a stark contrast to the muted tones of the castle's surroundings. Behind the visor of her golden helmet, her eyes shone like radiant orbs, filled with determination and purpose.
It was the elf princess…
