Amidst the chaos, she spotted the great dragon leader, Jin Li, holding onto the shimmering portal with every fiber of his being, urging his people to escape to the safety of the other realm. The venomous arrow, embedded in his calf, had begun its insidious journey through his veins, threatening to consume his formidable strength. Despite the agony, Jin Li's commanding voice cut through the turmoil, urging his kin to make their escape, to ensure that the legacy of the great dragon clan would live on beyond the ravages of war.
As Eva stood frozen in the chaos of the battlefield, her heart shattered at the sight of her beloved parents, the stalwart guardians of her world, succumbing to the relentless onslaught of the enemy. Their voices, their faces etched into her memory, haunting her as she watched them fall before her eyes, their sacrifices searing into her soul like a blazing brand.
