As the marching knights reached the very borders of Elvendom, a tense stillness gripped the moment before the hidden elves, who had been poised in waiting, sprang into action.
Exploiting the terrain to their advantage, they launched their assault from the shrouded depths.
However, this time, the knights exhibited heightened vigilance, their past errors having become harsh lessons. With determined resolve, they mustered all their available resources to repel the elven threat.
The long-anticipated conflict between the human empire and the formidable Elvendom Elves had at last been set into motion.
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On the side of the Rank 7 general, leading the 1st to 3rd divisions, accompanied by his trusted Rank 6 subordinates, confidence exuded from their every step as they marched forward.
