Chapter 165: The Turning Point.

The second week of the siege is gray and somber. The enemy is getting ready for a massive assault—Chloe and Liam can feel it in the air. Countless attacks had hit their stronghold, but still, they hadn't been stopped. Chloe gathered the defenders in the courtyard. Her voice was strong and clear. "We have fought bravely, but the enemy is relentless. Today, we must be even stronger. We must hold our ground." Liam stood beside her, reassuring and sure. "We do fight not for ourselves alone but also for our future, loved ones, and home. Be strong; be united." With the coming of the sun, the forces of the enemy surged. Metal clashed, and the earth roared to the battle. Chloe and Liam moved in the thick of the fight, directing their men and lending their strength where possible. The flames of battle burned on—hot and bright, a fierce fire that would not be quenched. Hours turned into an eternal day, and the tide of the battle turned against them. The numbers of the enemy seemed endless; t