In the distance, she could see the capital, its towers looming against the sky, a reminder of what was at stake. "We can't let them take this away from us!" she shouted, her voice ringing with conviction.
With a final surge of energy, Lira aimed at the largest of the monsters, a hulking creature with jagged teeth and a snarling mouth. She released her arrow, and it struck true, piercing its eye and causing the beast to howl in pain.
But the victory was short-lived. Just as she celebrated her small triumph, a massive shadow loomed over her. Lira turned to see a monstrous figure charging straight at her, its claws outstretched. Fear gripped her heart, but she refused to back down.
With a swift movement, she drew another arrow, but before she could release it, the creature lunged, knocking her to the ground. Pain shot through her body as she hit the earth, and for a moment, the world around her faded away.
