The Battle for Utgard Keep

Atop the gloomy walls of Utgard keep, the knights stood with grim faces and feelings of fear and uncertainty.

However they began to feel a sense of hope from the changes in their Lady, many knew of her actions to help those wounded in the previous battle.

Meanwhile, Maria's heart raced, and after taking the vile potion, her body felt disgusting. However, it restored her magic after healing the wounded knights. It left her insides damaged. She struggled to breathe, her heart beating with an arrhythmia. 

'I cannot feel my toes...' 

She stood on the walls, once again facing an army that far outmatched hers. 

However, this time, the troops didn't look gloomy. Instead, they looked at her with shining eyes, the woman that betrayed them. Killed their former lord and allowed her son to be taken, showing no concern. 

'I want to vomit, this potion. Why didn't they state the side-effects.'

"My Lady, we are ready to fight!"