Chapter 4 - The Siege of Athelron(Part 4)

In the aftermath of the battle, Kaide surveyed the wreckage of the enemy forces with a mix of relief and sadness. His own troops had taken some casualties, but overall they had prevailed. As he scanned the field, he noticed a figure in the distance, moving slowly towards them.

As the figure approached, Kaide saw that it was a young woman, bloodied and battered. She stumbled towards them and collapsed in front of Kaide, gasping for air. He recognized her as the daughter of the enemy commander.

Kaide felt conflicted as he looked down at her. He knew that she was an enemy combatant, but he couldn't help feeling sympathy for her. He motioned for his medics to come and tend to her wounds, and they lifted her onto a stretcher.

As they carried her away, Kaide couldn't shake the feeling that he had made a mistake. He had always prided himself on being a ruthless warrior, but seeing the girl's injuries had made him question whether he was on the right side of the conflict.

Later that night, as he sat alone in his tent, Kaide thought back on the events of the day. He knew that he needed to make a decision about his future. He couldn't continue to blindly follow orders without considering the consequences of his actions.

With a heavy heart, Kaide decided that he would try to find a way to end the conflict peacefully, even if it meant going against his own people. He knew that it wouldn't be easy, but he couldn't continue to fight in a war that he no longer believed in.

As he drifted off to sleep, Kaide felt a sense of relief wash over him. For the first time in a long time, he felt like he was in control of his own destiny.