"Battle for the Twin Cities"

With the sunrise the next day, the rebel army began their attack on the two cities. They battered the city walls, and within hours, Dmitri had taken control of one city. However, the army led by the rebel commander faced a tough battle within the city walls, suffering losses of more than half their soldiers. This deeply affected the morale of the surviving soldiers, allowing fear to seep into their hearts.

The general was well aware of this. He ordered the gates to be closed and positioned his forces within the city walls, a necessary measure to prevent any soldier from fleeing.

In the meeting room, the rebel commander sat in his chair, contemplating his next steps and thinking carefully about what he should do. Suddenly, his assistant entered, looking at him with a wary expression, and said, "Sir, there is a message from Dmitri. He says he expects an imminent attack from enemy forces and asks us to strengthen our defenses as much as possible."

Meanwhile, in the royal palace, the king received news of the fall of the two cities. He gave a resigned yet determined look, as was expected from Dmitri, and then said, "How much time is left for the army to be ready?" The envoy bowed to him and said, "Two days."

Silence filled the hall before the king uttered words no one understood. He then sighed and said, "Tell the Chief of Staff that I will be leading the army in two days."

The king continued, "This battle will be decisive. We cannot allow the enemy to continue winning. We must reclaim the two cities at any cost."

Meanwhile, the rebel commander was discussing with his advisors how to strengthen the defenses. One advisor said, "We should set traps on the roads leading to the city and place archers in high positions to strike the enemy from afar." The commander immediately agreed and said, "Implement this at once. We cannot afford more losses."

In the meantime, Dmitri was carefully planning his strategies. He sent reconnaissance teams to monitor enemy movements and gather vital information. He knew time was short, and every step had to be meticulously planned.

After two days, with the sunrise, the royal army was ready to march. The supreme commander stood at the forefront of the army, looking toward the horizon with eyes full of determination. He said loudly, "Today, we reclaim our honor and our land. No retreat, no surrender. Forward!"