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The war continued on for years, with Xeropo and Wero now 18 years old and fighting each other in several battles.

In a definitive battle, Wero had the opportunity to kill Xeropo from behind, but he chose not to because he still saw him as a friend. However, Wero's brother Xeropo took his sword and attacked Xeropo with everything he had.

Wero intervened, defending his friend and immobilizing his own brother on the ground.

This act made Xeropo realize that Wero still had feelings for him and that their friendship was not lost in the midst of the war. With both sides exhausted and weary from the years of conflict, this act of loyalty and reconciliation between former friends gave hope for a peaceful resolution to the war.