5 ： Shadows of Betra

tle　kiss　to　her　lips.　“With　you　by　my　side，　I　know　we　can.”

    Their　moment　of　peace　was　shattered　by　the　sound　of　rustling　in　the　bushes.　Instantly　alert，　Han　Fengling　drew　his　sword，　and　Sukie　readied　her　magic.　A　figure　emerged　from　the　shadows，　and　they　were　both　relieved　to　see　it　was　one　of　their　scouts.

    “We’ve　spotted　a　group　of　the　Dark　Lord’s　soldiers　nearby，”　the　scout　reported.　“They　seem　to　be　setting　up　an　ambush.”

    Han　Fengling’s　expression　hardened.　“We　need　to　deal　with　them　before　they　can　attack　us.　Gather　our　forces　and　prepare　for　battle.”

    The　camp　sprang　into　action，　the　air　filled　with　the　sounds　of　preparations.　As　they　moved　through　the　darkness，　Sukie　felt　a　sense　of　unity　and　purpose.　They　were　not　just　fighting　for　themselves　but　for　everyone　who　had　suffered　under　the　Dark　Lord’s　tyranny.

    The　ambush　was　swift　and　brutal.　Sukie　and　Han　Fengling　led　the　charge，　their　movements　perfectly　synchronized　as　they　fought　side　by　side.　The　Dark　Lord’s　soldiers　were　caught　off　guard，　and　the　battle　quickly　turned　in　their　favor.

    In　the　midst　of　the　fight，　Sukie　spotted　a　familiar　face.　The　leader　of　the　soldiers　was　none　other　than　the　man　who　had　attacked　their　outpost　and　taken　Mei’s　family.　A　surge　of　anger　and　determination　filled　her，　and　she　fought　her　way　towards　him.

    “You！”　she　shouted，　her　voice　filled　with　fury.　“You’re　not　getting　away　this　time！”

    The　leader　sneered，　raising　his　sword　to　meet　her　attack.　“You’re　a　fool　to　think　you　can　defeat　me.”

    Their　swords　clashed，　the　sound　ringing　through　the　night.　Sukie　fought　with　everything　she　had，　her　anger　and　determination　fueling　her　strength.　Han　Fengli