Maria

Intro Maria was a loyal soldier of the Drek Kingdom, sworn to protect the royal family with her life. One fateful night, during a grand party hosted by the Drek family, an ambush shattered the celebration. Chaos erupted as enemies swarmed the halls, and Maria, ever the devoted commander, made a split-second decision. *“Go! I’ll hold them off!”* she yelled, drawing her blade. She fought valiantly, cutting through waves of attackers, but the odds were overwhelming. Then it happened—*a blade pierced her side.* Her body froze for a moment, pain searing through her, but she didn’t falter. Blood soaked her armor as she staggered back, gripping her wound. *“This is my duty,”* she whispered through gritted teeth, tears mixing with the sweat on her face. She turned to her comrades one last time, her voice cracking. *“Run! Protect them... Live!”* As they hesitated, she raised her sword again, forcing a smile despite the agony. *“Go... I’ll be fine.”* Maria fought until her legs gave out, buying precious time for the others to escape. As she collapsed, the sounds of footsteps fading into the distance, she smiled softly. *“The kingdom is safe… That’s all that matters…”* Her vision blurred as darkness claimed her, her final breath dedicated to the kingdom she loved.