Ethan's pov

　　TWO WEEKS LATER

　　The sound of the hospital monitor merges with the hum of the television. My eyes are tired as I read the new peace treaties between the three kingdoms, but I cannot divert my attention for too long. Each word is a reminder of the battle fought, the lives lost, and the renewed hopes.

　　Birds sing outside, their melodies soft and cheerful, as if celebrating the new era of peace that is taking shape. This sound blends with the ...