But Elara wasn't there.
Valor gasped, the air leaving his lungs in a rush. He fell to one knee, struggling to breathe, fighting to right his helmet. girl beats hero
"I am exactly where I need to be," she said, her voice quiet but cutting through the noise. But Elara wasn't there
In the center of the sand-covered floor stood Valor, the Kingdom’s Shield. He was seven feet of sculpted marble and gleaming plate armor. His sword, Sun-Cleaver , was as long as a man is tall. He was the definition of "Hero." He had slain the Beast of the North, toppled the Dark Sorcerer, and united the warring clans. He was undefeated. He was inevitable. But Elara wasn't there. Valor gasped
"Do you yield?" she asked.