On a scorched battlefield, a woman sat with a solemn expression.

"…"

The air was heavy, and her eyes reflected exhaustion.
Holding onto the sword before her as a lever, she slowly pushed herself to her feet.

Even though her body and spirit were drained, she couldn’t afford to remain seated.
She had no right to show weakness.

Recalling this resolve, she finally stood upright.

"Haah…"

As she rose, a wave of dizziness struck her.
It was the backlash from attempting to draw on her energy forcefully.
Stopping midway had only intensified the pain.

"Cough—!"

The …