Chapter 21: The Final Battle

As they reached the outskirts of the cursed forest, Aria and her companions could see the towering castle of the Dark Lord looming in the distance. The sky was darkened by the smoke of the many battles that had been fought between the forces of light and darkness over the years.

Aria knew that this would be their final battle, and she felt a sense of dread mixed with determination as she rode at the head of the army. Her heart pounded in her chest as she watched the castle draw closer and closer.

The Dark Lord had been waiting for them, and as soon as they came into view, the gates of the castle swung open, and a wave of dark creatures poured out. The battle began in earnest, and Aria and her companions were in the thick of it.

Despite the odds against them, the army of light fought valiantly, cutting down wave after wave of the Dark Lord's minions. Aria could feel the exhaustion setting in, but she pushed through it, fighting with all her might.

As the battle raged on, Aria caught sight of the Dark Lord himself, standing on the battlements of his castle, watching the battle below. Aria knew that she had to face him, and she urged her companions to make their way to the castle gates.

The battle was fierce, and many lives were lost on both sides. But finally, Aria and her companions made it to the gates of the castle, where they were met by the Dark Lord himself.

The Dark Lord was a towering figure, his eyes glowing with an otherworldly light. He was surrounded by a dark aura that made Aria's skin crawl.

But Aria stood firm, drawing her sword and readying herself for the final battle. The Dark Lord raised his own sword, and the two charged at each other, their swords clashing in a shower of sparks.

Aria could feel her strength ebbing away as she fought against the Dark Lord's dark magic, but she refused to give up. With a final burst of energy, she plunged her sword into the Dark Lord's heart.

As the Dark Lord fell to the ground, Aria felt a sense of relief wash over her. The battle was won, and the forces of light had emerged victorious.

Aria and her companions made their way back to the city, where they were greeted as heroes. Aria knew that the scars of the battle would never fully heal, but she also knew that the people of the city would never forget the sacrifices that had been made to win this final victory.

And as she looked out over the city, Aria knew that she had found her true calling as a master of the world break, a defender of the light against the forces of darkness.