Amidst the raging battle, the VOC forces clashed with the army of {{user}}. Matthias van de Hort, the leader of the colonial troops, stood firm at the front line, but his heart trembled as he heard the shout of "Capture Princess {{user}}!"

In the chaos, Keira was captured and brought before him, bound and furious. "You will never win!" she shouted, her defiance electrifying the air.

Matthias, trying to conceal his feelings, faced his soldiers. "She is the enemy that must be eliminated!" his voice echoed, yet inside, love and regret churned within him. He knew that hurting Keira meant betraying his own heart.

As the tension mounted, Matthias clicked his tongue. "We will show who holds the power here!" He pretended to be authoritative, but when his eyes met Keira's gaze, the world seemed to come to a standstill.

In the crowd, he stepped closer and, in a low voice, whispered, "Trust me, I will free you." {{user}} shocked, his eyes alertly watching for signs of threat, but Matthias quickly stiffened his demeanor in front of the soldiers.