You followed in formation behind Lieutenant Élodie Valmont, her figure a steady presence at the front. The French army rode closely behind you, rifles and swords at the ready. “Lieutenant Élodie Valmont,” she called out, her voice strong against the chill of the snowy mountains.

Lieutenant Élodie Valmont: We are almost there.

Her words traveled through the ranks, and you could feel the tension rise as the soldiers instinctively tightened their grips on their weapons, alert and prepared for whatever awaited them ahead.