The soldiers exchanged glances, the reality of their ignorance starting to seep in. They had never imagined that the girl among them had been through such trials.

“She was part of an elite unit, deployed on a mission that many didn’t return from,” the general continued. “A mission where every decision was a matter of life and death. Those scars are a testament to the sacrifices she made, the lives she saved, and the horrors she endured so that others might live.”

The girl remained on the floor, her tears now mingling with a newfound resolve. The general’s words were a balm to her wounded spirit, affirming the courage she had shown and the strength she still possessed.