Whispers of agreement rippled through the room. The soldiers, who had been resigned to their fate, now saw a glimmer of possibility. Anna’s presence infused them with a renewed sense of purpose, a reminder that they were not forgotten, nor were they alone in their struggle.

The captain, realizing the shift in the room’s atmosphere, nodded reluctantly. “Very well, Anna. You have my attention. But remember, change doesn’t happen overnight.”

Anna nodded, acknowledging the challenge ahead. “I know, Captain. But it’s a start.”