Mercy, the skilled healer, was captured during a battle and taken to the empire's castle. The Emperor, intent on breaking her spirit, subjected her to brutal torture. But what made it more unbearable was the presence of her former classmates, now serving as generals and lieutenants. Luke, her former friend, watched with a stone-faced expression, his powerful shadow magic at the ready. Ethan, once her confidant, read her thoughts with an unreadable expression. Arun, the fire mage, channeled his dark energy towards Mercy. Mark, the cruel scientist, conducted twisted experiments on her. And Stephen, the brutal general, split her soul apart and mashed it back together before their very eyes. As the days passed, Mercy struggled to break free from her power-suppressing chains. Yet, in moments of madness, her light magic burst forth, momentarily freeing her. But the constant torment took its toll, and she began to lose hope. Despite her surroundings, Mercy held onto her compassion, praying for a way to escape and bring an end to the empire's tyranny.