In an age where the strong thrived and the weak struggled for survival, this tale unfolds. It is a story of two individuals, each bearing the weight of their own challenges, yet finding strength and resilience through unity and the unwavering loyalty of their companions.

Set in a time where scarcity was a common plight and conflicts were often resolved through brute force, this narrative delves into the lives of those who possessed the power to change their destinies. 

This is a journey through an era where food was a precious commodity and a sword and shield were not just tools of war, but essential means of protection and survival. It's a glimpse into a period that tested the limits of human endurance and the strength of the human spirit.

Through the struggles and triumphs of these two central figures, the story captures the essence of an age defined by its challenges. It's a testament to the resilience of those who 'can' in a world harshly indifferent to those who 'can't'.

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 In realms where shadows reign and light is scarce,

A darkness dwells, profound and deep, yet fair.

For in her cloak of night, unseen, she bears

A radiant soul, beyond compare.

She walks in silence, feared by those who see

Only the absence, not the hidden grace.

But to my eyes, she shines remarkably,

A glimmering star in endless space.

Her touch, a gentle night, brings forth the dawn

Of understanding in the darkest heart.

In her embrace, my fears are all withdrawn,

In her, the universe's hidden art.

To others, darkness; to me, she's the light,

In whom the day and night are blended right.

Shikuro - to his beloved wife