Hello @ubani1,
Your last paragraph is perfect. I'll start with that, because that is the last thing in the reader's mind. An epic war is waged. The very existence of the kingdom is a stake. The dimension of the sacrifice is enormous. All warriors must die in order to save the people.

The way you tell story, that loss of life is tragic, but justified. There are a few rough patches in the story where style interferes with the flow of the piece, but still it all comes out well in the end.

I hope you keep writing, and posting your stories in the Ink Well community.