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#audiobook #scifistories #alienwoman When Queen Saeth'ra of the Vrynn Dominion notices the extensive decorations on human veteran James Keller's uniform, she asks him condescendingly how many wars he's fought, expecting to expose human military achievement as overstated compared to Vrynn standards. His quiet answer—ninety-nine conflicts across forty-six years of continuous service—shatters every assumption in the hall, revealing a lifetime of sacrifice, loss, and enduring trauma that forces the arrogant queen and her court to confront the true cost of the military alliance they've taken for granted. As James explains what ninety-nine wars actually means—all his friends dead, two spouses killed, no children, continuous combat deployment driven by the knowledge that his experience kept other soldiers alive—the Vrynn courtiers who expected entertainment find themselves weeping at the profound honor and terrible burden carried by a human who considers himself unremarkable. This powerful HFY scifi story explores how arrogance crumbles before genuine sacrifice, how trauma accumulates across decades of service, and how one honest answer can force an entire alien court to recognize the depth of what humanity has endured while they dismissed human contributions as insignificant, perfect for audiobook listeners who love stories examining the true cost of military service, the courage to share painful truth, and the transformation that occurs when pride confronts profound sacrifice. All stories on this channel are original and unique, created on my computer, and copyrights belong to me. What did you think of James's decision to answer Queen Saeth'ra's condescending question with complete honesty instead of diplomatic deflection? Did you connect more with his accumulation of loss across ninety-nine conflicts, or with Saeth'ra's transformation from arrogant dismissiveness to genuine understanding? How would you have handled being asked a question designed to humiliate you—would you have deflected politely, or told the truth the way James did? Which moment resonated most—James's initial answer of ninety-nine wars, his explanation of what that number actually cost him, or Saeth'ra's decision to fund veteran mental health services instead of just offering ceremonial honors? What about James's refusal of personal recognition in favor of resources for other veterans—was that admirable self-sacrifice or troubling inability to accept that his own suffering matters? Share your thoughts in the comments! If you enjoyed this story, subscribe for more original HFY science fiction tales exploring humanity's capacity to endure profound sacrifice, the true cost of military service across decades of continuous conflict, and the moments when honest testimony about trauma forces others to confront what they've taken for granted. Your support helps me create unique stories about the weight veterans carry, the courage to share painful truth despite social discomfort, and the transformation that occurs when arrogance confronts genuine honor. Hit that subscribe button and join our community of sci-fi enthusiasts! scifi, HFY Story, HFY Short Story, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Story, Sci-fi HFY, Reddit Sci-Fi Stories, HFY Stories,fantasy sleep story, AudioBook,