Alexander heard the chatter over the communicator and muttered to himself, "Too slow to react. Now that they've joined forces, maybe two-thirds will survive."He had thought of the strategy long ago, but his position was too sensitive. Moreover, the other factions would never have heeded his advice.
Suddenly, something emerged from the thick mud and sand between Alexander and Billy, churning up a cloud of muck that obscured its form.Alexander thrust his sword through the murky mire, and with a resounding thud, the creature hit the ground, slain. As his sword energy depleted, he paused and glan
When the rest of the group heard that something was approaching, they quickly shone lights into the darkness. A massive silhouette loomed closer with alarming speed. A deep-sea sandworm was advancing!Fear gripped the crowd as they realized the possibility that Alexander might have been overwhelmed.
"Then what do you suggest, Vice-castellan? As long as the reasoning is clear, we will do as we are told," said Miles with the intention to curry favor, choosing to stand with Hawthorne Seafort.Alexander's terrifying battle power required strength to fight against it. The hearts of the remaining few
The conspicuous items scattered across the ground were gold, jewelry, gemstones, and emeralds. Illuminated by the Iceflame, the allure of these jewels was irresistible, sparking greed in everyone's eyes. Just one bag of these treasures could guarantee a lifetime of wealth.However, something seemed
"Alexander, hand over the jade pendant. It belongs to everyone." Billy seized the moment to assert his claim, skillfully tying his interests to those of the crowd. By claiming the jade pendant as something meant for all, he sought to rally support against Alexander.Billy's move was calculated. If m
With each swift strike, Alexander's sword sang through the air, leaving a trail of fallen foes in its wake. He stormed the battlefield with the ferocity of a tiger among sheep, his sword unstoppable.He carved a path of determination, inching ever closer to the jade amulet. However, something felt o
"Agreed!"Without wasting another moment, the pair led their group back to the water cave they had come from.Working with Alexander was a breeze, following his lead, and they could not go wrong. After a string of successes, Alexander's judgment had proven nearly infallible.As the others left, a sa
"Kill!" As Alexander stepped onto the Empyrean Slope, a monstrous wave of killing intent crashed into his mind."Hmph, you think you're the only one fierce?" he muttered coldly, unleashing his own killing intent to counter the assault.He was the Temple Lord Kane, a man who had tread through mountai
At Battleforge Summit, a place where peril lurked at every turn.As the group continued their ascent, they lost a few more members. The ancient battlefield was riddled with deadly traps and poisonous remnants. The pools along the way harbored creatures so aggressive, it was clear they were not of mo
"Ah…" Alexander yawned, waiting patiently. Without a proper map, he would probably take half a day searching for directions. Battleforge Summit, though seemingly small, had a complex terrain.Time was slipping away, and Maxwell and Crimson Wyrm Master finally reached an agreement. The two-meter-wide
Early in the next morning, Maxwell's group of 40—the weakest among them a Lord of War—gathered quietly by the lake at the back of a mountain, somewhere in Shielded Valley. They stood in silence, their expressions grave.Though many had never ventured to Battleforge Summit, they had all heard of its
"Enemy attack!"Brenda sprang to her feet, drawing her sharp blade. Tensions had been high lately, and everyone's nerves were on edge."Perfect timing! I've been waiting to kill him sooner or later!"Alexander's killing intent surged, and his battle spirit ignited.Crimson Wyrm Master was destined t
As soon as Alexander asked the question, a heavy silence fell over the chamber. The three Guardians exchanged uneasy glances, but no one uttered a word."Never mind if you don't want to say anything, I'm just curious," said Alexander, sitting down cross-legged and closing his eyes to heal his wounds
"As you wish!"Crimson Wyrm Master channeled a furious surge of power into his spear, standing firm as he built up his momentum. Having fought to this point, he knew he had to unleash his most devastating attack."Here it comes!"All eyes were locked on the impending clash, each person holding their
"You fool! Don't think you'll be the last one laughing!"The Second and Third Guardians charged forward, joining forces to deflect Crimson Wyrm's relentless assault. Even with their combined strength, they could barely withstand a few moves."Do you really think we're without reinforcements?" roared
"Heh. I wouldn't dare accept your gift!" Maxwell scoffed, his voice steady despite the looming battle. Politeness had no place in this confrontation."Oh, but I'm sure you'll appreciate it," sneered Crimson Wyrm Master, his eyes gleaming with malice as he pointed at Darko, who lay crumpled on the gr