Russ did not answer. His face darkened. His fists are clenched. He heaved a deep sigh. We are all staring at him. Waiting for his answer, but he did not say anything.
"Alright, let's think of a way to get out of here," I suggested.
"That's right," Prince Marcus agreed with me.
We all started moving to inspect the whole place.
"Wait," Russ stopped us.
We all stared at him. Anticipating what he has to say.
Russ walked towards the dead body of the beast. "Throw me the dagger," he told Connor who then responded.
Using the dagger, Russ cut one leg of the beast and walked into the now, closed wall where we entered.
"Maybe its blood can melt the stones," he explained.
"That's a brilliant idea!" Hugo exclaimed.
"Do not be too excited. We are not sure if it will work," Seb said.
"Blood," I reiterated what he said and I remembered something. "Hey, wait
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"We're here," Prince Marcus announced when we got near the boundary of Ignis Hella and Aero Edis. Massive walls stand mightily as the boundary between the two lands. The Aero Edis' guards are behind that walls. Breaking in will not be easy. "Now, how do we get there?" I asked. "We'll leave our horses here," Prince Marcus replied. "We can teleport inside, but not far," Russ said. We all looked at him. When borders are closed, usually the ruler from the closed border casts a spell disallowing intruders to come in using teleportation. How could Russ' words be possible? "I know a certain trick how to do that," he said. "How?" We chorused. "When someone has or had a strong connection from someone inside Aero Edis, they can use their teleportation ability," he said. "So, you can?" Conra
The goods were sold out before dark. Connor and Russ have not yet returned. Prince Marcus, Seb, and Hugo went near us."Where is Russ?" I asked him."I don't know. I didn't notice him leave," he replied."Where is your brother?" Seb asked Conrad."He left without telling me where he is going," he answered."We have to get to the keep now," Prince Marcus said."But our two companions are not yet here, master," Seb said."Then, let's leave them," Hugo said carelessly."I can't leave my brother," Conrad said."I understand, but we can't stay here for long, or else the guards would suspect us," Prince Marcus reminded him."Connor will just follow us," I told Conrad.He sigh. For the last time, his eyes roamed in the direction where his brother went. "Alright," he said.We made our way into the keep like robbers. I can tell that these men are experts at breaking i
"How could we tell where they are?" I asked.They weren't able to answer me. Arrows were raining at us. It's already dark and we are not certain which direction it comes from."Ouch!" I yelled when an arrow landed on my right lap."Fuck!" Conrad also yelled out. He was hit on his left arm.We hid behind trees. We can't counterattack because the attackers are aggressive and the pain from the wounds is unbearable. Prince Marcus, Hugo, and Seb are also wounded."The arrows have poison, my prince," Seb told Prince Marcus."I know, I can feel it too," the prince agreed. "It's from Aqua Edis, I think my father sent assassins again," he said while inspecting the arrow that has hit on his leg. The effect of the poison was felt by our bodies instantly. We also noticed that our horses were no longer there."I think I'm going to die here," Seb said while his breath is shortening."Do
Aqua Edis Castle. King Hydrae was angry after learning that Akira was not killed by his assassins. He was told that they were rescued by a stranger and was brought to Manhakan Village. "General Thud, go to Manhakan and kill that Akira personally!" He ordered his mighty general. He's too desperate to kill the first guardian of lights. "It's the perfect time to attack while the poison is still impairing them." His Lord Yquino is rushing him up. He could no longer wait to rule the world. His greed for devouring him. "Right away my king," General Thud bowed before him. "I trust you so much, Thud. I want to make sure this time you will bring me the head of that woman," he gritted his teeth furiously. "Yes, King Hydrae. I will bring you her head," the general smirked confidently. General Thud gathered his men. He planned to bring all of the best warriors of Aqua Edis into the Manhakan Village. Akira and
The corner of General Thud's lips twitched upward. His dark and cold aura could chill the bones of everyone around him. He is determined to kill the woman in front of him."We met again, Akira," he said in a chilling voice."Yes, we do. I've waited for this to come," Akira replied in clenched teeth. She could feel her rage inside. She stretched her hands and her fingernails started to form into sharp claws. It reflects with the moonlight like a sharp blade. The pupils of her eyes narrowed vertically. Her red eyes indicate that she would slay anyone who would come her way."I also waited for this, young lady. I'll make sure you'll die tonight," his lips curved into a devilish smile.Akira knows that they are at a disadvantage if she counts their number. There are hundreds of Aquans to fight with, and they are only around fifty. The enemies are also better equipped than them. She turned to see Prince Marcus, Conrad, Seb, Hugo, and the Manh
Shateira used her bow and arrow in fighting. "Fuck," she murmured when she ran out of arrow. She climbed off her horse and spoke to it, "Go find a safe place to hide, I'll see you soon."Her horse seemed to understand and followed what she said. It ran into the forest.She picked a sword from a dead knight and thrust it into the chest of an attacker. Fresh blood was spilled into her hands and even into her delicately beautiful white hair when she drew back the sword.She faced her assistants and told them, "Caleb, Kei, be careful.""Yes, we will, master," Caleb replied."You too, master," Kei told her.She nodded and faced another Aquan Knight. Her hands hold the sword handle expertly. Her great fighting skill naturally came out when she turned fifteen without anyone to train her. She can fight using any weapon or even just a bare hand. She doesn't know why she meddles with this war between the Aquans and the woman with the
General Thud's face paled upon seeing the hundreds of Ignis Hella knights marching in their direction. He's surprised by their appearance. How did they able to escape from the trap he has set? He made sure that the bestest among the best warriors of Aqua Edis obstruct and ambush King Suxx and his men on the way here. Nevertheless, he can do nothing but back off. "Retreat!" He commanded his warriors. It will be a disadvantage for them if they continue with the fight. "Pull back!" The Aquans have retreated but the Ignis Hella Knights chased them. Some were luckily able to escape. "Connor, where have you been?" Conrad asked his brother. "A long story, brother," he replied. He walked towards Akira and knelt, "King Suxx, please allow me to carry the princess," he asked permission from the king. "Go ahead," King Suxx said. "Get a healer to treat all the wounded," he
"I bet you're hungry. I brought you some food," a gentle voice of a woman sounded in her ears.Akira leaned her elbows and tried to sit. Her eyes glistened when she recognized the young woman. "Sherika!" She exclaimed jovially.Sherika placed the food on the table and quickly run towards her. "Big sister!" She hugged and cried.Akira's tears of joy instantly flowed down her face. She hugged her sister tightly and stroke her soft hair lovingly. She misses her so much as she misses her parents' Balbi and Arlea. Even after learning that they are not her real parents, her love for them never changed. She pulled from her hug and cupped her younger sister's face. "You're alive and look at you, you're all grown up. I miss you so much," she wiped Sherika's tears."I miss you so much too, sister. I knew you were alive, and I've waited for you to come back," Sherika told her while sobbing."How did you know?" She asked her in a bit shocked tone.&
Akira gave Marcus a serious stare as if she m's warning him from interfering in her battle. Then, she turned her head in Thud's direction. "Are you ready to die?" General Thud smirked. "You are underestimating me, daughter of Farah," his eyes darkened upon mentioning her name. Akira became agitated after hearing him mention her late mother's name. Her jaw and lips tensed and her fists were clenched. She recalled how they were tortured to death. The screaming of the immortals, the fire that burns them, and the sight of the girl who was beheaded in front of her during her dream. It was real, she knew it was real. Her teeth gritted and she roared, "You!" She faced and pointed the sword at Thud. "You're a serpent! Your life means death to everyone in Ehtrehto Edis. You must die!" Thud knew this would come. So, he positioned himself and readied for her attack. "Bitchy little immortal," he sneered. Deep inside he is frightened of how Akira moves right now. He watched her running fastly
Lang-Mao smiled bitterly as she watched Akira transforming into the highest level of immortality. It's been a long while since she last saw an immortal reaching this level. The very first guardian of lights was the one she witnessed last. The poor immortal didn't survive after her body surrendered from so much power running in her veins. But then, she saved the Ehtrehto Edis from Yquino, the king of evilness. Lang-Mao knew this day would come. However, this is not yet the end. Ehtrehto Edis still has a long way to go through. Akira's POV I ran towards my father's side and threw a sword at General Thud who was able to dodge my assault. "Father," I called him in a shaking voice. He raised his hand and caressed my face. "Y-You are so lovely, my Amara," he tried to tell me while gasping for breath. Blood gushes out of his mouth as he tries to speak. "I, I always loved you, my daughter." "I know," I told him. My spirit is shattering inside me. My world fell apart as I watch him slow
General Thud saw that one of the guardians of light is exiting. He grinned, it would be easy for them to win the fight now."Go and follow the Aero Edis Princess," he told one Aquan knight. "Report to me everything that she will do," he added."Yes, your majesty."Prince Lance who was near overheard them. He glanced in the direction they were looking at. 'Shateira,' he murmured her name. He heard Prince Matias call her Princess of Aero Edis earlier. Now, this general of Aqua Edis called her Aero Edis Princess again. He doesn't know that he has a cousin. He doesn't know that there is a princess in their bloodline. This is making him curious.'Where is she going?' He asked himself. A plan entered his mind. He looked around. He saw that Thud resumed fighting. When he was sure that no one was looking at him, he sneaked and followed Shateira.They are now inside the dense forest. The Aquan knight sent by Thud saw him following and trie
Akira's POV I can sense great energy coming from a certain direction. By the scent, I could tell who they are. Peter, Russ, and Lang-Mao. Why were they together? Where have they been? It doesn't matter. What's important now is to save this idiot Connor. I quickly leaped forward and grabbed his body before fleeing into the air. Thankfully, I was able to do so before Coel's forceful smash hit us. I landed behind Princess Shateira who was silently observing the aura of the expected newcomers. 'You can sense them too, can't you?' I asked her through the mind link. She just nodded without glancing at me. I know she can also tell the turmoil that is about to happen. The pungent odor of the bloody ground adds to the thrill I am feeling. But, I can also feel horror deep inside. Whose life shall be snatched later? I looked at Connor who is still in my arms. He is unconscious. I raised my hand to touch his wounded face but was stopped by Conrad's voice. "Connor," he ca
The brothers Conrad and Connor saw it all. "What can we do to stop him?" Connor asked his brother. "I don't know," Conrad replied. "Maybe we should fight him," he said. The two nodded at each other and run towards their father or the monster, rather. Conrad face his father and Connor stood behind. "I don't know who you are inside my father's body. But to tell you honestly, I will not hesitate to tear that skin," Conrad spoke. "Conrad," Hunter called him besides coughing. "Be careful. Your father is powerful and is now fatal," he said. "He's not our father," Connor said with clenched teeth. "Fools," King Hydrae smirked. "Coel didn't die. Thud took his body and offered his soul to Yquino. That monster is your father," he grinned. Conrad and Connor were dumbfounded by the King's confession. They looked at each other with confusion. Conrad spoke, "That's impossible! We buried his body after finding him lifel
Akira took the war seriously. She did everything she could to defend her father's kingdom. Of course, to defend the whole land of Ehtrehto Edis. Her comrades did the same.They were all halted by the swift and effortless action of Coel in killing the Ignis Hella knights. He can kill them by just smashing them with his bare hand. He is so ruthless and cold-blooded."How can we stop your father?" Prince Matias asked Conrad and Connor."He's no longer our father. That's maybe his body, but not his soul!" Connor replied amidst striking his sword."My brother is right," Conrad agreed. "There's only one way to stop him. That's killing him. But taking into consideration his current ability, I think that is not easy," he added."He's going to the king!" Shateira exclaimed while pointing in a certain direction.They all looked in the direction she's pointing. They saw Coel making his way towards King Suxx. They felt alarmed.&n
With her strong sense of sight, Akira can see the source of the strong force even if it's still afar. A wave of lights and sounds directed her into it. It's a tall and fearsome man. His prominent abdominal muscles are visible on his shirtless upper torso. His lower clothes are ragged. He is barefooted...and his face resembles someone she knows. Does he look like Conrad or Connor?Her thoughts were stopped by a strong force caused by the stranger's movements as he draws nearer them. The ground trembled and those knights who were frozen by Shateira fell into the ground."Someone is coming!" Princess Melissa exclaimed. She can also see the man. "He looks like a monster."That was true. The man's veins are bulging all over his body. His expressionless eyes indicate forthcoming wrath."Let's see what you can do with him," King Hydrae grinned. "The strongest weapon Aqua Edis has made for decades," he said while a flash of evilness glowed in his eyes
"Ah!"Everyone turned their heads to the man who shouted in pain. It was King Suxx. He was kneeling on the ground with one hand supporting his other wounded hand. The tip of King Hydrae's sword is pointing at his throat."Father!" Akira shouted. She ran towards him but was stopped by General Thud's sharp and shining sword."Akira!" Connor and Conrad shouted in chorus."It's now your end, my dear friend, King Suxx," King Hydrae said while grinning. He playfully glided the sword on King Suxx's neck. "But, since you were my friend back in the old times. I can give you another chance if you agree with me," he grinned."What kind of agreement would a person like you offer me? Don't ever try to bribe me for your greedy intention, Hydrae," King Suxx gritted his teeth.Hydrae laughed. "Look at you. Still trying to protect your people even at the rim of death. I'll give you a clap for your heroism," he teased and slowly presse
King Suxx It's been a long time since I last saw this cruel king in front of me. King Hydrae used to be my friend when we were younger. I don't know what happened to him. He turned beastly after he was crowned the king of Aqua Edis. I can still remember when he promised he wouldn't follow the cruelty of his father. But he turned out to be crueler. His eyes reflect someone else. He's not the same Hydrae I used to play with when we were kids.***Hunter I have long been waiting for this day to come. This is the day that I will take vengeance for the murder of my kind. I learned a lot of secrets since I went back here. Now, I understand why Hydrae and Khan Awae wanted me dead. Thanks to Ruth for not killing me. Now that the four guardians of lights are complete, my duty is fulfilled. Completing them was the mere reason for my existence. If I die today in this war, I can say that my life was not a waste.***Conrad I keep a close w