The entire forces of the Kingdom of Verdantia, along with its people who were ready to fight against Searox, were gathered in the palace courtyard. Arthfael, designated as the leader of the war party, stood behind King Endeavor, allowing the king to deliver his words before they set out to confront Searox the next day.Arthfael wasn't alone, he stood beside Camilla, accompanied by Flare, Neptunis, and Valentina. Of course, Neptunis was there alongside Camilla as the monster had formed a contract with her.Beside Arthfael were the attendants of King Endeavor, and not far from the king's side stood a middle aged woman dressed in exquisite royal attire with gold accents, none other than the Queen of the Kingdom of Verdantia."Good morning, everyone," King Endeavor greeted, beginning his address.The atmosphere in the palace courtyard was tense, a mixture of determination and anxiety hanging in the air. Camilla stood among the assembled warriors, her heart both heavy and resolute. The wei
Ten horse drawn carriages moved in a procession from the Kingdom of Verdantia towards Rhett Valley, a journey that would take them 12 hours. In the front carriage rode the leader of the Kingdom of Verdantia, King Endeavor, accompanied by his aide, Elsher.In the carriage behind, Arthfael sat with Camilla and Valentina. The third carriage contained Neptunis, Flare, and one of the palace guards. Flare, being a phoenix, and Neptunis, a water elemental with a larger form than the phoenix, didn't get along well. The palace guard looked fearful, especially due to the tense interactions between Flare and Neptunis."Hey, human," Flare called suddenly, his tone brusque.The palace guard jumped at the sound of Flare's voice, his head turning slightly to acknowledge the creature."Could you try to be a little more polite?" retorted Neptunis abruptly.Hearing Neptunis respond, Flare hissed and shot an irritated glance Neptunis's way. "Could you just shut up?""You're the one who won't let me shut
The night felt even longer with the discussions carried out by the three kings of different kingdoms, along with Arthfael in their midst. For the first time, Arthfael found himself facing three kings simultaneously, individuals he barely knew.It was like a dream to Arthfael, especially since they were discussing the attack they would launch against Searox the next night, precisely when the full moon would shine brightly."So, what strategy will be employed? Will the Verdantia forces attack from the front due to Arthfael's presence?" Faolan, the King of Ophelia, inquired.Endeavor paused for a moment, then looked at Arthfael. "What do you think would be a good strategy, Arthfael?" Endeavor asked.Arthfael, now the center of attention for the three kings, along with Camilla, Valentina, Neptunis, and Flare who were all gazing at him, pondered on a response. They were all waiting for Arthfael's input.As a skilled player of the video games he used to play, Arthfael attempted to devise a
The bright morning finally arrived. The palace guards and knights from each respective Kingdom were preparing for the battle they would engage in tonight against Searox. Many of them were busy sharpening their swords, honing their arrows, and chanting spells to harness their magic.As Camilla and Arthfael walked past the knights of the Kingdom of Ophelia, they were amazed to see the knights sharpening their arrows on their own."Do they sharpen their arrows like that by themselves?" Camilla asked as she walked alongside Arthfael."I think it's a basic skill that the Kingdom's soldiers must master in warfare. It starts from sharpening weapons to crafting them," Arthfael replied.They both headed towards the breakfast distribution area and joined the queue with the others. Since Arthfael didn't bring his sword, they didn't recognize him much.Moreover, Arthfael was wearing a simple white shirt and pants. However, Arthfael's curly white hair managed to attract the attention of many, and
The night had finally arrived. The sun's rays vanished along with the darkness of the night. Black clouds began to obscure the moonlight, as if signaling to the kingdom's forces that it was time to prepare for the assault.The troops from the three kingdoms – Verdantia, Zephyr, and Ophelia – formed their ranks in accordance with their designated order. At the forefront stood the three Kings themselves, accompanied by Arthfael, Flare, Valentina, and just behind Arthfael, Camilla."We depart now," ordered Endeavor to his aide, Elsher. Elsher, along with the aides from the other two Kings, raised their hands into the air and conjured a bright white light spell as a signal for their departure. Following that signal, the front of the formation began to step forward, heading towards the cave of Searox, accessible through the Rhett Valley.In the Rhett Valley, a special path existed that connected to the cave where Searox resided beneath the ocean floor. The cave's length was extensive, exte
The troops from each kingdom spread out to various positions. Arthfael and Camilla joined their designated formation. The soldiers in the rearmost ranks immediately followed Arthfael's command. Arthfael's gaze settled on Elsher, and he nodded slowly, indicating that the attack could commence.Elsher, along with the two aides from the other kingdoms, understood and released a burst of light, the symbol for the attack. Instantly, the soldiers in the rearmost ranks unleashed the fiery arrows they held.The magic-wielding troops helped propel the arrows forward, sending them swiftly piercing into Searox's body at various points. Searox, surrounded by the soldiers, grew agitated and increasingly furious.The barrage of arrows, infused with magic, seemed to have minimal effect on Searox's body. Instead, the Dragon responded with a violent twist and lunge, dislodging the arrows embedded in its flesh and launching them back at the kingdoms' forces.Arrows that had been pulled free from Searox
Camilla's eyes widened with understanding, and without a word, they began to channel their energy together. The air around them crackled with electricity as Arthfael summoned his newfound magical abilities from the Xodiac Jade Stone. Camilla's aura intertwined with his, their magic intertwining and amplifying each other's power.As they advanced, Arthfael and Camilla kept their formation tight, dodging Searox's relentless attacks while maintaining their focus. With a swift, practiced motion, Arthfael lunged forward, his blade imbued with his magic, while Camilla unleashed a torrent of lightning that streaked toward Searox's massive legs.The combined attack struck Searox's legs with unparalleled force. The Dragon let out a deafening roar as the impact destabilized its stance. The ground beneath it trembled as it struggled to maintain its balance. The soldiers from all three kingdoms seized the opportunity, launching a coordinated assault on Searox's weakened form.With each strike, th
Arthfael's heart raced as the imminent attack from Searox loomed before him. He pushed aside the pain of his injuries and surged forward, meeting Searox's assault head-on just in the nick of time. The impact sent shockwaves through his body as both combatants were sent sprawling, struggling to regain their footing.Summoning his last reserves of strength, Arthfael slowly rose to his feet. Searox, too, was recovering from the collision, his eyes reflecting a mix of frustration and astonishment. The intensity of the battle had taken its toll on both of them, leaving them battered and worn.With labored breath, Arthfael's grip tightened around his sword, Mighty Soulfire, its hilt pulsating with the magical energy from the Xodiac Jade Stone. "I won't back down," he declared through gritted teeth, ignoring the pain coursing through his body. "As long as there's a shred of hope, I'll fight until the end."In the midst of the chaos, an audacious plan formulated in Arth