Nicolas stood frozen in shock as he watched Skr'll, the majestic dragon fall to the ground, its massive form crumpling in a heap of shattered scales and torn flesh. It's injury was worse than it seemed.Despite the chaos of battle raging around him, Nicolas attention was mainly focused on the fallen creature, his heart heavy with sorrow at the sight of its agony."What have they done to you" Nicolas said as tears gathered in his eyes.With trembling hands, he approached Skr'll to check on if he could do anything to heal it before it ended up dying due to its wounds.His eyes were already filled with tears as he knelt beside it. He could feel the faint pulse of its heartbeat beneath his fingertips, an evidence of its shocking strength and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds."Hang in there buddy, I'll save you" He said.Even as he grieved for the fallen creature, a sense of determination erupted within him. It was a determination to save it from the hands of death, no matter th
As Nicolas, Lou-ra, and the injured dragon, Skr'll, made their escape out of the battlefield which threatened to completely consume all of their strengths, they heaved a sigh of relief. Nicolas had been disappointed at not being able to convince Hero Hinnel of his innocence, but his mind was completely taken over by saving Skr'll. He focused more of his mana into healing her shattered scales and injured flesh.It took a considerate amount of magical energy to heal a dragon and Lou-ra could sense Nicolas' energy getting drained by the second. She put her hand on his shoulder in a bid to tell him to stop before he ended up using up all of his power."My lord, you need to stop" Lou-ra said.Nicolas ignored her as he concentrated on healing Skr'll. He had caused too much destruction for one day and all he wanted was to at least save a life. "I won't stop until she gets better" Nicolas replied.Lou-ra understood why he wanted to save Skr'll, but she was finding it difficult to wrap her h
The journey back to the kingdom was a quiet one for Hero Hinnel and his allies. The memory of their defeat at the hands of Nicolas and Lou-ra weighed heavily on their minds, making it extremely hard for them to even think of anything apart from that.They had managed to save Yuki from certain death, but it seems his life threatening experience didn't do enough to stop him from still being his arrogant self."We're here" Hero Hinnel announced."Home" Leon added."Open the doors already!!" Yuki screamed at the men in charge of the gates.He wanted so desperately to go back to the bosom of his mistress and sink himself into her until the entire world didn't seem to matter anymore."Here goes nothing" Hero Hinnel muttered to himself.As the gates opened and they entered the city, they were greeted by the hustle and bustle of everyday life; the sound of merchants hawking their wares, children playing in the streets, and the lingering sounds of activity from the castle grounds. On seeing t
Nicolas and Lou-ra found themselves surrounded by a group of fierce-looking jungle men, their weapons drawn and pointed directly at them, ready to attack with the slightest provocation.Lou-ra immediately stood in front of Nicolas and took a stance that suggested she was ready to battle with anyone that threatened to get any closer to her master."Lou-ra, stand back" Nicolas said.Lou-ra shook her head vehemently. It was her sworn duty to protect her master no matter what happens. Giving her life for such purpose was a honor."My lord, I will protect you" Lou-ra's eyes scanned the entire vicinity within seconds. It didn't take much time for her to discover a loophole which would be effective in their escape. "I'll hold them off for the time being. Immediately I give a signal, run towards the two separate bushes."The tension in the air was palpable as the warriors shouted at them in a language they did not understand, their faces twisted with anger and suspicion as to what strangers w
Nicolas and Lou-ra found themselves seated in the beautiful dinning room of the jungle king, surrounded by an air of royal splendor. The golden adored walls and cutlery were utterly shocking at how well-versed the jungle men were.The king sat before them on a throne of carved wood and woven vines, his expression solemn yet welcoming as he regarded them with a mixture of reverence and admiration. Never in his life did he imagine he would entertain the Demon Lord."You honor us with your presence, Demon Lord," the king began, his voice showing his admiration to be seated opposite Nicolas."We have long awaited your return. It has been roughly five hundred years since we set our eyes on you and we are happy that you saw us as worthy subjects enough to get a visit from you."Nicolas exchanged a confused glance with Lou-ra, unsure of how to respond to the king's words. He had never met this man before, and yet he spoke of Nicolas as though they were old friends."I'm happy you welcomed us.
As a small elite squad under the supervision of the false Demon King, led by General Gonro, entered deeper into the jungle belonging to the indigenous jungle people, their minds were prepared to face whatever their enemies had in store for them.They had been given enough training to be able to defeat ordinary men who lived in the jungle with little or no mana to boast of. It was a wonder why the new Demon lord hasn't tried to take over their lands.While watching his men get to work of clearing a path for them to pass through, Gonro's eyes burned with determination. He used his intelligence to properly instruct his soldiers to fan out and search for their targets, Abron and Skr'll."The traitor Skr'll must be found and brought to justice. Make sure you do whatever you can to capture her alive," Gonro commanded, his voice cold and authoritative. "And as for Abron...he will suffer for his betrayal."The soldiers nodded in understanding, their faces set in cold determination as they set
Gonro's powerful wave of weakening magic swept through the jungle, affecting all within its wide range including Nicolas, Lou-ra, and the jungle king."What was that?" Lou-ra asked as she looked around the room, wondering where such familiar magic had come from.Nicolas shook his head, unable to identify the true direction of the darkness he felt a few seconds ago.They all felt its effects ripple through the air like a dark omen. Unlike the residents of the jungle, Nicolas and Lou-ra remained unaffected, their strength unshaken by the dark forces at work.The jungle king and his men collapse to the ground, weak from whatever attack flew towards them.Nicolas rushed to help him up. He could feel the jungle king wasn't as strong as he had been earlier. Something ominous was at play."There might be a problem. This is unsual" He said.Lou-ra's eyes started to one of the servants who was also affected. She watched as the small girl's skin begin to go pale and peel off."This is more than
As the battle raged on around them, Nicolas and Gonro faced off in a fierce duel, their eyes staring at each other, waiting to see who would attack first."Gonro, it's been awhile" Lou-ra said,her resentment towards Gonro evident in her countenance.Gonro snarled as he shook his head."It's General Gonro to you" He replied."I see you've finally been given the position you so shamelessly begged for" Lou-ra said.Gonro frowned. He hated the tone Lou-ra was using with him."I didn't beg for this, I earned it" He replied.Lou-ra let out a small laugh."Keep telling yourself that if it helps you sleep better at night, that's if you're not still warming the bed of your fake Demon King" Lou-ra snickered as she watched Gonro's blood boil.Nicolas eyed him suspiciously. He could tell from merely looking at him that his power level was on the high side. Due to the fact that his mana had not fully recovered, he didn't stand a chance against Gonro, but he was prepared to do all it takes to defe