Chapter 78: The Storm Breaks

The clang of steel, the earth-shaking bellowing, resounded in the atmosphere, a cacophony that reverberated within the breast of each warrior on this field. Her sword flared blazing, with the passion of starfire magic, as Ariadne charged into fray, cutting through the coalition's front lines with a purposed, precise intent. One body, the defenders and their newly forged allies fought, showing their solidarity.

Ariadne's motions were smooth and deadly, her blade parrying and striking with lethal grace. She felt the presence of her allies at her sides: Thalia's quick blows, Seraphina's mighty spells, and Captain Leander's sturdy defense were all forces to be reckoned with. They were truly, in some sense, an appendage of that alliance, helping to stem the advance of the coalition.

Though they fought well, the coalition seemed endless, their never-ending assault about to break down the defenders. Ariadne knew that they simply could not afford to lose an inch of ground; every inch of terri