Slaying A Giant
Author: don_offl
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

As the battle reached its fever pitch, the dwarves executed their next strategic move. Berek, with a knowing nod to his kin, gave the signal. Suddenly, a series of thunderous explosions erupted throughout the streets of Mooncrest. The dwarves had planted explosives, a tactical move to create chaos in the enemy ranks and neutralize the giants' advantage.

"Get to fucking safety, now!" Berek roared to the civilians and Emberlyn soldiers nearby. The ground trembled violently as sections of the street began to collapse, creating deep chasms.

The Mooncrest mages, realizing the intent behind the explosions, quickly began casting protective spells and guiding people away from the crumbling streets. "This way! Hurry!" shouted a Mooncrest mage, herding a group of citizens towards a safer location.

Marvin's soldiers, caught off guard by the sudden subterranean explosions, scrambled to evade the collapsing ground. The giants, however, were not so agile. As the streets beneath them gave way, they
Continue to read this book on the App

Related Chapters

  • The Last Blood Mage   Marvin's Reaction

    Before the giants were unleashed, in the throne hall of Marvin's castle, the atmosphere was charged with tension and impending doom. Marvin, sitting on his throne, had been watching the battle unfold through a magical scrying orb. The sudden appearance of the portal and the Emberlyn soldiers emerging from it caught him off-guard, fueling his anger and frustration."Those Emberlyn bastards!" Marvin spat, his fist slamming down on the armrest of his throne. "How did they manage to open a portal right into my city?"His advisors, a mix of military commanders and mages, stood around him, their expressions a blend of concern and fear. One of the commanders stepped forward cautiously. "My lord, they must have had inside help. This is a well-planned invasion."Marvin's eyes blazed with fury. "Inside help? Treachery? I want every traitor's head on a spike by dawn!" he bellowed, his voice echoing off the high walls of the throne hall.Another advisor, a mage with a nervous tremor in his voice,

  • The Last Blood Mage   Xander And Atheria’s Plan

    Inside the dungeon cell, Xander and Atheria were keenly aware of the distant sounds of battle resonating through the stone walls. The muffled clashing of steel, the faint roars of what could only be the giants, and the occasional rumble of explosions told them that the attack on Mooncrest had begun."Sounds like the shit's hit the fan out there," Xander remarked dryly, his ears tuned to the chaos above.Atheria, pacing the cell, nodded in agreement. "Richard's forces must have started their assault. It won't be long before Marvin drags us out of here."Xander clenched his fists, a fierce glint in his eyes. "That bastard Marvin will want to make a spectacle of us. Little does he know, we'll turn the tables on him."Atheria stopped pacing and looked at Xander. "We need to be ready. When they come for us, it's our chance to strike at Marvin directly.""Exactly," Xander said with a grim smile. "We'll give those Mooncrest soldiers a show they won't forget. Watching their tyrant fall will b

  • The Last Blood Mage   Jackson's Death

    Xander, now a whirlwind of fury and power, turned his attention to Atheria's chains. With a swift, powerful movement, he shattered the chains binding her, freeing her to join the fight fully."Thanks," Atheria said quickly, rolling her shoulders to loosen the stiffness from the chains."No one should have ever crossed us, Marvin. Especially not a fucking tyrant like you!" Xander snarled, advancing towards Marvin with lethal intent.Marvin, his back against the throne, swung his sword in a desperate attempt to fend off Xander. But Xander, fueled by his blood mage powers, was too fast, too strong. He dodged the sword easily and kicked Marvin squarely in the chest, sending him sprawling to the ground.The royal guards, loyal to the end, rushed to protect their fallen lord. But Xander, now an unstoppable force, met them head-on. His movements were a blur, each strike precise and deadly. Blood sprayed as his fists and feet found their marks, breaking bones and crushing armor.One guard man

  • The Last Blood Mage   Prince David's Deal

    Whispers slithered through the shadows of the dimly lit chamber like serpents seeking prey. Prince David, standing tall yet ensnared in the web of his own dark ploys, faced the circle of the Hidden Hands, their identities obscured by animal masks that seemed to mock the very nature they represented. The only source of light, a flickering candle, cast an eerie glow on their masks, turning the room into a stage for sinister conspiracies."You understand the gravity of your commitment, Prince David?" hissed a voice from behind the owl mask, its tone as cold as the north winds of winter. The speaker's hands, shrouded in the folds of his dark robe, rested on the table that bore the emblem of their treacherous alliance.David's eyes, reflecting a resolve as hard as the steel of his blade, met the gaze of the masked figures one by one. "I am fully aware," he replied, his voice steady yet carrying the weight of the crown he was bound to betray. "The throne of Emberlyn and Mooncrest, the alleg

  • The Last Blood Mage   The Hidden Hands' Plan

    In a secluded corner of the war-torn capital, hidden from the chaos of battle, the members of the Hidden Hands gathered, their presence like a dark cloud over the city. Among them stood Valrian, identifiable by the wolf mask that seemed to sneer at the world around him.The group huddled in the shadow of a crumbling wall, their conversation a sinister whisper amid the cacophony of war. "Do you think the prince will go through with it? Killing his own father?" one member, clad in a raven mask, questioned, his voice laced with doubt.Valrian, his eyes glinting with a cold, calculating light, replied with a confident sneer in his voice. "Oh, he will. David's head is so filled with lust and desire for power that he can't see the forest for the trees. Once Richard conquers Mooncrest, both kingdoms would naturally fall to David. But our dear prince is too blinded by his own vices to see the simplicity of it."The group listened intently, their interest piqued by Valrian's insight into the

  • The Last Blood Mage   Marvin's End

    As Xander advanced on Marvin, the air in the throne room was thick with anticipation. Marvin, realizing he had nowhere left to run, drew his sword, a pitiful attempt at defiance against the inevitable."You think you've won, you bastard?" Marvin spat, his voice laced with desperation. "I'll kill you myself!"Xander laughed, a cold, mocking sound that echoed off the walls. "You? Kill me? After everything, you still think you stand a chance?"Marvin lunged at Xander, his sword aimed at Xander's heart. But Xander, powered by the blood of Marvin's soldiers, easily sidestepped the attack, grabbing Marvin's arm and twisting it viciously. Marvin cried out in pain, his sword clattering to the floor."Fuck, you monster!" Marvin cursed, trying to free himself from Xander's grip.Xander tightened his hold, his other hand forming into a fist that he drove into Marvin's face. The sound of breaking bone was satisfyingly loud in the silent throne room. Marvin stumbled back, blood streaming from his

  • The Last Blood Mage   David's Treachery

    As Xander finally plunged his blood sword into Marvin’s heart, his tyranny finally came to an end. Finally, the oppressive reign of the tyrant came to a definitive close, witnessed by all on the battlefield.In the immediate aftermath, Marvin's soldiers, witnessing the fall of their feared leader, were engulfed in a tumult of emotions. Confusion and disbelief spread through their ranks like wildfire."Is he... is it truly over?" one soldier whispered, his sword lowering as he gazed upon the scene, disbelief etching his features."Marvin's gone... what do we do now?" another asked, the resolve in his voice crumbling, reflecting the uncertainty that gripped Marvin's forces.Amidst the chaos, the second giant, which had been a looming threat on the battlefield, lay defeated, brought down by the concerted efforts of Mooncrest's mages. Their combined magic and strategy had finally subdued the beast, serving as a testament to the power of unity against tyranny.The battlefield itself was a

  • The Last Blood Mage   What's Next For Xander?

    Two days later, the streets of Mooncrest were alive with a vibrancy that had been suppressed under Marvin's rule. The air was filled with laughter, music, and the joyous cries of a people celebrating their newfound freedom. Flags and banners fluttered from buildings, and makeshift stages had been erected in the squares where musicians played and storytellers recounted the tale of the city's liberation."Can you believe it? We're free! Truly free!" exclaimed a jubilant citizen, twirling in the middle of the street, her laughter infectious."Thanks to King Richard and those brave rebels! Heroes, every one of them!" another added, raising his cup in a toast to the figures standing nearby, recognizable as part of the rebellion.Atheria, walking through the crowd with Xander, couldn't help but smile at the outpouring of gratitude. "Looks like we've become quite the celebrities," she joked, nudging Xander with her elbow.Xander chuckled, his eyes taking in the sights and sounds of celebrati

Latest Chapter

  • The Last Blood Mage   

    Into The Forest

    Three grueling days after their harrowing encounter with the yetis, the trio finally saw their destination looming on the horizon: the dark forest. The sight of it was enough to dampen the spirits of even the most stalwart adventurer. Towering trees, so dense and tall that they seemed to swallow the light, stood as silent sentinels guarding secrets untold. A mist clung to the forest floor, giving the entire landscape an ethereal, yet ominous, quality."Ah, the dark forest. Just the sort of place you'd expect to find in a cheerful tale of adventure and heroism," Xander quipped, his voice dripping with sarcasm as they approached. "I bet it's filled with sunshine, rainbows, and friendly woodland creatures just dying to invite us over for tea."Atheria rolled her eyes, a smirk playing on her lips. "Oh, definitely. I hear the dark, soul-sucking void at its heart is particularly inviting this time of year. We should definitely RSVP."Erik, who had been quiet, his gaze fixed on the forest's

  • The Last Blood Mage   

    The Journey Toward The Forest

    As the trio braced themselves for the yetis' counterattack, the creatures proved their cunning once more. Rather than engaging directly in their weakened state, the yetis used the storm to their advantage, disappearing into the swirling snow to regroup and launch a more strategic assault."We can't let them regroup!" Atheria shouted, her voice barely audible over the howling wind. She continued to fire arrows into the storm, hoping to disrupt the yetis' movements.Xander, breathing heavily from the exertion and the effects of Erik's spell beginning to wane, scanned the edges of their makeshift battleground for any sign of the yetis. "These bastards are smarter than they look. We need to stick together, watch each other's backs."Erik, his energy drained, nodded in agreement, trying to muster what little magic he had left for another protective barrier. "They're using the storm as cover. We need to be ready for anything."Suddenly, from the depths of the blizzard, a large ice boulder,

  • The Last Blood Mage   

    The Trio vs The Yetis II

    As Xander engaged the yeti in a fierce melee, his determination and vampiric strength driving him forward, the battle took a sudden turn. From the shadows of the storm, more yetis emerged, joining the fray with a coordinated assault. These new adversaries didn't engage directly in the close combat but instead launched a barrage of ice boulders and sharp icicles from a distance, adding a new layer of danger to the already chaotic battle."Damn it, there's more of them!" Xander cursed, narrowly dodging a large icicle that whistled past his ear, his focus split between the towering yeti before him and the incoming projectiles. "Erik, Atheria, we've got company!"Atheria, her eyes wide at the sight of additional yetis, quickly shifted her focus to the new threats. "Xander, keep on the big one! We'll handle the others!" She loosed arrow after arrow with precision, each one aimed at the shadows from which the ice attacks originated.Erik, recognizing the need for a defensive strategy, began

  • The Last Blood Mage   

    The Trio vs The Yetis I

    Forced back into the merciless embrace of the storm, the trio navigated the blizzard's fury with renewed caution. The failure of Erik's plan had not dampened their spirits, but it had certainly underscored the power and cunning of their yeti adversaries. The yetis, sensing their momentary advantage, intensified their barrage, the size and frequency of the ice boulders growing as if to crush any hope the trio had of escaping unscathed."This is insane!" Xander shouted, barely dodging another massive ice boulder that crashed into the snow beside them, sending a shower of icy fragments into the air. "They're not just throwing ice anymore; they're aiming to kill!"Atheria, her eyes scanning the swirling chaos for any sign of their attackers, nodded grimly. "Yetis are known for their strength, but this...this is something else. It's like they're toying with us, testing our defenses."Erik, his energy reserves slowly recovering, added, "And they're using the storm as cover, striking from th

  • The Last Blood Mage   

    Cunning Yetis

    As the trio prepared themselves inside the cave, the onslaught of ice balls intensified, each one larger and thrown with more force than the last. The situation quickly escalated from a mere annoyance to a dire threat. Xander, dodging another icy projectile, couldn't contain his frustration. "Bloody hell! These yetis have one hell of an arm. What's their plan, turn us into an ice sculpture exhibition?"Erik, his gaze fixed on the cave entrance, where the ice balls seemed to be targeting with alarming accuracy, had a grim realization. "They're not just attacking us. They're trying to seal us in. If they manage to block the entrance with enough ice, we'll be trapped here."Atheria, understanding the gravity of their predicament, quickly assessed their options. "We can't let that happen. We need to make a move before we're completely buried. It's clear they want us either trapped or dead."The notion of being trapped by a deliberate strategy employed by the yetis only added to Xander's g

  • The Last Blood Mage   

    Another mythical creature

    Huddled in the cave as the storm unleashed its fury outside, the trio tried to make the best of their situation, sharing stories and attempting to keep their spirits high despite the ominous atmosphere. The howling of the wind and the relentless barrage of snow against the cave entrance created a cacophony that drowned out all other sounds. It was during a brief lull in the storm's roar that Xander, his senses always on alert, tensed up, his head tilting slightly as if trying to catch a sound far off in the distance."Did you guys hear that?" he asked, his voice cutting through the relative quiet of the cave.Atheria and Erik paused, listening intently. "Hear what? Just the storm, isn't it?" Atheria replied, a hint of concern creeping into her voice."No, there was something else...a roar. Not like any animal I've heard before," Xander insisted, his eyes narrowing as he tried to peer out into the swirling snow.Erik stood up, moving closer to the cave entrance, his magical senses exte

  • The Last Blood Mage   

    Living like a dragon

    Several hours had passed since their conversation about Erik joining them on their journey, the landscape gradually shifting as they approached a vast, frozen lake. The air grew colder, the chill biting through their cloaks. Erik, scanning the area with a practiced eye, suggested they make camp. "This looks like a good spot," Erik announced, gesturing towards a clearing near the frozen lake. "We should rest here for the night. The lake will provide us with fresh water, and we can use the open space to our advantage should we need to defend ourselves." Xander and Atheria nodded in agreement, dismounting their horses and beginning to set up camp. Erik, taking a few steps away from the setup, concentrated for a moment before extending his hands. With a few whispered words, a spell ignited from his fingertips, creating a campfire that crackled to life, its warmth a welcome respite from the encroaching cold. "Show-off," Xander teased, but his tone was light, appreciative of the warmth Er

  • The Last Blood Mage   

    Erik's Future Plans

    As the trio reached the outskirts of the monastery, preparing to venture towards the source of the corruption, Erik, with his usual blend of humor and practicality, suggested a recon mission."Maybe we three should scout ahead before we bring the whole monk brigade," Erik joked, casting a sideways glance at Xander and Atheria. "No offense to our robed friends, but I'm not sure they're cut out for dragon corpse duty. Plus, it's not exactly a field trip."Laylan, who had joined them to provide final instructions, nodded in agreement. "Erik has a point. It's wise to assess the situation first. And Erik, you're familiar with the forest, aren't you?"Erik shrugged, a half-smile on his face. "Familiar enough to know it's not exactly a stroll through the park even on a good day. But yeah, I know the way."Laylan's expression grew serious, his eyes reflecting the gravity of their task. "Be cautious. The corruption from the dragon's corpse may have... unintended side effects. The forest could

  • The Last Blood Mage   

    Root cause of the corruption

    Meanwhile, in the silence of his quarters, Xander sat bolt upright in his bed, a sheen of sweat covering his brow, his breathing heavy and erratic. The darkness of the monk's quarters seemed to press in on him, the echoes of his dream still vivid in his mind. It was then that Erik and Atheria, having noticed the light under his door, walked into the room, concern etched on their faces."Erik, Atheria," Xander gasped, trying to regain his composure. "I... I had a dream. It was so vivid, so real."Atheria moved closer, her brow furrowed in worry. "You're sweating buckets. What did you dream about?"Leaning against the doorframe, Erik added, "Yeah, mate, you look like you've just run a marathon. Must have been some dream."Xander wiped his forehead, the images from his dream still swirling in his head. "It was more like a nightmare. I saw a giant golden statue, towering over a crowd of people. There was... there was so much tension, fear. The statue was about to fall, and everyone was pa