Twenty minutes have passed since Sigurd and Lord Seth engaged in a fierce and terrifying battle. The ground around them has craters, and the dust and smoke are everywhere and continuously dissipating in the air. Their battle proved to be a league of their own. The royal guard who joins the other battle kept glancing over at their emperor and saw how two powerful humans fought with everything they got.Both are at a stalemate in the first ten minutes but when another five minutes passed, Lord Seth can be seen to be at disadvantage but it didn’t stop him to cast a spell or attack Sigurd head-on. And when another five minutes passed, Lord Seth stop attacking and distance himself from Sigurd to catch his breath. Fortunately, Sigurd has no intention to attack him and lets him rest for a bit.Lord Seth’s clothes are tattered and his arms and face have wound and scratches while Sigurd has no scratches. The only proof he is in engaging in the battle is his tattered cape.On the other hand, th
“Your Majesty, preparations are done. We can initiate the simultaneous attack any moment now. And once again, congratulation on bringing down the traitor. It is just a pity his apprentices save him in the most crucial moments.”The Captain of the Royal Guard shook his head after speaking to Sigurd.He still remembers how the traitor Lord Seth was able to escape thanks to the help of his apprentices. The scene is still vividly etched in his memory.When Lord Seth was already worn out and cannot fight anymore, he just slump his body on the ground and lay there not concerning himself about what was about to happen next.The emperor just stood that has only a few scratches on his arms and a tattered cape. He stood majestic and coldly staring at Lord Seth that was hardly breathing. But his face is calm and has no trace of regret. In fact, an innocent and proud smile was plastered on his face. It is like he was proud of what he has done and an unbearable weight was lifted from his shoulders
After the gate fell on the ground, the imperial army didn’t waste any seconds. After cheering and praising the emperor, they quickly run toward the city.Robert was the first to arrive on the scene. He saw the broken gate lying on the ground. Then the knights followed him.Those still recuperating on their own were forced to follow him.Abel leads the adventurer behind him while Rock leads the remaining mercenaries.The two leaders arrive at the same time and stand alongside Robert.Behind them are the remaining forces who can still fight.Fortunately, their casualties are few so their numbers can still carry out the defense of the city. But of course, most of them are tired but they have no choice. There’s no going back now.Robert turns around and faces the bands of knights in front of him. All of them wore the same expression on their faces. Fear.He took a deep breath as he try to remember the lines Jin told him to speak if the enemy are able to breach the city. Jin told him it wo
Inside the city, the battle is still raging on. The screeching of weapons, sounds of agony, and screams of death can be heard. The sounds travel to the citizens that were hiding in emergency shelters. The children are covering their ears with their hands while many mothers are hushing their babies that started crying because of the sounds of battle. The continuous explosions are still ongoing. But the west and east walls are already on the brink of collapse because half of the magicians shifted their attention from protecting the wall to defending their fellow magicians. When the main gate was destroyed, the imperial army run wild and goes everywhere. Those who were not blocked by city forces and were able to slip through targeted the magicians stationed in the west and east walls. Blood continued to seep through on the ground that day. Celeste can only grit her teeth and clutches her fists tightly. She wanted to fight but Jin insisted she must stay with the citizen and his fathe
The mana around him fluctuates more wildly and the air moves in a circular motion around him. Beads of sweat started to form on his forehead.While everything in his surrounding is being distorted, suddenly a strand of mana flowed from him up to the sky.The amount of mana that is being released is so dense!Those with massive mana reserves are highly respected by magicians, no matter if it is a fellow magician or knight.And Lester has colossal mana reserved, thanks to the blood flowing through his veinsIt continues for five seconds more, ten seconds more, and fifteen seconds more.It goes on and on until Lester’s knees tremble because of his mana. That is the only time he stops spending his mana.His vision becomes blurry, and his hands and knees are trembling at the same time while he gazes above the destroyed house where the emperor collided.Below, the destroyed house is being shaded by something big above. It is not very peculiar because the sky above the destroyed house, a hug
What in the world is happening?!Lester’s minds become confused while his heart is having mixed emotion.Glad because he was saved at the last second.Fear and regret, because the painless death he is waiting for will be replaced by painful death. By being devoured by this wolf demon beast!He can still remember and it is still vivid in his memory how this wolf demon beast toyed with him, by dragging his wounded body around the mansion.Thanks to his colossal mana reserved, he was able to secure his escape.He stares at the wolf demon beast momentarily. The beast is emitting a murderous aura. Its ears are erect and its fur bristles. Its lips also curl up and he clearly sees its incisors displayed while producing a low snarl while looking in the emperor's direction.And then he heard a whistle coming from a different direction. Suddenly, the demon wolf beast’s deadly stares relax, its fur returned to normal, and the scary incisors were replaced by the hanging tongue as a normal dog usu
Jin concluded because of their lack of strategy, they use mana and magic as replacements for their lacking. As a result, their swordsmanship is dull. Alistar for example is far better at using his weapon but as you observe, it is just full brute strength and speed, combined with his animalistic instinct.After not giving his response to Sigurd, the latter only smiles but continues.“Well, you have my thanks anyway. It is just a shame another human with the potential to lead a nation will die today.”Jin furrowed his brows and became more confused as his brain start processing what he just heard. Is he referring to Lord Seth?Is some part of his mind still salvageable? Or was it just on whims?Whatever it is, Jin knows what he must do.Strong people only need to cross their weapons to understand each other.Jin starts to move and lunges his swords at Sigurd.Sigurd parries his attack using his sword but Jin is quick. He strike him again, this time the sword was imbued with powerful man
“No matter what we do will not bring any more results. Because right now, the peak of two forces now besting each other. And whoever tramples the other one will be victorious in this war. Just watch the fight between the two individuals who held great power.”His voice is calm with a hint of nervousness. Calm because he trusted his emperor, nervous because if the worst-case scenario was that the emperor lose, then the empire will pay the price for what they had just done until now. Even if they rally the forces of the remaining imperial army in the capital to resist the repercussion of what they did, they will definitely lose because. Who can contest the individual who defeats their emperor? In addition, they are already on the blacklist of the adventurer guild. There is no way they will be scot-free.“T-then, if our emperor loses, it means we lose as well?”“Yes.”The faces of the knights and magicians become wearier. Earlier, they felt happy because they thought they can win easily