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Published at 8th of November 2020 02:01:13 PM


Chapter 100

Chapter 100: Escape Route

Sparks burst through the darkness .

At the same time, the sound of iron echoed high . A fierce battle was taking place in the darkness . Savage voices echoed in the darkness while cutting souls apart .

Two groups of soldiers engaged in this fierce battle . They were about a dozen .

These two groups were fighting for the supremacy of the battle in front of the royal palace . They stood on the so-called escape route that connected the royal palace with the outside world . In other words, the underground passage .

On one side stood the Revolutionary Army led by Eldith . Her soldiers aimed to defeat the leader of their enemy . Their will was strong . On the other side stood the elite soldiers who did their best to protect their Lord Lagias, the Fin of Ghazalia .

The battleground was not that large this time . In the darkness, no one could tell how each side fared in the battlefield . Was it spectacular? Was it hellish?

However, the eyes of the soldiers shined in the dark . An unprecedented level of enthusiasm and euphoria spread as never seen before . Their very own hands could determine the outcome of this war . In fact, these people could be the ones to change history itself .

The darkness engulfed the surroundings . It was hard to tell what was going on . However, the shadows of each soldier disappeared in the darkness one by one .

The numbers were scarce . They were just a few . However, the elite soldiers led by Lagias were the ones undoubtedly gaining the momentum .

That was, of course, natural . Eldith’s soldiers struggled to keep the momentum at the front line . Unfortunately, they could not overthrow Lagias’ soldiers that easily .

Yet, it felt frustrating for the Revolutionary Army, because the enemy leader was within their grasp . Within their reach to defeat him . However, this proved to be difficult to achieve . The soldiers of the Revolutionary Army were just a few, and most of them were exhausted .

If some of the tactics did not work, then all they had to do was, charge forward with their lives and strike the enemy with all they had . These soldiers put their lives on the line . They had to forsake their spirit in order to unleash the savage beast they had inside of their hearts . To relinquish their sense, and fight until the death . Behave like dead soldiers . In order words, raising from the dark floor despite injuries and pain .

On the other hand, Lagias’ soldiers did not want to lose either . They were full of rage . Even Lagias himself had his breath disturbed .

However, he never went directly to the assault . This lord stood behind his elite soldiers, who were willing to break every threatening blade . This moment was crucial for Lagias . The last shimmer of light . Still, Lagias’ elite soldiers were convinced that they could win .

Lagias and his elite soldiers knew that their opponents were just a few . This earned them utmost confidence in the battle . Silver lights glittered in the dark each time the spears and blades clashed with one another . The soldiers who served Eldith had their necks flying one after another .

Amidst the darkness . One…Screams raised in the air, and a strange sound of cutting necks echoed around . Two…The spears twisted and pierced through when they broke the skulls . Finally, three…Lagias’ soldiers tasted a bit of the great victory as they sliced the throats of the enemy with their swinging spears . Fresh blood blew each time a neck flew away .

Relief showed in the minds of the elite soldiers serving Lagias .

Relief because they survived a surprise assault orchestrated by the enemy at the escape route . Relief because they were able to protect their lord, Fin Lagias .

Relief engulfed the soldiers’ mind as they kept slashing their opponents’ necks with the spears .

The lifeless bodies collapsed to the ground without much resistance . It seemed like the end .

Almost the end of the battle . On this very moment, a shadow crawled out of the dead enemy soldiers . Blood splashed again in the hidden underground passage .

I held the treasure sword with my left hand . I noticed that my enemies exhaled relief from their throats .

That relief was their ally .

These soldiers kept striking and turning over . The air pulled as they moved, and several necks were broken again . A horrendous bloodbath covered by the darkness .


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After that, they repeated their assault for three consecutive times . We had a clear disadvantage, but I still had hope .

I distorted my cheeks and narrowed my eyes . I noticed that the enemy was agitated, but their bodies were already in a state of disarray .

Ahh, damn it . How could I win without risking my neck? These soldiers were not ordinary soldiers . These soldiers were well trained . Unmistakable elite .

I held my sword with my left hand firmly again, while I clenched my teeth strongly . I saw three shining spears . This glimmer was an ominous light . They exposed their fangs in order to rob me of my blood and flesh .

Unfortunately, the space was narrow and too dark . Those spears aimed for my life . They wanted to get rid of my flesh, no matter what it took them .

Not good . This could be my downfall .

But I mustn’t give up . Not yet . I could counterattack the attack from two spears at least . It was an inevitable price to pay if the third spear hit me . I couldn’t do anything now . How could I avoid this strike? At this moment, I opened my mouth wide and put strength on my legs .

“…Stop the spears with your sword! This is the road on which the great elves passed by . We mustn’t let this path get stained with our blood any more than this . ”

A voice echoed in the underground passage .

A voice that resembled a melody as it entangled in my ears . Unmistakably, the Elf Princess . Eldith’s voice echoed in the escape route .

Nevertheless, that was it . Eldith’s illusion could not touch anything or interfere with anything . She could only echo her voice . That was all the princess could do .

However, her voice shook the enemy soldiers holding the three spears that were about to strike me . Two stopped midway as they were surprised, while the other saw this as an opportunity for victory . They probably did not know that the princess used an illusion to be here . She wasn’t exactly here, but they did not know that . These soldiers believed that the victory would fall into their hands if they defeated the princess here and now .

A shiver of excitement crawled through their chest upon realizing this fact .


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I used this moment as an opportunity to strike back and survive . I managed to bounce back the threatening spear, and counterattacked the enemy . And with my legs, I moved into a safe position afterwards .

The enemy soldiers were astonishingly out of words upon seeing this attack . Perhaps they thought I would not move out of fear . But, I was not distracted by her voice . And unlike them, I never moved my eyes away from the target . From the lower left side, I drew a line with my sword to cut off the muscles of one of the enemy’s jaw . The trajectory shook, and the tip of my sword reached the enemy’s neck, breaking the jawbone, and consequently, his life .

Now, was not the spear the menacing weapon, but my sword .

The second enemy soldier changed the position of his spear in an attempt to rebuild his posture . However, I used my sword to wipe of his fingertips from the spear . Blood gushed from the fingers as if a red flower bloomed in this path .

The soldier dropped his spear . Despite injured, this soldier crouched down in a reflexive action in order to grab the weapon that fell . However, he could no longer pick it up since his fingers were gone . Was it an instinct as a well-trained warrior?

After this instant, his head got smashed with the handle of my sword at high speed . I felt a very unpleasant sensation penetrating the bones in my hand .

One more .

I could not breathe properly . I felt my physical strength leaving my body . My spirit was worn out . My right arm was severely injured . My body wasn’t in good condition .

To be honest, I wanted someone to praise me for doing well . I managed to cut off two of the enemy soldiers despite being hurt . I felt that I achieved a fine result . I did more than enough considering my current condition .

However, I could not get any praise . After all, what stood in front of my eyes was the remaining enemy soldier, which looked at me with killing intent . He moved forward towards me .

His spear was broken . But, he was so angry that he tried to beat me with his raw strength .

This soldier looked very calm despite his killing intent . Oh please, give me a break . I felt the limits of my body . One bad move and he could break my bones immediately . I would definitely die if I did not think or move wisely .


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I felt like dying from my condition, and it felt as if I was giving him my life on a platter . But, that was not the case today . Not yet . I made promises and I had to keep them as a living being, and not as a dead body .

The purple blade from the treasure sword began to shine . I pushed forward without hesitation .

It did not feel like stabbing, but as a thrust . My left shoulder creaked . I was clearly aware that I was overdoing it . I knew that I could not use this movement with my current condition . With a good speed, I managed to pierce accurately the vital point of the enemy .

“…Are you an idiot? You truly lack the essence of a true fighter with those sloppy skills . ”

“Her” words resonated in my mind . Well, I guess I tried to imitate “her” a little even though I did it hastily .

Of course, I could not do it as properly as Caria’s thrust skill .

All it took was a quick flash . At the same time, a tremendous amount of blood splashed down the path . My sword struck into the mouth of the enemy soldier and penetrated it through his spine .

I bit my lips and endured my pain . However, I took a deep breath of relief . I was a mediocre person, and I had no time to relax .

The sound of clashing swords and savage voices stopped in the underground passage . Only silence emerged . An abrupt laughter echoed high afterwards .

I did not laugh, of course . In fact, it was Eldith’s laugh . It seemed that I proved that our side could manage to put up a fight . Only one group was meant to survive in this dark escape route .

「…Oh, so it is you, I see . I never thought that you would make a decision such as this surprise assault . You seem to have grown, my dear niece . 」

「…Long time no see, uncle . 」

A distorted smile that carved the deep wrinkles on its face . A deeper laugh .

The leader of the enemy group finally stepped into the front line . The enemy named Fin Lagias .

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