Earth's Doom

Elias (4)

"Anyone who can pass this line may come with me."

General Zhang smirked, observing each one of us from where he sat. I looked around and saw the nervous faces of the soldiers. They started to murmur between themselves, looking reluctant to step forward.

"I guess nobody likes going on raids?" I whispered to Dmitri.

"No... Most of us feel honored to go on raids, as it's our duty and our citizens depend on us, but..." Dmitri whispered back, stealing a glance at the white-haired man, "the problem is him. General Zhang has a... Unique understanding of teamwork."

"Huh?" I looked at Dmitri with a confused face. Is that a fancy way to say 'douchebag'?

"Ah~ this is no fun if no one wants to come..." General Zhang sighed.

Everyone stopped murmuring and I gulped nervously. What is he going to do now?

"How about this... In addition to being a member of my team, I would also give you 1 million chroma."

Suddenly, audible gasps can be heard from everywhere in the vicinity.

"I-I'll go!" One soldier shouted, and he picked up his sword and shield while he took a stance.

"Me too!" Another soldier not far from him chimed in.

"Let's go! We just need to cross it a little!" And another one joined the cause.

"Hey Dmitri, is 1 million chroma a lot?" I asked.

"Yes. You can buy a small house with that..." Dmitri looked nervous as he gripped his sword tighter. His breathing got heavier and he seemed focused on general Zhang.

"...Dmitri, you--"

"Charge!!" The men charged forward at the signal. They had risen in number. I counted probably around 10-ish people?

General Zhang just sat there with a smile, totally defenseless. He had no weapon or armor whatsoever. He doesn't even seem ready to fight. What is he--

'Splash.'

Did I just hear a splashing sound?

'Thud!'

Everyone, including me, gasped loudly as all the soldiers who charged earlier were now laying on the ground. At first glance, they seemed unharmed. But for some reason, they've stopped moving.

"What was that!? Dmitri, did you see that!?" I took a step back as I felt the tension rose.

"Yes... How did he manage to launch his attack at that speed..." Dmitri stared at general Zhang, eyes wide open upon seeing the sight.

General Zhang just sat there, popping a new cherry-flavored lollipop into his mouth, "nice try~ next one please~"

"What was that attack!?" I tugged at Dmitri's arm, motioned him to retreat to the back lines.

"It was general Zhang's magic... 'Electric eel,'" he maintained his position, "he can morph his body into water and move freely, and his element is electro. A perfect combination." Dmitri gulped.

I see. So in that short amount of time, he managed to hit them with electric-charged water until they're unconscious. And without moving an inch from where he was seated, too. This man is dangerous. Every cell in my body is telling me to back away. I observed him, and opened his status window.

[Stat points: (Zhang Feng)]

[Strength: 60]

[Intelligence: 80]