Refining the Heavens 4 (炼天四)

Chapter 37: The Enemies Have Come

The unrelenting need for Jim to jump off a metaphoric cliff was concerning for his other brothers.

Kairos took one look at him, the youngest amongst the five, and smiled, "After this, I will personally look over your training."

Alan: "Haha, MOM wipes off the POOP."

Edward: "Nooo... Alan. Stop..."

Tommy: "Oh gosh. The cringe."

Vouno: "Bwahaha... You boys are geniuses."

Kairos: "That'd be an order of special training menu for two."

Alan: "HOLEY SHEET!"

Jim: "Oh sheet indeed!"

Vouno: "No swearing!"

Alan: "No sheet we aren't!"

Jim: "Sheet sounds like shit but it isn't shit. Holey sounds like holy but..."

Tommy: "Okay we get it. Please don't make me regret knowing you."

Edward: "Why does it feel like they are pulling out all stops to jump off the cliff?"

Kairos: "That'd be an upgrade for two special training menus from hell."

This day, Jim and Alan learned something precious about themselves: They don't just jump off whenever they see a nice looking pit, they'd dive straight down.

The five of them assembled the troops soon after.

When they appeared before their men, the soldiers looked up to them and cheered.

It is tradition to see the confidence on the faces of their commanders to feel assured, but this time, two of the five looked as though they had swallowed flies.

"Oh no, will this battle be difficult?"

"Of course, you fool! We are raiding the Ku Kang Camp, not walking through a garden! It's obvious our leaders will be concerned."

Unease spread slowly across.

The officers from Esley's command also turned grim.

"These boys are still too tender. No matter how dangerous it will be, they need to maintain composure before the men."

"Oh, but sir, these aren't your average boys. They are the creators of Snowdrifts... Say, if they are also nervous for the upcoming fight... should we start worrying?"

The generals turned pale when one of their adjutant voiced her concern.

Indeed, should they start panicking? Maybe some of them are already freaking out inside, but they just aren't showing it yet.

Unfortunately, when war begins, it is like the rushing waters of a broken dam. Even if they wreck their brains for a second option, there is none but move forward.

Esley Restrio rode to the front of the army on his War Dragon Horse in full armour. He banged a plated fist against his cuirass for attention, and in response the soldiers saluted him smartly.

"Hear me!" he roared.

His voice reverberated down the ranks clearly.

"This day will be marked in the pages of history!

The unstoppable shall meet with the unmovable, and only one will remain!"

It was a declaration that took some thinking to understand and the crowd remained silent until an unwilling Kairos was pushed forward by the three great generals.

It was a surprise for him and it took some effort for Kairos to catch himself.

When he stopped, he realised he was standing right beside Esley and an armoured hand landed gently on his shoulder.