Gray:I'm afraid I have to ask you to leave the field while there is still time
Roy:*whispering* Mr. ...Astanor?
Soldier:Who are you, Galamian?
Gray:Gray Astanor, nice to play them if you don't get away from the two boys
The soldier's eyes narrowed as he recognized Gray's name. Gray Astanor he is the main enemy of both Beherenew and the nine kingdoms alliance
Soldier:Are you "that" Gray Astanor? Now that's a surprise...if I kill you I'll get more than just a promotion
Gray: (calmly) You seem to have a lot of misplaced confidence. But I assure you, I won't be as easy to defeat as you might think.
The soldier sneered, undeterred by Gray's words. He raised his sword, ready to strike at the village leader, but just as he lunged forward, Gray moved with surprising speed and agility, dodging the attack effortlessly.
Roy and Eros watched in awe as Gray expertly countered the soldier's every move. It was evident that Gray was a highly skilled warrior, and he seemed to be holding his own against the soldier, despite the significant difference in their sizes.
Eros: (whispering to Roy) Mr. Astanor is amazing!
Roy: (nodding) Yeah, I've heard stories about him. He's known for his exceptional combat skills.
Gray continued to evade the soldier's strikes and responded with calculated precision. It was a dance of blades, with each move a calculated step in a deadly battle.
Gray: (calmly) I don't know who you are working for, but I won't let you harm these boys.
Soldier: (gritting his teeth) You think you can stop me? You're just one man!
Gray: (smirking) And you're just a pawn in someone else's game.
Gray's words seemed to strike a nerve with the soldier, but he quickly regained his focus and intensified his attacks. Despite Gray's exceptional skills, the soldier's brute strength posed a formidable challenge.
The battle raged on, with Gray's agility and skill matched against the soldier's raw power. Each clash of their weapons echoed through the grove, creating an intense atmosphere.
Eros and Roy watched with bated breath, knowing that their village leader was putting his life on the line to protect them.
As the soldier pressed his attacks, Gray assessed his opponent's movements, searching for weaknesses to exploit.
He had faced countless foes in his life, and he knew that even the most formidable opponents had vulnerabilities.
Gray: (calmly) You fight with strength, but strength alone won't win this battle.
Soldier: (growling) Shut up! I'll break you!
Gray's composure seemed to frustrate the soldier even further. In a fit of rage, the soldier unleashed a barrage of powerful strikes, trying to overpower Gray with sheer force. But Gray's well-honed reflexes allowed him to dodge each attack with precision.
Gray: (taunting) Is that all you've got?
The soldier's anger only fueled his attacks, but it also blinded him to the strategic approach Gray was taking. With a sudden burst of speed, Gray maneuvered around the soldier, evading his strikes.
Gray:You're starting to bore me with your cheap techniques, go on, try harder
As the soldier's sword sliced through the air, Gray reacted with lightning speed. He managed to shift his body just enough to avoid a fatal blow, but the soldier's strike still found its mark.
Eros and Roy gasped, witnessing the high prelate of Galam, the most feared warrior in the world injured in the fierce battle, but Gray remains unmoved
Gray:Oops
Eros:IS THAT ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY? HE CUT OFF YOUR ARM!
Gray glanced down at his severed arm, showing no sign of distress or panic. Instead, he maintained his calm demeanor, which perplexed Eros and Roy.
Gray:It's just an arm. It'll grow back.
Eros and Roy exchanged bewildered glances, unable to comprehend Gray's statement.
Eros:What do you mean it'll grow back? You can't regenerate limbs!
Gray: (smirking) Ah, but I can. You see, I possess a unique ability granted by ancient magic. My body has been imbued with regenerative properties, allowing me to recover from severe injuries, even regrow lost limbs.
A blanket of whitish smoke comes out of the arm, from which the new arm then emerges
Gray:Ta-da, like new
Roy: (astonished) I had no idea such magic existed!
Gray:Indeed, it is a well-guarded secret among the high prelates of Galam. Now, enough about me. We need to focus on defeating this soldier.
With renewed determination, Gray continued to fight, his regrown arm now fully functional. The soldier was taken aback by this unexpected turn of events, and it momentarily disrupted his focus. Gray took advantage of the soldier's confusion, launching a fierce counterattack.
With calculated strikes and swift movements, Gray pushed the soldier back. The tables had turned, and now Gray had the upper hand.
Soldier: (stammering) This...this can't be happening!...You are not human, what are you?
Gray's face remained calm, even as the soldier trembled in fear before him.
Gray: (smirking) I am no ordinary human, that's for sure. My abilities come from an ancient curse. You could say I am more than human, and you would do well to remember that.
The soldier's fear only seemed to grow as Gray's words sank in. He realized that he was facing a formidable opponent, one with powers beyond his understanding.
Soldier: (frantically) I... I can't be defeated by the likes of you!
Gray: (advancing) You're right. You can't.
With a final burst of energy, Gray struck the soldier with a powerful blow, disintegrating it and defeating him.
Eros and Roy watched in awe as Gray stood victorious, his regrown arm now a symbol of his indomitable spirit and strength.
Eros: (in admiration) Mr. Astanor, that was incredible!
Gray: You have some nasty wounds, guys
Roy: (smiling) It's all thanks to you, Mr. Astanor. You saved us.
Eros: (nodding) We owe you our lives.
Gray: (humble) I did what needed to be done to protect the grove and all of you. But we should tend to your wounds now.
Using healing magic, Gray manages to perfectly heal the terrible wounds of Eros and Roy, the three take back the supplies and the lifeless body of Drake and return to the garrison.
Back at the garrison, Gray's healing magic worked wonders on Eros and Roy's wounds, leaving no trace of their previous injuries. The two boys were amazed and grateful for Gray's incredible abilities.
Eros: (astonished) I can't believe it. I feel like nothing ever happened!
Roy: (smiling) Gray, you're truly amazing.
Gray: (modestly) It's just a part of what I can do. But I'm glad you're both alright now.
Roy: Look, for Mr.Drake...
Gray:It's okay, he was a soldier, he lived a noteworthy life
Roy:Luckily I was able to say thank you to him for saving me from those bandits in Beherenew
Gray: He may be gone, but his actions and sacrifices won't be forgotten. He'll live on in our memories.
Roy: Thank you, Gray. You've been like a guiding light for us.
Gray:As soon as you arrive, try to rest, who knows what awaits us in the next few days
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Galam's Chronicles
FantasyThere was a time when humans and demons were perpetually at war, but there was a time of lies and exploitation, where legendary men didn't know who the real enemy was.
