The Greatest Warlord

Darker Than Dark

The sound of galloping horses rumbles towards the remote city. An army of Humans is approaching at high speed, riding horse-like constructs made of steel and powered by magic. They carry spears, swords, war axes, and a war banner, as if preparing to wage war against whoever dares to attack their territory.

The sky is dark, but they navigate the city as easily as in daylight. The horses are equipped with navigation features and an interactive map that can detect the mana flow in their surroundings, making it easier for them to find their way and stay aware of their environment, including the couple they pass by.

The Captain and the Magic Experts of the army didn't detect any mana flow from the couple they had just passed. They quickly assumed that the two were just ordinary humans and elves with low mana, typical of their kind. There are others who likely need their help as they begin the expedition.

But what they fail to realize is that they care far too little about the passing couple. The Young Man and the lady who passed the army are the very ones who caused The Seven Pillars of Light to descend upon the city, prompting the start of the expedition to aid them. Now that everything is over, the calamity duo has just left the city.

"Captain, The Human's reinforcement is approaching." one of the Seven Pillars of Light reporting.

"Alright, we must not let them know about our operations here. Therefore, I need one of us to stay and explain the situations." explain The Captain of The Seven Pillars of Light, Eryndor Lysander.

One of Seven Pillars of Lights members then raise her hands and volunteer, "Captain! I'll do it!"

"Veronica! You're the best candidate for this, I'll leave the rest to you." Eryndor put a faith on her.

"Roger that Captain, leave this to me!" said Veronica while salute at him.

Thus, The Seven Pillars of Light leave the human city and fly back to their home above the sky. Veronica de Aldebaran, one of their members, stays behind to ensure the official story aligns with their intentions. She becomes the representative responsible for explaining the events to the human officials.

However, Veronica has her own motive for doing so, particularly towards the Human Kingdom, which she holds in the highest regard.

Veronica is known in the Kingdom of Valhalla as the most optimistic member of the Seven Pillars of Light. She's also the newest addition, having filled the vacant seat in the elite squad after it was lost during The Evil King's reign of calamity. Her prowess is not to be underestimated, and her ability to get along with the other members is equally formidable.

She is one of the Sky Residents who stands out from the others. While most Sky Residents have golden or golden-white hair, she is the one with black hair and brown eyes, resembling a human. Her wings also share the characteristics of an owl's feathers, making her undetectable when she swiftly flies toward her target.

Not long after the other members of the Seven Pillars of Light flying high, Veronica entered one of the stores in the city, "Excuse meee...."

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The moon stands high, shining brightly in the dark sky. The crackling sound of the bonfire breaks the silence of the night, echoing through the forest. Water bubbles above the flames, cooking a delicious stew inside a pot.

After their identities were exposed to many, Anna and the Young Man set up camp in the forest. They knew they could never return to civilization and would have to endure living far from humans. However, from the very beginning, the Young Man and Anna never needed to coexist with humans or other races. They lived independently, relying solely on their own strength, much like beasts.