Sword of Vengeance (Bjorn and Zyro #2)[COMPLETED]

30: Stain The Royal Blood

The group moved swiftly, every step calculated. Bjorn led the way, his face a mask of determination, while Zyro was right behind him, his hand already gripping the hilt of his sword. Conrad, his eyes glowing with a strange intensity, seemed to be focusing, preparing to summon the spirits that would aid them in the coming fight.

As they reached the top of the stairs, they were greeted by a scene of chaos. Vampire assassins filled the throne room, their movements swift and deadly. Luke stood near the entrance, barking orders, his eyes scanning the room for any sign of weakness. Godfrey and Luke were still locked in a heated argument, but it was clear the fighting had already begun.

Without hesitation, Bjorn charged forward, his sword gleaming as it caught the dim light of the torches. "Go!" he yelled to the others, his voice commanding.

The first vampire assassin didn't even see him coming. Bjorn swung his sword in a wide arc, catching the assassin off-guard. Blood splattered across the floor as the blade sliced clean through, dropping the vampire to the ground.

Spike, right on Bjorn's heels, was all cocky smirks and swagger as he leapt into the fray. "Time to shine, boys!" He grabbed one assassin by the collar, flipping over him and slamming his fist into the vampire's face with a flourish. "You guys really should rethink your life choices."

Zyro, ever the steady hand, was already engaging a group of assassins with lightning-fast strikes, his blade moving with precision as he cut down his enemies one by one. His eyes were focused, filled with a quiet fury. "Keep them off balance! Don't give them any room to regroup!"

Violet, still recovering from earlier, drew her daggers and moved in a blur, dancing between the assassins like a shadow. Her strikes were quick and efficient, every movement calculated to take down her enemies with as little effort as possible. She locked eyes with an assassin and flicked her blade, catching him across the throat in one swift motion. "Stay close, Conrad!" she shouted.

Conrad, standing back momentarily, closed his eyes and reached out with his power. The air around him seemed to darken as wisps of black smoke began to form, twisting and turning until ghostly apparitions emerged from the shadows. With a flick of his wrist, Conrad sent the spirits flying toward the assassins, their wails echoing through the room as they enveloped the enemies in a cloud of deathly cold.

One of the assassins, surrounded by the ghostly figures, screamed in terror as the spirits dragged him into the darkness. "Get them!" Luke barked, but the assassins were already being overwhelmed.

Spike, grinning like a madman, twirled a pair of silver knives in his hands. "You guys really thought this was gonna be easy?" He ducked under a punch and retaliated with a swift kick, sending the vampire assassin crashing into a pillar. "Bad move. Really bad move."

Bjorn found himself face-to-face with Luke, their eyes locking as the chaos continued around them. "You betrayed us," Bjorn snarled, his grip tightening on his sword.

Luke grinned, his fangs glinting. "I chose the winning side, Bjorn. You're just too blind to see it."

The two clashed, their weapons colliding with a deafening clang. Bjorn's strength matched Luke's, but Luke was faster, darting in and out of range with lethal strikes. Bjorn deflected each blow, his focus sharp, but Luke's speed was relentless.

Meanwhile, Zyro and Violet worked together seamlessly, taking down groups of assassins with deadly efficiency. They moved like a well-oiled machine, anticipating each other's movements without needing to speak. Violet's daggers flashed through the air as she cut through her enemies, while Zyro's blade was a blur of motion.

Conrad, surrounded by the swirling spirits, sent them toward the assassins with terrifying precision. The ghosts howled as they latched onto their victims, draining them of their life force. Conrad's eyes glowed brighter as he controlled the spectral army, his power now fully unleashed.