Between Two Souls (English)

The Turning Tide

Between Two Souls, Chapter 13

CLAANKKKKK!

In an instant, a figure clad in armor and mounted on a horse leaped into the fray, deflecting the attack and striking back with precision. The swing of his axe tore through the monster's flesh. Seizing the opportunity, the prince spurred his horse forward, glancing back to see...

"DEIMOS!" Adrien shouted.

The group wasted no time, urging their horses into a gallop, taking full advantage of the opening Deimos had created. Deimos, still on horseback, charged at the oncoming monsters, slashing left and right with deadly efficiency. After clearing a path, he turned to follow the fleeing group toward the trap they had prepared.

The monsters, enraged by the destruction of their nest, poured forth relentlessly, their howls echoing through the air. They tried to slow Deimos by attacking his horse, but the beast's armor proved impenetrable. With a powerful kick, Deimos' steed sent one of the monsters flying.

Deimos spurred his horse forward again as a pack of wolves emerged to block the group's path. The riders fired their crossbows, the bolts striking true and slowing the beasts just enough to keep them at bay.

The prince, however, seemed to be the monsters' next target. Despite their horses running at full speed, one of the creatures managed to leap toward Adrien. The prince dodged just in time, drawing his sword and slicing through the monster's body. Another lunged, but Adrien maneuvered swiftly, driving his blade into its chest. Erika, riding ahead of Adrien, twisted in her saddle and fired a crossbow bolt straight into the monster's skull, killing it instantly.

With practiced ease, Erika reloaded her crossbow, swinging to the right and firing another bolt that struck a monster square in the head. But it was a diversion—another creature leaped from the left, aiming for Adrien's horse. Vino, riding at the front, reacted instantly, hurling a firebomb.

BAM!

"AARGGHHHH!!!"

The monster roared in agony as flames engulfed it, but its momentum carried it toward Adrien. The prince yanked on the reins, bringing his horse to an abrupt halt. Just then...

BAMM!

Deimos charged in on his massive black steed, slamming into the burning monster. The knights escorting Adrien swiftly closed in, cutting down the creature Deimos had struck. Their focus shifted entirely to protecting the prince.

But in their vigilance, they let their guard down...

SRAAKKKK!

"AAARRRRGHH!"

The werewolves snatched one of the knights, the monsters tearing into the unfortunate man with savage ferocity. The others wanted to help, but the relentless horde left them no choice—they had to keep moving.

The group pressed on, their hearts heavy but their resolve unbroken, as the monsters continued their relentless pursuit.

"You two, take the front and secure the path! You two, stay in the middle! I'll guard the rear!" Deimos barked, pointing and assigning roles to each member of st. Ares Knight in the group. Without hesitation, they scattered to their positions, following his orders.