Of Love and War

Love, Betrayal, Responsibilities vi

Intense battles had erupted all across the kingdom, the combined armies of the four kingdoms had already infiltrated the primary walls and defenses of Etheria. But the Etherian forces proved that they are not backing down without a fight.

Arrows coming from both sides rained on the battlefield. Hathorian cannons and Sapiryan Ballistae pulverized the walls that are protecting the main structures.

"Aim for the death towers!" King Arvak declared as they advanced further into enemy territory.

One of the things that are hindering their speedy advance are the death towers scattered around Etheria. A hit from these structures can suck the life out of a living being or corrode any shield or vehicle into nothing.

"We need to take those towers down quickly. Even our innate healing abilities are no match to those" King Meno shouted as he passed by the Hathorian King.

Cassiopeia and Aegen together with the Lirean and Adamyan warriors are up against the mages from Hera Sensa and Andal. Soldiers who can manipulate and use the weather and minds are the ones in the frontlines. But it's nothing that the Adamyans haven't prepared.

Before they went into battle they've already put a protective spell to each and every soldiers in their rows. Adamyans who are specialist in nullifying magic are also put in the front lines.

They've created a formidable battle formation, Lireans served as the body who does the physical tasks and the Adamyans were the mind that does the mental tasks. A coordination that the Etherians did not expect.

On the other side of the battlefield . . .

"Mine-a collect yourself, this is not the time to breakdown" Raquim calmed Mine-a but the latter is still in a state of shock, seeing her beloved teacher die in front of her and seeing the kingdom where she grew up being razed into ashes.

A certain predator has masked his presence to creep closer into the two

"What a wimpy minded bitch! Breaking down just by seeing only that!" Arkrey shouted as he lashed out his dark sword and slashed Raquim in the back

"Arghh!" Raquim pushed Mine-a to a safe distance before he dropped into the ground

"Did you like that Sapiryan? My sword Dagit is especially good in lacerating bodies" Arkrey had a maniacal smile in his face as he waved his sword that had a jagged edge, he was overjoyed seeing Raquim bled from his attack. He licks the blood off his sword.

"Mmmm what a nice physique you have, you've trained your body to quite an extent and oh! What this? You're also skilled in handling auras. Oh you might be puzzled, I can learn about my opponents once I've tasted their blood" Arkrey giggled like a fool.

"You-you're a freak" Raquim willed his body to stand, he unsheathed his Arkrey and went into battle stance

"AHAHAHAHAHA! How ironic that you're using the sword I was named after" Arkrey mocked him.

"After this fight there will only be one Arkrey that will be left and that will be my sword" Raquim said, his face winces as he felt the sting of the wound he had earlier. He looks at Mine-a who's still in a confused state

"AMUSE ME BOY!" Arkrey launched himself and attacked Raquim

"Wh-what is happening? Why are they attacking us?" Mine-a mumbled as she looks into the battles taking place in front of her

"Stand-up and fight my child" a voice in her head said

"Wh-who are you? I-I can't fight my friends but If I won't then my kingdom will be finished" Mine-a answered