Stick War: Inamorta and beyond

Chapter 53: A Cursed Sword With A Cursed Man

14th April, 3.45pm

Elizabeth's POV

After we have all have packed our bags, we met up at the city gates of Orilon. Everyone came and say their thanks and goodbyes. The citizens, soldiers and even Emperor Alexander himself. I saw Captain Oliver and Colonel Winfield as well, waving us goodbye. We waved back and left.

"Man, it feels good to be back on the road again." Mark remarked while stretching out his arms.

"Yeah, it's been a while since we all walked together." Kim said while yawning.

"Kim, could you cover your mouth when you yawn?" Grace sighed.

"Yes, yes I know my princess." Kim replied.

That made Grace's face to turn as red as an apple and it made all of us laugh our brains out.

"HAHAHA! Did you hear that?! Kim! You're becoming quite bold!" Mark laughed.

Ace was trying to hold back his laughter. Even I had to laugh at Grace's reaction.

"THAT'S IT, YOU'RE ALL DEAD!" Grace shouted with a red face and loaded an arrow.

Luckily Kim held her back.

"Come on my princess, calm down." akin teased.

"But they're- and you! Stop calling me princess!" Grace pouted.

"But you are my princess, aren't you?" Kim asked with a warm smile.

That was enough to put Grace's flames out. Her face turned even redder than before and she buried her face into Kim's chest while hitting him lightly.

"Aww, look at them being all chummy.  It kinda pisses me off." Mark retort while a vein popped up on his head.

"Let's leave both of them behind." Ace remarked.

Mark and I nodded and walked away.

"Hey! Don't leave us behind!" Kim shouted.

"You both look like you need some space so we'll just give you some." Mark answered while waving his hand.

"Get wait up!" Kim shouted and ran towards us along with Grace.

Mark and Ace continued to laugh at Grace's cute reactions while Kim trued to calm Grace who is pouting.

I guess I just have to admit it, I'm glad to be part of this group.

Time skip, 6.15pm

The sun is starting to set and we are all about to set up camp to rest for the day. All was peaceful, until...

"MARK! GET DOWN!" Grace screamed.

Mark while flabbergasted, did what she said and got down fast. An arrow then flew right over Mark's head and hit a tree which then exploded.

"WHAT THE FUCK?!" Ace shouted while shielding himself from the explosion.

I jumped and took cover behind a tree to shelter from the explosion. Right then, I heard a familiar cackling laugh from above. I looked up and saw that bitch, Rosemarie.

"Looks like that boy somehow survive my explosion spell, don't worry I won't fail again." She said and raised her wand with a blue flame at the tip.

"DUCK!" I shouted and we all his behind any cover to shelter from the incoming explosion.

"Boom." Rosemarie chanted and an explosion rocked the ground.

I drew my sword and stood in stance, getting ready for her next attack. The rest of us did the same.