Excelium II: Hunting Season

Kabanata 96

"Colonel! Colonel!" Finlan looked at his back after slicing up a demon when a subordinate called him. Nakita naman niya ang isang kawal na nagmamadali patungo sa kaniyang pwesto.

Yan kicked the standing headless body of the Hellion before looking at the young soldier's direction as well. Noong makita siya ng kawal ay mabilis itong sumaludo. Tumango ang dalawang nakakataas kaya naman ay ibinaba na niya ang kaniyang kamay at mabilis na bumakas sa mukha nito ang galak, "A report just came in Sir! Shaera has been declared dead!"

Their eyes widen with what they heard. Maski ang ibang sibilyan na nakarinig dito ay nabunutan ng tinik at hindi makapaniwala. They continued running as they spread the good news to other residents. It is indeed a good news to hear.

Finlan immediately asked with his eyes showing how interested he is, "Who managed to?" Shaera is a goddess, of course he'll be interested in the person who has managed to slay a superior being like her.

The knight smiled and looked at Yan's direction, "I heard that it was your daughter, general Yan. The girl named Zaivrin Haines."

Yan expected it but he can't help his heart from thumping loudly because of what he heard. He felt somewhat giddy inside, feeling proud for her, bringing victory to the land. So she has done it.. He smiled and sighed in relief, knowing that Zai's alive is truly a relief for him.

Tumango si Finlan na may ngiti sa kaniyang mga labi, "Now I'm curious why she was listed on the wanted list. You have a skilled daughter, general."

They suddenly heard a loud scream of a woman, they immediately looked at the direction where her voice is coming ngunit nakahinga rin sila ng maluwag noong dumating ang isang kawal at iniligtas ito mula sa kamay ng isang Hellion.

Finlan's expression turned back to its usual one as he look around, "I would like to celebrate the victory she has gave us but our job is still not done. Hellions are still roaming around the capital and the least we could do is clean up all the mess Shaera left."

"A-About that, colonel," akmang aalis na si Finlan ngunit tumigil siya noong muling nagsalita ang kawal. Nilingon niya ito at nakita ang problemadong ekspresyon nito, ibang-iba sa suot nitong ekspresyon kanina lamang. The knight's concerned eyes looked directly into his, "We've also decreased in number. I don't think we can hold out until--"

"We will," dumako ang kanilang mga mata sa heneral noong bigla itong nagsalita. Seryoso ang ekspresyong suot nito habang nakatitig ito sa hawak na sandata. He then glanced at all the citizens who are heading to the outskirts of town, being accompanied by some few soldiers. "Shaera has already been killed, will we fall now? Then that'll make all of these meaningless. We have to hold out until the other nations can finally give us some assistance," Yan's eyes narrowed in determination, "We have to make their deaths meaningful."

Sinbad sighed in relief when he heard the news. Maski ang dalawang pawisan na batang lalaki ay nakahinga ng maluwag dahil sa kanilang narinig mula sa usapan ng mga kawal. They continued panting as they wipe their sweats off. They've been fighting for some time now, nonstop. Their stamina isn't too great to lasts forever.

Claysen lifted his gaze and his eyes widen when he looked at Rui's back, "Behind you!"

Rui's eyes widen when a huge shadow casted over him, coming from his back. Lumingon siya rito at nagulat na lamang siya noong makita ang isang infected na sibilyan, handa na itong iwasiwas ang matutulis na mga daliri nito. But before it could do so, it was suddenly sliced in half and it fell on the bloody ground. Its flesh created some squelching sounds that's disgusting to hear.

Noong matumba ang katawan nito, napansin naman nila ang doktor na hawak ang espada nitong naliligo sa dugo. Seryoso ang ekspresyon nito at may bahid rin ng mga dugo sa damit at mukha. Mukhang marami na rin itong nahiwa sa kaniyang daanan. They also noticed his hair but they decided to remain quiet about it.