Archipelago: the lost king
chapter 5-chaser

3 Days passed, now that Noran had been in the second layer, his movements were also more smooth and sturdy.

as usual, they gathered and had breakfast together at the cottage.

the atmosphere was so joyous and carefree, forgetting the fact that they were currently in seclusion.

after breakfast, Noran told him that he had reached the second layer of the iron fist.

"Rudra, how many stages are there in iron boxing?" ask Noran.

"Master, in the martial art of iron fist, there are 7 layers. each level will be more difficult than the previous level.Our troops at least master up to the 4th layer. while I myself am in the 6th layer. is there anything sir?" ask Rudra.

"yes, I managed to climb up to the second layer" Noran said.

"second layer? isn't this just the third day master practiced iron fist?" ask Rudra.

his mind is still not ready to know the reality, if the development of this new master is so rapid.

"yes, I just reached it last night" Noran said.

"it was so fast, I even needed two weeks to reach the second layer" Rudra said.

in the middle of the conversation, a voice sounded.it was the sound of the bell warning from the watchtower.

ting ting ting ting...

the clanking sound was heard many times, followed by the strong shouting sound of the soldiers on top of the tower.

"enemy seen!" his yell.

because of that shout, the soldiers rushed up and took out their combat equipment, spears and round shields.

Rudra took out two swords and hung them on his back.

"sir, put on this armor, take one sword as a weapon. I will protect you" Rudra said.

Rudra handed over a set of light armor with a light sword. Noran immediately put on the ,irah and took the sword.

"be prepared sir, maybe this is your first time in battle, don't hesitate sir" Rudra said.

Rudra stood right beside Noran, with both hands clenched, himself staring intently at the lush forest.

"how dare they chase into this dead forest, does the man get frustrated?" muttered Rudra.

"how many enemies?" rudra asked the tower supervisor.

the watchman of the tower looked towards the forest, with his eyes splashing sharply, himself shouting again.

"about 50 cavalrymen" he shouted.

(cavalry troops \= horsemen)

"cavalry squad? it seems like he is really angry right now." Noran muttered back.

"sir, stay close to me, I will protect you. You people! make formation!" shouted Rudra.

30 Soldiers lined up in front of the two, forming a square formation.the spear spear was pointed solidly towards the front and the round shield on the rows formed a posse.

duk dukuduk...

the galloping of horses rang out in the distance, dust smoke billowing from their howling.

"report sir! the enemy has been found!the enemy is right in front of us!" said a rider.

"prepare your weapons, we must carry out this task well and make the beginning happy" said the chairman.

"well sir!" the answer.

he immediately returned to the line, the leader shouted again.

"prepare weapons, brandish your spears! ***** they!" his yell.

"well sir!" answer his subordinates.

"hyat!"

the horses on the racecourse were getting faster, penetrating the lushness of the mystical famous dead forest.

after a while, the cavalry appeared before Noran and his army.

"enemy seen!" shouted one of the soldiers.

the horsemen ran, trying to penetrate the ranks of the spear soldiers.Some riders were pierced by the spears of the royal soldiers and some horses were knocked down by the piercing of spears.

the formation of the spearmen was also scattered due to the cavalry's ramming. Rudra drew his two swords, looking at his fallen troops one by one by the enemy forces.

"the numbers are too different" Noran said.

"indeed, we lose, but there is still a chance to win" Rudra said.

"it's impossible, we'll just be slaughtered" Noran said.

Noran saw the rider leader killing one by one his troops.one by one the two armies fell.

"believe me sir, there is always hope" Rudra said.

Rudra ran crank towards the riders and slashed down on horses and enemy troops.Blood splattered and smeared his armor in red.

his white hair turned red with a splash of blood. nimblely, he slashed and decapitated every approaching enemy.

"Rudra, now you show up!" shouted the chairman.

he stopped his spear swing, looking at Rudra with an arrogant look on the horse.

"Gadden, the horse-riding slayer, I never thought that crazy guy sent you here" Rudra said.

"don't insult my lord! rebel general, cih! it's too disgusting to mention that hinah position again.

it's been a long time looking for you, now it's time for you in my hands.I'll send you to hell!" shout Gadden.

Gadden drove his horse, passing both camps fighting each other. Rudra also ran towards Gadden, with his two swords stretched out to the side, he slashed at every enemy that was in his path.

swing swings...

two heads flew and he kicked towards Gadden.gadden turned his spear, fending off his two subordinates.

"dead you!" his yell.

the spear pointed straight at Rudra, Rudra parried him using both of his swords, leaping and throwing both of his swords.

slerp...

the two swords pierced right in the horse's eyes, killing him in one strike. Rudra retracted it and dodged Gadden's spear swing.

wush....

scratches were created on Rudra's chest, ripping off Rudra's armor and creating wounds.

thud...

Gadden leaped off his horse, and landed on the ground.Dust covered his stocky body.

"it's time you died!" shout Gadden.

Gadden pulled out his spear forcefully, Rudra continued to dodge it by moving to the right and left.

gadden's attack grew increasingly indiscriminate, driving Rudra to be in front of Noran at this time.

"dead you! stone tread!" shout Gadden.

a powerful blue light emerged from Gadden's palm.

"don't hope! iron fist!" said Rudra.

two fists were filled with spiritual energy in the second fight.the air blew fiercely, blowing dry leaves and dust billowing high.

the grass fell from its roots, forming a circle under the two.

buuumm...

the explosion!

an energy explosion occurred and flew both of them a few meters away.

"guahk!" both of them were hit by deep wounds, red blood coming out from the corners of their mouths.

"sir! it's time for us to go!" said a soldier.

gadden's subordinates took Gadden away with the remaining horses, leaving their comrades dead.

now, Noran's group was left less than half of it. With their location known, forced Noran and the others to seek other refuge.

"sir, forgive this weak servant. Because of the servant, we almost lost" said Rudra.

Rudra lowered his head and calmed down, Noran looked towards the subordinates of Ramsesh.

"it's not your fault, we're outnumbered. It's lucky we're alive, we have to find a hiding place again" Noran said.

"where should we go, sir? the safest place is just here, this dead forest" Rudra said.

"we're going to the city, sometimes, the most dangerous places are the safest places to hide" Noran said.