Orsgadts
War

King Duncan's estimate is correct, Goenhrad is unlikely to back down. Orsgadt's army was ready to face the opponent. The four burly, grin-faced warlords flaunted their bloodthirsty faces. Currently only the nearly seven-meter-high wall was a barrier to both camps.

King Duncan just waited. He did not intend to send his army forward. As he delivered through the royal envoy, he still gave Goenhrad a chance to retreat.

Alfred and Mirena sat upright on their horses. Alfred smiled looking at his calm and alert protege. He believes Eimersun's success will increase in his leadership later.

Mirena stared intently at the large wall in front of her. Eimersun-trained soldiers faced all kinds of battles but the existence of the wall would only hinder them. It also meant that his army's power would be drained first just to pass through the high wall.

Alfred sent an archer and a catapult army to prepare. Only these troops could they rely on to guard the Eimersun forces from a surprise attack. The wind on Thorsca's hill moved eastward. The war had not yet taken place but Alfred could already smell the rancid smell of blood.

Suddenly smoke emerged from the top of the border wall of Orsgadt. The wind that brought him east closed the sight of Eimersun's forces. King Duncan growled furiously as some of his army's ranks drooped.

“Poisons! That's toxic smoke!” his yell.

“Syly magician!” Avena glares. He felt angry and disgusted at the cunning manner of Orsgadt's army. With a single swing he stopped the movement of the poisonous fumes and turned them over to Orsgadt's forces. Now it was the turn of the fallen Orsgadt army.

The attack just now was a statement against Orsgadat. There was no one to hold King Duncan back from attacking Orsgadt. He ordered his army to move.

The catapult army began throwing large stones at the walls and Orsgadt's army. Fire arrows flew from both sides. Avena let the human fight go on without her intervention until she saw only half of Orsgadt's army left.

Upset that Orsgadt's troops were again blowing poisonous fumes, Avena smashed through the border wall of Orsgadt. The large stones that became the main material of the wall flew towards the army of Orsgadt. Panicked that the only barrier with Eimersun's forces had been broken, Orsgadt's forces were startled again when the poisonous fumes they had created turned against them.

Seeing the border wall destroyed, Eimersun's forces advanced and attacked mercilessly. The dexterity of the trained soldiers was beyond doubt. In an instant, the eastern part of Orsgadt was already overrun.

In the southern part of the Orsgadt border, Knights Hemworth and Arrand were storming the main gate of Orsgadt. Arrand who is better known as a merchant was no less formidable with Hemworth. There was hardly any resistance from the Orsgadt forces guarding the border.

The sky began to be red in sign of the sun soon setting. Bodies were scattered, the smell of blood filled the air and the triumphant cheers echoed throughout. Orsgadt's forces were decisively defeated.

Each Eimersun commander deployed new soldiers to prepare for the next attack. All wounded soldiers were secured and treated.  It was soon night and there was still one more wall they had to face before they reached the palace of Orsgadt.

“It's too easy. Alfred, what does the tower supervisor say?” ask King Duncan.

“There is a large team on standby around the palace.”

“What's behind this wall?” ask King Duncan again.

“Your Majesty, there is no one to guard behind the wall and the main gate,” Mirena replied. He always called his father “Yang Mulia” when he was outside the palace.

“My gut says something bad is waiting for us. Order all teams to be on standby.” King Duncan would never lower his guard in the slightest.

“Good, Your Majesty,” replied Alfred and Mirena simultaneously.

Meanwhile Knights Hemworth and Arrand are strategizing to destroy the gates in the thick and sturdy Orsgadt. This inner gate supposedly had to be pulled by two elephants every day could only open.

“Send the warrior intai,” Knight Hemworth told his subordinates.

Five soldiers prepared to climb the wall. Let alone being able to climb, just sticking hands, all five bounced away and fell with a serious internal injury. Five more people tried to climb from five different points. Like that, they fell down too.

“Magic,” says Arrand.

“For sure. Witch Goenhrad certainly will not stay silent,” said Hemworth.

Knight Hemworth was furious. The magic cannot be penetrated by any weapon. The news from the eastern border is also the same even Avena can not penetrate it. They can only be on guard now.

***

Leonz stared intently west. The sky was already deep red, some turned dark. It is time, Leonz thought.

“Prince Elric, Sean and Aiden, no matter what happens, don't let go of your hands,” Leonz's message. Proner has already done a shortcut like this so no need to be reminded again.

Emune knelt down and clasped Leonz's hand as a little girl. Proner, Elric, Sean and Aiden surrounded the two while kneeling and holding hands. The circle of Arthenes began to emit light that moved up like a lined fountain. The light emerged from the outermost circle then continued into the deepest circle. When the entire line in the deepest circle turned bright blue, the six of them disappeared.

The six fighters appeared in a large circular room. Elric and Proner have drawn their swords, as have Aiden and Sean. Hearing the sound of footsteps and doors opening, the six of them immediately searched for a hiding place.

Two soldiers came in with their bow. They did not know that there were six intruders in the room. Sean and Aiden quickly paralyze the two and pull their bodies away from the door. They sharpen their ears. There was no sign of anyone else coming.

“Where are we?” ask Sean.

“Orsgadt tower to the southeast,” says Emune.

“How do you know?” ask Aiden.

“Alright, I think Elric should learn from you. He likes to get lost in his own palace,” jokes Aiden while whispering.

Emune laughed amusedly at the grinning Elric annoyed at Aiden. Ah, I could have laughed at a crucial moment like this, Emune thought.

“We have to go to the king's room. My arm is there,” Emune said. “Leonz, why hasn't Eimersun's army passed the second gate yet?” ask Emune. From the south-east tower they could still see Eimersun's troops being restrained outside Orsgadt's second wall.

“Yhourin Witch. Emune, go. I'll take care of it from here,” replied Leonz.

“I'll look after Leonz,” Aiden said. There's no way they're all leaving Leonz alone.

“I don't need to be guarded,” says Leonz. He was busy preparing his magic powder.

“Ayo,” take Emune to another. He could see Proner clasping Leonz's small hand before joining the others leaving the large room.

Emune is in the middle of Proner's line, Sean, Elric and Aiden guarding him. The Armor of the Great King of Orsgadt is a very important hereditary inheritance. He should take it right away.

The route they took turned and turned. This magnificent palace is designed with many considerations about the security of the royal family and other residents so it is not surprising that there are many hallways and secret rooms.

“You guarantee you'll get lost here when you search for Emune,” Sean told Elric.

“Don't worry, I have a strong love sensor,” Elric said as he elbowed Sean.

Emune's face flushed hearing Elric's words.

“Mr Princess, your face is flushed,” Goda Aiden.

Proner cleared his throat while elbowing Aiden.

Aiden grimaced as he muttered, “Gallant bodyguard!”

They arrived at the main building. Emune only had to pass through the passageway and climb up the stairs to the king's room. It suddenly stopped. Her eyes flashed as Emilia and her little daughter, Nania, were executed. His body was dazed and almost fell. Fortunately, Elric held him back.

Emune wiped the corner of her wet eyes and quickly climbed the stairs. The coroner reminded them to be careful. There was not a single guard in front of the king's room. This is a trap, he thought.

Sure enough, as soon as Proner and Aiden opened the door of the room, two men dressed in black and large high bodies greeted them with swords and axes. Not only two people, inside the room were seven more people who were ready with their respective murder weapons. Since there was no other choice, Elric and Sean stormed over while guarding Emune.

Emune was not silent. She may not be as tough as the four great men who are protecting her but she is also not a weak woman. Daggers are indeed not the right fighting choice when facing a large high-bodied opponent.

Emune moved agilely avoiding the barrage of attacks from his opponent. With a jump and swing of his dagger, he managed to injure his opponent's burly arm until blood continued to pour from the sabetrical wound. Emune's opponent fell. Emune directly pierced his opponent's heart.

Emune's hands were shaking. This is the first time he's killed someone. Even the enemy, he did not want anyone to die at his hands. Emune pulled out his dagger and ran towards the closet where Orsgadt's armour was stored.

Seeing Emune running towards the armoire, one of the enemies ran after him. He was less quick because Proner was already standing in his way. A fierce fight ensued. A sabetan scratches Proner's arm but is not lethal.

The Proner who felt he had no time with these assassins immediately finished his part. In an instant his opponent had already fallen down with a puncture wound on the neck. He joins Elric, Sean and Aiden who still have to fight six more people.

“Just like this Eimersun knight power?” god Proner while taking over one of Aiden's opponents.

“Ha-ha-ha, Orsgadt's knights are good at funny,” says Aiden. He was annoyed by Proner so as soon as he finished the fight. Another enemy lying lifeless on the floor.

“Aiden is more suitable as the conqueror of the girls,” joked Sean. His hand played the sword. A puncture made by Sean instantly finished off his opponent.

“I think he already misses them at the moment,” added Elric, making Aiden hot. His opponent was already motionless and died sitting on the wall of the room. Elric approached the stunned Emune in front of the glass cabinet.

“Hey, Elric, don't tell me you want to date there!” exclaim Aiden.

“Aiden, if you keep noisy, I'll tell your girls that you peeked at Bu Genia bathing in the river,” exclaimed Elric with a grin.

The remaining three opponents were eventually brought down by Proner, Sean and Aiden. They are joined by Emune and Elric.

“Need to be solved?” ask Sean. He was surprised to see Emune who had not moved in front of the glass cabinet. Inside the glass cabinet was a complete armor and a huge sword. It seems too big for Emune, his inner.

“No need. They will be out in a moment,” replied Emune.

Aiden checked out the room. There's no one. It seemed like only this horde of assassins had been prepared for them.

A bright light came out of the glass cupboard. Everyone closed their eyes, except Emune. Silence suddenly appeared. Proner, Elric, Sean and Aiden are frozen.

Once the light was gone, the four of them could only open their eyes. Sean and Aiden are stunned to see Emune. Elric of course looked at her lovingly. Proner smiled with relief, his future queen was ready with golden armor and a sword with a phoenix-carved hilt.