The Witch's Curse
The Royal Battle (1)

BZZZZ!

A magic circle seemed to be round almost perfectly in front of the palace door. The guards who were in the post, scattered towards the buzzing sound created near them.

NGUUE

NGUUE

"Hook!! Is that a witch?" ask a knight who is brandishing a weapon. They were preparing to battle against the wolves as well as the rebel army that had just been informed by the palace's cipher. Like falling down a ladder, the misfortune of Cordovan was not only created by a witch who suddenly appeared, but also a greedy ruler who wanted to occupy the palace.

"Prepare!"

BZZZZZTTT

The magic circle was already perfectly rounded, a dense smog enveloped it. The sparkling light glittered blinding to the eyes.

"Be careful!"

KLANG!

The knights in position are ready to attack anyone who will come out from behind the circle. They were actually frightened because no one had an attribute sword that could defeat a witch. The most likely effort is to fight as much as possible with all your might.

Shortly thereafter, King Cordovan, the Holy Commander and the Grand Counselor emerged from behind the circle.

"Yes.... Your Honor?"

The knights were astonished by what they saw. However, no one dared to doubt the power of the Sacred Temple. They lowered their weapons and knelt before their master.

"Wakeup. You have tried" said King Cordovan and then entered the palace.

"Sir Gray, report the situation," Markian ordered later.

"Report, Your Majesty! The werewolves are heading for the capital, witches are already on the hill near us. They were prepared to attack in less than an hour. Rebellion soldiers would also come to the capital, almost simultaneously with witches. The people around us have evacuated as much as we can,"

"What's? Rebellion Army?"

"Yes, Sire. Duke Elliot's army is about to occupy the capital,"

"Bad! They're fucking crazy! It could be thinking like that in this situation," Markian cursed. But he won't waste time.

"Commander, get ready to fight!"

"Okay, Your Majesty!"

The two of them headed to the armory that was not far from the King's Palace. The Sacred Commander only needed to replenish his strength and sharpen his aura sword. Markian, despite not having any magic power, however, was a descendant of Blue Phoenix who had a whopping weight of ice. Markian's sword can emit ice magic without even trying. The enemies who tried to fight him would be crushed with ice crystals emerging from his sword slashes.

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"Form!"

"Ready!"

"Start!"

Drakes

Drakes

Drakes

Drakes

The royal army of 10 platoons marched and galloped towards the capital. They will be greeted by blind chaos. King Cordovan could not ride his favorite horse because he was left behind on Gene Island. There is another favorite war horse, Iron Feet. A mighty white horse, with legs as strong as steel whose stamina is always prime, even in a hostile field of action.

The troops walked hand in hand with iron armor and weapons honed in a grasp. In less than an hour, they would reach the capital.

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BLAARRRRR

BLAAARRRR

"Toloongg"

"Aaaakkkk"

"Save me!"

The sound of screaming for help sounded simple. The people who did not want to be evacuated finally reaped the consequences of their stubbornness. The city has been chaotic, many houses burned down, because it was deliberately burned by the Witch Maxi who loved fire.

"Muahaha.. You stupid people! How did you not run from earlier? Muaha... " Venn laughed sarcastically at the sight of many people running away in a daze as their house was set on fire by the Great Witch Maxi. Venn who was indeed from the beginning was a herb specialist magician, was not very able to fight. But, Venn's loyalty to the Witch Maxi is reliable.

"Where's our army?" ask Witch Maxi towards Venn.

"Currently running here, Master,"

Witch Maxi then raised both hands into space and cast spells. Before long, the dark sky split open and showered them with flocks of black birds ready to become the servants of the Witch.

"Whoa... A hellbird! Hebaat! Hebaat! Muaha..... " Venn screeched cheerfully. The birds soon crowded the city with herds in search of prey that was human flesh.

"Yyoung! My boy!!" a mother screams to see her baby son being grabbed by a bird of hell. The baby was then eaten raw and became the scramble of the birds in the air. Her mother was hysterically screaming at the horrible sight. He cried roaring but the misfortune increased. A wolf pounced on him and he died instantly.

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The Royal army has reached the main gate of the capital. They galloped quickly to head to the square, hearing terrified cries and cries from the citizens.

"Well! The king has come!" Venn chattering. Witch Maxi, who was on the roof of the tallest building in the square, turned to Markian.

"Still young, apparently,"

"Well, that's who's been to my house" Venn tried to recall the ambush incident at the Old Tower. Witch Maxi compares Markian's age to that of the Britannian Emperor whom he killed a thousand years ago.

BLAR!

The fireball snatched towards the Markian, but it managed to be brushed aside with Sword Aura.

"Sakti too," The cynical smile rang from the lips of Witch Maxi. This time, he went down and prepared to fight with Markian.

Markian is ready to attack.

Venn shouted something disturbing.

"Your angel's heart is there!"

DEG!

"What's he saying?" hissing Markian in heart.

"Your wife is dead! Muehaha.... "

Tests...

Markian's tears were shed without being ruled. Chest hurts. Is Is Isyana really dead?

BLARS!!

KLANG!

The fire attack from Witch Maxi resuscitates Markian from daydreams. He won't falter. If Isyana is dead, she will confirm it with her own eyes after fighting to defeat these evil witches.

'GOOWWLL'

"ATTACK!"

A werewolf attempts to tear Markian's body apart, but is stopped by the Holy Commander. The troops also moved to bulldoze the wolf herd so-called events that had come from the direction of the forest.

'Auuuuu'u'

They howled softly while clawing and pouncing. Some knights could not survive because the wolf monster was very large in shape.

"Akkkkkh!"

One knight fell. His sword could not penetrate the skin of a very hard werewolf. He was also killed by sharp claws and the teeth of wolves which are their natural weapons.

CRAAAKKK!

The holy sword slashed the neck of a wolf. Only sword aura could injure and kill werewolves.

"Focus!!" The orders of the Holy Commander who was still busy bulldozing the herd of werewolves. This time, it was not only the wolves that had to be knocked back, but also the birds of hell.

'KOAAAAAK'

'KOAAAAAK'

"Dad!"

The infernal birds are quite disturbing. Although their attacks were not deadly, however, it was quite as wounding and painful as the Eagle attacks. The sword of the knights managed to subvert several groups of birds scattered. However, their numbers were overwhelming, and their presence would continue to exist if summoned by the Witch Maxi.

'Cloth'

'Blaaar's'

Witch Maxi is still dueling with King Cordovan. They both don't talk much. Unlike Venn who likes to babble, Witch Maxi is indeed quiet, however, she is also vindictive.

"You can too," said Witch Maxi who was quite overwhelmed against Markian. His skill in sword and guts cannot be taken lightly. The sabetan sword almost hit the Witch Maxi, but it can be dispelled by her magic power.

"Not much talk! Hyeah!!"

Almost had Witch Maxi's arm cut in half, however, he managed to dodge. This time, Witch Maxi was furious, and lightning was called upon.

CTAAAARR!

"Hhhhggggghhh"

Markian's breath was puffed. He was trying his hardest to dispel the lightning that struck at him.

"Your majesty!" knights who were nearby, helped support the King's body from behind. They fell, but still safe, the lightning was successfully driven. Of course the Witch Maxi did not stay still, he summoned the lightning back, and...

CTAAAARRRR

BZZZZZZZZTT

Markian who tried to get up, could not avoid the second attack.

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