Trovin village was usually quiet at night, but tonight was different. The village was under attack by a group of bandits, numbering about thirty, who had launched an assault on the western barricade. Although they had little armor, they wielded steel weapons.
They're currently fighting in a deadlock against the village's guards and militiamen which numbers more than twice their own. Even without much equipments, they seem to be holding on pretty well.
One guard with a big body, swing his long sword towards a bandit, "DIE, YOU BANDIT SCUM!!" The bandit couldn't react in time as he is currently fighting with 2 militiamen, but he still managed to dodge the fatal attack, "Aaargh!!!!!" Shouts the unfortunate bandit as he evaded the guard's deadly attack, but the long sword's tip still grazed his chest and left a long bloody wound on it. Even after being wounded, the bandit can still run a few step back and stabillize himself from such dire situation.
Hearing the sudden agonizing scream, two bandits quickly disengaged themselves from their fight and came to help their injured comrade. One of them, a handsome and young gold haired Half-Elf whom look about 18 years old, wielding a short sword in each of his hands, his purple eyes glints a cold and ruthless aura. "Simon, you're injured. Get back! " He said to his injured comrade. "Lil' Evrick!!" The injured Simon exclaimed by surprise seeing the blood all over Evrick's body.
Hearing the young Half-Elf ordering him to get back, he felt really ashamed towards the other comrade who almost reached his side. "Don't be cocky, you little shit. The big guard over there just appeared so suddenly when I'm already fighting 2 militiamen, HE ONLY GRAZED MY CHEST BY LUCK. AAAARRGGH!" He suddenly screamed as he felt a sharp pain rose from his wound.
Seing their enemy writhed in pain from his own ranting, The 2 militiamen who ganged up on Simon from before, charged towards him even faster.
*"This guy is really troublesome"* Evrick thought as he narrowed his eyes. Not wasting any time, Evrick ran really quickly and then jumps over Simon's head towards the 2 charging militiamen. He swiftly moved his body in mid air, and this beautiful and fast movement left both the militiamen stood still in amazement.
The big guard from before, couldn't protect them in time, and he could only shout to warn them, "YOU TWO, BE CAREFUL!!!" Only now those militiamen realised that they're actually in a very dire situation. "CRAP! DODGE NOW!!" They yelled as they intended to evade the attack. Alas, before they even have enough time to move, Evrick already swung his short swords and beheads them both.
Dolter who just arrived at Simon's side, felt really bewildered. The swift and deadly action Evrick did to save Simon totally left both Dolter and Simon tremble with fear. Since they formed this bandit group, all of them, excluding the bandit leader, had always mocked and looked down on Evrick, because he is a Half-Elf.
Only the bandit leader never mocked Evrick. This had always been a mystery to these bandits. But Evrick's battle prowess had made both Simon and Dolter to realize the main reason, as they begin to fear Evrick more than their own leader.
Most of these bandits were criminals. From a serial killer, pick pockets, thieves, street thugs, and even rapist scums. Simon was a considerably strong individual himself, and he feared nothing. But Evrick's deadly combat skill had almost completely toppled their logic.
"SIMON! I'LL HANDLE THE BIG GUARD. DOLTER, YOU OPEN A PATH FOR SIMON TO RETREAT. GO NOW!!" He shouted to both of his comrades. Understanding his own condition isn't very good, Simon felt ashamed. He nodded his head and begun his retreat, "Thank you, Evrick! I owe you one."
Ignoring Simon's departing words, Evrick slowly walked towards the big guard. Seeing the approaching Half-Elf, and without minding his chaotic surroundings, the big guard starts talking in a heavy tone, "I've never seen someone as strong as you in my whole life," he paused for a second, and swallowed some salliva, then he continues, "I won't be your match, even my captain won't" He acknowledged while holding back his trembling hands.
Evrick, while still maintaining his steady breathing, he lifted his left eyebrow, and looked straight at the guard's eyes. Evrick smiled for a brief second, then asked the big guard, "So, are you prepared to die? I'm going to take your head now."
Hearing the Death God himself stated his death sentence, the big guard's body trembled all over. Right now he really got the urge to flee from the battle, but looking around again, He can see his friends still fighting heroically for the safety of their village, and feel ashamed of himself.
He gritted his teeth and mutters in a very low voice, "For my wife, and for our child!"
Evrick frowned as he heard it. His voice was very indistinct, but Evrick still heard it. A sharp hearing is one of Elf's superiority, and naturally Evrick have it too, because he is a Half-Elf.
The big guard inhaled deeply and held his breath for a second, then exhales slowly. He did that to stabilize himself, then he asks Evrick, "Young bandit! I don't really know what made someone as young as you to be a bandit, and you're very strong too. We all know bandits are scum of the borderlands, while there are still many other respectable professions available in this realm, yet why are you-" "Cut it out!" Evrick cut him mid sentence, and asked curiously, "Just what's your point?"
"Someone as strong as you wouldn't actually want to be a bandit. So why don't you quit right now and join us to repell these bandits? I assure you, the villager will not disrespect you being a Half-Elf. They will thank you for saving them, as they are respectful humans. You will earn and live better if you work as a guard here." Answers the big guard as he also makes an offer.
Hearing the big guard's answer made Evrick frowned the second time. He thought to himself, *"This guy could actually figure me out. Not bad at all. In that case, I'll make it easy for him then."* As he made up his mind, Evrick brandished his sword and prepared his attacking stance. "I don't know how did you get that idea, but sorry, I don't have any intention to quit what I'm doing at the moment," he paused for a second, to stare at his opponent's eyes "My name is Evrick. So, what is your name ?"
Intimidated with the cold stare he took a step back, and without much thinking, the big guard answered, "M-My name is Paulean. S-So, do you reject my idea?" Evrick smiled bitterly as he heard Paulean stutters while asking that, "It is as you said, I might not really want to be a bandit, and I don't really hate your offer. I just need this bandit group to grow stronger, as I have important matter to settle in the future."
Evrick hesitated for a moment, but he quickly decided and he says, "You don't need to worry, I'll take care of your wife and child. They will be safe." Hearing this sentence Paulean suddenly felt a rage exploded from the bottom of his gut. His fear is no longer there, only replaced with a blazing courage to protect his family. "I WON'T LET YOU! YOU WILL NEVER TOUCH MY FAMILY. I WILL KILL YOU FIRST !!" Paulean's sudden roar had caught the attention of the people in his surrounding. Both the militiamen and the guards also shouted to enhance their own morale, as they begun pressing the bandits further.
"YEAAH!! KILL THEM ALL!! KILL ALL OF THESE BANDITS!!"
"YOU'RE NOT GOING BACK WITH YOUR LIFE, BANDITS!!"
"WE WILL PROTECT THE VILLAGE TILL WE DIE!!"
Somewhere in the midst of the battlefield. A sturdy and strong looking middle aged man, is fighting 3 guards and the guard Captain with full concentration. Hearing the sudden warcry not far from his left side makes him curse inside,*"What the fuck happened over there! Those damned militiamen somehow able to raise their own morale to another peak. This isn't good, our number is decreasing steadily. I need Evrick's help to end this fight sooner, or else we might get wiped out on our first raid !!"*
Looking at the bloody atmosphere around him, Evrick smiled in satisfaction. Evrick wants to make a bigger pressure for the bandits, so after they survived the battle, they will grow stronger as a result.
After letting out his rage, Paulean growls as he courageously charged towards Evrick who quietly stood on his ground. "ORREAAAH!! DIEEEE!!!" When he got close enough to Evrick, he unleashed all his strength and swing his long sword horizontally to cut Evrick in two.
Paulean's cleave is really fast and powerful. Yet, Evrick is even faster. In less than a second, He already somersaulted over Paulean's head as both of his swords dance in his hands at the same time. He then landed right behind paulean's back, as he did so, Paulean's severed head also landed right in front of him.
Paulean's big and headless body finally fell sideways, and thick dust raised up as it heavily hit the ground. Evrick executed all this swiftly as he intended to let Paulean die heroically without much pain. He looked at Paulean's severed head, It's face still showed his courageous spirit, but with dim lifeless eyes.
Evrick lifted the head, and tied it to his waist. *"I should bring back his head to his wife. She have to know that his husband died a heroic death."* He thought as he dashed towards the center of the battlefield while carrying a severed head on his waist, and he also helped his comrades in need along the way.