PS: I'm sorry for the late announcement but I'm using this (***) Icon for the separation of scenes in the story. Sorry for the inconvenience.
The main force of the Nation of Iru and Zan had begun their attack on the NorthWest city, Sinistra, and almost a day had passed since it started. It took some time to get the message across to the Holy Kingdom and so it was around dusk when the Capital City, Panos, heard the news. They immediately discussed it and gathered forces to combat the unexpected invasion of the two nations.
"I think the time has come for us to move, Phobos. While they are busy gathering their forces to march towards Sinistra, the rebellion will strike the capital and the other unprepared domains in the east of the kingdom. That way, no forces can help Sinistra and we can crush the capital with ease once the main force gets here."
"Such an unfair fight, don't you think?"
"We don't plan to exchange letters and let the Kingdom have a chance at this war. We plan to crush them for being stagnant for all these years. Go and tell Vlad to rally up his forces as well. Tell him we start before dawn."
"Tomorrow is a fun day, Aries."
Phobos went ahead to tell Vlad about their plan of action while Aries looked down on the City of Panos before he goes.
"After destroying this kingdom, what does the organization want us to do?"
After a while, Aries also teleported back to Vlad and his group to further discuss the plan.
"Once the forces of Panos have gathered on the west side to rally towards Sinistra, we strike on the east area of the city. We can easily destroy their thin military force there and infiltrate it. Vlad's apostles along with the defective lords that have sided with us will head east to attack the other domains that are loyal to the Kingdom. Vlad and his disciples will be with us to infiltrate the city."
"Is that clear?"
"YES!"
Everyone responded in unison. After that, Aries went close to Vlad to whisper something.
"If you do well in this invasion, I can maybe recommend you to the Organization. That should be a sufficient reward for your hard work considering you've been reborn and chose to finish what you've started."
"Yes, I will make sure to crush the Kingdom and follow the will of the Organization, Master Aries."
The group continued with their work as Vlad's apostles and the other Lords began their attack first. Aries and Phobos on the other hand, flew up the sky again to see the actions of the Capital city.
"At least give Vlad a quick death after all of this, Aries. I'm sure you don't really plan to recommend him for the Organization."
"Yeah, yeah I will. He already has maxed out his lvl up to 60 for a descendant of the vampire race and his unique skill is a low-level tier of mind manipulation that only gives a small boost to the ones affected. We don't need a weakling like him, especially since he is just a tool. I tortured him and forced him to go against the kingdom but that plan didn't go so well. I'm surprised that even after two years of being dead, he is still loyal to me after he got resurrected back."
"I'm more surprised that the Organization still recommended him for us to use instead of just crushing the Kingdom with our own hands."
"I believe the Organization just doesn't want some spotlight. Since Vlad already gained a reputation as the Lord that started a rebellion two years ago in the Holy Kingdom, it will be easier for us if the blame was on him and the other two nations once the Kingdom falls."
After a couple more hours and Aries and Phobos made their move.
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Vlad and the group went out of the sewers and started the attack in the east area of the city.
*BOOM!!!! BOOM!!!*
"Enemy attack! Holy Knights! Protect the citizens and make sure that nobody gets hurt."
"Tsk. Why is this happening right now!"
Vlad then cut a swift slice on the head of one of the Holy Knights as he got recognized by some of them.
"Vlad? How is he alive?"
"Vlad..."
While Vlad and his followers infiltrated the city, Aries and Phobos flew up into the sky.
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"Make sure to not involve yourself too much, Aries. I'll be heading towards Sinistra and find someone interesting there to fight."
"Yeah, I'll only fight the ones who are actually hindering Vlad's infiltration of the city."
Phobos flew and Teleported great distances and headed toward Sinistra.
"Let's see here. Vlad is around lvl 60. His apostles and the other Lords are roughly just lvl 30ish. Some of the Guild adventurers in this kingdom I can estimate to be around lvl 20-60. Regular Holy Knights are lvl 15-30. Am I even needed here? I have yet to see someone stand out."
Aries doesn't plan to fight people that he can instantly kill and so he proceeded with their other objective.
"I guess I'll head towards the main church first and take the Ancient Relics and advanced magic items for the Organization. I'll leave some lower-level ones as spoils of war for the two nations. There aren't many people who can fully use high-tier magic items anyway."
Aries went towards the church as a gathering of people was happening.
"We have gathered here today for this glorious moment. To thank our god for his blessings on the people. We are not being forsaken, believe in his words... The Holy Kingdom shall reign supreme..."
*BOOM!*
The assembly of people was frozen in place as Aries entered the church.
"Oh, don't mind me, I'm just here to pick some stuff. You can go on with what you are doing. Oh, wait before you continue, father. Where are the Holy Relics and other Magical Items stored?"
Aries threatened him by scattering flames in front of the crowd. The crowd panicked as they all scattered and run outside the church.
"If you don't want to turn to ashes, speak old man."
The father was in fear as he replied.
"It's in the Vault... below the Church... You can go there directly from a passage behind the Altar."
"Thank you. have a nice day."
Aries headed directly towards the Vault and killed every Holy Knight he passed through with ease.
"Really? They can't even afford to have a strong person to guard these Relics and Magic Items? This Kingdom continues to disappoint me the longer I stay here."
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Meanwhile, while all of this is happening within the Kingdom, the party of Aila, Zeal, and Gester went toward Lady Alice's Mansion.
"Lord, Roman. We should leave! The east area of the City had been breached by the Rebellion led by Lord Vlad."
"The Holy Knights and other guild members are stopping them but... I don't believe they can hold them off since it will take a while before the rallied forces from the South area of the city will get there. We value our lives more than anything so we are going to escape the city as well."
"I'm surprised that Lord Vlad has been resurrected and that they orchestrated a plot to attack with both the rebellion as well as the forces of the other nations. The city didn't expect this event to happen."
Lord Roman pleaded to them.
"I'm glad you came. Please, take my Daughter away from this city. Run as far away as you can. The carriage is already prepared and I've put enough money for you guys to live in a faraway land from here. Please, protect my daughter. Please take Alice away from here."
"Lady Alice let's go!"
"What about you Lord Roman? Do you not plan to come with us?"
"I'm staying. There is no hope for an old man like me. I would like to stay in the City that had treated me well."
Alice begged him.
"But Father!"
"Please, take my daughter away."
Sycia also responded.
"I'll be staying as well. I can't leave your father here alone since he is my son. Go on now, Alice. I don't want you to have the same fate as your mother."
Alice cried as the group forced her to come with them.
"Activate. Hypnosis lesser."
Alice was then forced into a deep slumber.
"Thank you, Lady Sycia. We will be going now."
The group got out of the City using the Southern gate as most of the civilians also used that to evacuate.
"We should head towards the forest and find a small village nearby. This Kingdom is no longer safe since I think the rebellion has also been attacking the other Cities of the Kingdom."