The invading force descended upon them from the vastness of space. They were led by Herran, keeper of the Storm Sandstone and a general of Kyron. As he was approaching the planet, he is confident that today he will finally crush his enemies.
He belonged to Planet Belarin and was convicted for so many crimes he committed in order to impress his beloved, a woman named Brissa. He wanted to give her grandeur and possess power to protect her. Indeed, he succeeded. However, he was eventually caught. Trial was conducted and he was punished by being sent to a desolate planet to die. Kyron was exploring that planet and found him. Since then, he vowed to serve the powerful Nybian ruler forever.
He helped Kyron search for the Storm Sandstone on a desert planet and was also awarded that Power Stone as a reward for his services and unwavering loyalty. Kyron being a descendant of the renegade prince has the capabilities of Fliskan royal line to bestow the right and the power to have any person hold a Power Stone just as the Queen of Fliksa and her allies. It is a monarch skill called linking.
The discovery of the Storm Sandstone and other great treasures were kept secret as part of Kyron's great plans. Though rumors spread, he managed to have spies annihilated and all tales of the new Power Stones silenced. Now, the great Power Stones are made known one by one.
Herran returns to Belarin causing devastation for the sake of revenge and also his efforts to find the woman he desired. He found Brissa and offered everything he had amassed but she refused him. Insulted, he hit her and carries her back to Nybos with him. During the said trip, she finds an escape pod and flees to the nearest planet. She lands on Naruya and seeks the help of the Naruyans.
She sought refuge in Naruya under Ovded's protection. He threatened the Kalinians that if they do not hand over the girl, he will unleash hell upon them. The kind Duke knew the Nybians are not to be trusted. They were greedy and ruthless ransacking planets here and there. He refused to hand over Brissa.
Herran then attacked Naruya together with his men. Brissa chose to fight alongside the Naruyans until Herran almost captured her. He says that there is no escaping him. When he finally cornered her, the building shook as its structural integrity was compromised. A shelf containing tools and repair kits fell on Brissa killing the lady instantly.
He retreated that day but he blamed the Naruyans and the whole of Akara for her demise and promised to return to exact vengeance.
Now, he has returned revealing the Power Stone linked to him and he promises today shall be his greatest victory for not only will he put an end to Naruya for good. He will also deliver the Fliskan Princess and her team to Kyron and the grand lord of Nybos shall be greatly pleased.
Before leaving their domain, Ovded knew Elzilaura was determined to help him.
"Highness, I will deal with him. Do not fret". The Duke of Inva says.
"I will come with you." Elzilaura wanted so much to help out.
"No, it is not safe. I have the Ruby Ring to protect us all." It was glowing in his hands.
Elzilaura brought out the Crystal Cross. "I too have a Power Gem. I can use this to help you protect us."
"Unless proper linking is made, you cannot safely harness its power. It could overwhelm you."
"I have a duty to protect my people, Lord Ovded."
"I know how you feel. We have sworn our lives for the service of our constituents but learn to consider your own safety. Heroism would be appreciated but it will be a staggering defeat should it happen right now. It is best for you to stay here and be safe. Let me protect you for now. There will be other times wherein we will fight alongside each other. Today, this battle is on me." Ovded smiles as he finishes his statements.
Elzilaura soon heeds his advice and stayed on while Ovded gathered his men. He led his forces once again to stop the invading forces of Herran. As the enemy entered the airspace, the Kalinians met them and a sky battle commenced. Zyric and Alednos tried to help as well.
Even though the battle was in the skies, it definitely affected the Naruyans on land. The beams on their space pods had damaged the buildings and infrastructures below. Luckily, hurried evacuation to emergency shelters was done swiftly shortly before the battle began.
As the invaders were succeeding in damaging its enemies' defenses, the holy volcano suddenly explodes. The material that it emits was about to hit space vessels but surprisingly damages only the Nybian Fleet. It is so because Ovded uses his gem and soon he manages to control the flow of the lava that the volcano unleashes. He directs it towards the enemy so only their vessels were destroyed by the volcanic material. Pretty soon, the lava dies down.
Then, he meets face to face with Herran by the island shores with the volcano roaring in the background.
"It is over Herran. Let us stop this nonsense. It is time to end our skirmishes and start peace talks."
"No." The enemy refused. "You will surrender the Fliskan Princess to me and pay dearly for Brissa's loss."
"Killing me or butchering my people won't bring her back. It is time to move on and face the future filled with wondrous possibilities."
"No! Prepare to DIE!" He then leaps forward but the duke evades quickly. They engage in hand-to-hand combat though Herran plays dirty. He uses his Power Stone and let lose sandstorm from time to time when he feels he is losing to Ovded's movements. The lord of Naruya manages to defend himself by using the Ruby Ring's power to shield himself.
Elzilaura left the comforts of the palace and helped out their defenders in whatever possible way she could. When the energy forces created by both Ovded and Herran intensified and flames caused was about to hit innocent civilians, she let lose energy from the crystal cross creating a barrier to protect everyone which lasts briefly.
Then, she let power flow through and light beams emanated from the cross which damaged some enemy vessels. As she sees more enemy carriers coming, she lost her composure that she creates great streams of light beams. In doing so, she lost control of the power and began levitating. The beams rapidly emitted and aimlessly hit both enemies and allies. As she tried all efforts to regain control of the power, she lost consciousness.
Herran and Ovded continued fighting but were disrupted when the beams almost hit them. Ovded was able to evade the beams but Herran was hit more than once and was injured. Not for long, the enemy retreated threatening that they shall return soon.
With the enemy rushing to leave, Ovded focused the Ruby Ring's power in trying to bring the princess down from levitation. Upon landing, Zyric rushes to the princess while dodging the light beams, she involuntarily emitted. He then holds the unconscious Elzilaura in his arms and soon the light beams stop.
Elzilaura was badly hurt, greatly weakened and still unconscious. Aside from her, most troops had suffered some injuries. The damage extends to the infrastructures and surroundings including the shrine where the sacred pool needed for the trial of light was located.
As Elzilaura and the rest received healing, Ovded suggested that the Fliskans leave Akara for safety purposes. He fears Herran will be back with more troops and allies. He advises them to travel to the Planet Ludin where another sacred pool is also located. The high priestess Crina added that the transporter comets frequently pass by in their region.
Zyric and Kanunia planned to leave when the princess regains consciousness but Crina advised them to leave as soon as a transporter comet approached the planet's vicinity. In fact, scientists have spotted one fast approaching. It shall be visible within their planetary space soon. The Fliskans took leave and launched into space above Akara. When a transported comet was drawing near, the military defense radars picked up enemy fleet approaching.
Ovded sent his fleet to space to hold off the enemies so that the Fliskan may safely get to the transporter comet. It wasn't easy to reach the said comet as another enemy fleet unexpectedly came out of nowhere to prevent them from reaching it. Luckily, Ovded's allies came to the rescue and allowed the Fliskans to use the transporter comet.
The Fliskans were supposed to travel to Ludin but since Elzilaura's condition was still unstable, Dazifae suggested that they go to planet Agcar. Dazifae's father had undergone a medical procedure in Agcar which would have been difficult to perform elsewhere.
Agcar is a planet renowned for medical care. Different forms of healing were available here. Physicians, herbalists, and other healers come together for medical discourses and work together to create better forms of treatments.
Upon reaching Agcar, Elzilaura immediately received medical attention thanks to Lady Dazifae's influences. Zyric and Alednos made sure to request for incognito patient status. Her medical confinement as of the moment is being concealed for safety purposes.
The healers examined her immediately and began her treatments. Sometime later, the medical team informed the Fliskan group that she was alright but remains unconscious.
While they were waiting for their princess to wake up, they took turns in watching over her. At one time when Kanunia took her rest and was walking the hallways of the hospital, she unexpectedly bumped into someone from her past.