DLR - 46
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The princess was conflicted. If this goes on...then they would all die here today. It all came down to one thing though.
It seems like they have no choice but to flee.
"STEP BACK!!!" the princess shouted as she closed her eyes.
The Valkyries all ran and stayed at her back as they watched the large group of creatures charge at them. They all wondered what the princess was doing as the creatures were getting dangerously close now.
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*Rarh*
The princess finally opened her eyes after a while and stretched her hand forward.
A white formation formed as the symbols entwined and formed a complete circle.
A beam of light shot out of the formation, going straight and vapourizing the creatures upon impact.
The princess started moving her hand slowly as she vapourized the creatures that were coming forth.
The princess's energy was drained quickly due to the use of this spell and she couldn't keep the blast going.
"Sigh... haa...haa ..." the princess panted as the formation scattered and the blast stopped.
"Kana!...haa... let's go back, there's too many of them" the princess said as she put her sword back in it's sheath.
Kana nodded towards the princess as she brought out a small crystal and began mumbling.
The princess regretted that they would have to leave here empty handed...but, 'He who fight and run away lives to fight another day'.
She recalled her father's words as she smiled.
"It's ready!" Kana shouted and immediately the Valkyries held their hands.
The princess nodded at Kana and she broke the small crystal ball.
*Raaaarh*
*Grrr*
The creatures charged at the Valkyries who was all together now, defenceless.
*Wheeeee....phew*
A bright pillar of light shone over the Valkyries as they vanished from their position.
*Brrrr.....*
All the creatures slowed down as they saw the humans vanish into a pillar of light.
The creatures all stopped and started walking backwards as they didn't have a target any longer.
They all walked back into the crack on the ground and jumped in.
And like that...up to a hundred wooden humans cleared off the area.
The pieces ones that were cut and destroyed began sinking into the ground like quicksand.
A few minutes later, the forest went back to normal... like as if nothing happened in the first place.
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***100 metres out of the forest***
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***The Valkyries camp***
Eleven horses were all laid down on the floor and seemed to be asleep as everywhere was quiet.
The tents materials shook a little due to the wind.
*Wheee*
A beam of light landed in the middle of the eleven tents and dimmed before finally vanishing, revealing eleven Valkyries.
"Haa..." all the Valkyries lost energy and sat on the floor tiredly as they panted to catch their breath.
"Haa...haa. Thank goodness we set up a teleportation point before we left" Lisa said as she laid on the floor completely.
"It's all thanks to the princess's lead that we managed to escape!" Red haired Vera said as she laid on the grass as well. The others laid too tiredly as they looked at the sky.
"At least we managed to find the Jade tree and we've already located it's seed" the princess said as she smiled happily.
'At least we achieved something' she thought.
"You're right princess. We would come back here with more people so that Kira would be able to crack the defence mechanism of the tree" short Lily suggested and they all agreed to her statement.
"Let's all get some rest tonight...we leave for the kingdom tomorrow" the princess said as she walked to a white tent and entered it.
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***Presently at Riveer***
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"It's enough!. I don't want you to tell me how you slept" king Ceaser retorted.
"You're the one that said I shouldn't leave any detail out" Mira chuckled at her father's behaviour.
"Forget about that. I'm just glad that you and your Valkyries were able to find the Jade tree" the king smiled.
The leaves of the Jade tree is said to have healing properties. The leaves can be added to other herbs and ingredients to make healing potions and other things...it is even safe to use it to cook normal foods.
The king wanted to plant a Jade tree in Riveer so that the kingdom shall flourish more. The king plans to use the leaves to make potions and supply to other kingdoms, therefore boosting their reputation and respect for it isn't an easy feat to enter the Jade forest as there were powerful wood type monsters there and all of them didn't have a soul.
Powerful Warriors found it not beneficial to go into the Jade forest.
King Ceaser only learners about the Jade tree recently as it was a myth and no one has found it for a long time.
He took advantage of the fact that the other kingdoms weren't interested in the Jade forest and went ahead to assemble a team to explore it.
"You've done well my daughter. This old man is proud of you" the king said, making his daughter smile at her father's satisfaction.
"I have a surprise for you too, but I won't tell you what it is" the king smirked weirdly.
"A surprise!" the princess looked at her father with a stern gaze. Last time he surprised her was when he went to bind a big cat...
Speaking of big cats, she hasn't even gone to see Fevinir lately.
"Sigh..." she sighed as she decided to leave that for now since she was very tired.
She paid no heed to her father's words as she stood up and began walking out of the room.
"Don't worry my dear. You will encounter the surprise sooner or later" the king decided not to tell her about Sariel's return and decided to let her find out herself.
"Whatever it is, I'm pretty sure I can handle it!" she said as she exited the room.
"My plan is going perfectly, they'll surely meet in that place" the king smirked evilly as he went back to sit down and finish his wine.