It was nearing sun set, The fierce battle of the Draconian Knights and Monster people was still ongoing.
Without the leading commander and their Captains, The Draconians were in turmoil. Without any higher ups to give them proper commands, Their formation became deformed whilst unable to comprehend the situation. Completely losing their morale as if they were abandoned in the battlefield.
And by the end of the day, Some of the Draconian Knights forcefully retreated, While the remaining Draconians who fought continuously, Died in the battlefield.
"We won!"
"The Draconian Knights have fallen!"
"We forced their Leaders to fall back!"
The monster people screamed in joy, Celebrating their victory against the Draconian Knights who were deemed to be Superior amongst all of the other Races in Laplace.
"I can't believe we won against the Draconians who had three times more numbers than us."
"Dalius the First Captain of the Draconian Order also died in the battlefield!"
Their voices echoed throughout the central plains, Praising their efforts.
While Elder Beru was being assisted by Almasin and Garudo, And slowly gathered the remaining warriors that have survived the fierce battle.
Elder Chiban's corpse was gently covered with cloth as it lied on the ground motionless.
Several Goblins mourned infront of Elder Chiban, Whilst others gathered their comrades corpses and piled it in a straight line, To somehow show them respect.
While Kibaki helped the others and ordered several Goblins to tend the wounded ones.
Balmond and Douglas were steadily walking towards the Elders, Covered in Draconian blood.
"Elder!" Douglas yelled.
Elder Garudo immediately turned around and looked at Douglas, "Yes, Douglas?" And responded.
"What are we gonna do now?" Douglas asked.
Almasin and Garudo gently placed Beru on the ground, "We will need to split up. Douglas, Kibaki and Balmond along with several goblin scouts will have to venture the northern side and meet up with the other monster people. While some of us will march forward towards the Main entrance of the forest." Almasin abruptly said.
"As you wish." Douglas responded while bowing his head softly.
"Everyone! Rest up for tonight, We will immediately leave tomorrow morning." Elder Garudo yelled loudly to let the Monster people know.
Almasin gathered Kibaki, Douglas and Balmond infront of him. "Listen, We'll be departing tomorrow and your mission is to find and escort the remaining monster people. I will be bringing the others towards the closest village, And let them stay there for two more days. You must come at all cost, And I will send a message towards the Councilors to bring us carriages in order to hasten our travel." Almasin said in a serious tone, Intently staring at the three people he gathered.
"Yes Elder, We will fulfill the task you've given us at all cost. And we will meet up with you in the Closest village." Kibaki responded, Showing confidence in his words.
"Then rest up, Make sure to regain your strengths for tomorrow's journey." Almasin said after tapping Kibaki's shoulder and left.
The three then nodded and slowly left to take their rests.
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Meanwhile, Erza was still unable to locate Axel and the others, Continuously roaming around the Northern part of the forest.
Where could have they gone...? I've been circling around for several hours now... They must've went straight towards the northwest, They probably didn't went towards the Northern side right...?" She pondered in confusion, Whilst staring above directly at the Northern side which she could visibly see Tall and huge mountains that could possibly crumble at anytime.
In an unknown area within the Northwest side, Demise flew above the sky, Surveying the forest trees that covered the ground.
He then coughed, While his throat continuously tingled. "Gileyn... Barto... Dalius...? Do you hear me?" He spoke through Telepathy.
Pureblood Draconians have the ability to use Dragon's tongue, In which they can communicate via Telepathy amongst each other. But it also consumes mana.
"This is Gileyn, Barto is with me but he is completely suffering from mana depletion."
"What about Dalius?"
"Before we left the battlefield, Dalius was nowhere to be seen after the wolf girl with silver hair left the battlefield."
"So it seems... He had died... Ugh." Demise was enraged, His neck veins started popping out and became visible.
"Anyways, Where are you? The sun has started to set, And I've completely lost track of the human child." He said.
"We are somewhere in the western side of the norther part of the forest."
"Can you still fly?"
"Yes commander."
"Then immediately return to the Capital and bring Barto along."
"By your command."
Their Telepathy communication had stopped, While Demise wore an angered expression. "I will find you someday, Human child." He mumbled and instantly flew, Heading towards the Royal Capital.
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After some time passed, Night came. And Axel was still transferring some of his mana towards Mayu who kept on jolting, Wearing a distressful expression.
Does she have a low level mana stage? How can she be mana depleted after just several hours of using her Skill?" Axel pondered, Thinking deeply about Mayu's circumstances.
Several monster people, Mostly women and children started gathering towards Axel.
While Axel stared around them without uttering a single word.
"U-um... Human.. Child..?"
Axel couldn't understand their language. While some of the Female orcs tried to converse with him.
"What should we do..?" The female orc asked.
What are they talking about? I cannot comprehend their language. Ugh, Why is Erza not here yet...?" Axel mumbled through his head.
Mayu coughed, And started feeling better, While slowly opening her eyes. Only to see Axel infront of her, Surrounded by monster people.
"Huh? What happened? Where am I?" Mayu asked in confusion.
"We're somewhere in the northern part of the forest Miss mayu." A female orc responded.
"Huh? Where are the others? The elders? My father?"
"We don't know, We only saw you being carried by the human child on his back."
"What?" Mayu responded in shock, Staring intently at Axel who could not understand what they were talking about.
Axel immediately got up, And tried to think of something...
"I.... Will.. Go.. there... And... Look... for... them..." He said, Whilst doing hand gestures for them to understand.
The monster people along Mayu who saw him, Stared at each other.
"What is the human child talking about? Why is he making weird hand signs?" Mayu asked.
"We also don't know.."
"Maybe he's telling us something..?"
They could not understand him at all, As Axel continuously kept on doing the same thing for several times.
After several minutes passed, He began to feel tired and waved his hand while shaking his head.
"Ugh, forget about it. You won't be able to understand me anyway. I'll just go." Axel said and immediately ran, Heading towards the direction of the Central plains.
Mayu and the others stood silently, "Where is the human child going?" A female ogre asked.
"I think he's going towards the battlefield."
"Maybe he'll inform the others that we're here."
"Yeah maybe so..."
Mayu kept staring at Axel's back as it continuously grew smaller and initially disappeared as he ran further away from them.
Meanwhile Erza finally got tired and returned towards the central plains, Only to see the monster people resting peacefully.
I guess we've won the battle." She murmured to herself, Quietly observing the surroundings.
In the end I couldn't find Axel and the others." She pondered, And was suddenly called by Almasin from afar.
"Ezra!" Almasin yelled, Waving his hand towards her.
Erza immediately ran towards Almasin, "I couldn't find them. I went and search everywhere, But I can't somehow find their footprints." She said.
"I guess they've hid themselves somewhere, We'll search for them tomorrow. You should rest up for now." Almasin replied.
I guess the young one would surely survive. He's a genius afterall." She pondered and nodded, "Okay I'll get some rest." Erza replied.
So they sat on the ground, And talked about their plans for tomorrow.
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*Assimilation process 99.9%*
Huh?" Axel wondered and stopped running, Staring intently at the Skill window that suddenly appeared infront of him.
"What does this assimilation process mean?"
*Assimilation Process Complete*
*Releasing Ego Skill: Greed*
"What's this?-- *Thump* As his consciousness became hazy, Slowly fading, Whilst Axel fell unto his knees with both of his arms on the ground and started sweating profusely.
*Synchronization Complete*
*E-Rank Skill String Manipulator has evolved into An E-Rank Ego Skill: Greed*
*You have Successfully Acquired a new Sub Skill: Alter Ego*
*Skill status Window*
*Ego Skill: Greed (Permanent), Skill Rank: E, Skill Type: Growth, Sub Skill: String Absorption, String Marionette, String Creation, String Manifestation, Alter Ego*
*String Materialization Acquired: Solid String, Sharpened String, Steel String, Diamond String, Wooden String, Poison String, Regeneration String*
[Kyahahaha! I've been flooded with freaking memories for Eight fucking years! I've been enduring such unbearable pain for Eight fucking years!! And finally! I'm released! Kyahaha!]
"What the heck...? Who's talking...?" Was Axel's last words after falling unconscious in the middle of the forest.
Chapter End.