Aegis turned sharply at the sound of approaching footsteps and saw Kanako rushing towards them.
Gareki: Kanako, you're here! We could use your help. We've just faced Vexor and Lilith, but they managed to escape. We have an even greater problem now. An army of 5000 orcs is headed our way, led by a colossal creature named Ruinwing
Kanako's expression hardened as she apologized for her late arrival.
Kanako: I heard the whistle and rushed here as fast as I could. I can see the devastation. We need to act swiftly to evacuate the villagers and ensure their safety.
Apparently the whistle she gave me could be heard by her from any part of the world
Aegis: Agreed, Kanako. We need to organize an efficient evacuation plan. We'll need to gather everyone and lead them to a safe location away from the imminent danger.
Ava: Kanako, your skills will be invaluable in fending off any orc stragglers or threats that may appear during the evacuation. We'll rely on you to provide cover and protection while me and Aegis help evacuate the villagers still stuck in the chaos
Kanako nodded, a determined expression on her face.
Kanako: You can count on me. I'll do everything in my power to ensure make enough time to save the villagers. Let's lose no more time.
Aegis: Kanako, be careful. Orcs are relentless, and their numbers are overwhelming. Don't take unnecessary risks.
Kanako: You can count on me, Aegis. I'll use my magic to create a barrier and delay the orcs. Buy enough time for the villagers to escape. Just make sure you lead them to safety.
With the plan set, Kanako moved swiftly to a strategic position, her staff ready, and magic surging within her. The orc army was drawing nearer, their war cries echoing through the air. Kanako took a deep breath, focusing her energy and preparing her most potent barrier.
Kanako: Alright little spirit, let's see what you're capable of… Celestial wall!
A massive barrier of golden transparent light covered the entirety of the village, allowing nothing with dark energy trespass it.
Kanako: This should buy them enough time to be able to gather some of the villagers to a safer spot… it is 5000 orcs though so I might be able to buy them some time with this. Radiant beam!
As Kanako unleashed a barrage of magical attacks upon the orcs, Aegis and Ava led the villagers away from the chaos. They guided them through the forest, using their knowledge of the terrain to navigate swiftly and avoid any orc patrols that may have strayed from the main army.
As for myself… I was with them, using my water magic to stop some of the fires from the houses
Meanwhile
Vexor and Lilith: Yes my Lord.
Unknown voice: What has taken you this much?! He said with anger
Lilith: We've had some complications along our way.
Vexor: A royal knight and a light magic user were blocking our path… however we did manage to incinerate the village.
Unknown voice: Good. Now it's time to unleash stage 2 of the plan.
Vexor: Yes my Lord! Vexor said with excitement
Lilith: It is finally time… The great demonlord Mortrax will awaken soon!
Mortrax: Now then, stop wasting time and get to stage 2.
Both: Yes my lord!
*Back to Kanako*
Kanako: What…? No way…
Her face turned white. Fear like death had came across and injected itself into her bloodstream making her shake and mumble.
Kanako: Why are they….. cooperating….? She said with an emotionless voice. And indeed they were. Orcs helping each other like brothers and sisters, covering the ones that fell to the ground with their shields and passing their weapons away to other orcs closer to the barrier to increase attack power. Faster than anyone would imagine. They broke through. Kanako's expression was shouting hopelessness.
The orcs had managed to break the barrier. And now in front of the village they all started to run full speed to the village. About 4500 orcs still left alive
Kanako: No… I won't let this happen. I need to stop this no matter what!
But then she heard my scream
Gareki: Help!
I left behind Aegis and Ava to try and stop as many fires as possible. I didn't know orcs would be so strong that they would break into my teacher's barrier this quickly.
Gareki: Somebody help!
I had a giant orc standing right in front of me. I have never seen an orc. It's massive body and red eyes were making my body scream "run"
Kanako: Ice spear!
The ice spear she had summoned wasn't enough to kill the orc but it was enough to make him stop and have to remove it from it's body
Kanako: Quick! We need to get you out of here Gareki!
Gareki: But the houses…!
Kanako interrupted him.
Kanako: Are you crazy? These houses have no value at all compared to your life! If you want you can stay here then and fight the orc
Yeah. I realised what I said was stupid as fuck and after the orc had managed to remove the ice spear from his body she took me with her
Kanako: Where is the knight and the other girl?
Gareki: They are escorting the villagers to the east of the village. They said they will come back once all the villagers are safe
Suddenly, an immense growl was heard.
It was Ruinwing. The flying whale shaped abomination that seemed like it was leading the orcs army had finally made a move.
Kanako was desperate, hopeless and lost in the chaos. The battle was over. There was nothing she or anyone could do to even save one life. The entirety of the village, everyone around it and all the people around it would die. Aegis and Ava felt the calamity from the distamce
Aegis: Ava… this is…
Ava was in a mental state of horror. The scream got in her mind and planted fear. The same happened with the villagers, they were all in shock and pain.
Kanako: Gareki, we need to get out of here as quickly as possible. Do you understand?
I nodded
Kanako: Come on then, take my hand
I took her hand and then…
A black beam coming from Ruinwing's body pierced her head, and it started to shot the orcs aswell.
Gareki: Kanako? *She fell to the floor* Come on Kanako we need to go! That monster is killing the orcs!
Then, I saw everything.
Gareki: No… No! No. No. No. No! No! No! No!!!
KANAKO! Please! Kanako! No!
I started to tear up.
Gareki: No! Why does it have to be like this! I cried.
I've placed my head over her hand.
Gareki: Please Kanako, I need you. You can't leave me like this! Who's going to make fun of me when a spell fires back at me!? Who's going to save me from any dangerous situation like this past years?! Who's going to shout at me when I use any spell against you again!? WHO!?!
I looked up at the sky and dropped her hand, tears coming down my face.
Gareki: Who's going to be the best teacher in the world?
I dropped my head looking at Kanako again.
Then a voice resounded in my head
[SYSTEM: GOAL ACHIEVED. LIMITATIONS
TEMPORARILY DISABLED.]
Gareki: What is…
I started levitating into the sky
[SYSTEM: TARGET: ENEMY LOCKED ON]
Gareki: Whoa! What is going on?!
[SYSTEM: NEW QUEST, DEFEAT THE ARMY OF MORTRAX ACCEPTED]
[SYSTEM: AUTO BATTLE MODE: ON]