Two days later, King Xavier and his 10,000 soldiers set out for battle, comprising of the combat clan with their leader, Sir Ambrose, Miwa the Lord of War, Queen Elena, the leader of the Abstract clan, Sir Theodore, the king's right-hand knight.
****Moments Ago**********
King Xavier is seen outside the castle in his full body armor—a long-sleeved mall shirt made up of overlapping scales of iron—accompanied by a red cape,a pair of crakows, in his right hand he held the formidable Excalibur, and his helm rested at his left side. King Xavier turned to Irene and said, "You are the eldest, so you are in charge of the kingdom,do well to take care of your sister and my subjects with the aid of my advisors."Irene replied, "Yes, father."King Xavier then turned to Ivin, wiping a tear trailing down her fair cheek, and stared into her blue eyes. He said tenderly, "Sweetheart, don't cry. I'm not going to die." He chuckled softly. "I'm just going to bring victory to our kingdom," he said wiping the tears from her face.
Sniffling, Ivin replied, "I know. I'm just scared, father."King Xavier chuckled again and replied, "You are turning eighteen two days from now, you are now a young woman you need not be scared, you know me,I won't let you down," he said proudly. "Besides, you know I have been dreaming about your royal marriage. I wouldn't miss it for the world."Ivin whispered shyly, "I kind of have an admirer, Can I introduce him when you return?""Of course. I'm pretty sure he's best for you, and I promise to accept whomever he is, regardless of status. That will be my gift to you," King Xavier replied, Ivin hugged him excitedly, King Xavier kissed the top of her silver-colored hair. While hugging Ivin, king Xavier saw Queen Elena whispering to Irene, which made Irene smirk. King Xavier thought to himself, "What could they be talking about?"Afterward, King Xavier delivered a rousing war speech to his soldiers.
"My brave warriors," he began, "today we gather on the brink of battle. Our armor is polished, our weapons are ready. We fight not for conquest, but for our very way of life. For our kingdom, our people, and our freedom."We face a formidable foe, but I have faith in each and every one of you. We have trained, we have prepared, and we have the greatest weapon of all: our unyielding spirit."So let us march into the fray, our hearts ablaze with courage, our souls unbroken. Let us show our enemies the mettle we are made of. Let us fight with honor, with valor, and with the knowledge that our cause is just."For the kingdom, for our people, let us charge into battle and emerge victorious...
King Xavier war speech ringing in their ears. The soldiers, clad in their gleaming armor, held their weapons high, their faces set with resolve. The tension in the air was palpable, the anticipation of battle surging through the ranks.
As King Xavier finished addressing them, a moment of silence hung in the air. Then, from somewhere deep within the mass of soldiers, a single voice rose up, shouting, "For Elgard!"
The cry was picked up by another, and then another, until the entire army was roaring in unison, their voices blending into a single, powerful declaration: "For the kingdom! For Elgard! For our people! Victory!"
The ground seemed to shake with the force of their determination, their combined voices a testament to their unyielding spirit and courage. King Xavier raised his sword high, a beacon of leadership and strength.
"To victory!" he shouted, his voice carrying over the din. The soldiers responded with a final, resounding cheer, their resolve solidified, their hearts united in purpose.
With that King Xavier put on his helm and mounted his horse laced with barding, they began their march, moving as one towards the battlefield, ready to face whatever lay ahead.
******Moments later*********
King Xaiver turned to Queen Elena and asked, "I saw you whispering to Irene. What was it about?"
Queen Elena was about to respond when suddenly an arrow struck one of the soldiers. The soldier screamed in pain, and soon, more cries filled the air as arrows rained down upon them.
"It's an ambush!" one of the soldiers shouted. "Take cover and protect the king and queen!"
Chaos erupted as the soldiers scrambled to shield King Xaiver and Queen Elena. Amidst the turmoil, Miwa the Lord of War shouted commands, trying to restore order and fend off the attackers.
Just then, a war cry echoed from the enemy's army, a formidable force of about 7,000 soldiers charging down the hill. "Maintain formation!" commanded King Xaiver. His soldiers quickly stepped forward, raising their oval shields to form an arc around the army, bracing themselves for the impending clash.
"Archers, take your positions and fire!" shouted Sir Ambrose. The archers swiftly nocked their arrows and released a deadly volley, striking several of the advancing enemy soldiers. Yet, those who remained unscathed continued their relentless charge, slamming into the shield formation with brutal force.
The impact created an opening, allowing the enemy to break through to launch their attacks. Swords clashed and blood spilled as the enemy soldiers slashed at those in front, and the gruesome battle began in earnest.
Riding his horse, King Xavier slashed through the enemies charging at him. In an instant, an arrow struck his horse, causing it to collapse and sending Xavier tumbling to the ground. He sprang to his feet almost immediately, but the impact had knocked off his helm, revealing his long, silky silver hair, with a trail of blood trickling down his forehead.
As he tried to regain his stance, an enemy soldier rushed at him with a sword, poised to strike. Realizing he had no time to retrieve his own weapon(Excalibur), King Xavier dodged the attack. Using his mind, he summoned his sword(Excalibur), which flew through the air, impaling his opponent and landing in his right hand. This telekinetic feat drained him, causing him to bend a knee in exhaustion.
Despite his weakened state, King Xavier pressed on with unwavering determination, cutting down any foe who dared to stand in his way. His singular goal was to reach and defeat the lord of the enemy forces. Finally, he came face to face with the blood-soaked Miwa the Lord of War. They locked eyes, each recognizing the other's resolve.
Queen Elena, in a blink, appeared ahead of them, She smiled at King Xavier and vanished just as quickly. Just then, King Xavier spotted the enemy lord, sitting elegantly on his horse. Running towards the hill, he saw the enemy lord, Lord Khan, choking Elena."With his final vestiges of energy, he summoned his last ounce of strength and conjured a small, blazing fireball. With a mighty cry, he hurled the fiery orb directly at Lord Khan causing lord Khan to losen his grip on Queen Elena's neck and he stumbled off his horse. .
As King Xavier attempted to launch the first attack on Lord Khan, he gasped as a sword pierced through his chest from behind. Gasping for air, he fell onto his back,Staring up at two pairs of crimson red eyes looking down on him, Queen Elena said, "I'm sorry, darling, the offer I got was better than yours. But don't worry, I will take care of the kingdom for you."
King Xavier replied painfully, "It's okay, I kind of knew this would happen."
"Then why didn't you do something about it?" Queen Elena replied.
Smiling weakly, King Xavier replied, "I guess I just love you too much."
Queen Elena responded, "Since the phoenix orb is low on energy, you have become too weak to be called a king. It's so naive to think that love alone could sustain you. I sincerely loved you when you were powerful and strong, but now you are too weak to protect my clan. So it became my duty to protect them as their leader,King Xavier Mountbatten Phoenix, you have been defeated by, I, Queen Elena Hawksworth!
King Xavier replied softly, "You have done well. Surprisingly, it feels good to be stabbed in the back by a lover."
"I planned this war. Actually, it's a coup," Queen Elena replied with a smirk on her face. "And by the way, some of your council are in on this too."
With his last breath, King Xavier replied, "I hope you become a great queen to your people. Farewell, Elena Hawksworth." He took his last breath.