Chapter 75: The Battle Begins
Scene: The borders of the South Nation. The tension in the air is thick as the forces of the South Nation, led by King Alden and Commander Elara, face off against Zarek and his three powerful allies—Vesper, Lumea, and Neros. The battle is about to begin.
Narrator: With Zarek's forces descending upon the South Nation, the battle for survival begins. Vesper steps forward, his white mana radiating an intimidating aura. Commander Elara, alongside the knights, prepares to take him on.
Vesper stands tall, his white aura shimmering with power. He smiles coldly as he surveys the knights before him.
Vesper: (smirking) Let's see if you can withstand my power.
Commander Elara rallies the knights, her voice filled with determination.
Commander Elara: (shouting) Knights, prepare for battle! We fight for our home, our people, and our future!
The knights draw their weapons, their faces set with grim determination. Elara leads the charge, her sword glowing with her fiery mana. The clash begins, a flurry of weapons and mana attacks filling the battlefield.
Narrator: The knights fight valiantly, their weapons and mana attacks clashing against Vesper's powerful white aura. The battlefield is a display of skill and determination, but Vesper's power is overwhelming.
Vesper moves with grace and precision, deflecting attacks with ease. He raises his hand, gathering his white mana into a large, sparkling sphere.
Vesper: (coldly) Holy Bomb.
The sphere grows larger and more intense, its sparkling light almost blinding. With a swift motion, Vesper launches the Holy Bomb at the knights. The explosion is devastating, half of the knights are instantly killed, their bodies scattered across the battlefield.
Commander Elara: (in tears, furious) No!
Elara stands alone against Vesper, her heart filled with rage and sorrow. She charges at him, her sword igniting with her flame aura.
Narrator: Overwhelmed by grief and fury, Commander Elara fights with everything she has. Her flame aura turns her mana into pure fire, and she launches an array of heat blasts at Vesper.
The heat blasts hit Vesper, scorching his robes and causing him to stagger. For a moment, it seems as if Elara might have the upper hand.
Commander Elara: (shouting) For my knights! For the South Nation!
But Vesper quickly recovers, his white mana flaring as he counters with a series of white mana blasts. The blasts tear through Elara's defenses, and with a swift strike, he cuts off her arm.
Vesper: (smirking) You're strong, but not strong enough.
Elara screams in pain, blood pouring from her wound. She falls to her knees, but her determination does not waver. Gathering all her remaining mana, she prepares her final attack.
Commander Elara: (through gritted teeth) Flame Explosion!
Elara's body ignites with intense flames, channeling all her mana into a massive explosion. The blast engulfs Vesper, consuming everything in its path. The force of the explosion shakes the battlefield.
Narrator: Commander Elara's final attack is a desperate and powerful move. The explosion is immense, its heat and force burning through everything. As the flames die down, the battlefield is left in ruins.
As the smoke clears, Vesper stands amidst the wreckage, his robe burned and torn, but he remains unscathed. His white aura still glows brightly, a testament to his power.
Vesper: (coldly) Is that all you've got?
Elara, drained of her strength, collapses to the ground. Her vision blurs as she struggles to stay conscious.
Commander Elara: (weakly) I'm sorry… I couldn't…
With a final, pained breath, Elara falls unconscious, her body lying motionless on the battlefield.
Narrator: Commander Elara's valiant effort ends in tragedy. Her final attack, though powerful, is not enough to defeat Vesper. Her fall marks a devastating blow to the morale of the South Nation's forces.
Rylan, witnessing Elara's defeat, is consumed by rage. He grips his Abyssal Blade tightly, his eyes blazing with fury.
Rylan: (furiously) Vesper! You'll pay for this!
Rylan steps forward, his Mythic Elf form activating. His dark aura swirls around him as he prepares to face Vesper, his heart burning with the desire for vengeance.
Eren: (worriedly) Rylan, be careful!
Aria: (determined) We're with you, Rylan!
The heroes prepare to support Rylan, their resolve strengthened by Elara's sacrifice. The scene shifts to Vesper, his expression unreadable as he faces his next opponent.
Narrator: With Commander Elara fallen, Rylan steps up to face Vesper. The battlefield is filled with tension, the air thick with the anticipation of the next clash.
The chapter ends with Rylan standing ready, his eyes locked on Vesper. The battle for the South Nation is far from over, and the heroes know that the fight ahead will test their limits like never before.