"When the king falls, time reveals its hidden betrayals."
Amidst the tense atmosphere, King Jahiz the Bug-Eyed rides his horse through the dilapidated village huts. His wide, bulging eyes scan every detail, searching for something specific.
King Protruding eyes : "Surely, the villagers have prepared the antidote from those flowers again. But... where are the scorpions?"
The king halts abruptly. The village is void of the scorpions that were supposed to attack disobedient residents. He surveys the surroundings cautiously when suddenly, Firebow Mercenaries appear behind him.
King's Soldier: "Your Majesty! The Firebow Mercenaries are here!"
The soldiers are struck with panic, and a battle ensues. The soldiers rush to confront the mercenaries, while the king retreats slightly and gives an order to one of his men:
King Jahiz: "Head to the fields now and burn those flowers. I don't want them to have any chance!"
While the mercenaries are busy fighting the soldiers, the king's soldier carries out the order and sets the fields ablaze. However, Erian notices and intervenes, defeating the soldier before the entire field burns down. He manages to save two flowers.
After the battle ends, King Protruding eyes finds himself alone and surrounded by the mercenaries. Attempting to flee, he stumbles upon Arman.
Arman (firmly): "Where do you think you're going, scoundrel? It's time to answer our questions!"
The king stands captured as Larios steps forward:
Larios: "I suggest we hang him immediately. This tyrant doesn't deserve to live."
But Erian interjects: "We need to interrogate him first. There are secrets behind his attacks on the village."
Arman approaches King protruding The eyes , placing his sword on the king's head.
Arman: "Tell us, how did you tame the scorpions? Creatures on this continent are supposed to follow their instincts only!"
The king remains silent, but Arman unleashes a sonic wave that pierces his mind, forcing him to speak.
King Protruding eyes : "They are fed toxic seeds! We obtained them from a member of the church, feeding them to the scorpions to make them obey us."
Larios (shocked): "What church?"
King Protruding eyes (hesitantly): "A church from one of the powerful kingdoms beyond the Great Wall."
The group feels the weight of his words, especially Larios, who is haunted by vague memories of his past.
The Giant Appears
Suddenly, a massive figure wielding a giant axe emerges.
King Protruding eyes (with a sly smile): "Here's my trump card! This giant isn't an ordinary human. He was born among the scorpions and raised alongside them. He's my strongest weapon!"
The giant charges at the mercenaries with destructive force, his axe shattering the ground beneath them. Larios attempts a fiery attack but hesitates for a moment.
Andrius and Randall step forward to confront the giant but struggle against his overwhelming physical power.
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Larios finally decides to act. Moving at lightning speed, he engulfs his sword in flames and thrusts it into the giant's chest.
Giant (weakly): "Master... I have failed you."
As the giant collapses, engulfed in flames, he grabs King Jahiz and pulls him into the fire, ending both their lives.
The village chief thanks the mercenaries for their rescue and prepares the two remaining flowers as medicine, although its effect is limited and will only last a few day
As the Firebow Mercenaries set off toward their next destination, a masked warrior watches them from afar.
Masked Warrior (calmly): "They are strong... But you, Larios, what do you intend to do next?"