Screams appeared from all sides, the sound of thousands of armor moving made Darion's ears spin.
Within seconds, the Valtheria Empire's defensive formation had been organized. Darion was surprised by the speed. Curiously, the bombardments stopped, but he had a bad feeling that he had forgotten something...
Before he could continue thinking, a voice was heard from afar:
Prince! - Rhylen shouted
Darion quickly turned around, and looked at Rhylen.
``Camus' troops have appeared, we are worried about what might happen.´´
Darion showed a cold smile, and said dryly;
-I know, I'm not blind, I can see the hundreds of thousands of magic swordsmen.-
``F-forgive me, my prince, it was obvious that you saw it, I didn't want to...´´
Before Rhylen continued speaking, Darion turned around, giving his back to Rhylen.
``P-prince!?´´
Rhylen, why hasn't the Camus Empire attacked us yet?
Rhylen was taken aback, he thought for a few seconds, but there was no valid excuse.
If they have left us time, it is for two reasons, either they have a powerful weapon, or they are underestimating us - said Darion.
Rhylen nodded. For the first time, he felt nervous on the battlefield.
The moment after this brief conversation, two soldiers appeared running. On their faces, there were looks of anguish.
``Prince!´´
``Captain!´´
Both of them walked towards the two soldiers, and when they caught their breath, they quickly explained the whole situation.
``The very heir to the throne, Alba Camus, is here!´´
Also, they told us that they want you to meet with them. You can only bring 5 soldiers to defend you, and don't even think about doing anything strange. -said the other soldier anxiously.
The next few moments, Darion thought seriously with his eyes closed. Rhylen apologized, and headed to the command center to prepare the defense.
Finally, Darion opened his eyes, and went straight to the front. He made his way through the allied lines, and positioned himself in front of the soldiers of the Camus empire.
I'm here because you called me, if you don't show up, I'll leave -Darion exclaimed loudly.
Instantly, a woman made her way through the lines of the Camus empire. She was a young woman, with bright red hair. Her eyes were bright red. She had a military uniform, with the insignia of commander and heir of the Camus empire, as well as a purple cape, representing her status. Her sheathed sword was wrapped in great power, which made everyone around her unable to tremble.
Alba Camus... -Darion thought.
Darion looked up and down at the mysterious young woman. She didn't even look 20. At least she looked his age, 18.
Are you going to keep looking at me? -The woman asked seriously.
The question made Darion's mind spin 360 degrees. The question took him by surprise, but he quickly stood firm.
"What do you want to talk about?"
Come with me -said the mysterious woman as she turned around.
Darion followed her, making his way through the enemy ranks, and finally reached the center of the army. Darion was counting the enemy lines, and thought that there should be approximately half a million magic swordsmen, and at least 200,000 magicians and archers.
It was a number far superior to that of the Valtheria Empire's forces. Our battalion only consists of 300,000 professional swordsmen, and 75,000 archers - thought Darion
Finally, they arrived at a small tent. Upon entering, there was absolutely no one. There were only two armchairs that were separated by a table.
Alba sat down without saying a word to him. Waiting for Darion to sit in front of her.
Darion took the hint, but stayed leaning against the door with his arms crossed.
Alba looked at him and coldly said: Sit down.
I won't, I'm not tired - Darion answered quickly
``It's not a suggestion, it's a threat´´
Before Darion could ask for an explanation or try to answer, hundreds of needles at least 30 centimeters long, appeared around his head.
Dariono, he had suffered, both in this and in his old life. But he had never been so nervous. He swallowed, and raised his hands in surrender
``Very well, you win.´´
Alba smiled and snapped her fingers. Instantly, the mana needles dissolved.
Darion sat awkwardly on the sofa, and looked at the map that was on the table. He frowned, and slightly opened his mouth as if he wanted to argue something.
Alba, noticing Darion's gaze on the map, couldn't help but laugh subtly. She covered her mouth with her hand, and returned to her cold demeanor.
``Those are the territories I want. If the Valtheria Empire gives them up, we will not attack, we can even pay a fee for the territories...
Darion knew very well what the princess wanted. If he accepted, there would be no deaths, but the monarchy would be seen as weak, and there would be revolts due to the great territorial losses. If he rejected it, there would be hundreds of deaths, he could lose the battle due to the great numerical superiority of the Camus empire. In both cases, Valtheria would lose. Of course, another option would be to give the final blow and kill the heiress...
Before he could continue with his internal debate, Alba pointed with her finger at a point on the map. Instantly, that territory turned red. Indicating that it belonged to the Camus Empire.
``Every minute you delay, I will take one more territory from you´´
Darion was taken aback, he quickly made an option. The last one.
Darion quickly unsheathed his sword, and lunged at the enemy.
Alba was taken aback, but quickly dodged the stab. The sword pierced the couch and part of the wooden floor.
Instantly, Alba cast a fire attack. Darion got into formation, but suddenly, the fire spell appeared beneath him. The attack managed to successfully hit Darion. Immediately, Darion flew out, and landed between the enemy lines.
His back hit the ground hard, and he was left weakened and stunned. Before he could get up, the princess's scream was heard.
``Attack!´´
Quickly several magic swordsmen faced him. Darion didn't even have time to complain about the pain, he grabbed his sword, and advanced forward. He cut one in half, slit the neck of another. A massacre within the enemy ranks was occurring.
Meanwhile, on the allied front, the commanders and Captain Rhylen realized what had happened.
``Advance! We must help the prince and reach his position!´´
The imperial soldiers of Valtheria attacked quickly. The enemy, who was being attacked from the rear, had to split into two to face the troops of Valtheria.
In the center of the formation, Alba Camus realized what happened
So he is not just a bastard son... I heard that he is the blunt son of the Valtheria empire. What happened there!? - The princess exclaimed furiously
Several nobles of the Camus empire responded embarrassedly:
``It seems that someone had been poisoning Prince Darion, but he recovered in a miraculous way, until he became a quasi-master of the sword´´
Alba looked towards the inner front, which was being annihilated. She sighed and launched herself there with a powerful leap using wind magic.
During all this, Darion had been killing everyone he came across. Several arrows pierced his leg, but he pulled them back and continued fighting. Darion had already killed almost 100 swordsmen, but the wounds opened with each movement, and his strength was spent. The next instant he blinked, a woman wrapped in flames appeared.
Darion spat on the ground in annoyance from the pain, and prepared his sword to attack Alba.
Alba Camus advanced quickly, using the lightning and the wind to exceed the speed of sound.
In the blink of an eye, Alba was behind Darion, pointing her sword at his neck.
Darion had expected this, but he had not expected such speed. He could only duck, some hairs of his hair were instantly cut off.
S-shit... - Darion thought.
Several guards surrounded Darion and Alba, leaving only a small space for them to fight. Meanwhile, Camus' soldiers turned their attention to the soldiers of the Valtheria Empire.
In the blink of an eye, the Valtheria soldiers, who had been advancing rapidly, were stopped in their tracks. The commanders froze and realized the situation. The attention of the magicians, archers and master swordsmen was on Darion, and that was why they were able to advance easily, but now that Alba had come down to the front, the entire Camus army was ready to fight against the Valtheria Empire.