Chapter 2 - CHAPTER 2: BORN OF THE STARFRONT

5 days later"I am unsure on how I was created, how I attained the abilities I hold, how I am able to murder men with no signs of morality or guilt, but I know that I have one duty. This duty is instinct, it's almost torture when I choose to fight against it. I need to get stronger. I need to own the lower playing field these mere mortals lay on. I need to make them worship my grace. I am their light, I am their hope, and I am their God." Polaris said to himself deeply, as he was in the village tavern regaining his power. Polaris then ventured all the way to the village library where he was yet again, praised. Here, he learned day in and night out the different abilities and species that the Irelurks had recorded as he understood his dire need of knowledge. The only problem for him was that they had no records as to what species are immune to what chi's. As soon as he stepped foot outside the library, the villagers outside immediately knelt down, showing their praise, exclaiming the phrase "Oh divine leader, your mercy shall not go in vain. We thank you for your grace, shall Polaris prosper!" in unison, before going about with their lives."Hm, weird." Polaris said as he felt a powerful aura raise up to his spine. "Did I gain anything new? New abilities, skills, anything?" But he was met with blank silence. As he walked through the streets, with Irelurk after Irelurk kneeling before his presence, he had finally arrived at his desired destination, the village gates. Due to his meteorite, he had brough with him a mix of silver and iron ore, providing the village with enough ore to sustain itself and fortify its defenses. The only real problem for Polaris is the lack of manpower, as they only had 27 conscripts available. Two of which were sent out on a recon mission to retrieve an iron stockpile."Karn, Isle, Shota." Polaris called the three captains' names."Yes, divine grace?" they responded."As it stands now, you three are the only available captains watching over the village. Obviously, after what you've said to me about what occurred years ago, this will not suffice when the possibility of another large raid arises. Also considering the fact that some of their foot soldiers survived, if any intel was to be spread about the existence of a supreme being in this settlement, we are bound to be ravaged once again.""What do you suppose we do to improve our stakes 'O Lord?""We need to recruit-" Polaris was then cut off to the sounds and shouts of other conscripts. A raid was incoming."Raid! Raid! Woodland Nymphs!" Polaris was slightly stunned to hear this announcement, as he was aware that specific species are immune to specific types of chi. Pure chi meaning pure chi energy like indigo, ferro chi, meaning chi that involves metallic material, which he has not yet understood, and final chi, disastrous energies capable of mass destruction like his Shepherd chant. But understanding the gravity of their situation, he would need to figure this out within the battle."The cross-men shall stay by the bulwarks, and the foot soldiers shall fight with me down there." Polaris commanded to his 25 conscripts, 10 of which being archers. With the men stationed in their desired places, they stood in their formations as thee sternly awaited the charge of the wood nymphs. The Wood nymphs had not yet made a move, but they were in enough of a distance to be audible. Polaris could hear all sorts of mumbling. From the wood nymphs berating their defenses, to them being intimidated by his presence. This, however, just made him feel more powerful."Gentlemen, as I can see, there seem to be at least 20 wood nymphs. Our village has a population of 350, and most of them are in no condition to fight. These are wood nymphs who have the ability to manipulate wood into whatever shape or form they'd like. Stay away from wooden materials if you'd like to avoid being impaled.' Polaris said to his men."Karn, you and 5 foot soldiers will take the west flank. Isle, you and 4 will take the east, and Shota, you and the last 4 conscripts will defend the gate with all your might, as I will face them head-on. Do I make myself clear?" Polaris asked the three captains, in which, they all agreed. After an hour later, the rattles of the wood nymphs could be heard running across the field towards the Irelurk gate. Polaris seeing the charge, immediately deployed his Karden pocket, allowing him to send out indigos. With each shard sent, his chi grew less and less, but he was backed up by the faith his men had. With each strike of his indigo, the nymphs groaned in pain, begging for mercy. Polaris leaped into the Nymph ranks, bashing their heads in as his indigo swept up the remaining bodies. Twenty became sixteen, sixteen became ten, and ten became three."H-he's too powerful!" The remaining three nymphs said in defeat. "Imaye, sound the socall, get some more nymphs over here!" The lead said to one of the nymphs. As soon as Imaye blew the socall, the ground started shaking with great ferocity. The men and women within the village gates were stunned by the great magnitude, and left their buildings for safety. Soon, minutes had passed, until eventually, came bursting out the ground were Woodland dirt hounds. With the socall initiated, the three nymphs soon regards into 30. With them, came 27 nymphs and three dirt hounds. Polaris was quite stunned after seeing the situation, but for his people and glory, he continued his rage."Oh Great Lord!" Captain Isle called out to Polaris. "Those are dirt hounds Sir! Our ordinary weapons are no match for them. Let us commence with you 'O Lord, so that you may kill the hounds while we buy you time!""And what if you perish?" Polaris replied sternly."Then it has been an honor fighting by my God, and I shall take the reward of living in your everlasting salvation.""Very well." Polaris said in return. Soon, arrows and crossbow bolts flew across the sky, as Isle, Karn, and Shots led their charges."For the north star!" Karn roared As he jumped into the battlefield, cutting down and nymphs that grew across his path, his blade causing sparks, capable of setting their wooden spells ablaze. Isle followed as he deployed his stone claymore, and crushed the nymphs within his gaze, as Shots pulled out his cleavers, slitting the throats of many. But these efforts were cut down as every time they killed 20, 30 more nymphs would be socalled. Soon, they had already killed 100, but 150 more nymphs stood. The cutlass type conscripts stood from 15 all the way to 12, as their faith in their God was dwindling. Polaris feeling his power gettin drained through their loss of faith, leaped into one of the dirt hounds and casted his spells."Now you usurpers shall know the wrath of the Gods!" He yelled as he shot one of his indigo's deep into the throat of the hound, only for it to deflect off the beast's fur. "Crap, are these monsters immune to pure chi!?" He asked himself. Shortly after, the beast threw Polaris off of its back, plunging Polaris down, before he was then run over by the same bull. On the ground, he saw and realized that the hounds were defending Imaye, who had the power to summon more nymphs under his command using the socall. Right as he was about to be ambushed by two of the hounds as he was lying on the ground, a voice was heard."My Lord!" Isle shouted, as he charged head-first into one of the beasts with his claymore, damaging it greatly, but not fatally injuring it. Isle then picked up Polaris, as they dashed through the wind, trying to avoid any attacks, until they got back to their lines. By this point, they were surrounded. The cross-men were taken out by the nymph's wooden spears, and there stood only 13 of them, including Polaris."My-my Lord! Save us, please" one of the conscripts begged."He seems to be injured and fatigued, we need to hold until he can regain his strength. The only thing keeping us safe right now are his indigo shards." Isle said I'm return."A God that needs to rest? These are just mere mortal beings, and he's already struggling!? What God is this being? Is he even a God!?" Karn said in retaliation."Do not disrespect our divine being! He is here to save us-" Isle said before being impaled by a wooden spear. There and then, all the conscripts fell to their knees in defeat, as Polaris laid there, he was left in shock to see one of his followers killed, and seeing those he had the duty of protecting slaughtered."L-Lord? Lord!" Karn cried in desperation, but Polaris stood. Smoke was being expelled from his body, as all the creatures stopped their offense as they felt a strong presence and aura pierce through their hearts.Then suddenly,

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"You.. lesser beings. You pathetic creatures. From flora you came and from fauna you shall fall! You prey on those lesser for you to be full."