Chapter 15
Fall of the Wall
Legate Diomedes and Lord Cotyss are contemplating their options. None of them are good or feasible in current situation. Wyvern Scouts dispatched earlier had all return with bad news. The Wyvern Knights are all killed, the Heavy Cavalry lost only 2.000 men but 5.000 horse in combat. The supply line had been cut when the enemy reoccupy the Second Wall. His position is becoming more and more precarious as time pass. So far only the Southern Force is still intact.
"We underestimate these local. They are not some simple minded islander, they are survivors with combat experience against those Giants. I have yet to see those Giants inaction, but I am sure the local people will have methods and weapons to deal with them already."
"I concur, and the frightening thing is they use our number against us. Letting us waste time with those Giants and ineffective maneuvers while they prepare."
"The only advantage we have is the Wyvern Knights, yet they are all dead now."
"We only have 4 options now My Lord. Surrender is not an acceptable option. Retreat is impossible as they will surely harass us all the way. Fall back to retake the Second Wall and consolidate our force is also impossible due to no more reinforcement available, to press on our attack is suicidal without supplies."
"Yet the last option is the only feasible in my opinion."
"May I ask why is that, My Lord?"
"They use ambush and tactic that deal damage to us but at minimum risk to themselves, this mean their number is small. We need to overwhelm them in one attack and press on the Central City before our supplies run out."
"We have supplies enough for 20 days. But if we reduce 1/3 of the normal ration while on the march, we can increase supplies enough for 30 days."
"Then start to preserve the food supplies, we are going to a win all or lose all battle. And send a Wyvern messenger to the Southern Force to send half of their Giants to us."
A forced march cut down the marching time from 4 days to 3 days. Lord Cotyss organize the camps and redistribute the last supplies for each legion to manage on their own instead of a centralize granary to prevent another loss if the enemy plan to burn their supplies. Legate Diomedes ventures out of his camp to inspect the Third Wall as he waits for the Giants to arrive. Soon Lord Cotyss joins him.
"My lord, I have a bit of good news. After distributing the remaining supplies, the actual number is higher than I calculated. Mainly due to the men butchering the dead horse and save some of the supplies from the fire. In any case, we have extra supplies for another 4 days."
"My commendation to the quick thinking of our force. This will give us another 31 days to finish this campaign. Now I need to test some of my idea for the taking of the Wall without Wyvern Knights support."
"May I ask what do you have in mind with the Giants?"
"They become immobile during the night, so I plan to use them to attack the Wall directly. Let's have the siege engineer begin to make giant ladders."
"I shall have them start after setting up the workshop. With the wood quality, ladders for those Giants can be constructed by the time they arrive in 5 days.
Commander Pot look down at the Invader Camp with his officers. They make a map of the camp and calculate the distance so their cannons can hit accurately. The one of the MPs come up with a message that half of the Titans to the South are moving Northeast.
"The time for our attack will come soon. We shall attack the very night the Titans arrive. So mark the targets well for the cannons."
"Yes sir."
Commander Erwin and his squad had reach Mistra, calling for a meeting with all available senior officer of the Military and government. As Commander Pot is on the Sina Wall to confront the invaders, Captain Kitz Woermann represents him, Military Police Commander Nile Dawk and the rest of the government attend the meeting. Commander Erwin reports about the information obtain from Arthurn, about Orb Union and more importantly, the capability of the Empire.
"So this Empire is seeking to obtain resources, slaves, wealth and knowledge by invading us?"
"Yes, the Emperor order the invasion to Orb Union and to our world after one of the gods, a goddess name Hardy open two Gates for him."
"What have you learnt about this Empire so far?"
"The Empire is the strongest nation on the continent of Falmart. Its labor forces are slave and common people. Noble family rule over their domain and have high position in both government and military. Common people can apply for official position or join the Military to advance using money as bride or exploit in war. The royal family along with the senate comprise of noble dictate policy. Human is the dominant race, the non-human races are consider second rate citizen. Often leave in slum or independent settlement throughout the continent. The Empire has 26 vassals, whose combine strength is around 1/3 of the Empire. The technology as a whole is less advance than us and Orb Union. But they have mages that use many type of magic. Those Flying Lizards are call Wyvern, the Empire use Wyvern as mount for their Knight, scouts and messenger. The main unit of the Empire is their disciplined heavy infantry called Legionnaire. The demi-humans are used as auxiliary depend on their unique characteristic or talents. They have a small Navy with wooden ships, cavalry with horse. Finally, the Mages sometimes join their expedition when call upon to use their magic to support or as a direct offensive tool. Their gods have apostle that carry out their will and they sometime interfere with mortal affair."
"What about Orb Union?"
"I don't have much information on it, but according to Orb Union Special Agent Arthrun, it is a pacifist nation that will not interfere with other affair. It has high education level, tolerant in religion and advanced technology. As there is no Titans or monsters that threaten humanity, they fight war among themselves and develop weapon and tactic to effectively eliminate their enemy. This is the reason the Empire Force was crushed with no loss in a short time and the Gate on the Empire side was occupied."
"Why did they send in their agent?"
"They want to observe the Imperial Force here to prepare for a counter attack from the Empire."
"And what had you given them in exchange?"
"He is interest in the Titans and our OMG."
"Just those two things? What about our sword and guns?"
"Seem like Orb Union have similar weapon, but more advance."
"Elaborate."
"I don't know since he didn't give any information regarding those thing."
"Do you think Orb Union will invade our world after defeating the Empire?"
"I do not know, but as a pacifist, Orb Union will not do so. I did ask for a possibility of an alliance between us and Orb Union. He used the Founding Principle as an excuse to decline, but if we can speak directly to their government, I believe we can reach some kind of agreement."
"Now, how did this special agent know our language?
"Apparently, our language is one of the many languages in his world."
"Now, this is an order to you and all who know about these information. Do not let these information spread to other people. The fewer know the better. Especially about Orb Union."
"I understand, but there is another problem. One of the Empire pest specie, the goblin had infest the Northeastern part of between Wall Rose and Maria. It is implied that they use woman to breed, and the breeding speed is fast. As is the growth rate. So I wish for an all-male expedition to be sent to exterminate them."
"Noted, but the Empire is our first priority here. We shall take care of the goblin problem later."
"Yes sir, they have a hobgoblin leading them. It is powerful in combat and quite resilient. The hobgoblin will be the primary target for elimination."
Commander Erwin understands what they are worrying about. If people know about a world without Titans where human can live their lives without fear, they will flock to it. In his own opinion, fighting and killing Titans is better than fighting a fellow human. But now they are fighting human from another world, and if emigration is an available option, he would try to leave for Orb Union. After all, Orb Union sound like a paradise. He wish he could be there to see with his own eyes one day.
"Now, let's give you an update on the current situation, we achieved victories against the Empire. Captain Kenny wiped out their detached force, we ambush and annihilated the Wyvern Knights, the successful ambush of their main force and destruction of their supplies by Commander Nile, their cavalry also got bloodied and lost around 5000 horse. We have reoccupied Rose Wall to cut off their retreat and supply line as you have planned. These give us significant advantages to decide the outcome."
"Their heavy cavalry will be neutralized easily if we can deny the use of the horse. But just to be safe, we should also destroy their siege equipment."
"Yes, Officer Dennis is set to hit their siege engine as soon as he can. Commander Pot is about to launch an attack to crush the main force to force a withdrawal. But there is a problem. There is no retreat path for them as they are pinned between the two walls."
"I'm sorry, I forgot to think about it. Without a retreat path, they are most likely attack furiously to overcome us and achieve victory. I should have bring The Special Agent of Orb Union back to help as translator and call for surrender."
"No need for apology, so far we have achieved much with minimum loss. So to prevent further unnecessary loss, let's try to bring in this Special Agent. Ask him for help to as translator or teach us the language of the Empire."
"Them we should have letter of invitations prepared so he will not feel like he is being detained. And I don't want any incident that cause friction between us and Orb Union if they are as powerful as he said."
"Very well, you will be taking command of the Southern Wall, Captain Carsten is overseeing the defense there. By the way, half of the Titans controlled by the Imperial are heading to join their main force."
"Then I think I shall launch a night attack and eliminated those mages. How big is there escort?"
"About 100 foot soldier, but they look like those scouts that got wiped out by Captain Kenny earlier."
"Then I shall set out and hopefully we can catch them around tomorrow evening."
"Good luck to you Commander."
Commander Erwin and the military leaders left while the king and his advisors discuss about the new development. They are worries about Orb Union. A country that technologically advanced is a threat to their existing social structure. But they decide to wait for the arrival of this Special Agent before doing anything that can be detriment to their world.
While preparing to set out for Sina Wall, Military Police Commander Nile Dawk question the scouts for extra information about Orb Union. And he takes notes about those that Commander Erwin didn't mention especially about the fact that there is no Titans and human fight among themselves.
Commander Erwin and his scouts head Southeast at full gallop, along with 100 MPs to deal with the Titans and Imperial footmen. Though in his mind, he wish Arthrun by now would have gone from this world as he doesn't trust the current government. There is a theory that is considered "dangerous" by the ruling party led to the "fatal accident" of his father. He has no idea why the government wants to meet with a Special Agent from a significant advance nation, but he will make it his business to find out why.
Arthurn by now is leading his squad toward the Southwest and will soon encounter the detached Imperial Force. Thankfully, he knows about the plan and the route so the only problem is determining the whereabouts of Giselle. With his squad increase from 4 to 17, his mobility and stealth capability have been reduce significantly. He also can't decide whether he should meet with the local government or not. The bugs he planned on Commander Erwin had spread to all the member of important and the information they gather on them will soon reveal their intention. Thus delay or evade the invitation can only be decided at later time. But finding a missing Apostle in an unknown world which is having a war is not an easy task and he wish for some help, especially from the local people. Without anything to do for now, Arthrun decided to set up camp and wait until the detached Imperial Force match pass him and his squad.
In fairy land, Cagalli is enjoying herself with the mischievous little fairy that had recently arrive with the wife and daughter of the dragon newt Agron, Greta and Frey. Their arrival caused a big stir in the base. While the mother and daughter were intimidated, the fairies soon broke loose, grabbing things and asking questions that caused huge ruckus. But they soon settled down when Cagalli told them they would not get any tasty food if they misbehave. It worked wonderfully and many fairies spread out to partner up with the base personnel who make use of their small size and ability to fly and glow. Later, it was discovered that they can communicate with the guard dogs, thus each dog now have a fairy rider, and they don't seem to mind since they can communicate through the fairy anything they found suspecious. Greta and Frey were more defensive, but Cagalli informed them of their status here, they accepted it. In 10 days, Lieutenant Yanagida and his staffs were documenting all information, lore and legend about the Falmart continent. While Greta and Frey got their own house built to their specification, the fairies first wished to have a large tree area to settle as home. Later, they decided they wanted to live in doll house that one of the female engineers show them. Thus a whole set were ordered to be made in one of Orb toy factory. The houses arrived 4 days later and were set up to the fairies delight. Now it has become some sort of park for base personnel to relax, especially the female ones. Soon Cagalli is joined by Meryn and her "red squadron". Meryn has 5 fairy follower that fascinated with her red hair color and her gentler attitude compare to Cagalli.
"Arthrun sure doesn't know how to handle kids, he just placates them with stuff."
"But they are delightful to be have here, the morale of our force is higher than ever."
"Yeah, to think there are people mistreat these little fairies, they are unforgivable."
"Maybe we should take them back to Earth with us, they will be very welcome there, especially time like these."
"I had thought of it, we shall go back with them when Arthrun is finished with his mission."
"Plan to show him how to handle kid?"
"To let him know how hard it is for him to placate 214 spoiled kid."
"But you are firm with them and they are working hard because you motivate them."
"Exactly, if I placate them with food, they are going to be spoiled rotten. I want to show him that."
Enjoyng their time together with the fairy among the off duty personnel help Cagalli and Meryn to relax, also fulfilling, as every little girl dream about fairies and handsome prince. And their prince get them the fairies.
Grete and Frey were at a loss of word when they arrived, surrounded by things they hadn't seen or even dreamt of before. Soon they settled down and earned the respect of the people here. For them, the military officers are separated into two type, the book keeping type like lieutenant Yanagida and fighting type like Coloney Kengun. The reasons are simple, the lieutenant asks questions and write down everything they answer, the colonel requests their help on training his soldier to fight in close quarter combat and sometime in practice fights. Frey is extremely interest in the weapon of these soldier, their rifles can kill target at very long range and has a rapid rate of fire. Surprisingly, many soldiers interested in her bow and an exchange was agree. She instruct them in archery while they allow her to join them in target practice. Soon she finds herself having to teach 400 soldiers in the local fighting style, not only archery. Greta, watching her daughter with satisfaction as she instructed the soldier martial art, take to the kitchen. Soon she is the instructor for all the cooks in the base on local cuisine. In return she is offered a place to open a restaurant of her own in Orb when things settle down. A prospect she has never thought about.
Emperor Molt has receive grave news from his scouts. The bandits and deserters had besieged the town of Italica, trapping his daughter in it. And their number is in ten of thousand, more organized than regular bandits or deserters he used to know. Now Grand Marshal Garrithos and Lord Marcus is with him.
"Your Imperial Majesty, we need to send help immediately. We can't let these reprobate to do as they please anymore."
"But will the enemy simply let us march in? I am pretty sure that they will launch their attack when we finish with those bandits and deserters."
"Lord Marcus, Grand Marshal Garrithos, I have thought about it and find one feasible solution. The town of Italica will not fall easily, thus we have time to prepare. It's a pity but I think we have to recall the Eastern Expeditionary Force and have them join us with everything they have, especial their Giants. Then we send the Allies Armies to Alnus hill as van guard while our Imperial Army head for Italica, then join up with the vassals and retake Alnus hill."
Just then, Prince Diabo walks in, in ful battle gear.
"But this mean we fail in both Expedition. We will be a laughing stock and appear weak to the vassals, father.
"Then what do you have in mind, my son?"
"Let me take 10.000 Praetorian Guard to reinforce Italica. The enemies are bandits and deserters, not a threat to the Elite Praetorian Guard. And I can make sure the Count understand his place."
"Then you shall have my permission. I also grant you 2.000 of my Immortal, bring back my daughter and my future in-laws.'
"Thank you, father."
In one hour, 10.000 Praetorian Guard in violet and 2.000 Immortal in black armors march through the street of the Imperial Capital with Prince Diabo in the lead. While not known for his skill in fighting, his intellect is praise throughout the court. It is said that Emperor Molt finest qualities are divided between his three children. Prince Zorzal has his ambition, eloquence and aggressive nature. Prince Diabo is intelligent, able to predict political scheme and maneuver while hatching equally deadly plan himself. Princess Pina is passionate and utterly devote to the Empire, wishing it to rise high at any cost. But his children are sometime at odd with each other as they see the flaws each possess.
Master Hepheston and the survivor of the Wyvern Knights keep heading East until they near the Third Wall. Security seem lax on the inside as they didn't expect the survivors will make it this far, and they are going to pay dearly for their mistake. As he heard the commotion, Master Hepheston deduces that the Imperial main force has arrive, with them the revenge he wishes to inflict on the coward barbarian. Casting Invisible spell on himself and the Wyvern Knights, he instruct them to wait at the entrance for his signal. He proceeds to get over the wall with his Levitation Spell. Soon he is in the command tent of Legate Diomedes.
"Legate Diomedes, it's me, master Hepheston?"
Startle as he heard the voice of Master Hepheston, but still calm himself quick enough not to arouse the guard outside. He whisper back.
"Master Hepheston? What is going on here?"
"I shall explain later, please prepare for a night attack. When you finish preparation, I shall get back in and open the gate from the inside. I have a group of Wyvern Knights waiting at the entrance."
"Excellent, I shall get to work right away."
Legate Diomedes call the guard to summon his messengers to inform the various commanders his decision to launch a night attack. Though surprise at the order, they simply follow it and prepare their troop. Soon, it is midnight and Legate Diomedes inform Master Hepheston that everything is ready.
"Everything is finished, the troops are well rested and ready to attack."
"Then I shall depart now Legate Diomedes, we shall meet on the other side. The Central City doesn't have a protective wall, but the palace have one. But with our number, victory is assured. Let's hope we can have breakfast in the palace, eh."
"Indeed we shall. Good luck Master Hepheston."
Master Hepheston cast sleeping spell on the sentry and soon, they all fell down on the floor, snoring comfortably without knowing about their impending doom. He then land on the inside and dispel his own invisibility.
"Wyvern Knights, keep an eyes out for unexpected guest. I shall go to open the gate for our force."
He walks into the gate tower and soon reach the control room where mechanical engines use to open and close the massive gate are located. Finding himself unable to operate it, he decide to read the mind of one of the guard. Soon he understand the method and the number of man need to operate it so. Calling out for 6 Wyvern Knights to help him, he dispel their invisibility and they get to work. Soon the massive gate open and Legate Diomedes march in and quickly occupy the whole section of the Wall. By now, some other MPs and soldiers wake up by the noise of the opening door found that their defense has been breached. Unorganized attack to retake the Gate fail to break through and soon, flares are launch into the night sky to signal the fall of the Wall.
Commander Erwin can't believe what he is seeing, how can the wall be breach so easily? Then he suddenly remember about the Magic that Arthrun told him. Grinding his teeth, he order to ride hard to salvage the situation somehow.
The city of Mistra is in an uproar ever since the king and his advisors learn about the fall of Wall Sina. Commander Nile of the MP order the Caded Corp to begin building defensive fence around the city outskirt. Sending out messengers to the North and South Gate to hold their positions, another messenger to look for commander Erwin to inform him of the new strategy.
Arthrun and his squad saw the flare, as it the Imperial force. Knowing that the Wall had fallen, the fate of this world is hanged in balance. Arthurn decide to intervene directly.
The march of the Praetorian Guard and the Immortal catch the attention of Orb Union. With Lieutenant Yanagida scrambling to look for the information on the new Immortal Force. But so far nothing come up. Not a man to be deterred, he order the technicians to reposition some of the bugs to bug the Emperor. And with patience, sooner or later the information will come up.
In Italica, the situation is not as bad as it first seem to be. The besieger simply surround the town during the day and make noise during the night. Yet Count Colt, his captains, the Princess and the Knights are uneasy. Morale had drop somewhat due to the number of the besieger and the fatigue accumulate from restless night.
"They are trying to sap the men strength and spirit before actually attack. I don't think we are dealing with average bandits and crazed Legionnaires here. Princess Pina."
"But it's impossible for any of the high rank nobles or officers to turn against the Empire."
"Could it be that this is the tactic of Orb Union? To weaken us without lifting a finger?"
"While they went through great length and effort to force us to the negotiating table, I don't think they waste their effort to scheme against the Empire like this. A direct attack is quicker and more effective."
"Then who is behind the attack? They can't maintain the siege of this magnitude without help from someone big. The supplies along is enormous."
"Could it be the Vassals States? Striking a blow to the Empire with a distraction in the Italica, if the Emperor send help, the Imperial Capital Defense will be weaken. Then they will attack and capture the Imperial Capital with ease."
"The Imperial Capital is not that vulnerable. And my father will surely have the Vassals Allied Armies to accompany any force he sends to our rescue. Or even sending only their Allied Armies alone because their line of retreat and supply is through Italica."
"So now we are back to the original question, who is it that we are up against?'
The door suddenly swing open and a guard rush in.
They are attacking the East Gate!"
The Count, The Princess and her Knights rush to the East Wall, array against the defender, 10.000 men stand and look intimidating.
"Archer and crossbowmen ready, Balistaes ready to fire. All troops, prepare to engage. Do not let even one of them get on this wall."
As the defenders look on nervously, no sight of attack is coming. Many start to relax when suddenly horns are blowed, causing several to panic and accidentally shoot their bolts or drop their weapons. But again, no attack is coming. The Count and the Princess look on with increasing uneasiness. They have no idea what is happening. Then a breeze come, bringing cool air and relief feeling to the defender on the wall. As if waiting for the breeze, the attacker break rank and carry make shift barrier made of straws and tree branches toward the wall.
"They are coming, get ready!"
The attacker put the barriers down, out of the range of the archers and crossbowmen, but not the Ballistaes.
"Ballistaes, destroy those barriers."
The Ballistaes shoot their deadly bolts only for minimum effect. A few barriers are broken but most got pierced through without any effect. The defenders eyes are wide open with incredulous look on the result of their defensive weapons. Before they can discern the intention of the attackers, they see their attackers set fire to the barriers and column of black smoke starting to rise. Unable to see beyond the smoke and with the wind getting stronger, all along the wall, coughing and heavy breathing are heard. Arrows start to arc down on the wall among the defenders, causing many casualties.
"Curse them to hell, they are using smoke to blind our archers and crossbowmen. Summon the mages on the wall, we need their support."
Soon Master Levi and his apprentices are on the wall, they cast a barrier spell and block all the incoming arrows.
"Get the wounded to the infirmary for treatment and bury the death. We are not out of danger yet."
Contrary to his judgement, no attack is made directly on the wall. And this puzzle him further.
Prince Diabo is leading his force when he sees the smoke. Worry that the city will fall before he can arrive, he starts a force march while sending scouts to ascertain the situation. After a whole day of marching endlessly, the scouts return to report that the town is still standing. Prince Diabo breaths out in relief and order to set up camp. In another 2 day of force march, he will arrive in full view of the town. Glory and honor will be his to take.
Legate Diomede by now have finished fortified the gate. Tying the prisoner in front of the makeshift barriers deter further attack from the local people. When he takes into consideration of the current shape of his force, he decides to rest and wait for the reinforcement from the South. Another reason is he wants to hear a report of Master Hepheston regarding the ambush at the Central City. Soon Lord Cotyss and Master Hepheston join him in his tent.
"Master Hepheston, I had fear you were killed."
"Nearly, but fortunately not."
"Thank to that we had capture the gate and 400 prisoners. I must admit, without your help, I have no idea how."
"You are too kind. But the capture of the gate is only the beginning. The weapons and equipment are more important here, as it their city."
"I have some idea about their power, but nothing concrete. So if you would enlighten us."
"I don't know the name, but probing their mind, I know how to operate them. I shall have a demonstration tomorrow for you."
"Thank you, now give me the detail about the ambush at the city."
Master Hepheston explain and describe the ambush in detail that make Legate Diomedes and Lord Cotyss feel extremely angry. To them, the cowardly tactic and weapons are a blasphemy. But they are not blind to the potential of the capture weapons which could elevate the Empire further.
"So they are more devious than we first thought. Thank gods for your escape. And now we have a bright new future await us as savior of the Empire and Conquerors of both the East and the West. Tomorrow, we shall march on their city. And when we return to the Empire, we shall deploy the new weapon against the enemy on Alnus. Gentlemen, a toast to our future success."
"To the glory of our Empire."
"May our name be remembered for eternity."
Arthrun and his squad reach the Imperial Camp and look for any opening that can help him infiltrate it. His goal is to eliminate the Mages with poison. The camp is surrounded by a small fence on the outside, the inside lay various tent belong to the Combat Specialists. There are a few sentry but the real problem is the Titans. They number around 100 and sleeping with their bodies surround the mages tents. Patrols are seen walking among the bodies. Arthrun decides to go in alone despite protest from his squad. Reasoning that a single person is less conspicuous than a whole group which some of the Combat Specialist no doubt remember. Arthrun soon slips pass the sentry and the sleeping Combat Specialists and reach the Titans. The inner patrol either doesn't spot him or think he is simply another patrol guard ignore him. Arthrun walk around as if he is patrolling and discover that only 12 mages are present. Putting on his camouflage, he take aim with his conceal dart gun on his wrist. Turning the dosage to lethal, he shoots at the mages one by one. The five sleeping mages are the first to be hit, follow with the two reading on the bed. Unfortunately one of the book slide off the hand and drop on the floor, attracting the attention of three other chatting around the fire. The mage that sorting the trunk also stop and look up. She was shot at the throat and fall on the trunk. The startle mages look on with surprise and spread out to check on their fellow mage. Two rapid shots kill another two, as Arthrun takes aim on the third only to see him protects himself with a barrier and let out alarming yell. The patrol rush in, and surprisingly the twelfth mage also coming. Changing his aim to the arriving mage, Arthrun shoot and hit him on the chest. Still undetected, Arthrun decides to slip out as the remaining mage can't control the 100 Titans all by himself. Realizing this, Melphisto order the entire camp to depart less they will become the target for the Titans in the morning.
Arthrun rejoin his squad moment later and nearly got discover by the frantic retreat. After an hour, the entire area is clear of Imperial presence. Looking at the sleeping Titans, Arthrun think about whether to kill them or leave them be. Ultimately, he choose to kill them. Armed with the Knowledge that the weakness of the Titans in at the nap on the neck, they start to slaughter the Titans. Surprise that the Titan body disappear after evaporating, leaving a skeleton which also soon vanish.
"Glad that nobody need to clean up after this, the stench will be unbearable for any unlucky to have to do the cleaning up."
"Yeah, but how come they just disappear like that."
"Not sure but let's get on with it. Morning will come soon."
The killing continue until Agron discover a small arm after his Titan body disappear. Upon close inspection, he show the arm to the rest, it is definitely a dragon newt arm. It dawn on them that their target must had been swallowed by the Titans. Thus the killing continue with increased speed until more body parts are discover. After resembling, it is indeed Giselle, Apostle of Hardy. Ari casts a healing spell on her and she wakes up, shaking feverously.
