(A/N): Whoo… it's a nice day! I dunno… I just feel great! Heh!

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Act XIV: Castle Rumble

Silence hurled in the atmosphere. The wizards were speechless for they were practically surprised at this. Armallion held his breath; his dark-skinned face seemed to be turning white. The giant's eyes widened so dramatically that his eyes were seemingly trying to pop out. With that, the ferocious giant fell to his knees; both hands were in the middle of his legs. This was a rare occasion. Armallion's features seemed to have turned into a childish look. This was the only time when people saw the terrifying monster turn into a harmless baby. People viewed him to be a hurt little boy.

Kraveck was still standing in front of him… …grinning. An aura was radiating amongst him. He was actually… very proud of himself!

It took a while before the shock from the wizards' faces slowly faded away. It was after all, a duty for them to help their guild mates, even their seemingly invulnerable giant who never seems to need assistance before.

With that, magical energies started to glow from the wizards' hands. And murmurs of chants were heard from their tongues.

Kraveck was still grinning. 'This is it…'

The wizard bunch casted various fire, ice and lightning bolts targetting Kraveck. They were still careful enough not to hit their still gasping giant who was right in front of their target. But they were wondering why Kraveck was still grinning despite the fact that the spells were on their way.

With that, the various forms of elemental bolts hit their designated point thus forming a thick smoke after-effect. The smoke even covered their almost naked knight-giant who was still on the ground.

"Did we get him!"

"Of course we did, you fool! No one could've survived that!"

"Hey let's clear this fog and get Armallion back inside."

They went into the fog, swaying the smoke away; trying to eye out for their comrade. After the smoke was slowly dispersing, they found their knight kneeling on the ground; gasping for air. But to their surprise, there was no sign of Kraveck. There were cracks on the concrete; showing their spells only hit the ground.

"What the!..."

"Where is he!"

They gazed out the surroundings trying to find their missing target.

"There! I see him!"

Kraveck was numerous feet away from them.

"He's running away!"

They could hear Kraveckshouting at themwhile running.

"CATCH ME YOU FOOLS!"

"What the... ...That conceited son of a sohee! AFTER HIM!"

Kraveck was swift! His agility enhancement spell worked for him. That's it boys, catch me if you can... There was no chance they could ever catch up to Kraveck for wizards slump in their chairs and study spells all day. Their physique doesn't allow them to have the endurance and stamina to do much physical work. Unlike Kraveck who showed great signs of vast training.

He was swiftly making his way back to Lazrigs. He was still smirking when he turned his head back to his pursuers and shouted again.

"COME ON, FOOLS! YOU'RE TOO SLOW!"

The wizards became more aggravated; even trying harder to catch up.

When Kraveck reached Lazrigs, he approached the two swordsmen who were guarding the gate. Kraveck was a bit surprised when he found out that it was the same two guards he knocked out earlier this day. He couldn't help but smirk again.

"Hey, dimwits!"

Of course the guards were agitated and at the same time embarrassed because of what Kraveck did to them earlier.

"What do you want this time! You're part of the guild now, are you still gonna beat us down!"

"Nope! But I think they do…" Kraveck was pointing towards the wizards who were rushing to the castle.

"What the!... what did you do!"

"Ungrateful pricks! I ran here as fast as I could so I could warn my beloved guild mates that drunken wizards from Cinder are to attack our beloved castle."

"Huh! What do they want! The emperium war was long over! Those crazy bastards!"

"Anyway, sound the alarm! CINDER IS ATTAKING! GET READY!"

As the dumbfounded wizards neared Lazrigs, it was a great shock for them. It was already too late when they realize what Kraveck had done… Knights and crusaders were already rushing out the gate; fully equipped, ready for battle.

"Wait! We were…..…"

They didn't even finish when the nearest knight threw a spear right at them; plunging a wizard straight through his shoulder blades. Blood gushed out as the screaming wizard flinched in extreme pain. They had no choice, the knights and crusaders were undoubtedly attacking them… They had to defend themselves.


Valcan was following the scene undetected. He hid in the tree near Lazrigs as he did before; closely eying the battle.

"Valcan…"

He was shocked when he heard his master's voice behind him.

"Mast'r!... ya' set dem' up!"

Kraveck just smiled.

"Relax, Valcan! It's getting late… Let's go have a drink…"