Chapter 11
There were flames, lightning, wind and water shooting in all directions as the warriors took out the Hollow Night Clan and their leader. These demons were just like the Blazing Fire clan, except they were grey with scarlet torn pants. They held spiked maces and big black bows. Huge grey horns extended from the heads. They attacked with great force. Lothar was struck with two flying arrows from two of the goat men.
"Arhhh" he cried out as he fell. In a great anger Jayalm who was usually calm and quiet, used all the energy he had to destroy most the demons. He collapsed, exhausted. Derek sent chain lightning through three more demons. Daniel used his mace to wipe out three more. Adrianna used her duel spell of guardian dragon and lightning to rid the group of the demons. With the battle over for now, Derek, Daniel and Adrianna went over to their two fallen friends, Jayalm unconscious and Lothar in serious pain. Derek tried to pick up Lothar and found him too heavy to carry. It appeared that Jayalm was lighter then Lothar. Daniel picked up the light Jayalm. Adrianna opened a town portal and helped Derek pick up Lothar. They managed to get them to town. Once there, Lithious healed Lothar and Jayalm. While they were resting, Derek took all the weapons and armour to his shop where he went on to repair them. Daniel and Adrianna were sitting by the now clean town well.
"It is getting too hard to fight this evil. Lothar almost died how are we going to stop the evil?" Daniel asked frustrated.
"I don't know". Adrianna replied solemnly leaning against the door frame. She couldn't figure out how to defeat these demons and the seventh floor had been very hard to get through so far. The Blazing Fire and Hollow Night Clans were very hard to beat. They used fire arrows and they charged their enemies. Now they had the Hollow Night Clan ground crew and arrow shooters. The warriors had taken heavy beatings. Adrianna placed a white piece of cloth from her pack and pressed it to the new wound on her arm. Cain walked up to the two soldiers.
"My what has happened? You have been injured"
"We don't know how to defeat these demons. They are too strong for us. Our bodies ache with the labour of our battle". Adrianna said.
"Ah I see. Can you go get your helmets from Derek and I will help you. Adrianna and Daniel went to the shop and grabbed the helmets and took them to Cain who put his hands over them. They lit up and a blue mist fell over them.
"Your helmets have the power of Mana Shield. It uses your mana to protect you", he said after he finished. "Just say mana shield and it will cover you. But please note that every time you are hit it will take from your mana instead of your life force. When you've used up all your mana it will wear off. So try to keep your energy up". Cain turned to leave.
"Thank you" Daniel said quietly. Adrianna was surprised to hear Daniel of all people say that to an old man. Cain looked back and smiled. They walked over to the tavern. Adrianna had made a note not to mention her life-saving skills to Daniel.
"Hello, how is your quest?" Agden said as they came in.
"Oh it's hard, we just got our butts kicked" Daniel said sourly. He went to the nearest table and pulled up a chair.
"Don't mind him he seems to really be bothered by the fact that he's not all that tough". Adrianna said. Derek walked in then. He walked up to Agden.
"Hello old friend, how are you? I have been getting behind with this massive battle".
"Derek I am doing good considering the situation". Satisfied Derek and Adrianna went and sat down with Daniel. Jillian walked up and said,
"Hello, how may I serve you?" she took out a small pad of paper and put it on the round wooden tray she was holding. She used it to write their orders. Adrianna noticed Daniel look the woman over. He grinned up at her and ordered his meal. They basically ate rations of Beef and vegetables, left from passing caravans.
"I will get that to you soon" Jillian walked up to the counter, said something to Laura who disappeared into the back room. Daniel watched her as she walked away. Perhaps he had a thing for the young woman. She couldn't help but smirk.
A little while later the three warriors were eating and talking about how they were going to defeat these horrible demons. Agden walked over.
"Many soldiers have graced my tables over just as much ale, and the only thing they seem to agree on is an old saying, you can cut the flesh but you must crush the bone. Perhaps it may help you".
"It could I suppose. But I don't go by sayings. I go by strength and weaponry," Daniel countered.
"Oh well I just thought I would mention it", Agden said thoughtfully. Adrianna nodded to her old friend. After dinner, the three warriors went to check on their magical friends.
"Well Lothar has awoken but Jayalm is still asleep. You should suggest to him when he wakes up to go easy on using his energy" Lithious said when they arrived.
"May we go in and see Lothar?" Daniel asked impatiently.
"Oh yes you may". They walked in. Lothar was lying on the same cot that Adrianna had slept on when she had been injured. She shuddered at the memory of the Butcher.
"Hey how are ya doing?" Daniel asked sitting on the edge of a table in the room. Derek leaned against the wall and Adrianna sat on the chair.
"I'm fine thanks," Lothar said looking up at them.
"We took the helmets to Cain and blessed them with Mana shield. He said it should help us defeat the demons. We have to watch our mana though," Adrianna said.
"Yes I've used that spell many times. It is very helpful". Lothar agreed.
"Once Jayalm wakes up we will head out to the catacombs again after you guys have eaten", Derek said. Lothar nodded. They only had one floor left to finish and then they would go to the caves. The next morning the warriors headed out to finish the last floor of the Catacombs.