Chapter 5: Airyglyph's attack…
Time and place: 0323 hours, Nel's Bedroom
The door swung out wide with a bang. "Nel! Wake up! Airyglyph is launching their attack!"
I jolted upwards and stared sharply at Clair, "What?! What did you say??!!"
"Airyglyph's army is led by Albel Nox. They've are going to launch their attack sooner than we've expected. Our army is desperately holding out their attack. Hurry, we don't have time!"
I got up and dressed into my battle outfit, took out my twin daggers and rushed out immediately with Clair behind me. "How many are there in Airyglyph's army?"
She still kept her pace the same as mine, "Well, they outnumber us greatly. Our reports said that they have about 30000 troops more than us… That includes their Dragon Brigade and the Storm Brigade."
"Damn. This is looking too good. Where is the war taking place?"
"Arias."
"We should be able to make it in time. Hey you!" I instructed the soldier to come. "Tell my dad that I'm off to Arias to do my duty, understand?!"
"Yes, Lady Nel."
Minutes later, we arrived at Arias with the horses. Clair and I met up with Tynave and Farleen. However, things aren't looking so well…
"Nel, this is a massacre… What shall we do?" said Tynave.
"Most of their troops are defeated by our runology, but their dragons defeated our men easily…" Farleen added.
"Relax you two. Now, we only have one force. We mustn't let this war run too long. We may run out of supplies pretty soon, so I'll defeat Nox and Airyglyph will have to retreat."
"But Nel, that's too dangerous! All by yourself?!"
"Don't worry, Clair. With three of you by my side, we're unbeatable!"
"YEAH!" They all exclaimed.
"Hurry, tell our troops to buy us some time." I told that to a soldier nearby.
"Yes, Ma'am!"
The four of us battle our way down the harsh battlefield to find their leader: Albel the Wicked. Known for his cunning killing spree, we decided to handle him carefully. Then, we hit jackpot.
"Nel Zelpher, what a surprise seeing you here with your 'friends'…"
"Albel Nox, it's time I take your head off!"