Volt watched the siege while he saddled his horse, he's already missed enough action after his short battle with Aegeus. The Marked One was stronger then any warrior and/or beast he's faced.

His old friend Mason was dead the same man who help found the Black Dogs with him, now this child with only a couple of months of being a Mercenary was mocking him, him Volt leader of the Black Dogs and proclaimed King of the Mercenaries.

"Lord Volt, we've scouted the entire town the Silver Foxes are only five hundred strong usually they be at thousand" One of his men spoke. Volt narrowed his eyes "And the militia?" he asked.

"Roughly about twenty, the rest is unknown" Volt drew his greatsword and held it tightly "I want a quater of troops to harrass the main forces while Hicks flank the enemy's blind spot also do not engage Aegeus...The brat's mine"

The Black Dogs let out their battlecries and marched to their battle formations. Volt grinned then spur his horse causing it to gallope down the from his base camp.


Aegeus let out roar of rage as he slammed his shield into the temple of a Mercenary while Ivar stuck his axe into the belly of a Greenskin and with a quick yank it's blood and entrails spew forth.

The Greenskin placed his hands to bring his falling intestines back inside until Ivar slammed his axe down splitting it's head open.

Aegeus whistled to which Ivar ducked allowing Aegeus to swing his Javelin as the blade slit open a much larger Mercenary throat open. Then Aegeus cracked his shield back into his head finishing the kill.

"This is bad...We don't know the enemy's strength.." Aegeus said, Ivar snorted a little "We've faced larger forces we can beat them"

Suddenly the ground rumble a little and from the hills Black Dog cavalry rode down armed with swords and lances. They charged towards the town with Aegeus and Ivar standing in the way.

"τοξότες φωτιά βόλεϊ!" Aegeus held his shield high, the Archers from the roofs fired their arrows at the charging cavalry. /Translation: Archers fire volley

Arrows rained down striking into the riders and horses. A few riders were hit and fell off their horses or the horses were shot and threw their riders off.

Aegeus charged forward and tossed his spear into the main charging rider. The horseman let out a yelp before being struck by Aegues's spear then he leap a few feet from the ground and struck the ground sending a small yet powerful blast of his blue flames.

The horses whined and threw their riders off and gallop to safety. Aegeus clenched his shield while light cracked around his person then he dashed quickly that no one can see his movement.

His shield bashed into one of the fallen riders the sound of their ribcage breaking as they died before they even hit the ground. Aegeus clenched a fist while energy surge through it then he grabbed ahold the leather armor of a Black Dog and send surge of lighting through him as it chains to others.

The Leather Armor provided little protection as this wasn't natural lighting, their armor burned and they become black crispy husks.


Maxon fired her flintlock into the head of a Orge and parry a blade then with a thrust of her rapier into the throat of another Orge.

"Shit shit!" She cursed while reloading her pistol, while she turned around just as a Black Dog struck her in the stomach. She fell to her knees holding her stomach then her hat fell revealing her Elven ears.

The Dog pulled her hair tightly causing her to cringe while glaring daggers at her enemy. He grinned then unzip his pants as his penis pop infront of her to which she turned away in defiance.

Momo jump onto the man's back while her arms wrapped around his neck tightly and with a yank his neck snapped. "Thanks Momo" Maxon took her hand.

"Don't thank me yet we still got alot to do" Momo said. The two ran back to reinforce the defense against the Black Dogs.


Aegeus clenched his teeth then unleashed the Rage of Tartarus however his blacken skin glow with red color lighting. Aegeus released a loud screech then zoomed passed the Black Dogs.

They cried in pain as they were clawed, beaten and broken. Aegeus smashrd his knee into the head of a Gargoyle the stone beast twirled from the hit then Aegeus held above his head ripped it in half.

Aegeus returned to his human state cringing, "No! I'm not letting you out!" "Talking to yourself?" Volt said hoping from his horse then he released a warcry swinging his greatsword onto Aegeus's shield.

Aegeus blocked the strikes while retaliating with his Javelin manage to get a cut on Volt's arm but the grown man ignore it. Smashing his fist into Aegeus's face.

Blood spew from his nose but Aegeus slammed his foot back to stop his falling; Aegeus cracked his shield into Volt's side. Volt hunched but regain his posture but to his surprise Aegeus dropped his weapons.

Throwing punches into Volt's face and body, Volt held his arms up but Aegeus continue to attack. Aegeus grabbed Volt's head then delievers a headbutt.

Aegeus held Volt's head underneath his arm then grabbing his pants allowing Aegeus to lift the King of Mercenaries up and slam themselves into the hard ground.

Volt spat out then looked up as Aegeus kicked him in the same spot where his shield hit Volt' s ribs. "Come on! get up! So called King of the Mercenaries! fight me!" Aegeus punched Volt into his jawline then Volt tackled into Aegeus begin to strangle him.

Aegeus pry his hands off then tossed Volt off, Aegeus grabbed his shield and hit the ground creating a blast of fire knocking Volt back.

"Damnit fall back!" Volt and his troops begin to saddle their horses and ride away from the town. Aegeus narrowed his eyes while his body begin to steam in rage as he scream in anger.


The first battle ended and the Silver Foxes regrouped, one of them pulled out a map "Ken is here but the Black Dogs surround us, and any chances of a breakthrough is impossible we can only hope and wait for reinforcements"

"I heard from the local Militia that a band of Rangers are marching towards here, said that the Goddess sent them" Eza spoke. Aegeus stared at the map while petting Herakles, "Boss" Aegeus looked up at Maxon.

"If I may, I understand you wish to preserve Lord Mason's legacy but we're only five hundred strong and Volt has legions against us" Maxon said.

"Prehaps but if Mason was still alive even outnumbered he still manage to pull through he had his lieutants Ava and Rhoz and the entire Silver Foxes cause their more then Mercenaries their a family...we're a family" Aegeus says sternly.

"We're more then Mercenaries, we the Silver Foxes vow to defend Eostia we hold the memories of those who past away we fight for honor for glory for Eostia!" Aegeus shouted then the rest joined the cheers.


Volt watched from the hills while his forces marched towards the town however the Silver Foxes and Aegeus stood in the way. Hicks grinned while shouldering his sword "Oi Silver Foxes your surrounded drop your weapons and your deaths will be quick"

Aegeus looked at Hicks with the look as if he wasn't beneath him then he glared at Volt, Aegeus spat out then whistled.

The Silver Foxes prepare their shields and weapons while Aegeus does the same.

"μολὼν λαβέ" He says. /Translation: Molon Labe meaning Come and get them/

Outside of the town the Rangers stopped "Lady Olga we've made it the Foxes are in need of assistance" The leader spoke. Olga looked at the town and smiled her hero Aegeus was among the Silver Foxes.

"I see that the Rangers of Bois Creux are still loyal to dear Celestine" Olga says. /Translation from French: Hollow Woods/

"My Rangers have always been loyal to the Goddess, we will assist the Foxes but what of you Lady Olga?" Olga smirked, "I have my own personal war against Volt now Chloe come"

"Yes my Queen" Chloe appeared as if she came out of thin air, she stood with Olga while the Rangers gallop into the town to assist the Silver Foxes and Aegeus.

Olga held her staff tightly while Chloe lightly placed her hand into her blade as they watch the Silver Foxes defend the town.

Reinforcements have arrived, Rangers of Nois Creux along with Olga Discordia and her handmaiden Chloe arrived to assist Aegeus and the Silver Foxes.

Perhaps there is hope for Eostia and the Silver Foxes.