The Alliance has been holding their ground long enough despite the Odds, Volt had his troops pulled back so they may conserve their strength while Herman and the Orge King battled the Alliance.
Group of Silver Foxes which was facing Herman's forces being lead by Maxon. Maxon was able to keep any ground that the Alliance gained however the Kjolrians lead by Herman were ruthless and unrelenting luckily Herman didn't always order an attack.
"These guys make the Kuroinu look like conscripts..." One Alliance Knight spoke, "We've been pushing them back but they kept coming...I thought Kjolr was on our side..."
"They are but Herman is the leader of this band of Kjolrians one Kjolrian can kill ten to hundred men before falling" One Knight said taking out a pipe to smoke, "But the leader of the Silver Foxes Aegeus just returned plus Volt has slow down his attacks after the last battle"
"How long til it's all over?" "Hopefully soon...hopefully"
Aegeus walked through graveyard with his hound Herakles as he eyed each tombstone til he came across the exact one he was looking for, He looked at the gravestone as he smiled then sat down.
"Hello μητέρα" He said with a smile /Translation: Mother/
"Sorry I've been busy with leading a Mercenary company and being a hero to the people...But I would never be to busy for you μητέρα" Aegeus placed down a large rose onto the grave "I love you μητέρα, Happy Anniversary of giving birth to me..." Aegeus petted Herakles as he smiled then wiped his teary eyes.
"Let's go Herakles" Aegeus said as he walked his dog.
From afar Alicia and Prim walked down to the grave of Aegeus Mother, the two Princesses held a silent prayer "Thank you for giving us someone like Aegeus" They said before taking their leave.
Aegeus walked into his old room as he sat down on the bed smiling, he hasn't felt his bed in awhile and it felt very nice.
Aegeus closed his eyes as he allowed to take him away...
Elsewhere
At the lines where Alliance forces try pushing against the advancing Kjolrians lead by Herman. Alliance Foot Soldiers rushed to reinforce the lines but Herman's forces broke the line of defense.
Kjolrians lead by Herman slaughtered the Soldiers, a few tried to escape only to be hit by arrows. Those who were captured were brought before Herman himself.
Herman sat down as he drink a large cup of mead then slammed it down. "Whose in charge?" He said his voice being gruff and old the sound of his voice told that he has been in many conflicts.
"I am..." One Knight said as Herman stared down at the Knight; "You fought with Valor and dignity...I hate to kill someone like you so your free" He said as he had his restraints removed but then he heard his men being slaughtered.
"No! why?!" He shouted falling to knees, "I want you to remember this moment and remember every raw emotion you felt and once you see me on the battlefield use it" Herman said as his Men dragged the Knight away.
With a combine forces of Herman's Raiders and the Ogre King's Ogres they hit the Alliance harder forcing them back into Eostia reclaiming group however stiff Resistance slow down their advancement.
Celestine noted this as Volt was rebuilding his forces allowing his Allies Herman, Armin and Brap'Korp the Ogre King to do whatever they pleased.
Herman razed local towns and pillaged, Armin simply occupied towns and Brap'Korp Ogres plundered and took whatever they pleased.
Celestine hoped the Alliance could achieve a major victory against Volt and his Allies. However Celestine knew there's still hope for them all.
"You worry to much Dear Celestine" Olga said as Celestine sighed as she knew Olga was right, "As long as Aegeus is still with us we can win Celestine"
"I know.." Celestine held her chest lightly; Aegeus has always shown to be brave for them all then Celetine begin blush as she remember the moment she had with Aegeus.
Of course Olga was apart of it yet her heart fluttered whenever Aegeus was around or even the mention of his name. Olga smirked as she wanted to tease her friend for a bit.
"Of course Aegeus would make a great husband would he not?" She said as Celestine begin to turn red "Olga!" She said.
"I mean he does seem suitable especially as a father am I wrong Dear Celestine?~" Olga added as Celestine's cheeks begin to burn with a fiery red as she imagined having children with Aegeus.
Celestine held a pillow as she begin to pillow fight Olga who laughed and engaged in the pillow fight with her former rival.
Chloe stood outside of the door hearing the conversation as she too imagine having a family with Aegeus the thought of it was embarrassing but also amazing.
She begin to smile to herself
Volt clenched his fist as he looked down at the map he had to pull back his forces allowing Herman and Brap'Korp to take over for him.
Fewer Mercenary bands are clamoring to join Volt as many are either choosing to remain neutral or side with the Alliance the main reason is they see Volt's ambitions are failing him.
"Lord Volt I still think taking Feoh could help us..." "Maybe Hicks...Maybe..." Volt said.
Suddenly the doors open as a large beast walked in the beast was a large humanoid with four red-glowing eyes and a horned skull for a head. Possessing abone tail, and have exposed shoulder blades and spines also wear a ragged skirt made of straw.
It's upper body had a bad looking scar as if struck by lighting. The Beast released a low grown before speaking in a deep tone "So you need my help?" It said
"Solutus...Glad you could make it" Volt said as Solutus was a Capra Demon which were often considered to be low rank demons however due to their brutality and savagery they became feared.
Whenever Olga didn't need to use her own forces she would call upon the Capra to do her work. Capra were unrelenting not fearing anything sometimes flew into a rage either blood or even lust would satisfy them.
Solutus was once a Gladiator who earned his rep of being undefeated and brutal to the point Olga appointed him as her own personal General.
"Since your here we can begin, my forces need to rest so I allowed Herman and Brap'Korp to keep the Alliance busy while Dusk is seeking information plus we got a new guy here" Volt pointed to Saiho who simply smirked at Solutus who snorted in response.
"Hmmm...I heard the Silver Foxes return from Nagakonai" Solutus said, "Yep as well as that damn brat Aegeus" Volt gritted his teeth.
"Aegeus?" Solutus questioned.
"Son of Zeus" Saiho answered to which Solutus head snapped up with his eyes bulging as they became a darker red. "Zeus..." He hissed.
Volt was bewildered as he doesn't know who Zeus is but Solutus clearly hates him. "Right...I have a inside man in Ansur where Maia is control his name is Pantielle Michelle an Noble he can help us sneak into Ansur but we need the Silver Foxes distracted"
"Hicks I want you to fein a truce with the Silver Foxes " Volt said as Hick nodded, "Solutus you'll accompany Hicks make sure the boy is there while we take Ansur" Volt walked away as Solutus looked at the map with angry with the name Zeus echoing in his mind.
Solutus gritted his teeth as he even clenched his fists as he hissed "Zeus..." He said.
