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Saladin's POV

I was standing and awaiting as to what will happen.

My hands are gripped tightly on the hilt of my sword and felt pity to myself as to how scared I am from my foolish shivering hands.

As I was observing the flock of birds soar across the sky, a flash of lighting appeared in the clouds.

Which then I heard a loud horn like sound which was came from on top of the wall.

It was so loud that it could be heard by almost everyone around.

We then heard a thunder like voice from Sulphnire after the horn finished.

"Fire the arrows and spells at the foes before you!" - Sulphnire

He couldn't see the enemies but by the horn alone, he could already tell that they are already here.

We could hear arrows shooting and loads of magic spells getting thrown at the foes.

My heart couldn't stop beating as to how I'm going to be joining the war very soon.

After some time, the gate in front of us opened which then I could hear our King Sulphnire say out loud

"Destroy those foolish people and so charge!" - Sulphnire

I can't help but move my feet and go along with the flow of the units nearby.

I'll try my best to not make any mistakes... which could end my life.

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3rd person POV

Right now the King Sulphnire has just charged through the gates which to find himself puzzled as to where are the enemies.

There was not a single soldier to be seen anymore, but instead a lot of fallen arrows and excavated lands from magic spells could be seen.

He was puzzled as to where are the enemies and he was sure that he heard the horn blew.

Every soldier and including Saladin were behind him.

They didn't know what to do as there was not a single foe to be seen.

Even Saladin was confused, until we could hear the King mutter to himself stating

"Where the hell are they?" - Sulphnire

When he just said those words, a large boulder came flying to us which splattered a group of units into a bloody mess.

Everyone couldn't do anything but watch their fellow comrades get obliterated by that large boulder.

It was not the only one that came flying towards Saladin and so, most of them panicked and tried moving away but it still didn't stop the massacre.

Some of the soldiers panicked and tried retreating back inside the walls but it has been blocked by a boulder.

The boulders reminded Saladin of what happened back then in the town which made him feel anger thoroughly but he didn't have time for that and so he decided to try move away from the boulder.

One of the Bvregrei made a large barrier which protected most of the units including Saladin.

Some of the mages on top the walls were trying to destroy the boulders with their magic before they could land.

Even Yin the archer used magic on her bow to pierce through many of the flying debris.

Sulphnire was being protected by Leth and Lifriekil from the rain of large rocks.

You could hear the agonizing scream of soldiers as some get mutilated or crushed by the immense weight of the rocks.

It was a long shower of boulders on Sulphnire's units which in the end when there was no boulders anymore, all the surrounding units could feel the immense aura coming of from him.

As he grit his teeth and clench his fist tightly, he then thought to himself.

"Those bastards used a powerful illusion spell to misguide my units on top the wall to fire and so caused a bitter mistake on my part which took a lot of my fellow units lives." - Sulphnire

If you were to say as to how many got killed, then it would have been almost 1/4 of his entire army.

The scenery was devastating.

Mages who were made to heal was trying their best to help the wounded but there was so many to count.

Dust on armors, excavated lands with boulders, blood mostly every where, smell of guts of entrails and especially the corpses of fellow soldiers.

Saladin couldn't help but feel empty as he look on a severed arm on the ground.

His eyes showed sadness while having loads of hate.

The severed arm on the ground was carrying a necklace with an amulet which has a drawn picture of lady with her carrying a young child.

Dust is seen on his hair, blood on his cheeks and scraped hands.

He couldn't do anything but watch as that man died in front of him.

Saladin thought that he was already familiar with the word 'death' but he never was.

Everyone of Sulphnire unit has became wary of the noise that is becoming louder each second.

At this moment, Sulphnire knew as to what is coming and so he shouted to every soldier he has

"Everyone brace for combat and avenge your fellow dead companions of war!" - Sulphnire

Each unit unsheathed their swords, wads, staffs, hammers and all kinds of weapons as they prepare for foes their going to face.

Saladin picked up a shield on the ground and unsheathed the sword Ikejurald gave him.

His anger could be felt from nearby units which also motivated them to show their aura filled with killing intent.

Their eyes resembled animals while it glowed as bright as torches.

You could clearly see that their teeth were growing became similar to fangs.

Over the yonder, soldiers of silver armored were making the towards the wounded army of Sulphnire.

Not only were there only human soldiers but also large ogres.

Their well built body and strong built makes them out shine the other humans beside them.

Dark elves were accompanied behind them as archers while also some catapult like structures were being pulled by horses.

The leader who led them was someone who has a complete black armor worn which covers his entire body.

We can know clearly that his the leader because of the crown he is wearing.

Clouds were darkened while the sun is not able to be seen anywhere and the ever slightly rising moon in the horizon.

The black armored leader unsheathed his blade then pointed it towards Sulphnire which made everyone in his side make a battle cry.

As the enemies charged to them and then their swords clang with each other, the sonata of war begins.

Saladin slashing away soldiers while having no hesitation at all.

Cuts could be seen on his body but he didn't flinch one bit.

He wasn't an expert for swords nor good at battle but the thing that is making him cut through his foes was all due to his 'Empower' ability which made the enemies unable to move.

Units of Sulphnire were getting killed and killing at the same time.

Some were desperate and some were cold hearted.

This is called war.

The battle continued for a long period of time.

People getting killed left and right.

Sound of pain is the most that could be heard throughout the war.

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Saladin's POV

As I dig down my sword on the neck of one soldier, I made sure that I remembered his face so that it can stick to me.

That must be the eighth one I killed so far.

No matter how many times I take one life, I can't ever feel a single bit of remorse.

The first time I killed someone was really back then when I still worked for fending off the slaves.

One of them broke out and I had to kill him.

I didn't want to taint my hands with blood back then... but I couldn't do anything as it was staking my life for that purpose.

My body is feeling exhausted completely already.

I'm out of breath while I can't see properly due to the blood on my forehead.

The sword i'm using is the only one that is keeping me from falling as I dig it on the ground.

I really can't think much as I notice an Ogre charge at me with a great sword.

My aura is depleted nearly completely, enchantment isn't working anymore, the shield I used was shattered, my armor is in tatters and I really can't think well... but at least I managed to dodge one more attack by diving away from the weapon.

Though I didn't completely evaded it as my hip area got slashed but nothing severe.

The ground was painful and bloody as I bath on it.

I'm sorry Sher, Kioni, Qino, Amelia and everyone else... I think I'll take just a bit of sleep...

My eyes feels sleepy... but I don't wanna die...

Before I could close my eyes, I felt that my body was being moved.

But that didn't help me from... closing my eyes.

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For the first time in a while... I didn't have a dream or am I?

I was in a room and every where were mirrors reflecting myself.

Each one was different.

My age, looks, height differs in each mirror.

It was quite the short dream as it ended with me screaming.

Weird... I forgotten as to why I screamed.

My eyes opened slowly and the first thing I notice was that there is a person injecting something in me.

The headache was intense, and the buzz noise inside was killing me.

Once I completely regained my consciousness... I finally understood as to where am I.

Black mossy walls, maroon torch stands which bear kindling fires, no windows nor anything else except someone else who is in front of me.

His mouth was covered but his eyes were clearly shown and I don't know why my body is telling me that I should run...

I tried to move but then I noticed that my hands and legs are strapped by chains.

My back is pressed on against a metal like structure which I can from all of this already... that I'm captured.

I then heard him say

"You must be wondering as to why you're here while being binded?"

I then replied

"I must be captured then." - Me

His laugh was then heard while followed by him stating I'm correct.

The metal like mask his wearing was having taints of blood if I inspect it closer while his attire is quite eerie as it resembled a clown.

I then questioned the man who is snapping his fingers while humming and dancing.

"What are you going to do with me and where am I."

The clown like man then replied

"I found your body in the war and so I took you. Your currently underneath my house which is in the border of Nilfre and Bertaliz home country. For what am I gonna do you is something quite simple and that is to test my new weapons or spells on your very body."

I didn't know what to feel except anxiety and fear.

The knowing of being tortured is something not new to me but I never felt a real one.

His expression was sadistic and I don't know why would he use me specifically...

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Sorry for the delay as I needed some break to think also :P