Chapter 3: The War and The Prophecy

*Jasper's point of view*

I have ruled this nation for over a century and I have never feared a war as much as I do now.

Just about a week prior to today, a demon general by the name of Yalderbain made himself known to the kingdom by destroying some parts of it and killing over three hundred people.

He declared war on us humans saying, "Today I say to all you human scum, we shall have you as slaves, such as our ancestors did before our time. War shall rain on this land, captivity shall befall you, death shall be tasted by all flesh and slavery shall encroach you all. As proof of this, a horde of my minions shall invade this kingdom in 7 days to come. Heed me for these are the words of the Demon-God, Mephistopheles"

I am Hendrickson Jasper Hemire VI, I am a demi-god and the King of the Human Kingdom of Hemire.

6000 years ago, we humans gained freedom from the captivity of other races and created our very own kingdom, the kingdom of Hemire which was named after the demi-god hero of the war, Xerxes Hemire.

As the presumed weakest of the races physically and magically, we were once subdued by the demons, the vampires and the dark elves. Those were times of untold torture and darkness for mankind. We were used as slaves and playthings to the demons, livestock to the vampires and test subjects for the dark elves to carry out their heinous experiments.

The draconians, the light elves and the nature elves, the fairies, and the demi-humans were against such treatment, they supported us in the war against the demons, vampires and dark elves. Even some demons, vampires and dark elves aided us in that war.

They didn't involve themselves directly but indirectly, such as sending weapons and armours, food, buffing warriors with magic and magical items, training warriors and many more.

Even the gods aided us in that war. The only way they could help us was to relate with our men and women to birth extremely powerful hybrid children, demi-gods or godlings.

The war itself lasted for an untold number of years until the 1st sunrise of the month Perl, we won the war, and finally gained freedom on its 14th noon. We humans are physically and magically weak compared to other races but we do surpass them in our own unique way, our intellect and potential to evolve.

We flourished and our kingdom prospered due to our friendly ties with other races and the blessings of the gods.

Until several years later, a dark prophecy came. A prophecy that foretold the fall of the very world we live in. The prophecy spoke of the war repeating itself, but this time, it would be a hundredfold worse than the previous one.

That the only savior of mankind would be a man who rides the sky on a streak of light and fire. A man with more potential than the very gods themselves.

Today is the day this man will arrive and today is the day that the monster horde shall invade our nation. Indeed the prophecy was right about the coming war but, where is the savior?

While I was pondering on such troublesome thoughts a young man clothed in silver armour ran into the throne room. He held onto one of large pillars to support himself while breathing heavily

"My king...*huff* *huff*.... I am.... *huff* really... *huff*...sorry for... *huff* barging in... *huff*...."

"You are forgiven, but first you need to catch your breath Napoleon"

"Thank you... *huff*..... My king"

"I've told you to call me father, haven't I?"

"Forgive me my lord"

I chuckle at his persistence.

He regains his composure and bows

"My lord, permission to speak"

"Proceed, my son"

"My lord, news has gotten to us that the horde of monsters led by the demon general Yalderbain have breached our forces in the northern terrain, they are on their way here to the central kingdom"

"How long would it take for them to get here?"

"A few hours, roughly 4 to 6 hours"

"I see, ready the forces for battle and send a battalion to evacuate the citizens out of the city"

"Yes my lord"

"Napoleon, you leave as well. Go with the citizens"

"What??!! Noo!!! I would never abandon you my lord, it is my job to protect you with my life!!!"

"How about that girl, Gina was it?"

I can see Napoleon get flustered and blush a little, Gina is a childhood love of his and he still loves her to this very day. Oh how I miss my youth.

"Go Napoleon, I have lived long enough, but you, you have a future to survive for. It is a king's duty to fight for his people after all"

"No, I.... I can't.... Please.... Don't make me do this.... Please"

"Napoleon, leave now! If you won't obey my words as a father, then obey my words as the decree of the king of Hemire"

"Ye.... Yes...your majesty"

He hesitates but then runs out of the throne room

"You should've at least called me father once"

I heave a sigh of relief because now, without him in the way, I can fight wholeheartedly.

Right now i have to get to the forest before those monsters get through it, and the fastest way is by air.

"Come to me, Mogul"

Flames burst out of thin air and a steed with black hide, muscular body, a flaming mane, flaming hooves, flaming eyes and flaming wings appeared before me. I pat his neck and rub it

"Its been a while, eh buddy?"

"I suggest you do not treat me like a pet, master"

"Hahahahaha!! You haven't changed one bit"

Mogul is my familiar.

I mount him and from my spatial ring; which is a magical item that enables one to store a finite amount of items within it, I equip my armour, shield and sword which actually belonged to the hero of the Vile War, Xerxes Hemire himself.

This armour is said to be forged by the gods themselves, it consists of the helmet of Dwendil, the chest plate of Yaslestol, the gauntlets of Algoli, the belt of Yandria, the boots of Hermeen, and the cape of Zeulx. I also equip the sword and shield of Verilone.

"Now Mogul, fly to the outskirts of the forest in the north of the kingdom"

"Yes master"

Mogul then leaps into the air and out the massive window of the throne room.

I check my status while riding out to the forest.

"Open, status"

A screen of light appears before my eyes containing information. Well, I didn't really need to say "open status" out loud because all I need to do was think about it. But a king has to go one step ahead right?

[Status]

Name: Hendrickson Jasper Hemire

Age: 110

Sex: Male

LVL: 500

EXP: 50,000/1,000,000

Title(s): King of Hemire, Son of Dwendil the wise

Class: King

Race: Demi-god

HP: 50,000/50,000

Mana: 30,000/30,000

Strength: 70,000

Endurance: 60,000

Intelligence: 40,000

Dexterity: 26,000

Charisma: 100

Wisdom: 85,000

I then see the [passives] section. I feel nostalgia as I stretch my finger to touch it but stop

"I think i will leave that untouched for now"

I feel my heart pound intensely as I begin to see the green of the forest's trees in the far distance

"Follow the king, we shall fight with him to the end"

Hm? That voice sounded rally familiar look below me and see my soldiers and my captain riding horses

"Well would you look at that Mogul? They arrived right on time"

"Hmph"

We ride for about 3 hours before arriving at the outskirts of the forest. I alight my familiar and tap him on his neck reassuringly, we both know this is going to be a very hard battle. I can indeed sense the extreme danger in the air and the instinctual need to run away from the massive bloodlust coming out of the forest.

I could even hear the roars, grunts and yapping of the several types of monsters and the breaking of wood as they traverse the dense union of trees.

I turn to my men and activate a skill of mine called [King's Charisma]

I feel the surge of boldness and courage that flows within me, this skill enables me to talk to a large crowd of people, making them listen to and obey me.

"Alright men! This is the time to show your unsurmountable love and loyalty to the kingdom of Hemire. 6000 years ago, our people were slaves and fought for freedom, now it is our job to fight and secure that freedom!! Do not let the enemy cross this boundary!! For Hemire!!!"

"FOR HEMIRE!!!!!"

We hear the roaring of the monsters, they are here earlier than expected

ROAR!!!!!!!!!

"Here they come!!!!"

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