The Battle Raged On

The demon king's army stopped and made a drive camp about five hundred yards away. They would small groups to test our defenses and wear us down. After a few hours, Kiosha's men showed back up. Behind them trailed bloodthirsty adventurers. grim looks on their faces, as if they knew what was coming our way. Kiosha began ordering her boys to be on the lookout for further scouts.

"I thank all of you who have come to answer my call. I can't promise some of you won't die, however, if one of you falls a hundred of theirs will join you. I will hand over my portion of the reward for those of you who fight here today. I can't ask you to put your lives on the line without a reward. Now that being said we are extremely outnumbered; our only chance is the main branch can send more blood ranks here. Kiosha and I will do everything we can to keep you alive. Fight as if your families lie beyond those walls. We will show them the meaning of fire and brimstone!" My voice echoed.

The power behind my words seemed to rile up the adventurers. They formed a single line in front of the gate. weapons are drawn and anger in their eyes. A loud horn blowing signaled the coming battle. A large portion broke off the demon king's army and rushed us.

"Show them no mercy! Let them know that the true demons stand here!" I yelled as I charged toward the front line. My sword cut through any who stood before me. My vines hindered any who tried to slice my back. Kiosha was shoulder to shoulder with me, blood spraying everywhere.

"Kiosha throw me!" I demanded.

Before the battle I had added enough points into magic to get a new spell, I decided now was the chance to use it. She nodded grabbing my arm and throwing me high into the air.

"Frost nova!" My voice rose above the sounds of battle.

A large Ball of ice slammed into the middle of the group. The demons were looking at it with shock and confusion.

"Detonate!" I said as I landed.

Ice shards exploded from it. The shrapnel cut down everything within a five-meter radius. A loud horn blew, and the demons retreated once again. We also fell back to regroup.

"What was that?!" Octavia and Elisa exclaimed together.

"Frost Nova. It's an ice bomb that sends rending shrapnel. very lethal in close range." I replied, wiping blood off my face.

"You are impressive for a tiny man," Kiosha said quietly.

"Well thank you, you were something as well Kiosha," I replied.

The adventurers hadn't suffered any casualties as of yet. They had piled a bunch of demon bodies to create a makeshift funnel in front of the gate. It forced the demons to fight a few at a time. Suddenly a booming voice was heard.

"You boy, how about this come and face me, if I die my horde will retreat. if you die, I'll just crush this city. How about it?" It called out to me.

I sighed, the bravado this demon had was almost annoying. I walked forward and a giant demon also walked forward. His tail struck at the dirt around him as he walked. His Dark red skin and black horns made him stand out. I only came up to his mid-section. His arms were massive, tipped with sharp claws. His red eyes burned bright in the darkness. I stood tall and showed no fear.

"Oh boy, you are different than the others. I can feel the strength radiating off you. I can tell you're more like us than you want to admit. How about you join us? The demon King loves men like you." He chuckled.

"I have a bone to pick with him. So, you shall be a message that I'm coming for him." I replied pointing my sword at the demon.

"Him?" The demon erupted laughing.

"What," I growled.

"The Demon kings female." His laughing stopped as I glared at him.

"Well, I guess we weren't meant to be friends, eh? Remember this name boy I am Darpharius. What is your name?

"I am called William," I replied with a Stern look.

The demon nodded.

"Now no matter who dies our names will not be forgotten," Darpharius said quietly almost to where no one could hear him.

we circled each other. each trying to find a weakness. Each step calculated, every breath slow and steady. Both of us not underestimating each other. our eyes locked, He made the first move, swinging his massive arm. His dagger-like claws barely missed my face as I blocked. I had my vines entrap his feet as I swung my right fist into his gut. He let out a huge oomph and stumbled. his leg still trapped by the vine I tried to jump on him. He grabbed me with one hand and threw me into the dirt. My body bounced as if it was made of rubber. I rolled a few times before getting back to my feet. He had already torn the vines apart and was charging me.

"Ice Nova Spear!" I yelled.

A large spear made out of ice shot out towards Darpharius. He side-stepped grabbing the spear.

"Nice try." He laughed.

"Detonate!" I called out.

The spear exploded in his hand. Tearing the flesh and bone apart. shards of ice struck him in the face and eyes blinding him. He howled out in pain as he swung his hands around wildly. He managed to get a swing in on me, sending me flying again. His claws left my armor in tatters. I struggled to stand. My body was struggling to fight this giant. He was still howling and swinging around.

"Ice Nova Spear!" I called out feebly.

A smaller spear shot forward, digging itself deep into his chest. The demon Was shocked, shocked at the fact someone so small had him just like that. He stopped swinging his arms around and fell to his knees.

"Young man, it was an honor to fight against your strength. This world, I have a feeling you'll turn it on its head. Maybe now I can rest peacefully." His voice cracked as he was dying. Blood flowed freely from both of us. I placed my hand on his shoulder.

"You fought well. Sleep better. Detonate" I whispered as I limped away.

The demon's upper body exploded into a red mist. I walked towards Octavia, knowing I had reached my limit. my body was struggling just to function, my ability to breathe was limited. I fell as I had just reached her. My face buried itself in her chest. My mind sank into darkness.