As the sun began to rise, I realized I had been experimenting with my powers all night. Deciding it was time to return, I activated Hermes and instantly reappeared at my lodge. I felt a sense of satisfaction; the experiments had been productive, but now it was time to rest and prepare for whatever challenges lay ahead.
Then I felt a great earthquake.
"What the hell? Why is this earthquake so strong?" I wondered aloud.
Earthquakes were common in these areas, but this one was far stronger than usual. I sensed a large amount of energy being used to the north of Solara.
"Wow, it's strong," I thought. "But is it stronger than me? Nah," I said to no one in particular and went back to lying down, deciding to investigate later if necessary.
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Change to the place of the high energy.
The battlefield was a chaotic expanse of clashing forces. The seven archangels of Veldenava, led by the powerful and regal Feldway, were locked in a fierce struggle against the horde of giants under the command of the mad king Ashura. The giants, towering and fearsome, numbered in the millions, their ranks seemingly endless despite the archangels' devastating attacks.
Feldway swung his radiant sword, cleaving through dozens of giants with each strike. Beside him, Dino, the languid yet lethal angel, lazily dispatched enemies with precise movements. Even with their overwhelming power, the sheer number of giants made progress slow.
"Dino, how many more of these beasts do we have to cut down?" Feldway shouted over the din of battle.
Dino shrugged, dodging a massive fist and replying, "Beats me, Feldway. They just keep coming. It's like we're fighting an endless tide."
The battlefield remained a chaotic sea of giants, their sheer numbers an overwhelming force against the archangels. Despite their best efforts, the giants' relentless reproduction seemed to undo every victory.
"If my calculations are correct," Feldway said, cutting through another wave of giants, "this world will descend into chaos and be destroyed in twelve hours. We don't have time to waste."
Lucia's eyes widened. "Twelve hours? That's not nearly enough time to stop this horde."
Dino frowned, his usual lethargy replaced with urgency. "We have no choice but to push forward and confront Ashura directly. If we don't stop him, everything will be lost."
Vega landed beside them, his face grim. "I've located Ashura's fortress. It's heavily guarded, but it's our only chance."
Feldway nodded, determination blazing in his eyes. "Then we break through their lines and take him down. We can't afford to fail."
The archangels rallied, their resolve steeled by the dire stakes. As they surged forward, the giants' relentless assault continued, but the archangels fought with renewed purpose, knowing that the fate of the world hinged on their success.
Every moment counted, and with the clock ticking down, they knew that their battle was more than just a fight for survival—it was a race against time to save their world from complete annihilation.
Another archangel, Lucia, her wings shimmering with celestial light, landed beside them. "At this rate, we'll be here for eternity. These giants reproduce at an alarming pace. We need a new strategy."
Feldway nodded, his expression grim. "Agreed. Simply cutting them down won't work. We need to find a way to disrupt their reproduction. Any ideas?"
Dino yawned, wiping blood off his blade. "Maybe we need to go straight for Ashura. Cut off the head, and the body will fall."
Lucia nodded in agreement. "It makes sense. Ashura is likely the source of their strength and reproduction. But finding him in this chaos won't be easy."
From above, another angel, Vega, descended. "I've scouted ahead. Ashura's fortress is heavily guarded, but it's our best shot."
Feldway clenched his fist. "Then we move. We break through their lines and head straight for Ashura. It's the only way."
As the archangels prepared for their next assault, the giants continued to swarm around them, their numbers undiminished. The battle seemed endless, and the archangels knew that without a decisive action, they would be locked in this struggle indefinitely.
But they knew they wouldn't be able to beat them all in time. Lucia turned to Feldway with a desperate suggestion.
"Hey, why don't we call Lord Velsun for help? He might be able to help us beat these giants. There's no sign of Lord Veldanava, and he always said never to fight a losing battle. We need backup."
Feldway hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "You're right, Lucia. We can't let our pride get in the way of saving this world. Dino, send a message to Lord Velsun immediately."
Dino, looking relieved at the prospect of reinforcements, quickly used his abilities to send a distress call to Velsun.
"We need to hold the line until he gets here," Feldway said, rallying the others. "We can't let the giants advance any further."
As they braced themselves for the next wave, hope flickered in their hearts. They knew Velsun's power could turn the tide, but they had to survive long enough for him to arrive. The battle raged on, each archangel fighting with everything they had, praying that help would come in time.
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(Change back to velsun)
Just as I was laying down, I heard a telepathic message from Dino.
"Lord Velsun, can you hear me? It's an emergency, please respond."
"Huh? Who is it?" I asked, slightly annoyed at the interruption.
"Lord, it's me, Dino, one of the seven archangels of your elder brother. We need your help!"
"Help? What type of help?"
"Lord, we are facing an army of giants, and their numbers are immeasurable. We need your help to beat them and their mad king Ashura. If we lose this battle, the world will fall into his rule. Please hurry—"
"Okay, okay, chill. I'm coming," I said in a nonchalant manner, cutting him off.
The telepathic contact ended, and I stood up, a grin spreading across my face.
"YAYYYYY! HAHAHA... NOW I CAN TEST MY NEW SKILL AND POWERS TO THE LIMITS! HAHAHA..."
All the residents of Solara heard my laugh, sweatdropping as they wondered which mad person was laughing so maniacally.
Dino, having finished the telepathic call with Velsun, quickly approached Fledway, who was engaged in a fierce battle with a group of giants.
"Fledway, I contacted Lord Velsun!" Dino shouted over the noise of the battle.
Fledway turned, his sword glowing with divine energy as he cut down another wave of giants. "Did he agree to help?" he asked, his voice strained but hopeful.
"Yes, he's on his way," Dino replied, his eyes showing a mix of relief and determination.
Lucia, overhearing the conversation, joined them. "Thank goodness. We need every bit of help we can get. These giants just keep coming."
Fledway nodded. "Alright, everyone, hold the line! Reinforcements are on the way. We just need to hold out a little longer."
The archangels rallied, their spirits lifted by the news of Velsun's impending arrival. They continued their fight with renewed vigor, each strike and spell cast with the hope that their ally would soon turn the tide of battle.
(Back to velsun)
"Alright," I said, ready to spring into action.
With that, I activated my light mode, feeling the energy course through me as I took off towards the battlefield at the speed of light. The world around me blurred into streaks of color as I traveled, the landscape shifting rapidly beneath me.
In mere moments, I arrived at the battleground. The scene was chaotic, with the seven archangels of Veldenava locked in combat against the seemingly endless horde of giants. Their numbers were staggering, but the archangels fought valiantly, their divine powers clashing against the giants' brute strength.
I landed in the midst of the battlefield, the sudden burst of light drawing the attention of both allies and enemies. The giants turned towards me, their eyes filled with a mix of fear and rage.
"Let's see what you giants are made of," I muttered, a smirk forming on my lips as I prepared to join the fray.