Chapter 65 - Divine Cold War! [7]

Commander Neythiri, with a golden uniform covering her developed body, black hair tied back, and blue irises fixed on Luana out of the corner of her eyes. – Stay behind us!

Luana, with veins on her face, retreated, obeying her superior. – I only ask that the commanders make them pay for what they have done! – she grunted through clenched teeth.

Witnessing Mara' appearance, Callen blushed. – The king was right... You truly are beautiful... – he said, looking at her ethereal appearance.

Looking at Mara, Ryu took a firm hold of his sword. His eyes were fixed on her, and his posture left no gap. – Mara! Give me the honor of fighting the commander of the Union' army... – he said.

The captain, looking at the eight commanders up and down, laughed. "What nonsense!" she thought, sensing their cultivation level through their aura. – Fight?! I have come here to collect your heads! – she exclaimed, tilting her head slightly to the side with a bright smile on her face.

Prince Alucard, looking Orion up and down with an arrogant smile, – You're apparently good for something... – he said, looking down to meet Orion's eyes.

Orion, with a sword in his hand and an offensive stance, replied. – Is that so? I heard you were a Nephilim... – he said, analyzing the war prince.

With veins bulging on his face, Alucard moved forward. – You bastard! – he grunted.

Darlan, seeing the bodies of Arwen and Argos on the ground, looked at the camp. "Isn't he supposed to protect us?! So why is the Ultimate Dragon relaxed in the camp while his soldiers are being outnumbered by an army of two million?!" he thought with veins on his face, running towards the Union soldiers.

...

Hours later, on the battlefield, Princess Drika slit Luana's throat.

Rohan, seeing Luana bloodied and choking on the dirty mud, with veins on her face, gasped. – L-Luana...? – He called in a trembling voice, tears streaming down his face.

– AHHHH!! – a Union soldier approached Rohan to cut off his head.

Darlan pierced the chest of the soldier who wanted to cut Rohan and slapped Rohan' cheek. – ROHAN! Wake up! GET BACK TO THE FIGHT!!! – he screamed in Rohan's face, his saliva spraying out of his mouth.

Seeing the bodies of Arwen, Luana, and Argos on the ground, Rohan' pupils constricted, his eyes trembled, and his skin turned pale. He fell to his knees. – NO! NO! NO! T-The k-king should have prevented this! H-How... – his trembling voice showed the agony and incredulity of seeing his friends dead.

– Clang! – Darlan's sword met the sword of a Union soldier, and with veins on his face, he said. – The king won't do anything! Do you see him here?!

Rohan, with veins on his face, ran towards some soldiers, no longer caring about his life. "L-Luana... I wanted to tell you, I wanted to say that... I love you... But now..." He thought with tears streaming down his face. – AHHH!!!! – Running towards some men, he shouted.

…

HERA OLYMPUS

It had been three days since the messengers said that the battle had begun. Cultivating had always been my way of escaping from the world, getting stronger and forgetting about worries. The calm garden of the Chamberlain mansion was the perfect place for that.

The sun illuminated the flowers as the bees and butterflies did their work. The soft smell of watered flowers and the fruit of the trees added to the splendor of the Duke of Chamberlain's garden. It was beautiful, I was never a big fan of gardens, but this one was awesome, not only the garden, but the mansion itself—it was a huge palace.

I wore a white and light pink kimono, jewels in my loose hair, ears and neck. I was sitting, meditating in the garden. I was about to enter the Profound Realm, having already reached the Unrestrained Realm. Just a few more months, and I would breakthrough.

Selena approached with a simple white tunic and jewels on her ears and neck. Her hair was tied behind her as she sat on the floor in front of me. She tried to use every description of the world, so as not to bother me.

But I could sense the fluctuations of Qi around me. I could feel her presence and feel the air on my skin responding to Selena's movements. I opened my eyes and said. – Selena, is it your break? – I asked with a slight smile on my face.

Sitting in front of me, Selena looked at me with her eyes wide open and rosy cheeks. – You're really amazing. How did you know it was me?

Looking at her with a smile, I teased. – I can feel the presence of women who like other people's suitors...

It's in jokes that we tell the greatest truths, isn't it? I always knew she was into him. I was always jealous of the way she expressed herself with such naturalness. I think it was because of her that I started to open up more with Arthur. I was afraid of losing him to Selena because of my shyness...

Selena's eyebrows raised, and her eyes opened even wider. She was surprised. – Oh, was that a joke? – she asked sarcastically.

Laughing at her reaction, I said. – Just kidding, Selena... Don't take it too seriously, but it's not a lie... – I looked at her, hoping it was a lie.

I knew it wasn't a lie. I was just deluding myself. It was always hard to know that my friends had a crush for the love of my life. I think Arthur is the love of their life too... At least Eleanor was different. Qin-Shi managed to get her off of Arthur.

Laughing, Selena crossed her arms. – Yes, I don't think so... But why didn't you go to battle? You're strong, you'd be a lot of help... – she tried to change the subject.

– Hah?! You don't even hide it...! – I tapped her on the shoulder with a fake smile on my face.

Scratching the back of my neck, I was embarrassed to tell what happened between Arthur and me. But with a nervous smile, and my red face, I gained courage. – Well, he denied... – I began.

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A few days ago, before he left for the battle, I went to his tent at the military camp here in Camelot.

With a majestic gold and black kimono with dragon designs on the end of the wide sleeves, his voluminous and straight hair, his pale skin, his broad shoulders, his strong hands, he was perfect as always. He was looking at the late Queen Cassandra's sword, his back to the entrance when I entered.

I saw Arthur with his back to the entrance, looking at a sword. I knew it was his grandmother's sword, the sword that never left his side and never allowed others touch it. – Arthur? Can I come in? Are you busy? – I whispered, slowly approaching.

Arthur just sighed, placing the sword away, turned to face me. – You are already in... What do you want? – he asked, sitting at his desk with a disinterest that hurt me.

But despite his cold demeanor, I got closer. – I wanted to get some things right before the battle, considering I know my father's skills... – Speaking, Arthur reached out, and I instinctively shut up. I wanted to understand why he reached out. – Hmmm? – I raised an eyebrow.

Looking at me with his usual dead face, he said. – You are not going! And I do not need your help! If that's all, leave! – he said, looking into my eyes.