Chapter_2 *Invasion (2)

It was her original plan to run away after meeting her subordinates. But Vivienne never thought an invasion would happen at the very night of her escape. Fighting against the Ten thousand Demon army and the five thousand Thean Soldiers was impossible. It was a one-sided war. There was no other option other than to runaway if they wanted to survive.

Vivienne looked at the sleeping teen on the ground. She had to fulfil the possibly last order given by her master.

“The King told me to take away the Prince.” She told her right hand.

“That means….” Igor knew what it meant. “It’s the last resort. Where is he?”

“At the Emerald Hall, against the Right hand of the Demon Lord.”

“…” The man didn’t say anything.

“Where are the others?”

“Sister Vina and Liberty are evacuating the staffs. The rest is at the Seven Pillar.”

     Seven Pillars. The mechanism behind the floating palace. The Crystals of the palace make the palace float and the seven Pillars emerging from the vast lake make it remain stable at a certain place. This was a common knowledge amongst the armed and the nobles of the country. But what most didn’t know was that the Cristal palace was a movable palace, a 650 meters radius airship and its most amazing feature was the neatly sculpted marble runes on the crystals were a teleportation array, named as Takias. But to activate the runes, at least five Saint level array masters were required.

Vivienne thought for a while before she said, “I’m activating Takias.”

“For real!!” Igor exclaimed. “No. Yang Yang. Its risky. You’d be in danger.

*[Yang yang is a way of calling Vivienne whose real name is Xu Louyang with endearment. A nickname in short.]*

“It’ll be better than being a war prisoner, Ig.”

“I know but….”

Vivienne clearly saw the worry he had for her. So, she tried to assure her.

“Ig. I’m an Emperor Array master. I can do this, alright.”

“NO! Its not alright. Takias requires at least five Saint levels. You cant handle this yourself. We’ll search another way.

Lets ju_”

“What other way?” Vivienne cut off his words.

“I_” Igor was unable to answer her.

Indeed, there were limited options. It was either flee or fight, and the later couldn’t even an option. If they wanted to save everyone, activating Takias was the only way. But they only had three Runes practitioner including Vivienne. And the other two were not even Master levels.

[The level of mana practice goes like_

Elementary_ 1 to 9 tires

Copper_ 1 to 5 star

Silver_ 1 to 5 stars

Gold_ 1 to 5 stars

Master_ 1 to 3 degree

Saint_ 1 to 3 degree

Emperor_ which is considered the highest level.]

“The Demon army is too strong. We can’t fight them if that’s what you’re thinking.” Vivienne said.

“That’s not what I was thinking.” Igor said seriously.

“Then?”

“That not all of us need to leave.”

Vivienne’s glint when she heard what he said. ‘Not all of us need to survive.’

“That opinion of yours is not even worth of being in consideration.”

Vivienne refused. She rejected the thought of leaving anyone. Not even one who she cared for would be left. 'I will protect everyone.' She promised to herself and to her late mentor, and she didn’t have any plan of breaking that promise even in the dire situation.

“Yang yang, this_”

“Ig, if you didn’t understand what I said just now, I’ll repeat it in a simpler word. NO.”

“Yang yang, I know you don’t want this. But its better. You and Prince Leonardo can escape while we buy you some time. I’m sure the rest would unquestionably agree to what I’m saying. It’s so much better than_”

“BUT I DON’T!!” Yang yang finally let lose her frustrations. “And there’s nothing better in leaving you guys behind. How do you expect me to be fine with leaving you in this hell?”

Igor was surprised. Yang yang losing her coolness, that’s a very rare event. But he was somewhat glad that she was like that. As it meant that she was not fully turned into a living puppet like the King wanted to. All thirty of them. They were molten and created to the swords and shields of the ruthless King. His weapons.

Leaving all the dark and sad past in the deepest corner if his mind, he smiled the younger looking women.

“I too am not fine with this Yang yang. But, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do if I could if it means to keep you safe. Even if it means keeping my neck on the plater for those demons.”

“The same goes for us.”

Yang yang and Igor turned to the two women, in twenties, one dressed in the church uniform and the other with cherry blossom hair holding an arrowless bow.

“Sister Vina. Liberty.” Yang yang greeted

“Are you done?” Igor asked.

“There’s a total of two hundred seventy-nine staff in the palace. They are taken safely to the portal room. Unfortunate, most of the staffs went to the main palace to assist in the banquet. We’re unable to connect them now.” Liberty, the pink haired answered.

“I just pray that the Lord would keep them safe.” The only nun in the group prayed.

“It’s very unfortunate indeed.” Igor said. He turned to Yangyang and once tried to convince her to escape with the Prince, which was, once again rejected.

“No means no and it will never mean yes. There’s no way in heaven or hell that I’m leaving you for you to die.”

“Commander…. Don’t you have trust in our abilities?” Liberty questioned.

“I have confidence in your capabilities, but_” Yang yang was interrupted by a buzzing sound.

Every member of the Black Hawks had an ear piece made of mana crystal, with runes carved on them. These runes enable sound transmission, aiding the member in communicate freely and immediately.

The four of them activated the crystal. Just as they activated the crystal, a booming sound greeted them.

“Commander!” A male voice rang.

“Hugo! What’s the situation?”  Igor asked, fearing for the worst.

“Fifty plus demon soldiers are invading the first barrier. Seven of us are we Damn it! LUCAS!” The voice suddenly stopped and a long ringing sound remained.

“Hugo! HUGO!” Igor shouted but the line was already disconnected.

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