Elven Rebirth

Chapter 32. Overwhelming Victory

AUTHOR'S NOTE: The Battle detail is kept at minimum and a bit vague but still able to pass the message on how brutal it was.

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Adam and his troops set up camp, building tents and organizing supplies. They carefully stored potions in crates, ready for emergencies.

Adam whispered to the system, "Buy ten time-bombs."

The system confirmed, "Purchase successful. Ten time-bombs arriving soon."

Adam strategically placed the bombs around the camp, hidden from view.

"Stand guard," Adam ordered his men. "Be prepared for anything."

"I'll join General Adolph on the battlefield," Adam announced.

His men exchanged skeptical glances. "But, Captain, the General's orders..." one began.

Adam's stern expression silenced him.

Most of Adam's men secretly hoped he'd be dismissed or fall in battle. They obeyed, hiding their resentment.

As night fell, the camp settled, unaware of Adam's hidden agenda.

Grimp's signal would soon ignite chaos.

Night fell, and Adam arrived at the Goblin village. He transformed into Eryndor, a blonde elf with piercing green irises.

"Grimp!" Eryndor summoned.

Grimp appeared, bowing. "My lord?"

"It's time," Eryndor declared. "Our plan unfolds."

Eryndor revealed a small cube with a red button. He pressed it.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Distant explosions echoed.

Grimp's eyes widened. "The time-bombs?"

Eryndor smiled. "Our signal to attack."

"March the goblins and orcs forward," Eryndor instructed Grimp. "Harpies, attack from above. Wolves, flank left and right. Lizardmen, hunt deserters."

Grimp nodded, relaying orders to the Dark Forest armies.

The night air filled with battle cries and beating wings.

Eryndor's eyes gleamed. "Our victory begins."

Lucius Von Blake, the colossal black-furred wolf, emerged from the shadows. He stood beside Eryndor, his eyes gleaming.

"The time has come, Lucius," Eryndor said, patting the wolf's neck. "We ride into battle."

Lucius bent, lowering his massive frame. Eryndor climbed onto his back.

With a mighty howl, Lucius sprinted toward the elves' approaching army.

Eryndor's orders echoed in the minds of his commanders: "Face the Kryptoria Kingdom's army. Lucius and I will handle the elves."

The Dark Forest armies charged forward, a tidal wave of goblins, orcs, and Lizardmen.

Meanwhile, Eryndor and Lucius thundered toward the elven archers, their deadly precision awaiting.

The night air trembled with the roar of wolves, harpies' screeches, and the earth-shaking footsteps of Lizardmen.

Eryndor's voice carried on the wind: "For the Dark Forest! For our dominion!"

The Dark Forest armies clashed with the Kryptoria Kingdom's troops. Steel rang out, echoing through the night.

Goblins swarmed, their crude swords clashing with human steel. Orcs charged, massive war hammers crushing armor.

Lizardmen archers fired poison-tipped arrows, striking true. Harpies swooped, talons tearing through banners.

Eryndor, atop Lucius, charged toward the elven archers. "Take aim!" he shouted.

Lucius leapt, bounding over obstacles. Eryndor drew his sword, its blade shimmering.

Elven arrows flew, but Eryndor dodged with ease. He struck down archers, his sword slicing through.

The human army's cries filled the air: "Hold the line!" "Shield wall!"

General Adolph rallied his troops, his voice booming. "Stand firm! We must not yield!"

Adam's former comrades fought bravely, unaware of his betrayal.

Grimp led the goblin horde, overwhelming human defenses.

The battle raged on, the outcome hanging in the balance.

Eryndor and Lucius charged toward the elven archers, their precision deadly. Elven commander, Lythari, stood tall, her bow shining.

"Stop Eryndor!" Lythari shouted.

Elven archers fired in unison, arrows flying toward Eryndor. Lucius leapt, dodging arrows with ease. Eryndor raised his shield, deflecting the rest.

Eryndor and Lucius closed in. Lythari drew her sword, its blade gleaming.

"You'll not pass, traitor!" Lythari declared.

Eryndor clashed with Lythari, swords ringing out. Lucius swiped at elven warriors, sending them stumbling.

Elven accuracy waned as fear crept in. Eryndor's power and Lucius's ferocity overwhelmed them.

Lythari stumbled, Eryndor's sword pressing against hers.

"Retreat!" Lythari ordered.

Elven archers fled, abandoning their posts. Lythari stood firm, until Eryndor's gaze pierced hers.

"You'll fight another day," Eryndor said.

Lythari fled, joining her retreating forces.

Eryndor watched, victorious. Lucius growled softly, proud.

The elves vanished into the night, their silvery armor fading into darkness.

Eryndor turned to Lucius. "The humans remain. Let's join Grimp."

Lucius howled, bounding toward the main battle.

Eryndor rode Lucius toward the human armies, clash-ing with his forces. The chaos was intense.. swords clanged, arrows flew, and war cries echoed.

As they arrived, Eryndor commanded, "Lucius, howl!"

Lucius's thunderous howl shook the battlefield. Fighting ceased. Human soldiers stepped back, terrified by the colossal black wolf.

Eryndor began, "General Adolph, humans, listen! Normally, I'd annihilate you for invading my land. But, due to our past friendship, General, I'll spare your lives."

General Adolph scowled. "I don't know you!"

Eryndor smiled mischievously. With a flicker of magic, he transformed into Adam Hill.

Gasps spread through the human ranks. General Adolph's eyes widened. "Adam?!"

Eryndor morphed back into his elven form. "Choose, General: surrender and live, or fight and die."

General Adolph's face paled. His mind reeled.

"Decide now," Eryndor pressed.

General Adolph's eyes narrowed. "You're Eryndor, the Elven-Goblin King? How did you deceive us?"

Eryndor's smile grew wider. "Deception is a powerful tool, General. And Adam Hill was the perfect disguise."

The human army murmured, shock and anger spreading.

Grimp, sensing victory, urged the Dark Forest armies forward.

General Adolph raised his hand, halting his troops. "We won't fall back. We'll fight!"

Eryndor chuckled. "Brave words, General. But futile."

With a wave, Eryndor signaled Lucius. The colossal wolf lunged, sending human soldiers scattering.

The Dark Forest armies surged forward, overwhelming the human ranks.

General Adolph clashed with Eryndor, swords ringing out.

"You're a monster!" General Adolph shouted.

Eryndor parried, his eyes glinting. "I'm the future, General."

As the battle raged, Eryndor's dominance grew clear.

The human army faltered, on the brink of collapse.

General Adolph faced Eryndor, defeated.

"Spare my men," General Adolph pleaded.

Eryndor's expression softened. "I'll spare those who swear loyalty."

General Adolph hesitated, then nodded.

The human army surrendered, submitting to Eryndor's rule.

Eryndor dismounted Lucius, approaching General Adolph. "The battle is won. Your men will surrender."

General Adolph nodded, defeated. "It's over."

Eryndor turned to his forces. "Orcs, goblins! Seize their weapons, chain them!"

Goblins and orcs swarmed, collecting swords and shields. Human soldiers were bound, helpless.

Grimp approached, bowing. "My lord?"

"Lead them to the Goblin City," Eryndor commanded. "Prepare the great hall for our prisoners."

Grimp grinned. "As you wish, my lord."

Eryndor addressed General Adolph. "You and your men will remain our guests. Those who swear loyalty will be spared."

General Adolph's eyes narrowed. "What about our families? Our kingdom?"

Eryndor's expression turned cold. "They will learn of your defeat. Perhaps they'll wise up and surrender."

Lucius growled softly, as if sensing Eryndor's anger.

General Adolph's face paled. "You'll show mercy?"

Eryndor snorted. "Mercy is weakness. I show strength."

As the human army was led away, Eryndor mounted Lucius.

"To the Goblin City!" Grimp shouted.

The Dark Forest armies marched, victorious.