Rebellion's Resurgence

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home to their wives by the end of the day. All of that was about to change as an evil beast lurked in the shadows waiting to strike. The grey-skinned creature looked at the small village with

s of the bush, it darted around following the child. As the child hid himself among the bush, it came in from behind. The large shadow that was casted on the ground made the child

ed through another hidden

es. My legs ar

should rest here and fill our stomachs with them so that we are much capable of handling any attacks that comes our w

lfr

, my

d gasped at what he saw, prompting the others to look at what

does it

rned with a magical sword that could cause havoc in the wrong hands. I believe that is what the mark is trying to tell you. I believe t

sword that may or may not exist. How classical."

ked at the mark again, raised his head up and walked in a particular direction as if drawn

here stepped back as they saw Ethan and his squad. It looked like they were searching for something or someone. Someone's quiet sobs rendered the air wi

he villagers. When he returned, he carried a disturbing look about him

out any

or anything of the sort. No spilled blood, no sign of any struggles and ther

rth." Nina spoke as she noticed a man approach them. Ethan ste

he leader of this small commu

Warlock, aren't you?" Ethan replied

Alec directed his glance back to the small search p

. We searched. There was no sign of struggle or even sight of blood." Whilst Alec was busy explaining, Alfred had knelt down placing his hand on the soft earth. His fa

him is a creature of great dark magic. I

o is gone." Alec asked, his tone bother

by Alfred

hen that means I can help th

e to accept the things that can't b

Warlock is fighting for them. What kind of Warlock woul

o way, the Warlock would find a way." Alfred opened his mou

is gaze to the small scattered members of the search parties an

PALACE,

f from running his soldiers through. Damn the so-called Warlock who was causing him so much anxiety and worries over territories he should be controlling. He had heard of the Storm Fighters failure in Bristol. A

n robes who stood a respectable distance to the throne. A hood was on his head ma

tepped sideways stretching his hand signaling the said wizard to step forward. The wizard lifted down the hood revealing his face. His face was scarred, possibly from a pa

is eyes bore an unknown expression as if he bore grudge against someone. Emp

loyal soldier to the throne." General Alexander bow

ourself that dreams of uniting the Kingdoms as an e

of the Warlock. This must mean that he knew something and was willing to share. Th

t Sword of Power. This sword is buried deep in the hills guided by an ancient spirit wraith that grants you access only if you defeat it in combat. If it overw

news." Then he tur

ack this sword. Damian, give them something

throne room leaving the Emperor to smile to himse

ine. Warlock, you are

d of his presence in the village. The druidic seer's eyes were shut tight due to age but as the saying goes, he was not completely blind. H

o enslave the whole world. Take this for it shall guide you when you need this." As if on cue, a map appeared in Alfred's hands. He looked at it and saw a shiny golden spot on the map. As the druid let go of Ethan's hand and slipped into unconsc

blast of Wizard's fire at it but once again, the fire did not appear to harm it in the least. It snarled angrily clearly not fazed by the attacks that had failed. It advanced on them making

w, the creature surprised them as its tail divided into two on the spot and batted the two to the nearest hut wall. Alfred, Nina

ke hunting for the sword

the best." Ethan gro

ile they were busy discussing, the creature had swooped in carry

, FLINTSHI

the tower with a single purpose: to retrieve the Gladii Potestatem. Their captain held a round pebble in his hand cal

re. Around them was what looked like a barren wasteland. But they could see a tower ahead. He guessed t

head. The Emperor's men are

Without further ado, the team ran forward and yelled draw

chest. Another crept up on him with the intention of running through. As the soldier raised up his sword, he twisted the sword making the sharp end face the other side. He ran the soldier through inside. He blocked two blows from two soldiers. He used blunt

locked as much as he could without risking getting close to them. One of the soldier twisted to attempt smashing Ethan in the skull with it. Ethan twisted his belly to the side to avoid a sword coming directly at him. He used his sword to block the soldier and using his leg, he kicked the sword out of the soldier'

own men by men. She raised her dagger, deflected a blow and twirling her second dagger between her two finger, she plun

y saw the captain coming back, smirking in victory. In his hand, he h

e Captain's neck removing on the other side, the back of his throat. He gargled blood that was also dripping through his mou

u are one heck

his old sword.

the sword from the sheath. The three watched, each amazed at the legendary Gladii Potestatum, the sword of power. The pommel was all golden but its ending was

ord written in gold shone with a gentle light. Ethan swung his sword to test its balance. Its bal

s one heck

" Sebastian smirked. Nina cl

hough." Sebastian picked up Ethan's former s

rds be a

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It was what had sucked them in the first place. Ethan admired his new sword and smiled. The time to get back at the creature had come. He stepped outside and looked

's eyes darted to the sword feeling pride at owning it. He hug

re okay as well

eting with the

and hurried to do as she was told. A while later, Alec stood

e? We need to track this thing do

. It nearly sundered you and Sebastian out there". Nina sai

fred?" He directed a glance at Alfred who looked like he was in deep thought.

h-trap? I mean this creature's skin is a tough ba

Gladii Potestatem as he paced, his hand r

d if this sword is what you say it is, then things will turn out

e cave. I will

illage." Linda finally spoke for the first time, her gaze darting from one person to the

ute. He heard snarling behind him and gulped. Without hesitation, he whirled around and swung his sword. The humanoid creature dodged it and immediately lunged for Ethan. Ethan saw Alec on the ground, a long claw protruding out of his chest. The creature backhanded Ethan

adii Potestatem. The creature tilted his head and focused its reptilian eyes on Ethan who had his sword raised. Everything that followed happened in a blur. Ethan found himself hitting the walls of the cave with the sword out of his hand. He groaned as a thickset leg came to rest on

unity to roll out of the way of the creatu

han immediately twirled his sword and ran the creature through. The etched words glowed again as the Creature fel

E'S PALAC

exander announced as he stepped into the throne room. The Emperor didn't move from his side by the w

other means. Call Damian for me. We have been following their rules all this while. It is time to play against the rules. Time to set our o