HBWnovel Chapter 15: An armored maiden
Chapter 15: An armored maiden
Chapter 15: An armored maiden
A few hours ago, in the throne room, as Akun's hand slapped Keleora's cheek, the throne room fell into a hushed silence. The audacity of his action left everyone stunned, and some even gasped in shock. The orc queen, taken back by the sudden turn of events, looked between Akun and Keleora with a mix of surprise and concern.
"Shut up! You're so annoying," Akun stated boldly, not backing down despite the tense atmosphere.
Keleora, who had been slapped, seemed momentarily stunned before breaking into laughter. The sound of her amused chuckles echoed through the room. She looked at Akun with a smirk, her eyes glinting with amusement. "Well, well, who do we have here?" she said, addressing the orc queen. "An honored guest, you say?"
The orc queen nodded, her expression composed but wary. "Yes, this is Akun, a guest we hold in high regard."
Keleora's lips curved into a sly smile as she focused her attention back on Akun. "Do you even realize what you've done?" she asked, her voice carrying a hint of danger.
"I shut the mouth of a foul woman," Akun retorted, his gaze unwavering.
Keleora's laughter intensified, making the room feel even more tense. She leaned forward, her eyes gleaming with amusement and something more sinister. "You must have been living under a rock, boy. Let me educate you. A few thousand years ago, we, the kingins invaded the orc tribe. We could have easily turned them all into our slaves. But their wise queen proposed an agreement. The orc tribe would offer 60% of the gold they mined each year, and in return, we would spare them from enslavement."
She paused, letting her words sink in. "And here you are, slapping a member of kingin royalty. Do you realize the consequences of your actions?"
Akun's expression remained resolute, undaunted by Keleora's threat. "I did what was necessary. you needed to be reminded that respect is earned, not demanded."
Keleora's smirk widened. "Well, it seems you've gotten yourself into quite the predicament. If you wish to settle this matter, it can only be done through a dark pact battle."
"A dark pact battle?" Akun repeated, not entirely familiar with the concept.
"Yes," Keleora explained. "It's a battle in which the winner can make a demand of the loser."
Akun's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. He knew he had to be cautious, for this was not just a simple contest. The stakes were high, and the consequences could be dire.
Keleora's gaze roamed over Akun's face with a hint of intrigue. "And seeing as you're a handsome one," she said, almost teasingly, "I'll grant you the privilege of making your own demand if you win."
Now in the present, as the intense battle with Keleora raged on, Akun realized that he needed to find a way to gain an advantage over her. Drawing upon the knowledge he had accumulated from countless games and battles, he remembered a skill that might just turn the tide in his favor. But he knew he needed time to access it.
"The might of your silver manipulation is nothing compared to my prowess, little insect," she sneered, her voice dripping with scorn. "Your futile attempts are but a nuisance, hardly worth my time."
Unaware to Keleora, everything was going according to Akun's plan. With a mischievous grin, Akun knew the time was right to set his plan in motion. His heart raced with excitement as he prepared to execute the strategy that would turn the tide of the battle in his favor. "Now is the perfect time to set my plan in motion."
"Is that all you've got, Keleora?" Akun taunted, a smirk playing on his lips. "To be honest, I expected more from someone as powerful as you! but ever since we started our battle, I couldn't help but feel, disappointed!"
As Akun's taunts hit Keleora's ears, a mix of anger and determination surged through her veins. She refused to be belittled by him any futher. In a swift motion, she clenched her fists, and the swirling purple aura surrounding her body condensed into an impenetrable black and purple armor.
The transformation was awe-inspiring, as if the very essence of her power had taken physical form. The armor glowed with an ominous energy, crackling with power and intent. Keleora's eyes blazed with an intensity that matched the fiery aura surrounding her.
"You think you can mock me and get away with it?" Keleora's voice was fierce, her every word dripping with fury. "Pray you make it out of this alive, because from now on, I'll hold nothing back."
As Keleora closed in on Akun with startling speed, he instinctively conjured a thick silver shield, desperately trying to block her powerful strike. However, to his shock and horror, the force of her punch shattered the shield as if it were made of glass, and he was sent hurtling through the air, crashing hard into the unforgiving stone wall of the Colosseum.
Pain ripped through Akun's body as he coughed out blood, his breaths coming in ragged gasps. The impact had been brutal, and he could feel his organs protesting from the internal injuries caused by the blow. Despite the agony, he tried to regain his composure, struggling to get back on his feet.
Ember and Ivy watched from the sidelines, their hearts heavy with worry for their boss. Seeing Akun in pain and struggling against Keleora's overwhelming strength, they couldn't bear to stand idly by.
"Come on, we have to help him!" Ivy cried out, her voice filled with concern.
Ember nodded, his eyes fixed on Akun's battered form. "You're right. We can't just stand here and do nothing."
However, as they moved to join the battle, one of the orc guards stepped forward, blocking their path. "This is a sacred match," the guard said firmly. "If you truly respect him, you will let him fight with honor."
Ember and Ivy exchanged worried glances, torn between their desire to help their friend and their respect for the orc tribe's traditions.
Akun's mind raced with a mixture of pain and determination. He had underestimated the power of Keleora's attacks; each blow she landed felt like a hammer striking him. Struggling to remain conscious, he gritted his teeth, refusing to yield.
"I didn't expect her attacks to be this painful," Akun thought to himself, feeling the weight of his body as it screamed in protest. "But I can't stop now. For my plan to work, I have to endure far more damage than I already have."