HBWnovel Chapter 160: The Elders Step In
Chapter 160: The Elders Step In
As Rinalef was being assisted by a maid through the dimly lit halls of the Dryad tree castle, she noticed multiple figures walking towards her in the distance. As they came closer, their features became visible. It was the Dryad elders. Seeing them gave Rinalef a sense of relief.
Rinalef then began, her words low due to her injuries, "My elders, I beg of you, our people are..." Before she could finish her statement, Elder Aelorin walked up to her and placed a hand on her right shoulder. She smiled softly and said with a soft, melodic tone, "Hush now, child. You need not ask for our help before we help our people. You need to conserve your strength and recover."
Elder Thalanor then spoke up as he walked up to them, "Yes, child, your injuries seem fatal. Follow Elder Sylara back so she can heal you."
Elder Sylara then walked up to Rinalef and said with a soft smile, "Just as Elder Thalanor said, Rinalef, you need to follow me so I can tend to your wounds."
Rinalef managed a weak smile, her voice filled with warmth as she said, "Thank you," before slipping into unconsciousness.
Elder Sylara turned to the maid with a gentle tone and said, "Bring her to my chambers so I can attend to her."
The maid nodded, and they set off towards Sylara’s chambers. As they departed, Sylara halted momentarily, and looked back at the other elders and seriously warned, "None of you dare die on me."
Elder Nyressa brushed off Sylara’s concerns with a dismissive wave of her hand. Leaning forward, she said, "Oh, come now, Sylara, you have nothing to worry about. If things get too difficult, we’ll return and evacuate, along with the princess, the king and queen."
Sylara managed a weak smile and replied, "You all had better keep that promise." With that, she turned around and followed the maid who was assisting the princess.
As Sylara walked a considerable distance away from the other elders, elder Nyressa stood back straight, facing the remaining elders. Their collective demeanor underwent a sudden change, as they all wore serious expressions.
Aelorin spoke up with a serious tone, "Alright, let’s be on our way." She continued to walk ahead of the other elders, adding, "No matter what, we must put an end to this... Akun, even if it will be the end of us. If we don’t, he’ll surely bring about the end of the Dryad tribe."
Meanwhile, outside the tree castle, the full moon casted a silvery glow over the unfolding chaos, Akun had turned most of the Dryad tribe into ruins. Rubble and lifeless bodies could be found at every turn.
Akun stood against a group of "special" Dryad warriors, a trio of identical triplets, all three employing the same battle style. The reason for their survival? Razor-sharp reflexes and unmatched battle coordination.
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Slowly, Akun turned his gaze to face her, his purple eyes gleaming brightly. He spoke in a cold, low tone, "What kind of an idiot announces their attack? It’s like you are asking to be countered."
Akun then unleashed a huge burst of aspect power from his body. It shot out like a force of nature, shattering not only her armor but also her metalic wooden sword, which shatterd into a thousand pieces, and a few of her bones as well. The shockwave sent her hurtling through the air, her agonized cry echoing in the night, while she coughed up blood.
Arya crashed into a massive pile of rubble, the impact causing the rocks and debris to fall around her. The ground trembled as if it couldn’t contain the raw power she had just experienced.
Arya’s sisters, Aria and Aeryn, yelled in unison, "Arya!" Their voices trembled with a mix of fear and anger as they saw their sister unconscious amid the rubble. With gritted teeth, they charged at Akun, their determination etched on their faces. They shouted in unison, "You bastard, we’ll make you pay for that!"
Akun responded with a cold tone as his helmeted gaze fixated on them. "I would love to see you try." His purple eyes gleamed even brighter as he summoned dozens of additional dark silver swords, each enhanced with his formidable aspect power. The swords shot forward like a deadly swarm, aimed directly at the defiant dryad sisters.
As the sisters spotted the incoming swords, they reacted with agility, leaping, flipping, and countering their way through the deadly assault towards Akun.
However, in the midst of their acrobatics, one of the swords struck Aria in the thigh, causing her to instantly lose her balance and tumble to the ground. Aeryn, seeing her sister’s predicament, swiftly paused and called out in concern, "Aria, are you alright?" She decided to stand guard in front of her fallen sister, ready to protect her from the raining blades.
Aeryn’s sword moved tirelessly, tirelessly deflecting the incoming swords.
Aria winced in pain as she clutched her thigh, but she forced a brave smile and nodded at Aeryn. "I’m okay, sis. Keep going."
Aeryn returned a nod as she continued her never ending efforts, ensuring that no blade could get past her to harm her injured sister.
Akun, witnessing the resilience of the sisters, grew curious as to how much more they could handle. He realized that dealing with them wouldn’t be as easy as the previous encounters. He gathered even more dark silver swords around him, creating a storm of metallic death. The air was filled with the whistling of blades and the flashing of aspect-enhanced swords.
The sisters knew they couldn’t hold out forever, but they were buying precious time for their tribe to evacuate and seek safety. They maintained their defense against Akun’s endless assault, pushing their limits to protect their people and each other.