The annoyed Amalthea immediately raised her hand to the sky, her magic blazing in the form of a giant magical circle. With a great boom, the elements raged in the air, creating an army of war from all elemental forms, fire that took the form of a blazing lion, water that writhed like a giant snake, earth that formed a colossal golem, and wind that spun into a humanoid tornado. However, the most terrifying was the combination of all four elements, forming an enormous dragon with a glowing body layered with ever changing elemental crystals. Its body was composed of lava flowing in icy bones, with wings composed of storms and a tail that swirled like a vortex of wind mixed with lightning. The dragon roared, the thunderous sound shaking the earth.
Elliz stared at it flatly. Her lips curled slightly, "Interesting huh..."
Next to her, Kenta glanced at the dragon and looked back at her with doubt. "Is this war going to work? Especially that dragon... it looks terrible."
Elliz just smiled sarcastically. Without answering directly, she extended her left hand. With one motion, wind magic swirled around her, pulling Melavonia's flagpole until it landed in her grasp. She gripped it tightly before smashing the tip into the ground.
Waves of glowing light shot out from the point of impact, spreading in sigil patterns that filled the battlefield. The energy enveloped her troops, reinforcing them with a shimmering golden aura.
Sovereigns Edict, an area buff skill in increasing the endurance, attack power, and magic acuity of all Melavonian troops, and increasing resistance to elemental attacks.
Elliz stared at the terrain with her sharp crimson eyes until..."...FOR MELAVONIA!!!" Elliz shouted raising the sword in her right hand
A cheer echoed out, electrifying the battlefield. The Melavonian soldiers moved in unison, with magic artillery firing explosives into the enemy ranks. The explosions shook the ground, destroying several humanoid golems that were at the forefront. Without hesitation, Melavonia's troops charged forward, crashing into the elemental creatures with a battle roar.
Elliz glanced at Eleanor. "The buff."
Eleanor, who was standing in the back row, nodded with a gentle smile and began to chant. Silvery light flowed from her hands, forming a circle of runes that spread across the battlefield, amplifying the buff effect.
Elliz then looked at Kenta. "You can move forward now. Prioritize what's important to you and don't let your guard down."
Kenta nodded. "Understood."
"Himari, keep supporting them," Elliz added before stepping forward.
Without hesitation, Elliz jumped from her position, descending into the battlefield with incredible speed. In an instant, her sword was drawn, slicing through the elemental creatures that tried to stand in her way. With each slash, the elements collapsed, transforming back into energy that evaporated into the air.
Behind her, Darius and Lyra followed with deadly sharpness, protecting her back. They moved with precision, slaughtering the elemental forces that tried to besiege.
Their goal was clear: reach Amalthea, destroy the elemental dragons protecting her, and end this war with an absolute victory for Melavonia.
Amalthea immediately ordered her dragon to aggressively attack Elliz. The dragon flew high before plunging with incredible speed, creating a devastating shockwave upon landing. The ground shook, the air was filled with dust, and loud booms echoed throughout the battlefield. With a thunderous sound, the dragon roared, its voice so powerful that it shook the hearts of soldiers.
Amalthea looked down with a gaze full of contempt. "Mortals like you should be submissive. Why are you so eager to destroy everything?"
Elliz did not answer, instead she moved with high speed, running along the debris of the battlefield before leaping towards the dragon. Her sword drawn, her eyes straightly targeted Amalthea a top the dragon's head.
"Because you wanted to kill me first. So, don't blame me if I fight back." Elliz said looking coldly focused at Amalthea
However, the dragon's reacted quickly. With a single flick of its giant claw, it attacked Elliz in mid-air. Elliz immediately activated Mana Shield, three layers of magical defense surrounded her. However, the dragon's power was extraordinary. In one strike, two layers were instantly destroyed, and the last one only held for a moment before crumbling.
The rest of the dragon's attack slammed into Elliz's body, throwing her to the ground hard. She drove her sword into the ground to stop the momentum, scraping a long mark on the battlefield as her body was dragged away. Dust and rocks flew, but Elliz held her ground. Slowly, her wounds began to regenerate.
Amalthea hovered in the air, staring coldly. "Give up. You're only hastening your death here."
However, instead of flinching, Elliz grinned sarcastically. "Heh! That's not in my dictionary, you damn bitch!"
Amalthea's eyes narrowed in anger. She tightened her hand grip, channeling more power into the dragon. Holy energy enveloped the giant creature, making its scales glow golden and its eyes shine like the sun. Its breath pulsed with an aura of destruction.
Elliz did not wait for the next attack. Quickly, she activated the Divine Sword Aura, her sword now glowing with a sharp aura capable of cutting through magic. She kicked the ground, accelerating like lightning, lunging towards the dragon with a speed that made the surrounding wind rustle.
The dragon swung its tail, trying to slash at Elliz, but she deftly dodged, spun in the air and then jumped onto its back. Using her sword as an anchor, she pierced the dragon's tough hide and ran along its back towards Amalthea.
Just as Elliz was about to reach her target, the dragon released a blast of energy from its body. The shockwave hit Elliz directly, throwing her into the air defenselessly. At that moment, the dragon's claws slid towards her, ready to tear her alive.
However, in the blink of an eye, the shadows moved quickly. Lyra leapt into the air with a speed that rivaled Elliz, her body darting between the dragon and Elliz. With a single slash of her sword, she deflected the dragon's claws.
But Elliz paused for a moment before finally smiling widely "good job!!" , quickly using Lyra as a foothold as fast as lightning bolted making Lyra shaken and thrown away until her body was full of injuries, while Elliz finally got her distance to attack
Amalthea shocked not expecting Elliz to do that aggressive way, trying to quickly use protective magic but Elliz's attack was faster but missed cutting her right hand, "Bastard!!!" Amalthea shouted angrily and in pain before finally knocking Elliz backwards with a strong wind in her left hand as she
landed on her feet and got up, Elliz looked at Lyra who was heavily injured on the ground, her hip was deeply scratched until her intestines came out slightly.
Amalthea looked at Elliz while holding her cut right arm, slowly healing herself. "Damn it... I never thought you would treat your loyal subordinates like that..."
Elliz looked at her coldly and sarcastically. "At least she's very useful."
The battle continued. As Amalthea used her power to focus on healing wounds, her dragon began to weaken. Elliz saw the opportunity, trying to find an opening to fight the dragon while finding a way to Amalthea.
With great difficulty, Elliz parried the dragon's claw and tail attacks, trying to avoid every deadly strike. However, her defenses were getting shaky. As she discovered the dragon's movement patterns, she realized something: the energy roots that became joints in the dragon's body.
"So that's the source... if I can destroy it from the inside..." Elliz thought
However, before she could act, the dragon suddenly manipulated the surrounding rock. Huge boulders lifted up and crushed Elliz violently, her body sandwiched between the debris that shattered her bones. Blood flowed from her mouth, her consciousness began to blur.
The dragon stomped on her, its hard crystal claws breaking the surface of the ground and rendering her immobile. Electric energy began to gather in its mouth, preparing for its final attack Storm Annihilation.
Amalthea smiled with satisfaction. "Finally... you will die here."
Elliz tried hard to break free, but the dragon's claws gripped her too tightly. With great difficulty, she made a brutal decision. Gritting her teeth, she tore off her own arm to get free. The pain was excruciating, yet he immediately used rapid regeneration, envisioning the growth of atoms to atoms, nerves, and flesh. Her brain felt like it was about to explode from the overwhelming mental pressure.
Quickly, she grabbed the Magic Pistol from her pocket and aimed it at the dragon's mouth.
"Checkmate."
One shot was fired. The magic bullet pierced the dragon's mouth just as Storm Annihilation was fully charged. The energy accumulated in the dragon exploded from within, destroying itself. Elliz quickly activated the Aegis Barrier, but the explosion was too big. She was still hit, her body blown away, rolling on the ground with blood splattered all around her.
The explosion shook the entire battlefield, the sky turning red with fire and light.
Darius stared at the explosion from afar as he pulled out his sword that was embedded in the enemy's body. "...how terrible," he said coldly but worriedly.
Meanwhile, Kenta and the others who were fighting with their classmates also felt the impact. Mikasa continued to spout her magic fire but Haru deflected it with water magic.
Kenta shouted, "Just give up! We can be free from that goddess!"
Takahiro gripped his sword. "They're our enemy! Kenta! Hayato! Wake up-"
Until suddenly a distant explosion shook the battlefield. They fell silent and tried to survive the pressure.
"Ugh! What was that explosion!?" shouted Kenta.
On the other side, the goddess Amalthea was also affected. She was injured, while Elliz got up with her clothes destroyed and body slightly scorched, stood smiling broadly at Amalthea and shouted, "AMALTHEEAAA!!!"
Amalthea felt the pressure and horror, thinking to escape and recover. She opened the realm gate and tried to enter, but Elliz held the gate shut by destabilizing it with her pistol shot its side and went inside.
Amalthea continued to crawl back while using her last fire magic, but Elliz deflected it. She got closer and closer until Amalthea was cornered in front of her throne.
Elliz stood with her body covered in wounds, her clothes torn and her body partially burnt from the explosion. Her breathing was heavy, but a cold smile graced her face. In front of her, Amalthea staggered, badly injured with blood flowing from her wounds.
"Look who got humiliatingly defeated... The Goddess who tried to escape," Elliz said in a mocking tone, her eyes filled with contempt.
Amalthea gritted her teeth, anger mixed with fear engulfing her. "Why... how could I lose to a human like you!? You traitor! I reincarnated you! Made you a royal princess, and this is your reward!?"
Elliz gave her a look full of contempt. "Traitor? You were the one who threatened me first... And thank you, of course. I can live in luxury as a royal princess. Thankfully, I still have a little respect for that comfortable new life..."
Amalthea was getting more and more confused, her body trembling, blood continuing to flow from the wound on her arm. "No... it doesn't make sense... how could I lose... you're only human!"
Without saying much, Elliz raised her magic pistol and fired a bullet at Amalthea's leg. The boom of the shot echoed in the room, and in an instant, one of the Goddess' legs exploded, shattering into pieces. Amalthea screamed in pain, her body staggering and falling to the floor with blood flooding the white marble floor that was now stained a deep red.
Elliz walked slowly towards her, her voice remaining cold and merciless. "Your one fatal mistake was... reincarnating me into this world. To be a pawn in your trashy story... Who would want that?"
Amalthea groaned in pain, her remaining hand reaching for the ground as if looking for a way out. However, there was nowhere to run. There was no place to hide. Before her stood not just an ordinary human, but a monster even more terrifying than the gods themselves. "It's not over...that's right, it's NOT OVER! He will realize my death and avenge you!" She Said
Elliz confused for a moment, "him?" She asked
continuing with her confidence "right! The first hero! He's older and more experienced than you! He will definitely avenge my death!"
But Elliz didn't care about that, "So what? Look at how I defeated you in such a humiliating way, what can't I do? Why don't you call him instead call these trash...or does he not like you either?"
Amalthea was silent for a moment, not knowing what to answer until with not waiting anymore, Elliz instantly activated the Essence Devourer and Amalthea's essence was slowly sucked into her. Her previously severely injured body began to recover rapidly, while the goddess' form shrank, her skin wrinkled, and her body became extremely old in a matter of seconds.
Amalthea gasped for air, her weak hands trying to reach her now fragile face. "What are you doing to me!?" her voice was filled with panic and fear.
Elliz smiled sadistically, then grabbed Amalthea's white hair and pulled roughly. "Something I need," she said in a cold tone.
With brutal force, she dragged Amalthea out of the ruins, then threw her to the ground. The troops who were still trying to recover from the explosion and the war turned their heads towards them. Their eyes widened at the sight of the figure they had been worshipping in such a pitiful condition.
Elliz raised her voice triumphantly. "Behold! The false goddess you worshipped all this time!"
Confusion and whispers immediately filled the air.
"False goddess?"
"Her form is disgusting!"
"It's horrible..."
Amalthea gritted her teeth, her gaze wild. "You people! I am your goddess! The Goddess of Life Amalthea!"
However, instead of gaining support, her words made things worse. The soldiers who were still standing began to throw stones and berate her. Contempt, anger, and betrayal were on their faces.
Amalthea endured the pain, her frail body unable to dodge the incoming throws, until Elliz raised her hand and shouted, "Stop!"
The crowd fell silent. Elliz looked at everyone with confidence. "I hereby announce the death of the false goddess who has led us all astray!"
Suddenly, two warriors advanced and hold Amalthea. The goddess began to panic, her weak body thrashing about "Wait! Wait! I am the real goddess! Let go!"
However, Elliz was already not interested in hearing her last whimper. She took the sword from one of the soldiers and with one swift swing, the blade slid down and beheaded Amalthea. Blood gushed from the severed neck, while the goddess' head fell to the ground with her eyes still open, filled with shock and fear.
Silence. Then, shouts of victory echoed throughout the battlefield.
"Victory for us!"
Cheers boomed in the air. Some soldiers raised their weapons in excitement, while others wept with relief. However, amidst the celebration, Kenta, Hayato, and the others finally arrived at the site.
Takahiro stared at the scene in shock, while soldiers around them quickly held everyone back. Kenta ran with all his might. "Finally! We wi-"
BANG!
The sound of a gunshot echoed.
Kenta fell to the ground, clutching at a hole in his leg. He screamed in pain, his face filled with confusion and terror.
"Why?!" Hayato stared at Elliz in horror. His friends were now held at gunpoint by soldiers. Their weapons were being confiscated.
Hayato's eyes locked onto Elliz. "What did you do?"
Elliz just smiled warmly, as if what had just happened wasn't extraordinary. "Ah... I'm just ending your story," she said casually. "This world is too painful for you all. And I don't want you to hinder my next plan..." She raised her hand with a graceful motion, then dropped it with full determination.
"Kill them."
They tried to resist, but failed completely.
It started with Akari, whose head was suddenly shot off. Her body collapsed instantly, blood flowing over ground already stained by battle. Himari screamed hysterically, her eyes full of fear and despair. But before she could do anything, the same fate befell her. The next shot made her body crumple to the ground, lifeless.
Hayato froze, his eyes wide with fear and confusion. "Why?! We've helped you!"
Elliz only smiled softly, her expression as if relishing the destruction she had caused. "You should have listened to your goddess... I'm just playing my part... a worse enemy than demons..." She raised her hand, giving an emotionless signal. "Kill."
The sound of a guns rang out. Hayato's body collapsed, surrounded by a pool of blood.
Elliz looked at her silent soldiers and waited for the next order. "It's time to get ready again! We're leaving tomorrow, so take a rest!"
They nodded without much talk. Exhausted and burdened by the war they had just ended, they retreated to their camps. The smell of blood and death still lingered over the battlefield.
Ophelia arrived, her body grimy after the battle, but there was a hint of fatigue in her eyes. "Your Highness, we've suffered significant losses. Around 2,000 soldiers died, and another 1,000 were injured. Most of those who survived are suffering from mental stress and battle related injuries."
Elliz gazed at the war ravaged landscape strewn with corpses and rubble. "We suffered significant losses... But it's not a problem. Once we return, take them to the lab. I want new bodies for them."
Ophelia nodded without further question. "Understood. I'll handle it."
After Ophelia left, Elliz gazed at the darkening sky. The fading sunlight reflected her calm yet calculating mood. This battle was just one step in a larger game. Now, it was time to execute her final plan.
After their final, desperate push, they were finally returning to Melavonia. The sound of singing and cheering filled the air as the city celebrated the end of war. Yet behind the joy, anguish and grief filled the hearts of those who had lost their loved ones in battle.
That night, in her room, Elliz sat quietly, sipping warm tea. Her gaze was empty as she looked out the window, watching the city lights shine in the darkness of the night. She was thinking about this first Hero... Her thoughts seemed more serious than before, until a knock on the door broke the silence. "Come in," she ordered.
Eleanor stepped inside with grace. "Everything is ready, Your Highness."
Elliz smiled thinly, crimson eyes shining in the darkness. "Good work. We can start tomorrow."
The next morning was chaotic. Without warning, Melavonia's forces stormed the church. The church's guards tried to hold them back, puzzled by the sudden attack."What the hell?"
Footsteps echoed as Elliz walked forward. In a flat voice, she said, "Please cooperate if you don't want to be arrested."
The church troops looked at each other, hesitating, until they finally gave way. Ezekiel, came with a tense face. "Your Majesty! What is this all about?! What kind of chaos is going on?!"
Outside the church, people began to protest, denouncing the actions of the church that had been hidden behind a holy front.
"Destroy that church!"
"Damn evil sect!!"
"Kill the sinners!"
Information about the church's sins had been spread during the war. Now, the people's anger was unstoppable.
"Conduct a full investigation," Elliz ordered.
The troops mobilized immediately, arresting church officials and detaining the order. Meanwhile, Elliz stepped down into the church basement. As soon as the door opened, a foul odor wafted through, piercing the noses of everyone present.
The few Melavonian soldiers who followed behind her immediately felt nauseous. Flashlights illuminated a room filled with children in terrible condition. Some were still alive, but many had rotted away in cramped cells.
"Report the number," Elliz ordered.
A soldier counted quickly. "There are a total of 372 children alive and 103 dead, Your Majesty."
Elliz crossed her arms, thinking for a moment. "That's a lot... I didn't expect it to be this much."
"Your Majesty..." The soldier swallowed. "Not all of them are orphans. Some of them are kidnapped children."
Suddenly, a thin, dry child crawled up to Elliz, his hands trembling, his eyes glazed over. "Help... It hurts... Your hig-"
Without hesitation, Elliz drew her sword and thrust the sharp blade into the child's heart. The small body collapsed, blood flowing on the stone floor.
"Kill them all." Her voice was cold, emotionless. "We need a lot of evidence to destroy this church completely. Make sure the investigation reveals that they were killed after being used as toys."
The soldiers around him gulped. Some immediately carried out the order without hesitation, but there were also those who looked unsteady.
Three soldiers ventured to speak. "Your Majesty... Is this really necessary? They're just children..."
An instant later, the sound of gunshot echoed in the underground room. The three soldiers collapsed, their blood splashing on the stone wall.
Elliz lowered her hand after giving the execution signal. "I don't like opposing questions," she said softly, as if talking about a trivial matter. "Anyone still wants to question my decision?"
The rest of the soldiers answered in unison, "None, Your Majesty!"
They carried out the order without further objection. The cries of the children echoed, filling the basement before finally falling silent.
In the corner of the room, an old man was dragged before Elliz. His robes were stained with blood and sweat, his face full of fear, Archbishop Gregorius.
"Your Majesty! Please forgive me! I was only following-"
A dirty cloth was stuffed into his mouth, silencing his last words.
Elliz sighed lightly. "Punish all the conspiring church staff. Let the rest go free. I don't want to waste too much profit."
Her order was carried out without hesitation
As the bodies of the children were carried out, the assembled community fell silent in shock. Some mothers broke through the troops, searching for their missing children.
"My child!"
The demonstration intensified, the people wanted to break in, but the Melavonian troops held them back. Until finally, Elliz's loud voice broke the tension, "SILENT!"
Everyone stopped. Elliz stood in front of them with sharp eyes. "The church has done something far from the teachings! They've been worshipping a false goddess, and so have we! We've been lied to all this time! Look at how many children they've made into toys! Yet this total guilt only belongs to the church staff, for they are the masterminds! Therefore, the church troops are completely released, including the ordo!"
The church troops who had been detained were now released. Meanwhile, all the church staff involved were forcibly brought before the public.
"Look at the faces of sinners! Will you forgive them?!"
"NO!!!"
"KILL!!!"
"DEMONS!!!"
Elliz raised her hand, calming them down. "With this, I propose a church without a goddess! The church will be built for the people and managed by us! And now, I open the execution of these demons!"
"KILL THE DEVILS! KILL THE DEVILS! KILL THE DEVILS!"
The troops stood behind the church staff, raising their rifles. One command sounded.
Gunfire echoed in the square. The screams faded.
The people cheered. A new era had begun for the fall of the corrupt church and changes in the leadership system
Meanwhile, in the royal laboratory
Lyra slowly opened her eyes. A black-robed alchemist with the Melavonian coat of arms smiled, "Oh, you're awake? Good. How is your body?"
Lyra examined her body. All the wounds disappeared, her body felt lighter.
A dwarf entered. "You're finally awake! Hurry up and put on your uniform. It's time to test your new body."
"New body?" asked Lyra confused.
"It's Her Majesty's order," explained the dwarf. "Your wounds were too severe, you almost died. So, your body was strengthened. Don't worry, it's still your original body with flesh and bones, just slightly modified."
The alchemist added, "We also made a new sword for you!"
Lyra put on her uniform and walked towards the testing room. she saw that the lab was getting bigger than before until she passed a large room where a huge steel golem was built, "What is that thing?" Lyra asked curiously
The Dwarf suddenly stopped and looked at the Titan being built "oh that is the Titan project that Her Majesty said back then, do you remember? We called it Titan Version 0.1, still under development, what a scary weapon..."
The journey continued, so many new weapons here until finally arriving at the test room and Lyra entered, the door closed
"Ready? Release the ogre!"
Another door opened, and a giant ogre entered.
"With bare hands? Seriously?" Lyra was surprised.
The dwarf laughed. "Take it easy! I'm sure you can defeat it!"
Lyra sighed, then moved. Her movements were faster than before. She jumped and kicked the ogre's shoulder, tearing it instantly.
"This fast?!" she thought.
The ogre regenerated, but Lyra immediately attacked relentlessly, tearing its body to death. She did not feel the slightest bit tired.
"Test completed!"
Lyra came out, cheered for the successful creation of a new body.
Dwarf showed her the design of her new body. "Your bones are reinforced with high-level mithril substance, your mana flow is more stable, and your endurance is increased."
Then, a new sword was brought in. A long sword with a thin blade, similar to a katana, made especially for quick attacks.
"Your task here is complete. Her Majesty awaits you." The dwarf said
Lyra took her leave and headed towards Elliz's office. After knocking, she was let in.
Elliz was sitting in her office when her eyes fell on Lyra and smiled. "You're finally awake. How's your new body? We'll start the next mission soon."
Lyra was transfixed. "We won the war? Congratulations on your victory, Your Highness... I'm sorry I didn't wake up for a few days."
Elliz just nodded. "You're a valuable asset. You can't die. Now, we will head to the kingdom of Laynrad. The last church... We'll tear it down."
The Kingdom of Laynrad
news of the church's crimes had spread widely. The angry people stormed the holy church, while the wave of demonstrations in front of the castle intensified. However, Laynrad's troops and the holy army blocked them with full force.
In the midst of the chaos, Kaelan stood at the defense line, his face tense. "It's bad... What kind of demo is this?!"
A soldier ran over with a gasp. "Prince Kaelan! It's bad! The north gate has been breached! We can't hold it any longer!"
Kaelan frowned. "Sir Alex, can you take care of the north gate?"
Sir Alex shook his head. "Your Majesty, I have to go to the church! They've been hit too!"
"The church too?!" Kaelan was getting confused. "What the hell is going on?!"
Suddenly, rocks flew towards them, thrown by the increasingly wild mob. "Demons!!! The church and the royal family are demons!!! A heretical sect!"
The situation was getting more and more chaotic until Marcus arrived breathless. "Prince! Prince Kaelan! Look at this!"
Kaelan grabbed the newspaper that was given to him. The only kingdom that could spread news through newspapers was Melavonia, the kingdom of his sister, Ellizabeth. Kaelan's eyes widened. There was no way... the church could be this corrupt and cruel!
Not wanting to waste any time, Kaelan found another way through the narrow alleys, climbed the rooftops, and jumped between buildings until he finally landed inside the churchyard.
A church soldier was surprised to see him. "Prince Kaelan?!"
"Where is Archbishop Theodric?!" asked Kaelan in a stern voice.
"He is in the prayer hall, Prince Kaelan!"
Kaelan rushed to the prayer hall, where Archbishop Theodric greeted him with a hopeful face. "Oh, Prince! Please help us! The situation outside is getting out of hand!"
Kaelan gave him a sharp look. "The Church is corrupt, isn't it?!"
Theodric looked confused. "Corrupt?! No, we swear, we didn't do anything!"
Kaelan threw the newspaper he was holding onto the table. "Then, what is the point of this news?! Dead children! The evil of the church! Answer me, Theodric!"
The Archbishop's hands trembled as he read the newspaper. His eyes widened, his body trembling slightly. "By God... what sinful souls have betrayed us! But we swear, we were not involved in this depravity!"
Suddenly, gunshots echoed inside the church, followed by horrifying screams.
Church troops rushed in with panicked expressions. "Report! Melavonian troops and Melavonian church troops have broken through! War is brewing!"
Kaelan clenched his fists. His eyes burned with anger and confusion. Outside, the sounds of battle raged.
Kaelan rushed outside, seeing the Melavonian church troops aiming rifles and swords at the Laynrad church troops.
Kaelan drew his sword. "I, Prince Kaelan Laynrad, successor to the royal throne! What the hell is this?! Why are you attacking our church?!"
Kaelan noticed the weapons carried by the Melavonian troops. rifles, Technology that he had never seen in Laynrad.
A Melavonian soldier in black armor and red robes, the Lieutenant Juggernaut, stepped forward and saluted. "Prince Kaelan, I apologize for this impertinence. Her Highness Ellizabeth requests your cooperation to punish the sinners of the church, especially Archbishop Theodric."
"Where is Ellizabeth?" asked Kaelan in a demanding tone.
"In the palace," replied the lieutenant.
Kaelan hesitated, but Sir Alex ran over. "Prince! Go see Princess Ellizabeth, we'll keep them here!"
Kaelan nodded and hurried away.
Sir Alex and his eight elite troops drew their swords and shields. "We will not retreat!"
Lieutenant Juggernaut raised his hand, stopping his troops from take a shot. "I hope you made the right choice, Sir Alex..." He drew his sword.
Sir Alex smiled coldly. "How arrogant for a new man..."
The battle broke out.
Meanwhile, Elliz entered the throne room, where King Alistair, Queen Reine, Prince Dorian, Marcus, and Sir Goldon had gathered. "Father! Mother! Are you all right?!" exclaimed Elliz.
King Alistair looked at his daughter sharply. "Elliz! Is the news about the corrupt church true?!"
Elliz nodded firmly. "It is true, Father! That false goddess has led us astray!"
"It's not true!" King Alistair's voice echoed in the room, making all fall silent.
Sir Goldon was taken aback. "Your Majesty..."
King Alistair continued, "Do you know what you've done?! I was also given such a blessing! I have met the Goddess! There is no way the church is as corrupt as you say! I heard from informants that you just won a war against a 'fake Goddess'... but you killed the real Goddess Amalthea! Really?!"
Elliz was transfixed. "F-Father, that... It was indeed the false Godde-"
"I don't want to hear anything else!...I was so proud to have a daughter like you... But now, I'm disappointed... Really disappointed..." Alistair said with disappointment
Those words pierced Elliz's heart. Her eyes lost their shine, her smile froze. "Of course... it's not over yet. I will make you proud of me..."
Sir Goldon sensed the evil intent enveloping the room. "Snap out of it, Princess!"
He tried to cast a spell, but in an instant, Elliz slashed his staff to shreds.
King Alistair and his family were on alert. "Elliz... What do you want to do?"
Elliz stepped forward, red light shining from her hands. A few minutes later Kaelan suddenly burst in. "Father!"
However, he was surprised to see his family standing still, their expressions blank.
Kaelan immediately drew his sword and attacked, but Elliz parried it. "What are you doing to our family?!"
Elliz's gaze was blank and cold. "Brother... Do you hate me too?"
Kaelan staggered back. "Elliz... What has happened to you..."
"...I brainwashed them," Elliz replied calmly.
Kaelan widened his eyes. "No... This is too much! You've become a monster... I'm sorry, Elliz!"
Kaelan mobilized Divine Sword Aura and attacked, but suddenly thick root magic enveloped him, knocking his sword away, "Let go! Elliz!! Wake up! Please!"
Elliz smiled softly. "I'm always awake, Brother... Don't worry... I won't make you hate me anymore."
Kaelan felt a very intense headache, "E-Elliz ... stop ... right" said Kaelan in pain but Elliz did not stop, his mind was implanted and then changed
"Don't hate me ... I'm your beloved sister" said Elliz with more strength damaging Kaelan's mind which was in pain felt almost exploded.
Instantly...Kaelan fell to the floor, his gaze blank, Elliz looked at her frozen family and smiled. "Hug me."
They moved as she commanded, without resistance.
Elliz closed her eyes, tears running down her cheeks. "Yes... You won't hate me... You will never leave me... Right? Right...I'll make sure you'll stay with me..." She was crying, but her eyes were empty, with a smile of happiness that would accept the love that only she had created for herself
At the church, Sir Alex fell, losing the battle. He watched as Theodric and the church staff were shot dead.
Lieutenant Juggernaut sighed. "Too bad, Sir Alex. I had great respect for this fight... Please understand. This is Her Majesty Ellizabeth's order."
It was then that the city was filled with cheers, the blood of the church staff flowing on the ground, a blessing now considered a blessing of nature and natural talent
To be continued...