Free Web NovelChapter 172: Let There Be Chaos (3)
The sound of splintering wood reverberated through the air as the gates of the Phoenix settlement finally gave way, torn apart by the sheer force of Alex and his soldiers. With a triumphant roar, they surged forward, their weapons glinting ominously in the light.
The settlers, their faces etched with courage, formed a defensive line, ready to defend their home and the freedom of the girls they had sworn to protect.
Marcus and the rest of the Phoenixes stood shoulder to shoulder, their powers ready to be unleashed against the invaders.
Alex stepped forward, a smirk playing on his lips and his eyes gleaming with a mix of arrogance and hunger for power. He raised his hand, signalling his soldiers to halt, and addressed the defiant Phoenixes.
"Your resistance is futile," he declared, his voice filled with false authority. "Surrender the girls, and you may yet save yourselves. Well, some of you, at least."
Selena’s eyes blazed with defiance as she stepped forward, her voice dripping with determination. "We will never hand over the girls to you. Their freedom is not something we are willing to sacrifice."
At the same time, Sable conjured a massive wall of fire to deter the assailants from progressing further.
"You think your little display of power can stop us? You forget, we, too, possess extraordinary abilities." Alex chuckled, his amusement evident.
With a wave of his hand, Alex summoned a gust of wind, extinguishing the flames that Sable had conjured to block their path. He walked through the remnants of the fire, his expression smug, as if mocking their feeble attempts to impede him.
"It would be better for you to surrender while I’m being nice," Alex licked his lips at the sight of the women before him. "Once I unleash my loyal dogs, you’ll beg me to take you in as prisoners."
Marcus, a glint of disdain in his eyes, stepped forward, his voice filled with mockery. "Is talking the only thing Aric’s dogs are capable of? You came for war, but where are your fists, huh? Or are you too afraid to face us head-on?"
"Just so you know, our lord isn’t interested in taking male prisoners," A cold smile played across Alex’s lips as he locked eyes with Marcus. "If you don’t back down, I will face no consequence for ending your pathetic life. So, I suggest you think twice before challenging me."
Marcus scoffed a mixture of arrogance and defiance etched upon his face. Without hesitation, he charged at Alex, his battle cry reverberating through the chaos. His intent was clear—to engage Alex in a direct confrontation and prove his superiority.
Unfazed by Marcus’s brazen assault, Alex swiftly raised his hands. With a flick of his wrists, a gust of wind surged forward, wrapping around Marcus’s body. The force of the wind lifted Marcus off his feet, hurling him through the air before crashing against a crumbling wall.
Gasps of surprise rippled through the battlefield as onlookers witnessed Marcus’s abrupt defeat at the hands of the seemingly untouchable Alex.
Some among the Phoenixes faltered, their morale wavering as their leader bit the dust. It seemed the tide had shifted even further in favour of the enemy.
However, unbeknownst to Alex, Marcus’s defeat was not as it seemed. It was all part of Marcus’s covert plan, which had been carefully constructed to ensure his escape from the burdens of the battle.
It was a part of his plans to allow the others to suffer as punishment for siding with someone like Shinon instead of him. ƒrēewebnovel.com
As Marcus lay amidst the debris, a twisted smile crept across his face. In truth, Marcus had no intention of aiding the Phoenixes in defeating the settlement.
He would take a break and relax, and once he deemed everyone had had enough, he would emerge from the ruble to defeat the enemies and win over everyone.
But that wasn’t all, as he was planning to frame Shinon for sabotaging the settlement and even go as far as framing him for leaking the information about the settlement to Aric.
’Everything is going according to my plan...’ Marcus thought. ’Let these fools have a taste of despair.’
"Since things have come to this," Alex softly said, "let’s get this over with."
Standing tall amidst the chaos, he raised his hand high, a signal igniting anticipation among his soldiers.
"Attack!"
Alex’s voice echoed through the ranks. In response, his soldiers surged forward, their weapons raised, and their hunger for violence heightened.
But just as Alex’s forces began their charge, Kira emerged before them. With a swift motion of her hand, the ground beneath Alex’s soldiers erupted with a multitude of spiky plants, their thorns reaching skyward, creating an impassable barrier.
Caught off guard, the soldiers stumbled and faltered, their momentum disrupted. They found themselves entangled amidst the prickling vines, their progress slowed, and their battle formations shattered.
"Great work, Kira!" Sable breathed a sigh of relief as her eyes turned red as if consumed by fire.
Seizing the moment, Sable conjured a fiery storm, hurling fireballs with precise aim. The projectiles exploded upon impact, engulfing clusters of enemies in roaring flames. Panic and chaos spread through Alex’s ranks as the fire consumed their numbers.
However, Sable wasn’t the only one with ranged attacks. Lova jumped into the fray without any delay. She unleashed a psychic barrage; moments later, screams could be heard from all directions. frёewebηovel.cѳm
Soldiers screamed in pain as invisible forces flung them backwards, their minds assaulted by Lova’s psychic onslaught. The mental barrage left them disoriented and vulnerable, sowing discord within the enemy lines.
Meanwhile, the settlers rallied behind Rico. Everyone was inspired by their leaders and hoped to play their part diligently. The settlers counterattacked with renewed vigour, their weapons cutting through the air with deadly precision.
Swords clashed, arrows soared, and the air crackled with the interplay of elemental forces. The settlers, driven by a collective determination, fought with an unwavering spirit. They moved as one, their movements fluid and coordinated, striking at weaknesses and exploiting moments of vulnerability.
"Looks like Aric was right after all..." Alex smiled before taking out a small device. "This should be enough to deal with the nuisance."
