Free Web NovelChapter 175: Overwhelmed (3)
A mischievous sparkle danced in Shinon’s eyes as he slowly retrieved the device from his shadow domain. He held it up, displaying it to Alex with a sly grin.
"Looking for this, are we? Well, let’s just say I thought the constant buzzing noise was a pain in the butt, so I disabled it."
Shock washed over Alex’s features, his arrogance fading as he realised Shinon had outmanoeuvred him. The device, meant to be his trump card, had been taken right from under his nose.
With a casual flick of his hand, Shinon tossed the device back into the depths of his shadow domain.
"I stumbled upon this little contraption while moving through the shadows," Shinon explained with a hint of amusement. "It was becoming quite the nuisance, so I thought I’d give it a proper hiding place."
Alex’s rage boiled within him, his plan crumbling before his eyes. The frustration etched across his face as he realised his carefully laid trap had been evaded.
"You think you’ve won?" Alex snarled, his voice laced with venom. "But you underestimate the power that lies within me. Even without that device, I will still defeat you."
"I mean, you could try." Shinon shrugged as if he didn’t care about Alex or his threats.
As Alex’s rage peaked, he bellowed a commanding roar, his voice echoing across the battlefield. "Charge! Get rid of that bastard at all costs! Whoever brings me his head will get the first pick on the slaves!"
Fueled by their hunger and twisted sense of loyalty, the soldiers answered his call with a thunderous roar.
The ground trembled beneath the weight of their boots as they surged forward, swords and spears raised high. The clash of metal and battle cries filled the air, a chaotic symphony of violence.
"And here I thought you’d have done your research before coming here..." Shinon shook his head, unaffected, as the soldiers charged towards him.
Kira and the others scrambled to intervene, but before they could react, Shinon decided it was time to make his move.
In a swift motion, Shinon slammed his fists into the ground, channelling his power into the earth. Dark tendrils of shadow erupted from the ground, surging upward like ethereal spikes.
The soldiers in the front tried to halt their momentum, but it was too late. The shadows impaled them, their cries of pain echoing through the air.
The surviving soldiers, their eyes widened with shock and fear, hesitated momentarily as they witnessed the devastating power of Shinon’s shadows. But their hesitation was short-lived as Shinon summoned his trusted companions, Shadowfang and Darkwing.
Shadowfang leapt into action. It lunged at the soldiers with fierce determination, tearing through their ranks ruthlessly. Simultaneously, Darkwing swooped down from the sky, unleashing her talons on unsuspecting enemies.
As chaos ensued, Shinon’s control over the shadows grew stronger. He conjured half a dozen shadowy weapons, each gliding gracefully through the air. They danced around him, striking with deadly accuracy, eliminating any soldier who dared to approach. freёweɓnovel.com
Fear gripped the hearts of Alex’s soldiers as they realised the magnitude of their folly. Their once-confident charge had transformed into a bloodbath. Panic set in, and they scattered to escape the onslaught of shadows.
Amidst the chaos, everyone watched in awe and horror. The power that Shinon wielded was both magnificent and terrifying. They had seen glimpses of his abilities before, but never to this extent.
"Why are you all looking at me like that?" Shinon’s voice cut through the air. "Do you want those soldiers to escape?"
His words acted as a catalyst, jolting the settlers into action. With newfound determination, they launched themselves at the escaping soldiers.
The Phoenixes, Kira, and Selena joined the fray, channelling their powers with unleashed intensity, knowing that the device that inhibited them was no longer a threat.
As the battle ensued, the air crackled with energy as the settlers fought fiercely, overwhelming the enemy. The soldiers, caught off guard by the sudden onslaught, found themselves facing adversaries who were no longer bound by limitations.
Kira used the plants to shake the earth beneath the soldiers’ feet, sending tremors that knocked them off balance while vines coiled around limbs, ensnaring them in nature’s grip.
Sable and Lova did their part in finishing the few soldiers that had rallied behind Alex. The flames licked at the soldiers, their scorching heat leaving trails of destruction in their wake, while Lova’s psychic prowess scrambled the enemies’ minds.
Alex’s eyes darted around the battlefield, his soldiers scattered and defeated. Panic gripped his heart, his carefully crafted plan crumbling before his eyes.
He looked upon Shinon with hatred and desperation, realising that the Shadowbearer had singlehandedly disrupted his ambitions.
"You bastard!" Alex roared in rage. "Mark my words; I will personally ensure your demise. Even if it means sacrificing everything else, I will see you destroyed!"
"Sacrifice everything else?" Shinon taunted the man. "Look around. Do you have anything left to sacrifice?"
"You dare lecture me?" Alex clenched his fists, his voice trembling with rage. "You, who meddles in matters that do not concern you! All you had to do was return the girls to u, but you-"
"Look, I have things to do, so why don’t we end this farce right here?" Shinon sighed, summoning the Blade of Chaos by his side.
Amid their confrontation, the remaining soldiers who hadn’t fled or fallen into disarray circled around Alex, their eyes reflecting fear and uncertainty.
They had witnessed the defeat of their comrades and felt the weight of their commander’s failures.
Alex turned his attention to his remaining soldiers, his voice dripping with both fury and desperation.
"Do not let this setback deter you! We may have lost this battle, but the war is not over. Fight, my soldiers! Fight for our cause, for our honour!"
But instead of rallying behind their leader, some soldiers questioned their loyalty. Doubt crept into their minds, uncertainty clouding their previous unwavering dedication.
Suddenly, the soldiers gave up their weapons and surrendered themselves. Alex’s face contorted with rage and disbelief.
"Traitors! You will pay for your disloyalty!"
But before he could act, the soldier, once loyal to a fault, stepped aside, joining the ranks of the settlers and Phoenixes. Others followed suit, abandoning the sinking ship of Alex’s command.
The tide had turned, and the remaining soldiers were faced with a choice: continue following a leader consumed by ambition or join the stronger ones.
The choice wasn’t a difficult one to make as Alex now stood alone, facing an army. All because he had underestimated one man.
