Chapter 76: Chapter 76
The palace red door swings open, two people walking into the hall. The two young youth, one with spectacles in his dark eyes reading a book while walking, the other was a young boy with chain in his hand. He had a transparent eye and a white short hair , princess Felicia' walking in with Arslan into the court, Jake, Giovanni, Thaddeus and other few nobles and knights in the court. They bow their heads when the princess walked in. prince scriven, Bumi, some few demi humans and other notable nobles arrived and the door swung closing in on them.
Princess Felicia' begins her speech
" i want to thank you all, especially those who gave their best to ensure my safety , their death really pain me and all those nobles who plan this evil of framing me . I have put them to death and also i want thank Arslan who save me and the kingdom, no one least expected Arslan to become the saving grace of this kingdom and the new king however the matter don't not end there. We are at war, a disturbing information from the Guards reaching us that King Duran is seven days away matching to Qing. We have to stop him and his forces Because of the war coming however their imperial army know over the world. A sword shatters in contact of their armor and the only way we can at least put up a fight is to stand against him. The hero's gathered here will be the first to know about the threat that threatens our life's and our citizens" .
"We are all gathered here for an expedition to the dark continent of evil domain, a common goal to end a berserk dragon as you all know, the dragon has caused menace in our kingdom and am sure neighboring kingdoms as well so we need to destroy that dragon and use his its scales to create an armor to prepare for war " .
" First I think the proper approach is to overwhelmed them with numbers and that's why will are gathering the coalition forces for war. To achieve this, I prince Scriven had deliver letters through Hero to all kings to join us in battle and most kingdoms have approved gathering their forces as we speak both small and big. They are tired of the Gondors imperial forces. Rumors has it that prince Duran has forcefully taken princess and prince as hostage from neighboring kingdoms to join the war. I however I have a plan set up". Arslan commented
"Ok, then we have one duty, war night Thaddeus will prepare the army and Giovanni will be in charge of commerce and will be my right hand. Roland will provide weaponry." Arslan ushers in Roland walking in front of the war committee speaks
"I have a new invention from steam work city. The 11 feet steam robot and latest edition of Silver rifles to combat the Enemy. Please everyone look out the window". Everyone moves looking out the window and they see tall Mecha Robots of 11meters tall made of robots. It has circular shapes around it with a square face. It has a cockpit and lever to pull for movement and with Titanic silver steel. 'I want us to make use of it to stop Duran and we have five hundred made so far".
"Good! Nice" they clap for him and his inventions. Arslan speaks
I will be leaving for a three day journey and I will be back with an army mean while princess Felicia will go with band of knights to dragons layout to defeat the Berserk er Dragon" Arslan spoke. The day went by as they plan for war and the evening came. Arslan and Felicia' shared a romantic night with each other and by morning. The duo kissed waving each other good bye. princes Rivera and bands of knight's moved and a day later they arrived at a mountain. The band of knight's which includes two young boys, one holding a chain in his hands the other reading a book. Integrity Knight's and few men. They journey through a volcanic mountain and couldn't find any dragon. Nothing particularly interesting Happened but it made for a relaxing experience but mid way, they noticed large shadows fly pass the corners of the mountain. suddenly smoke and hot midst erupts the mountain separating them. The team separated from the mist. Most Demi humans drawing out their swords at the sound of a dragon roaring. A vertical yellow eyes looking down behind a knight with his body covered in smoke. The knight's turns his face and his eyes widened in despair. The only thing that was heard was a scream and the chewing of bones. One by one Felicia' men scream lost in the smoke.
It wasn't long before Felicia', Bumi and the two young boys reached the center of the mountain separated from their men and Felicia' said.
"I guess we are not going to find what we are looking for here". She sighed.
"Why are you so quiet Talia". Questions Felicia'
"Something feels off. I can smell blood mile away".
"Hmmm may be is your imagination".
Felicia just as she was turning to leave, she froze in place. Her eyes widened in a mixture of fear and shock. In front of her was a colossal Black dragon. It was so big that Felicia's body was the size of a single one of her teeth. It has black skin and was closer enough for Felicia to feel the heat from it's breath which came a scent of blood. She could see bits of flesh stock in between the teeth in the dragons mouth.
How did it sneak up on me?, Even now, I can barely feel it's presence, it's like hiding in plain sight. Was it already there the whole time and just didn't notice it? Cold sweat dripping down her back at the thought. How terrifying a creature was this the she couldn't even notice. Despite is ridiculous size?.
The dragon stare into his eye with it's vertical yellow pupils suddenly lunged forward with it's mouth wide open. Silver flame mix in blurry fire erupting from his mouth. Felicia and the others quickly ran side ways from the flames. Felicia stomps her feet releasing Ice magic at him. The dragon spread his wind to fly.