Just as everyone was staring intently at the strange pattern that had suddenly appeared, trying to determine if it was truly the "Heart of Darkness," Jerry's brave and fearless voice broke the silence from afar. He charged forward, standing between West and Nova.
"Want to go? Ask me first!" Jerry shouted, brandishing his longsword. His gaze was resolute, as if he had made up his mind to stop this demonic enemy.
West sneered, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. "Ignorant brat, do you think you can stop me?"
"How will you know if you don't try!" Jerry replied firmly. He showed no sign of backing down; instead, he charged forward even more bravely.
On the other side of the battlefield, the young soldier and the woman continued to watch the situation at the front.
"Look how brave that young man is," the woman said with admiration. "I hope he'll be alright."
The young soldier gripped his shield tightly. "All we can do is hold our ground here and prevent anyone from interfering with their operations."
Meanwhile, ahead, Lightol's steady voice broke the brief silence: "Everyone, focus! No matter what happens next, we cannot afford to be distracted."
Aiden nodded and looked at Sofia beside him. "Are you ready to face whatever comes next?"
Sofia gave a resolute smile. "From the moment I chose to embark on this path, I was fully prepared."
At that moment, a strange voice rang out, and the entire space seemed to be shrouded in some unknown force. "Hmph, you think you can defeat me with this little manpower? What a joke!" West's voice echoed in everyone's ears, and a chilling feeling filled the air.
An elderly soldier watching from a distance said in a trembling voice, "This power... it's terrifying. Are we just supposed to sit here and wait to die?" Several young men nearby immediately comforted him, "Don't be afraid, old man. Since you've decided to embark on this journey, there's nothing to be afraid of!"
Suddenly, Nova noticed that the mysterious pattern was becoming clearer. "Look there! It seems like something is really changing."
As she finished speaking, everyone turned to look in that direction. What had previously been a faint outline was now becoming increasingly clear, radiating a powerful light unlike anything seen before.
“That’s right, this is definitely where we’re looking for,” Lightol said confidently, while directing his team members to act according to the original plan.
But at that moment, West suddenly waved his hand—
A powerful shockwave swept in instantly, plunging the scene into chaos once more. Many bystanders and soldiers were knocked down by the sudden force, unable to even stand.
"Protect yourselves!" someone shouted. Although everyone was frightened, they tried their best to remain calm and react quickly, striving to hold their positions to avoid further losses.
Seeing the situation becoming increasingly critical, Nova took a deep breath: "We must hurry and find a breakthrough!"
“No problem, I will support your actions with all my might no matter what!” Aiden replied.
Sofia also gripped her weapon tightly, ready to throw herself into the impending battle at any moment: "As long as I have a breath left, I will not give up any hope!"
The battle is about to reach its climax, and everyone knows this will be a pivotal moment that determines life or death. On this land where light and darkness intertwine, how will the future be written?
"Come on... let's join hands and create our own legend!" a soldier shouted at the last moment...
As West waved his hands, an even more powerful shockwave crashed down on the group like a giant wave, shaking the ground and filling the air with a suffocating atmosphere. At that moment, everyone on the battlefield was on edge, knowing that every second that followed would determine their life or death.
Just when everyone was on the verge of collapse, Jerry seemed to transform into a bolt of lightning, bursting forth at the crucial moment, his longsword pointing straight to the sky, emitting a dazzling light. He roared, "You are not fighting alone!"
This scene immediately shocked many people on the battlefield. "Wow, that person... is amazing!" A new recruit who had just joined the army exclaimed in amazement, his mouth agape. "I have never seen such a brave and fearless person."
His companion hurriedly said, "It's Jerry! I heard he's a descendant of the legendary warriors." Although his words were full of envy, there was even more awe in his eyes.
Facing the oncoming shockwave, Nova did not retreat an inch. Instead, she quickly chanted incantations, forming protective barriers around herself. At the same time, Sofia and Aiden also sprang into action, each leading their respective squads forward to alleviate the pressure.
"It seems that the enemy is much stronger than we expected, but as long as we work together, nothing is impossible to overcome!" A female soldier shouted encouragement to the soldiers around her, her words filled with inspiring power.
An old soldier watching from afar couldn't help but sigh, "What an incredibly exciting yet deeply worrying battle! Can these young men really win?"
Another young knight patted the old man on the shoulder and comforted him, "Senior, you must not underestimate the new generation of warriors! Don't forget that we also grew up through countless difficult battles."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than an even more piercing sound suddenly emanated from the place shrouded in the Heart of Darkness—
After a loud bang, the mysterious pattern finally appeared clearly before everyone's eyes, and a dazzling white light surged from it...
“It seems that the Heart of Darkness has begun to change,” Lightol said in a deep voice. Although his tone remained calm, it was not difficult to read the tension and anticipation deep in his eyes.
“That’s right, now is the crucial moment for the final sprint. Whether we succeed or fail, we should give it our all!” Aiden responded, clenching his fist, his tone firm yet gentle.
“Yes, yes, I’m all ready to meet the challenge.” Sophia nodded in agreement, her face full of anticipation for the unknown challenge rather than fear.
At that moment, Lala, the little girl who hadn't spoken a word and had seemingly been silently following the team, gently tugged at Jerry's clothes: "Brother... do you think we'll win?"
Her voice, though soft, was full of strength, making it all the more striking and endearing against the tense and exciting backdrop. Yet it was precisely this simple question that touched the hearts of many:
Jerry turned to look into her innocent eyes and smiled slightly: "Of course, because you're here supporting us!"
Upon hearing this, Lala smiled broadly, her smile as bright and beautiful as if the clouds had parted and the sun had reappeared. This conversation also restored the confidence of many soldiers who had been feeling slightly uneasy.
Immediately afterwards, with Jerry shouting, "Guys, let's go!", the whole scene once again descended into a fierce standoff.
As the last rays of dawn illuminated this land, no one knew what fate would ultimately bring to these brave dreamers...
But one thing is certain: their journey has only just begun!
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