After the dark whirlwind was blocked by the energy barrier conjured by the messenger of Lightol, a brief silence fell over the battlefield. Villagers and warriors gripped their weapons tightly, preparing for the impending battle.
"Hmph, what a show," West sneered. "It seems tonight is destined to be anything but ordinary." He slowly raised his hands, and an even denser shadow power filled the air. On the other side, the silver-masked knight, Aiden, and the others were also on high alert, the tension so high it seemed as if a single thread could snap it.
Just then, a villager nearby said to his companion in a trembling voice, "My God! Is this really the messenger who guards the stars? It's like a dream!"
The other man replied more calmly, “Don’t be afraid, old friend. With this messenger’s help, perhaps we really can defeat the evil forces… as long as we don’t lose faith!”
As the first shockwave dissipated, the battle returned to a stalemate. Sofia, while wielding her sword to fend off the shadowy minions attacking from all directions, shouted encouragement to her comrades: "Friends, countless innocent lives await our protection behind us! We must not give up easily! Charge forward together!"
A young soldier standing nearby was greatly encouraged by these words, and a renewed flame of determination rekindled in his eyes. "That's right!" he said. "Even if it means sacrificing ourselves, we must not let evil succeed! Follow me!" With that, he charged ahead into the densest part of the enemy ranks, followed closely by a squad of brave warriors.
Meanwhile, on the other side, the legendary envoy of Lightol stood at the forefront of the troops, resisting the powerful attacks launched by West, and trying to find a way to break through. "We must break this passive defensive posture..." As he frowned, pondering a countermeasure, an idea suddenly struck him. "I've got it! Everyone, listen to my command—change strategy and launch a proactive attack! Concentrate our forces to attack the enemy's flank!"
The order was swiftly responded to. The small unit, which had been holding its ground, suddenly became more mobile, forming several smaller teams that each set off in their designated directions.
Upon seeing this, the onlookers were all amazed.
"Wow, I never expected them to take such a radical approach!" a young man exclaimed.
The elder next to him nodded in agreement, "It certainly takes some courage to do that."
Meanwhile, the conversation taking place in the center of the battlefield is equally noteworthy—
Aiden: "Lord Lightol, what should we do next to increase our chances of winning?"
The silver figure responded with a calm yet powerful gaze: "Just remember to maintain trust and work closely together. As for specific tactics, I will adjust them flexibly according to the actual situation."
Just then, another strange sound came from the sky, as if other unknown forces were about to join the battle...
Just as everyone was speculating, several streaks of light suddenly appeared in the sky, slicing through the air and rapidly descending towards the battlefield. "What's that?!" Many people showed expressions of surprise.
One of the beams of light transformed into a human figure the moment it touched the ground. This person was shrouded in a pale purple cloak and exuded a mysterious aura. The figure greeted the crowd and said, "I am Nova, an observer from a distant astral plane. I have come to offer my assistance upon learning of the events that have occurred on this land."
Seeing this, West's expression grew even more gloomy. "Heh...it's getting more and more lively."
Faced with the sudden change in circumstances and the surprising effect of the new allies appearing, Aiden quickly made a judgment and discussed new strategic plans with his allies to deal with any possible situation that might arise...
"Then let us fight for justice to the very end!" Nova said, then gently raised her hand, and a dazzling light condensed in her palm.
Case looked at the approaching new threat and the increasing uncertainty, took a deep breath, and said, "Yes... no matter how difficult the road ahead, we must bravely face the challenges! Gentlemen, let us meet the tests of the future together!"
At that moment, the entire battlefield was enveloped in an unprecedented surge of fighting spirit, and conversations among the people were filled with anticipation for the future.
"Fantastic! With these new friends to help us, we can definitely overcome any difficulty!" a young warrior shouted enthusiastically.
"That's right, we need to work even harder," another veteran said, patting him on the shoulder as encouragement.
A few women nearby huddled together, whispering, "We really hope to see the dawn soon..."
However, at this crucial moment filled with anticipation and hope, a series of low, chilling sounds drifted from afar, foreshadowing an unknown crisis that was quietly approaching...
"Heh...this game isn't over yet..." In the shadows, a chilling smile could be faintly seen on West's lips.
Sofia, sword in hand and eyes blazing, moved like an indomitable beam of light across the battlefield. Meanwhile, the young soldier Jerry had already charged into the heart of the enemy ranks, but the shadowy forces around him seemed endless, completely surrounding him.
An experienced veteran said to the new recruit beside him, "Look at that little guy over there, he's the bravest kid in our village! I hope God will bless him." The new recruit looked on with envy and nodded.
Suddenly, several beams of light shot from Nova's palms, instantly shattering a small group of dark monsters that were approaching Jerry. "Wow!" a villager nearby couldn't help but exclaim, "What kind of magic is that? It's just like the legends!"
Meanwhile, the envoy of Lightel led his troops to gradually approach the enemy's flank, and the tactical adjustments significantly changed the battlefield situation. West, however, was clearly not satisfied. With a wave of his hands, he gathered a large amount of black mist, saying, "Since that's the case... then prepare to die!" With that, an even more intense shadowy force began to spread throughout the entire battle area.
In that critical moment, Sofia shouted and rushed towards Jerry's location to rescue him. On the way, she passed an elderly couple who were helping each other escape. The old man said gratefully, "Thank you, heroes, you gave us the chance to survive..."
Just as darkness was about to engulf the battlefield once more, a booming sound came from afar—other righteous warriors had heard the commotion and rushed to reinforce them. Descending from the sky were not only the previous aiders, but also several new faces clad in various colored armors and carrying all sorts of strange weapons. "We are from the Ancient Knights!" one of the men, clad in golden armor, loudly proclaimed his identity, then led his men into the melee with fluid grace, instantly injecting more variables and possibilities into the situation.
Faced with this series of unexpected changes, many people present fell into a brief silence. Then, deafening cheers and applause erupted from the crowd. "It's incredible! So many powerful people are willing to help us fight against the evil forces... There's still hope in this world!" a little girl excitedly told her mother.
However, just as everyone was being infected by this positive atmosphere, an unprecedentedly powerful aura emanated from the location of West not far away—
"Foolish humans, no matter how many helpers come, they cannot change the final outcome..." As these disdainful words fell, the entire space seemed to distort and warp. A thick, oppressive atmosphere filled the air, causing everyone present to change their expressions drastically...
"Watch out!" Aiden keenly sensed the unusual situation and immediately warned his companions.
At this moment, Nova also realized that the other party was about to use some extremely deadly means: "We must find a way to counter it as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences may be unimaginable! Everyone, please stay vigilant and be prepared to meet a new round of more difficult challenges."
Case took a deep breath and looked at Nova: "It seems the real test is about to begin."
At this critical moment, a deep and authoritative voice came from all directions: "You have done well, but I believe there is a better way to end all this... but the price may be something some people are unwilling to pay." The speaker was one of the powerful beings who had remained hidden until now, said to possess the power to alter the laws of reality...
All eyes involuntarily turned to the source of the sound—the place still shrouded in heavy darkness. "Who could he be? Why is he only showing himself now?" "Is this really the right thing to do?" People were filled with questions.
Lightol turned slightly to look at his companion beside him: "It seems things have become more complicated... but we have no way back." Aiden gripped his weapon tightly and replied firmly: "No matter what dangers await us, as long as we unite, there is no task that cannot be accomplished!"
Just as the atmosphere was growing increasingly tense, West sneered, a wicked smile creeping across his lips: "Heh heh... let's see who has the last laugh..."
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