A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 1105: Theyʼre In There

Talila continued walking down the corridor until a chittering noise caused her to stop. She raised her bow as an insect-like creature rushed out of the shadows, but her mana arrow pierced through its face.

The explosion tore the monster apart, but this only confused them as she thought, ʼWhat are these things? They werenʼt anywhere else.ʼ

Afterward, Talila pressed onward down the corridor, dispatching any monsters that dared to close in on her. She struck swiftly and decisively with her mana arrows, each shot sending the creatures crashing to the ground.

After an eternity of fighting, she finally reached the elevator, her breath steady despite the chaos around her. The metallic doors loomed ahead, but her heart sank at the sight before her.

The ground was littered with the lifeless bodies of Draconian Marines littering the floor while they died battling with the monsters. A massive pile of Blightborn and Ghoul bodies lay heaped against the dead soldiers.

Talila took a moment to catch her breath while scanning the gruesome scene before her. Each fallen soldier told a story of bravery and sacrifice, their armor battered and stained with blood. ”They must have blocked the way forward to allow survivors to reach the bridge,ʼ Talila thought, gritting her teeth as she pried open the elevator doors.

Just as she stepped inside, a brutal force struck her in the stomach, launching her backward. The silver-haired elf shot down the corridor, her body colliding violently with walls and ceiling.

She slammed into the metal door with a sickening thud, crumpling to the floor in a daze. Confusion and pain coursed through her as she struggled to regain her bearings. ”What the hell!” she muttered, her head spinning from the impact.

Gritting her teeth, Talila pushed herself upright, her red eyes widening in horror as she glanced up. Climbing up the elevator shaft was a giant Blightborn that caused her blood to run cold. ʼWhat is this monster?ʼ she thought before firing several mana arrows at the newcomer.

When the projectiles struck the Blightborn, they detonated with explosive force, causing the creature to stumble backward. Seizing the moment, Talila prepared her blood magic and dashed forward as the monster roared and charged at her. ʼHere we go, husband would call this a boss fight,ʼ she smiled.

As they closed the distance, Talila slid between the creatureʼs legs just as it swung a deadly claw in her direction. In one fluid motion, she slashed through its ankles, eliciting a bone- chilling howl of pain.

Without hesitation, she unleashed a Moon Blast, the spell arcing through the air and striking the Blightborn squarely in the back, which sent it forward, but the creature caught itself before spinning on her.

The Blightborn began to slash wildly at her, its claws cutting through the air. She dodged most of its strikes, but one brutal swipe found its mark, slamming into her armor and sending sparks flying in all directions. ”That was close; I need to be faster,ʼ she thought while skidding down the corridor.

Gritting her teeth against the pain, she seized the moment and unleashed a powerful punch to the creatureʼs chest, the impact resonating through her arm. The Blightborn stumbled backward, allowing her to press her advantage.

Talila darted forward and started striking the creature with dozens of slashes. She managed to carve through one of its legs, which brought it to its knee, but the monster managed to land a solid punch on her side.

She was sent flying into the wall with a thud before dropping to the ground. Thatʼs when she noticed the Blightborn getting back to its feet and looking at her with its malice-filled eyes and eerie grin.

When Talila saw this, she combined her magic for a powerful attack before sending it blasting toward the Blightborn and tearing through its chest. She watched as the monster was engulfed by the blast that killed it instantly.

Exhaustion washed over Talila as she slumped against the wall, her body weary from the fight. Just then, a roar echoed down the corridor. She spun around, her heart racing, and saw two more Blightborn barreling in her direction. ʼOh no, why is my luck changing?ʼ she thought in frustration, her mind racing as panic surged.

Without wasting another moment, Talila dashed toward the elevator shaft, only to find it empty. Just then, her eyes caught sight of a ladder on the opposite side. Adrenaline surged as she tensed, gathering every ounce of strength.

Seconds later, Talila propelled herself across the open space, her body slamming into the cold metal of the ladder. She gripped the rungs tightly, pulling herself up as the sound of the approaching monsters echoed in her ears.

The two Blightborns reached the edge of the shaft as they prepared to jump at her. Talila started climbing the creatures and sprang into the air with a roar, clawed hands reaching for her.

But just as they leaped, the metal gave way. With a thunderous crash, it ripped off the wall, sending the Blightborns plummeting into the darkness below. Talila watched, wide-eyed, as they fell.

Talila ascended the shaft toward the bridge. As she emerged onto the top floor, a chilling scene met her eyes: the metal door had been torn open, hanging off its hinges. Dark streaks of blood marred the floors and stained every surface.

She stepped cautiously into the bridge and drew her swords, muscles coiled and ready for an attack. Yet, as she scanned the room, she found it eerily silent until her red eyes landed on a bulkhead on the opposite side. ʼIf anyone is alive, then theyʼre in there,ʼ Talila thought while slowly approaching the door as another howl rang out. ***

While Talila battled through the ship, Nala and Draconian Legions were hidden in the underground network of tunnels the earth mages built just as the Alliance started their bombardment.

Explosions rang out like the end of the world, but the soldiers were safe as they set up the traps for the enemy that would storm the fortress. Nala was stationed at the main entrance with Demetra.

The shark woman commented, ”I will guard one of the entrances, and they wonʼt expect to be slaughtered in the dark.”

Nala giggled before nodding, ”The Alliance will be slaughtered, but you need to hold on until I bring the Lionheart reinforcements.”ʼ ”Why are you going alone? I doubt your husband would like that,” Demetra replied her tone a mix of concern and curiosity.

The lioness sighed frustratedly, ”I can travel faster on my own. Besides, in my Primal form, the Alliance monsters wonʼt dare come near me,” she explained.

As the words hung in the air, the ground beneath them began to tremble violently, sending vibrations coursing through their bodies. Dust fell from the tunnel ceiling, and the tension in the room spiked.

Suddenly, a scout rushed in, breathless and wide-eyed, announcing, ”The Alliance bombardment is getting worse! Theyʼve increased their firepower, and it wonʼt be long before they break through!”

Demetra smiled at Nala, who started ordering the surrounding soldiers, ”Prepare for the attack! Make sure you stay in your positions once the first group retreats from the battle. Once the stream slows down, pull back to the beach through the back tunnel.” Following that, the legions prepared for the underground battle as Nala waited for the enemy to arrive. She watched as they slipped into the darkness and the first enemy soldiers entered the underground network. ʼIn just a few seconds, the attack begins,ʼ he muttered with a grin.

Moments later, hundreds of Alliance soldiers poured into the vast hall, unaware of the trap awaiting. With timing, the earth mages sealed the entrance behind them, trapping the enemy within stone barriers as the legionnaires charged forward.

The hall filled with the brutal clash of metal against flesh, the sound of swords cutting through armor and bodies. The Alliance soldiers were caught utterly off guard and fell to the relentless assault.

When the final enemy had fallen, the mages moved swiftly, channeling their powers to pull the bodies into the ground. Then, with a final surge of energy, they raised towering stone pillars, each adorned with the fallenʼs remains. ”Why are we doing that to the bodies?” Demetra asked in a curious tone.

Nala beamed as her blue eyes glowed, ”To scare the ones that come in next, but this time Iʼm going to greet them.”

After speaking, she took out her swords and signaled the mages to lower the door, which allowed more Alliance soldiers in. Nala let them swarm inside but stood when seeing the bodies of their friends.

Thatʼs when she moved in and butchered the soldiers while the legionnaires ambushed them from the sides as the giant stone door trapped the enemies. Demetra watched as the lioness killed them all. ”This woman is deadly,” she muttered.

Following that this continued for hours until the soldiers stopped appearing forcing the legions to retreat to the beach as monsters entered the underground tunnels. Nala transformed into her Primal and destroyed them while holding off the Alliance. [Drop some powerstones, comments, and gifts to help the novel grow; I appreciate all the support you can give]