Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 2 Master Zhao
Chapter 3 The Blue Angel
Chapter 4 Magic
Chapter 5 On The Road
Chapter 6 A Harsh Lesson
Chapter 7 The Black Pill
Chapter 8 A Taste Of Magic
Chapter 9 Master Firehear
Chapter 10 Windsong
Chapter 11 Stages Of Magic
Chapter 12 The Wind Realm
Chapter 13 Opening A Realm
Chapter 14 A Breath Of Wind
Chapter 15 Drunken Masters
Chapter 16 The Valley
Chapter 17 An Unexpected Arrival
Chapter 18 Preparing For Battle
Chapter 19 The True Face Of Magic
Chapter 20 Aftermath
Chapter 21 Disguises
Chapter 22 Memories Of Murder
Chapter 23 A Difficult Choice
Chapter 24 Master Zhao’S Treasures
Chapter 25 The Journey Ahead
Chapter 26 Redwater
Chapter 27 Dinner With Enemies
Chapter 28 Unlikely Companions
Chapter 29 Stormleaf'S Gif
Chapter 30 Power Overwhelming
Chapter 31 Lord Jiang
Chapter 32 The Price Of Power
Chapter 33 The Estate
Chapter 34 Training With Lord Jiang
Chapter 35 Continued Training
Chapter 36 Body Refinemen
Chapter 37 Feast Of Treasures
Chapter 38 Faster, Higher, Stronger
Chapter 39 The Starmetal Sword
Chapter 40 The Magistrate
Chapter 41 Duel
Chapter 42 Revelations
Chapter 43 Breaking The Seals
Chapter 44 Newfound Power
Chapter 45 Lord Jiang'S Gifts
Chapter 46 Saying Goodbye
Chapter 47 Leaving Silvermere
Chapter 48 Ambush
Chapter 49 Wounds Of Battle
Chapter 50 The Bandit Fortress
Chapter 51 Senecio
Chapter 52 Looting Treasures
Chapter 53 Words Of Chaos
Chapter 54 The Old Man And The Trickster
Chapter 55 Panurge’S Punishmen
Chapter 56 Windblade
Chapter 57 A Way To Escape
Chapter 58 Prison Break
Chapter 59 The Prisoners
Chapter 60 A Clear Path
Chapter 61 A Change Of Plans
Chapter 62 Assaulting The Prison
Chapter 63 Resistance
Chapter 64 Facing The Archmage
Chapter 65 Birds And Dragons
Chapter 66 Leaving The Stronghold
Chapter 67 The Edge Of The Empire
Chapter 68 The Story So Far
Chapter 69 The Border City
Chapter 70 Darkfire
Chapter 71 A Small Figh
Chapter 72 Tournamen
Chapter 73 The Shadowblood Novice
Chapter 74 The Gray-Robed Lady
Chapter 75 Governor Eddarin
Chapter 76 Leaving The City
Chapter 77 Darkfire'S Ordeal
Chapter 78 A New Arrival
Chapter 79 Judgmen
Chapter 80 New Techniques
Chapter 81 The Arenas Of Hillfor
Chapter 82 The Victor'S Spoils
Chapter 83 An Unexpected Invitation
Chapter 84 Lunch With The Governor
Chapter 85 Amaya
Chapter 86 Searching For Answers
Chapter 87 Stoneheart'S Army
Chapter 88 Stonehear
Chapter 89 Zehava
Chapter 90 Unexpected News
Chapter 91 Darkfire’S Decision
Chapter 92 Before The Tournamen
Chapter 93 The Tournament Begins
Chapter 94 The Tournament Continues
Chapter 95 Defeated
Chapter 96 Snowcloud
Chapter 97 The Valley
Chapter 98 Oathbound
Chapter 99 Urgent Matters
Chapter 100 Running
Chapter 101 Questions
Chapter 102 Answers
Chapter 103 First Steps
Chapter 104 Crystals
Chapter 105 Blindsided
Chapter 106 Fighting Blind
Chapter 107 Shadowsigh
Chapter 108 Exposed
Chapter 109 The Bracele
Chapter 110 The Deserters' Fortress
Chapter 111 Fighting Dirty
Chapter 112 Assault On The Fortress
Chapter 113 Blood Magic
Chapter 114 A Debt Repaid
Chapter 115 Exchanging Knowledge
Chapter 116 Goldhaven
Chapter 117 Lord Sevaril
Chapter 118 The Formula
Chapter 119 Ingredients
Chapter 120 The Golden Hall
Chapter 121 Troublesome Treasures
Chapter 122 The Power Of Lies
Chapter 123 Truth Be Told
Chapter 124 Picking Treasures
Chapter 125 Windfall
Chapter 126 Rapid Training
Chapter 127 Leaving Goldhaven
Chapter 128 Injuries
Chapter 129 Smooth Travels
Chapter 130 A Familiar Face
Chapter 131 Stoneheart'S Misfortune
Chapter 132 Preparing For Battle
Chapter 133 Bloodlus
Chapter 134 Control
Chapter 135 Trus
Chapter 136 Forced March
Chapter 137 Contac
Chapter 138 Danger Illustrated
Chapter 139 Titan
Chapter 140 The Dragon
Chapter 141 The Tempering
Chapter 142 Destruction Realm
Chapter 143 The Tempering, Take Two
Chapter 144 Tempered
Chapter 145 Weakness
Chapter 146 At The Castle
Chapter 147 The Dragon'S Proposal
Chapter 148 A Decision
Chapter 149 The Eve Of Battle
Chapter 150 Bai
Chapter 151 Fighting An Army
Chapter 152 Novices
Chapter 153 Hunting The Survivors
Chapter 154 Riverbend
Chapter 155 The Next Mission
Chapter 156 Leaving The Castle
Chapter 157 Hiding The Evidence
Chapter 158 Eidaran Ruins
Chapter 159 Parting Ways
Chapter 160 Into The Ruins
Chapter 161 A Long Wai
Chapter 162 Enemies
Chapter 163 Fear
Chapter 164 Spirit Crystals
Chapter 165 About Dragons
Chapter 166 Journey To The Dragon Lands
Chapter 167 Chasing Dragons
Chapter 168 Dumber Than Rocks
Chapter 169 Unexpected News
Chapter 170 The Dragon'S Lair
Chapter 171 The Enemy Appears
Chapter 172 Plan Of Attack
Chapter 173 The Eve Of Battle
Chapter 174 To Fight A Dragon 1
Chapter 175 To Fight A Dragon 2
Chapter 176 To Fight A Dragon 3
Chapter 177 To Fight A Dragon 4
Chapter 178 The Best Way To Kill A Dragon...
Chapter 179 Dragon'S Blood
Chapter 180 Blood Crisis
Chapter 181 Blood Battle
Chapter 182 Leaving The Blood Pool
Chapter 183 Escape Plan
Chapter 184 Dragon'S Fligh
Chapter 185 Dragon'S Ruin
Chapter 186 The Way Back
Chapter 187 Unexpected Allies
Chapter 188 Iron Mountain Adepts
Chapter 189 A New Plan
Chapter 190 The Road To Uvar
Chapter 191 Setting The Trap
Chapter 192 Facing A Master
Chapter 193 Hunter
Chapter 194 The Way Back
Chapter 195 The Edge Of Victory
Chapter 196 A Final Deception
Chapter 197 The Iron Mountain Camp
Chapter 198 Toward The Valley
Chapter 199 The Valley'S Gate
Chapter 200 The Patriarch'S Palace
Chapter 201 Barrier
Chapter 202 The Patriarch
Chapter 203 The Patriarch'S Summons
Chapter 204 A New Path
Chapter 205 A Long Journey
Chapter 206 Into The Valley
Chapter 207 Alder'S Farm
Chapter 208 An Invitation
Chapter 209 Houses Of The Ninth Valley
Chapter 210 A Change For The Worse
Chapter 211 Unreasonable Demands
Chapter 212 A Small Demonstration
Chapter 213 Show Of Power
Chapter 214 Bad Teacher
Chapter 215 The Thousand Cuts
Chapter 216 Training Days
Chapter 217 The Road Ahead
Chapter 218 Hidden Estate
Chapter 219 A New Approach
Chapter 220 Insigh
Chapter 221 Recovery
Chapter 222 Reunion
Chapter 223 Snowcloud'S Potions
Chapter 224 Snowcloud'S Departure
Chapter 225 Return To The House Of Swords
Chapter 226 To The House Of Flames
Chapter 227 A New Teacher
Chapter 228 Forms
Chapter 229 Form And Function
Chapter 230 Brightblade'S Vow
Chapter 231 The House Of Shadows
Chapter 232 A Step Into Shadow
Chapter 233 Shadow And Swords
Chapter 234 The House Of Seals
Chapter 235 A Small Bit Of Talen
Chapter 236 A New Teacher
Chapter 237 Reunion
Chapter 238 An Agreemen
Chapter 239 A Palace Of One'S Own
Chapter 240 Brightblade'S Background
Chapter 241 A Final Night Of Res
Chapter 242 The First Day Of Training
Chapter 243 Effor
Chapter 244 Destruction Essence
Chapter 245 A Brief Respite
Chapter 246 Shields
Chapter 247 Ambush
Chapter 248 After The Battle
Chapter 249 Questions Of Power
Chapter 250 Questionable Plans
Chapter 251 A Fruitless Search
Chapter 252 Facing The Elders
Chapter 253 Offending An Elder
Chapter 254 Brightblade'S Challenge
Chapter 255 The Dueling Grounds
Chapter 256 The Duel
Chapter 257 A Fight To The Death
Chapter 258 Aftermath
Chapter 259 The Matriarch'S Plans
Chapter 260 Treasures
Chapter 261 An Heir'S Estate
Chapter 262 Gifts
Chapter 263 Festivities
Chapter 264 Effor
Chapter 265 Brightblade'S Fortress
Chapter 266 A Small Wager
Chapter 267 Brightblade'S Orders
Chapter 268 Leaving The Valley
Chapter 269 Essence Remnants
Chapter 270 An Obstacle
Chapter 271 More Than Remnants
Chapter 272 Demons
Chapter 273 A Short Goodbye
Chapter 274 On The Road
Chapter 275 Hunter
Chapter 276 Amydon
Chapter 277 The Fall Of Amydon
Chapter 278 A Quiet Place
Chapter 279 A New Foundation
Chapter 280 The Final Stretch
Chapter 281 A Break
Chapter 282 The Caves Of Amydon
Chapter 283 The Hidden City
Chapter 284 Karanos
Chapter 285 The Mines
Chapter 286 Trash And Treasure
Chapter 287 A Step Into Shadow
Chapter 288 Darkness
Chapter 289 The Shadow Realm
Chapter 290 Amid The Ruins
Chapter 291 Shards Of Living Shadow
Chapter 292 A Fitting Weapon
Chapter 293 A Small Bribe
Chapter 294 To Leave A Dying World
Chapter 295 Homecoming
Chapter 296 Hidden Treasure
Chapter 297 Waiting For A Sign
Chapter 298 Departure
Chapter 299 Into The Ligh
Chapter 300 Redhill
Chapter 301 Pursui
Chapter 302 Training Ground
Chapter 303 Hunters
Chapter 304 Recruits
Chapter 305 Pills
Chapter 306 Thieves And Robbers
Chapter 307 Facing A Hunter
Chapter 308 Into The Battlefield
Chapter 309 Suffering
Chapter 310 A Knight Of The Imperium
Chapter 311 A Choice
Chapter 312 Searching The Battlefield
Chapter 313 The Fores
Chapter 314 Studying The Forms
Chapter 315 Preparation
Chapter 316 The Road To Esran
Chapter 317 The City Of Esran
Chapter 318 A Steward'S Aid
Chapter 319 Leaving The Borderlands
Chapter 320 The Border
Chapter 321 Into The Imperium
Chapter 322 Advice
Chapter 323 The Fate Of Refugees
Chapter 324 A City Of Tents
Chapter 325 The Wolfsblood Company
Chapter 326 Arrival
Chapter 327 A New Deal
Chapter 328 Imperial Politics
Chapter 329 Battle Approaches
Chapter 330 A Taste Of Battle
Chapter 331 The Spoils Of Battle
Chapter 332 Lord Kadun
Chapter 333 To The Mines
Chapter 334 What Lurks Below
Chapter 335 Into Darkness
Chapter 336 Diggers
Chapter 337 Battle
Chapter 338 Three Monsters
Chapter 339 The Blood Ruin
Chapter 340 A Warm Welcome
Chapter 341 Studying Strategy
Chapter 342 Weapons And Training
Chapter 343 A New Tool
Chapter 344 Unwelcome Company
Chapter 345 Provocation
Chapter 346 Down Below
Chapter 347 A Small Disturbance
Chapter 348 A Lord'S Mercy
Chapter 349 Prison
Chapter 350 Prison Break
Chapter 351 Breaching The Defenses
Chapter 352 Defending The Gate
Chapter 353 A Knight'S Power
Chapter 354 Lord Rannoc
Chapter 355 Outrage
Chapter 356 The Strength Of Lords
Chapter 357 An Offer
Chapter 358 Revelations
Chapter 359 The Desolation
Chapter 360 Rannoc'S Orders
Chapter 361 Citizenship
Chapter 362 Sleepless Nights
Chapter 363 A Foundation
Chapter 364 The Road Back
Chapter 365 A Deb
Chapter 366 Settling Debts
Chapter 367 Broken Company
Chapter 368 An Exchange
Chapter 369 Preparations
Chapter 370 Breakthrough
Chapter 371 Delivery
Chapter 372 A New Journey
Chapter 373 An Unwelcome Invitation
Chapter 374 Challenge
Chapter 375 A Duel
Chapter 376 Facing A Knight, Again
Chapter 377 Words Of Warning
Chapter 378 What Lurks In The Bligh
Chapter 379 A Quiet Departure
Chapter 380 The Road To Sacrifice
Chapter 381 A Storm Of Blood
Chapter 382 Behind The Walls
Chapter 383 A Sea Of Shadow
Chapter 384 Reaver'S End
Chapter 385 Newcomers
Chapter 386 A New Plan
Chapter 387 An Old Friend
Chapter 388 An Imperial Knigh
Chapter 389 The Knight'S Apprentice
Chapter 390 Knight'S Watch
Chapter 391 Comprehension
Chapter 392 Master Of Shadow
Chapter 393 Finding Enemies
Chapter 394 The Missing Piece
Chapter 395 Reunion
Chapter 396 Decisions
Chapter 397 The Wolfsblood Army
Chapter 398 Enlightenmen
Chapter 399 An Unwelcome Gues
Chapter 400 The Oath
Chapter 401 An Invitation
Chapter 402 The Dangers Ahead
Chapter 403 Into The Desolation
Chapter 404 Suppression
Chapter 405 Confrontation
Chapter 406 Arrival
Chapter 407 The Archon'S Summons
Chapter 408 The Master'S Bloodline
Chapter 409 Bloodlines
Chapter 410 The Ruiner'S Temple
Chapter 411 Assassin
Chapter 412 The Citadel
Chapter 413 Fruits Of A Poisonous Tree
Chapter 414 The Strength Of Bloodlines
Chapter 415 A Path Forward
Chapter 416 - A Simple Task
Chapter 417 - Breakthrough
Chapter 418 - Final Preparations
Chapter 419 - Into Harm'S Way (1)
Categories Genre: Action, All, Fantasy, Ongoing, Xianxia, Xuanhuan Status: Ongoing ______
Total Chapters in book: 419
Estimated words: 787321 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3937(@200wpm)___ 3149(@250wpm)___ 2624(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 787321 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3937(@200wpm)___ 3149(@250wpm)___ 2624(@300wpm)
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Chapter 381 A Storm Of Blood
"Three groups," Kaleesh said. "If we'd gone a quarter-mile further, they would have flanked us from both sides. It seems these Blightspawn aren't the mindless creatures I'd expected to face."
Arran cast a wary glance at the small group of Blightspawn on the hilltop. "If they aren't mindless monsters, there must be a reason they let themselves be spotted so easily."
"It seems your studies have paid off," Kaleesh said. "They made little effort to hide themselves. And worse, they haven't attacked us yet."
"Worse?" Sassun gave the captain a puzzled look. "How is that worse?"
"It means there's a fourth group," Arran said in a grim tone. "Behind us."
"Just so," Kaleesh confirmed, giving Arran an approving nod. "If the three groups ahead were the only ones, they could not afford to let us retreat. Even if they ran us down, one or two of us might escape and spread word of their presence."
"Then what are they planning?" Sassun asked, frustration written plain across his face. "And what do we do?"
"They intend for us to run," the captain said. "To flee whence we came, only to find our path blocked by more enemies. And as we try to fight our way through, these three groups ahead will attack us from behind."
Despite their predicament, Kaleesh sounded more impressed than concerned, almost as if he was pleasantly surprised by their enemies' strategy.
Arran, however, did not share the captain's appreciation of the carefully laid trap. Instead, he was more concerned with how they could escape it.
The answer came to him after barely a moment of thought. "We'll have to rush the hill."
He'd studied the captain's manuscripts well enough to know it was their best option. To destroy one of the groups before the rest could respond, and to seize a position the mercenaries could defend.
The hilltop offered their best chance at that. It was barely half a mile away — close enough for the mercenaries to reach before the other two groups arrived. And once they took it, they'd have the high ground, which would be no small advantage.
"My thoughts exactly," Kaleesh agreed. "The two of us will lead the charge. Sassun, your task is to hold off the other groups until the first is finished. Do not take any chances."
Sassun gave a small nod, eyes already fixed on the hill to their right as he studied the terrain. A few moments later, he joined the troops and began to give them their orders.
"Make it quick," Kaleesh called out to the commander. "I doubt our enemies will wait forever."
Yet although his voice sounded almost cheerful, when he turned to Arran, his eyes suddenly lacked all trace of his earlier boisterous confidence.
"We'll need to work fast," he said in a low voice. "If these Blightspawn are as strong as Raina said, the troops won't be able to resist them for long. Once the battle starts, every moment we waste puts their lives at risk."
Arran nodded, now understanding that the captain's lack of concern had merely been a facade, intended to bolster the mercenaries' spirits. "You'll take the lead?"
"I will," Kaleesh replied. "I'll do my best to break their ranks, so you can cut them down with that big sword of yours. And if any of the Blightspawn use magic, kill those first."
It was an instruction Arran didn't need. If he Sensed even the slightest bit of magic, he fully intended to slaughter the Blightspawn that used it instantly.
At that moment, Sassun's voice sounded. "We're ready."
Arran took a deep breath, calming his nerves for the battle ahead. Although he was confident of his own chances, he knew the mercenaries would face far greater danger. Whether they survived at all would depend on how fast he and the captain could defeat the Blightspawn.
"It's the burden of responsibility," the captain said, recognizing Arran's troubled expression. "But you can't let it weigh you down — not with battle ahead. Are you ready?"
Arran nodded. "I am."
"Then follow me."
There were no further words from the captain. As soon as he finished speaking, he set off toward the hilltop in the distance, his sword drawn as he ran through the grass at an inhuman speed.
Arran followed as best he could, but even so, Kaleesh pulled ahead almost instantly. Whatever Arran had learned of speed in months of training, it still wasn't nearly enough to match the captain.
The hilltop was half a mile away, but in less than ten seconds, Kaleesh had already covered a third of the distance. And as he drew nearer, his speed only increased further.
By now, the Blightspawn had clearly realized what was happening. More large figures appeared from behind the hilltop — a dozen, two dozen, and then even more. In moments, roughly forty of the creatures had appeared, their misshapen silhouettes standing out against the sky on the hill above.
There was movement below, as well. In the distance, more of the creatures poured forth from the village's gate, forming a group that was at least as large. And even further away, yet another group emerged from the tree line.
Arran cast only a single glance at the latter two groups before turning his attention back to Blightspawn on the hill. The only thing that mattered now was to defeat those, and to do so as quickly as possible.
Just a hundred paces now separated Kaleesh and the large group of Blightspawn, and as the captain charged, the creatures formed loose ranks, weapons drawn as they prepared to cut down the single attacker.
Yet as they awaited the attack, Kaleesh's pace suddenly quickened. His speed had been inhuman even on the approach, but now, there was an abrupt rush of movement so fast it seemed impossible, his body a blur as he charged straight into the ranks of the Blightspawn.
In an instant, a fountain of blood gushed forth from the neck of one of the eight-foot creatures, and it collapsed to the ground a moment later. And even as the first abomination hit the ground, another lost an arm, and a third was pierced through the chest.
Howls of pain and anger sounded from the giant creatures, their ranks collapsing into chaos as they turned around to chase the attacker who had cut through their ranks so easily.
And as their attention was seized by the first attacker, most of the creatures seemed to have forgotten all about the second.
Yet Arran was only moments behind Kaleesh. And while a handful of Blightspawn readied themselves for his attack, the others were still falling over each other as they tried to attack the captain.
As he neared the Blightspawn, Arran had a moment to see that the creatures were every bit as monstrous as Raina had said. Easily eight feet tall, their skin was scarred and burned, stretched thin over grotesque bodies that bulged with unnatural muscle.
And then, he was upon them.
The first two Blightspawn died instantly, as Arran swung his giant sword in a devastating strike that tore through both their bodies and armor with equal ease. And the third fell just as easily, its skull crushed when its crudely forged helmet was hit by Arran's blade.
Yet a fourth Blightspawn came barreling at Arran immediately. He severed the creature's sword arm at the shoulder before it could strike, but its massive body slammed into him an instant later, hitting with such force that he was knocked to the ground.
As he hit the ground, a rough steel weapon came arcing down at his head. He narrowly managed to block it, then cut the attacker's legs off at the knees before jumping to his feet again.
But already, more of the creatures attacked, and he was forced to step back. Yet even as he retreated, the Blightspawn charged at him, attacking as fast as he could cut them down. And even with their bodies torn and rent, they continued to attack, trying to drag him to the ground as their blood gushed to the ground.
It only took Arran a moment to recognize his mistake.
He'd fought the creatures as if they were human opponents — more concerned with protecting their lives than defeating their enemies. But these creatures had no fear. They fought to kill, not to survive.
Once more, Arran attacked. And this time, he tore through them with the fury of an enraged dragon, his blood-soaked weapon ripping through all the creatures that came within its range.
He massacred his way through the group like a whirlwind of blood, leaving only carnage in his wake, the Blightspawn's bodies mutilated beyond recognition where he passed.
Still, they continued to charge him, howling in rage as they threw themselves upon his sword. And as they met their deaths, their blood-red eyes showed not even the slightest trace of fear.
Yet now that Arran knew how the creatures fought, his advantage was too great for them to overcome. Strong though the monsters might be, they lacked skill and insight, their attacks relying only on strength and brutality.
Twice, he Sensed Essence building within the Blightspawn, but each time, he cut the creatures down before they could use whatever magic they had.
The battle was brief but brutal. Less than a minute after the Kaleesh had struck his first blow, the last of the Blightspawn in the group died, its body cleaved from neck to waist by Arran's blade.
There was no time to rejoice. As Arran killed the last creature, he saw that the second group of Blightspawn had already reached the mercenaries.
With a single glance, he saw that the battle was not going well.
The mercenaries had formed a line of spears, impaling any creature that came near. Had their opponents been human, the defense would have been impenetrable.
Yet these creatures did not care for their lives, and they charged the line without hesitation, attacking the mercenaries without concern for the spears that tore through their flesh.
Just in the few seconds it took Arran to reach the fray, two of the mercenaries. One was dragged to the ground by a dying Blightspawn, while the other had his throat torn out by a creature that charged up his spear.
Enraged by the sight, Arran rushed forward, his blade ripping through his enemies as he struggled to get between the monsters and his allies.
Any Blightspawn that came before him died instantly, their bodies ruined as he rained down devastating blows upon them. But even so, he could not stop all of them. And behind him, he heard the screams of his wounded allies.
The sound fed his rage further, and he attacked the creatures with a bloodlust that exceeded their own, his frenzied blows leaving a trail of devastation where he passed.
Yet the Blightspawn were too many to be defeated easily. And although Arran destroyed any of them that attempted to use magic, two managed to get of magic attacks — dense balls of Fire Essence that struck the mercenaries' line with devastating power.
Arran had no time to think of the damage. All he could do was kill the creatures as fast as he could, tearing through their ranks with the fury of a madman.
He did not know how long the battle lasted. But then, suddenly, it was over — the last Blightspawn had been slain, and the only sounds that remained were the cries of the wounded mercenaries.
Arran turned to his allies immediately, and he was filled with shock when he saw the devastation the battle had wrought.
Only half the mercenaries still stood, while the others were either dead or wounded. And even those who remained on their feet bore numerous injuries.
Before he had a chance to fully take in the disastrous outcome of the battle, the captain's voice sounded.
"Leave the dead!" Kaleesh yelled. "Carry the wounded into the village! Now!"
Arran's confusion lasted only a moment. Then, he saw it — the fourth group of Blightspawn, less than two miles in the distance. And even from here, he could tell that there were at least two hundred of the creatures.
There was no time to question the captain's order. At once, Arran carefully picked up a wounded mercenary from the ground, doing his best to ignore the man's groans of pain.
The others followed close behind him as he hurried toward the village's opened gates — the gates that had failed to protect the villagers.
Total Chapters in book: 419
Estimated words: 787321 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3937(@200wpm)___ 3149(@250wpm)___ 2624(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 787321 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3937(@200wpm)___ 3149(@250wpm)___ 2624(@300wpm)
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