Chapter 3 DEVASTATION

The King summons Yule to go to the Kingdom of Equinox, King Nicolas and King Gustavo have a good relationship with each other. she summons Yule to deliver some really important documents. Eli assisted her in the journey.

But while they're gone. The Kingdom of Solstice was in chaos because of the demon. the city capital was the most affected. Hordes are everywhere to cause destruction to the homes of civilians. casualties are increasing.

Hordes/ravages: any monster that the demon has summoned.

The elderly and children were most likely to perish in the horde's onslaught, with Knights and mages doing everything they could to protect citizens and evacuate them as much as possible.

Yule and Eli are completely unaware of what is going on in their kingdom. However, before they reach Equinox's boundary, they get a message from Leo. he sends one of his golems to find them and convey the word to Yule. Because telepathy communication spells are ineffective because they are too far away and out of reach.

When they received the news, their eyes widened and they ran back to the Kingdom immediately. When they arrived at the eastern border of Solstice, they saw a chaotic scene. Civilians' homes have been devastated, and dead bodies can be found everywhere.

Yule drew her Ice crystal sword from her hand and began slaughtering the hordes. Eli does the same, slaying any of the Hordes they come across. Yule noticed other folks who were resting on the ground and were still moving and weeping.

Yule's eyes widen as she sees their grins, and joy at their return changes to grief and agony. She was aware that she was failing to safeguard their smiles. Yule noticed that everyone was sobbing and fleeing. She turns to face Eli, who is slaughtering many Hordes at the same time.

"Eli! help evacuate the folks to a safe location, and I'll deal with the Hordes," she said. But Eli seemed to disagree, stating that he does not want to leave Yule alone.

"Yule, I cannot leave you here, there are too many Hordes," he said

"Eli! you have to help them, remember what I said, remember what you have to protect!" Yule yelled, slaying the hordes' throats. running out of time to save the civilians because of the hordes scattered everywhere.

"Help!"

"Help! someone, my son is dying."

"Yule, Help!!!"

"Captain, help us!"

They heard all the civilians asking for help. Yule look at Eli,

"Eli, listen to me, I can handle this, evacuate them immediately!" she said as she slew several hordes who were scattered around her. but Eli seems to hear nothing and keeps slaying the Hordes

"Eli! remember what I said--" he cuts what she's saying

"I have to protect you! I can't lose you Yule!" he said. startled Yule. her eyebrow furrowed as she hears the voice of the civilians

"Don't call me a weakling; I can take care of myself," she remarked. and paralyzes any Hordes she sees. Eli attempted to utilize the telepathic communication spell, but no one responded.

"But Yule, I didn't want you to get h-I can't lose you! you're the only one I care about. let's wait for reinforcements to evacuate them and I'll help you deal with the Hordes!" Eli shouted, desperate. but Yule suddenly appeared in front of him and slapped him across the face. Eli's eyes widen when he notices the difference from the usual smack of Yule.

"They don't respond to my message," she stated coldly. "You have to evacuate them, now!"

"But Yule, if I leave-" Eli interrupted himself when Yule abruptly grabbed him by the collar and gave him a terrifying look. the second time Eli saw Yule making expression like this,

"Call me captain, and obey my commands..." she added before letting go. Eli didn't say anything and unconsciously hugged Yule, which surprised her.

"Be safe. I'll be back once I finish," he said and immediately go and evacuate the civilians.

Yule slays the Hordes one at a time, her Ice scattered everywhere where the hordes are, and pierced them with her ice blades. Yule's temperature started to drop but she feels fire burning inside her. every exhale her breath can see. she assures that nothing was missed with her attacks while Eli gathers all the survivors and assists them to a safe place

*A-moment-later*

[Eli, how're the civilians?] Yule uses the telepathy communication spell with Eli.

[I'm gathering all the folks I see who are still alive; how are you? Are you okay? Did you suffer any injuries? ] Eli inquires as he carries a youngster and places them in an underground warehouse.

[I-I'm alright.] Yule said as she slew some Hordes, panting, Yule's powers are exceptional; she can battle both long and short ranges. She is, nonetheless, a human being who gets fatigued. Her mana does not run out easily, but her stamina does.

She moves slowly compared to earlier, forcing her to be attacked by the Hordes and receiving scratches on her back and arms.

[Captain, are you really fine?] Eli said but before Yule answered

[Captain! are you there!? can you hear me?!] Jack said, Yule and Eli, can hear him