Believe: Champion of Light by C.J. Krüger

Author:C.J. Krüger [Krüger, C.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: fantasy
Publisher: C.J. Krüger
Published: 2017-02-14T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Aydamaris Lightheart

(Year 3761)

Silvertree Village is one of two other major towns within the Arterian Forest, about a league away from the capitol. The attack came swiftly and without warning. A portal opened in the sky and a horde of heavily armored demonic brutes fell from the black tear. What was a pleasant walk with Eldatha is now a battle for our lives.

A demon throws himself on me, knocking me off my feet. The air is pushed out from my lungs and my head hits an exposed root. Eldatha reacts quickly, summoning her blue soulblade, and stabs the demon in the chest. It evaporates as it dies and its soul returns to the Voidlands.

Quickly, I stand up and draw my blade from within. Fighting in a long dress isn’t exactly what I have in mind, but it’s the best I can do at the moment. Another demon comes into my field of vision. It stands ten feet tall and its hide looks like some kind of horrid amalgamation of a lizard’s scales and rotten skin.

“That one!” it howls, pointing at me. “Mistress wants that one.”

A daring smirk plays on my lips. “If you want me, come and get me,” I taunt. With a flicker of magic, I rip a slit in the dress and tear off the sleeves, giving myself freedom of movement. I really like this dress, too. It’s purple.

It charges at me with its hulking mass. A typical demon thug. Brutal and stupid. I dance out of the way and slice the demon in half at the waist, its top half falling to the earth as its legs twitch.

I glance around and find Eldatha engaged in battle with three demons. Her skill with the blade is unmatched except by my brother and she is easily able to deal with the minor threat.

The other Elves from the village are starting to join the fray but they aren’t warriors. A basic knowledge of fighting and command over magic are nothing compared to the brutality of demons. I watch as dozens of my brothers and sisters are cut down.

“Eldatha!” I cry out. “We need to block off the demons from attacking the village.”

“Go!” she shouts. “I will hold them off here.”

Nodding, I take off as fast as my feet will carry me. Sprinting through the line of demons, I cut them down as I pass. Quick and deadly, I fell several before they even realize I’m there. A demon that resembles a giant black ant is holding a young elf by the neck with its claw. The elf is crying out in horror as terrible mandibles snap in front of his face.

Blood and rage surge through me. I reach out with magic and crush the demon ant’s skull. A gush of innards explodes on the young elf but he is dropped safely to the ground and alive.

“Get up!” I say, yanking him to his feet. “Gather who you can and get in behind my barrier. Okay?”

He quivers in fear but is able to nod.

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