The Against All Odds

CH 17 - The Eve of Darkness

Back then, a gripping aura still continued to gather around Leo. The dark, thick, coupled with the waves of darkness spreading from him, created a gripping and frightening atmosphere. The soldiers who were within the range of this aura felt as if the surrounding air was becoming heavier, like the darkness itself that wanted to destroy them.

Leo stood firmly, motionless at all, like a living statue. His eyes stared intently at the increasingly trembling soldiers. On his face was a slight line of smiles that lowered his opponent, like a predator who knew that he had control over the situation.

The soldiers of Thellidia Kingdom were shocked and frightened, even some of them started to appear doubtful in their hearts, thinking of leaving this place immediately. Leo's dark aura has created a psychological battle that leaves them feeling empty and helpless before him. They knew that something very powerful was threatening them, and it was no ordinary enemy.

Until some of them, who no longer seem to be able to resist fear, decided to leave the battlefield. They fled in haste, leaving their expensive shields and weapons lying on the ground, as if fear had taken over their bodies and souls. A soldier even dared to declare it in a trembling voice, "I can no longer," before fleeing in a real panic.

Angry cries from fellow soldiers accompanied the escape. "Woy! Where you going?!" shouted one of them with a body that also shook, but as if it did not affect the soldier who had lost all his fighting spirit.

In his heart, Leo began to speak to himself, "So this is the power that King Sullivan meant? The long-buried power of the Nythorian Faction." He felt so connected to this source of power, like he had been digging up hidden potential all along. Leo looked at his hands in awe, as if he had just discovered a powerful new tool.

When Leo felt this flow of power attached to him, he felt like he heard a soft voice in his mind. This power, as if it had a life of its own, began to speak to him.

"This strength is like it's talking to me" Leo thought in his heart.

In his admiration, Leo felt a kind of broad view of all the potential power stored within him. Starting from the description of proficiency, level of proficiency, amount of mana, type of magic, summoning magic and everything he needed to know to fight his enemies was already neatly arranged in his mind. It was an incredible experience, like gaining access to a secret library containing knowledge of magic and power.

As Leo spoke in his heart, he could not help but smile. He felt so confident, as if everything had become clear to him. He felt himself ready to face whatever challenges were coming.

Boldly, he looked at the soldiers who were still trembling and the flabbergasted Belladona, then he said, "Let's settle all these problems." Leo feels so alive, ready to face whatever comes next.

However, what Cayden encountered was an even more shocking sight. Belladona, who was usually stern and powerful, was now just sitting limp, her eyes looking at Leo with unspeakable fear.

Cayden looked at him with anxiety. "Even a level 5 mage like miss could be made this scared." He said softly while tightly holding his magic wand.

Like the hero he had been waiting for, Gideon rose up slowly, the sound of his heavy footsteps rubbing against the floor. His armor glimmered in the dim light that filled the room. Every move of Gideon felt so authoritative and resolute. Eyes filled with determination stared intently at Leo who was standing before him.

"Why are you putting on a face like that? Didn't you guys have fought people from the Nythorian faction before." Said Gideon, as his body slowly rose.

His armor steel arm moved, tightly holding onto his greatsword that shone with majesty. The lightning flashes around him reflected the power that Gideon had prepared. His face, which had been so pale after being hit by an amateur police taser gun, was now filled with anger and determination to stop Leo.

"Look at the Nythorian power has been transferred to you completely," said Gideon in an affirmative voice, then drew his sword towards Leo, "But it will not change anything! Die, Leo Demhian!"

Gideon's sword glittered in the air, creating a golden curved line, decorated with flashes of lightning that filled the room. It seemed like a deadly magical power was about to be unleashed from the sword, portraying an overwhelming power. Gideon swung his sword with great courage, cutting through the sky with a stirring motion.

While his sword was swinging, Gideon exclaimed with a trembling voice throughout the room, echoing through the walls. "I won't let the Nythorian power just fall into your hands, Leo Demhian!" His voice was full of decisiveness, showing his unanimous determination to fight back.

Their backgrounds were filled with terrified warriors, and the aura that dominated the room with glittering golden lines and flashes of lightning, created an extremely dramatic atmosphere. Belladona and Cayden, though still in fear, could also feel the power that Gideon had just unleashed. A relieved expression started to radiate on their faces, as if there was a hint of hope amidst the threatening darkness.