The Village Girl And the Fox Prince

Chapter 62 - Sacrifice.

“Wait. I'm no stranger to that guy.” King Barney pointed to the long-haired man with a tall stature, whom he meant Jack.

“The man is named Jack, a confidant in Foxion Kingdom, Your Majesty. Little did I hear, they thought he was quite an influential person. In addition to being the sister of the first wife of King Arandelle, she also has the ability to be superior to most other fox stealth,” replied the bodyguard while playing a sophisticated tablet screen, reading the information listed.

King Barney frowned. “You're not wrong? He's a fox demon with superior abilities? As I recall, he was a child when the first War was fought. But I didn't expect that after he grew up he had such a nickname.”

“I can't believe it's recognized as having higher abilities. From his aura, he looked weaker compared to Lynx. Judging from the magic technique he used, he was indeed great. But I'll bet his lifespan won't be long.”

The bodyguard standing beside King Barney scrolled the tablet screen, then replied again, “He helped the fox demon descendants a lot to cultivate magic abilities. And as I heard, the relationship between him and Prince Lynx is very close.”

The man with the tall crown rubbed his chin, focusing his gaze on the magic ball to watch the war return. “I believe in that. Just look at how the two of them work together.”

When he saw how tight and the chemistry between the two were so close, an idea flashed through the mind of the King's head. He suspects that Jack's existence in this war and in Lynx's daily life must be very meaningful.

“I want them separated,” pinta Raja Barney while commenting on a sly smile. “Although both of them must die, but I want one of them to die first. It would be better for the young man to die, because it will make it easier for us to win.”

The bodyguard nodded obediently. “Good, Your Majesty. We will send a signal to the squad team about the change of plan.”

“Use all tools and weapons of any kind, take them out. I just want them to die fast. But I also do not want a moment where I can see the sad face of one of them when feeling lost missed just like that,” said the King, increasingly clarifying what he wanted.

“Good, Your Majesty.”

Do you remember hundreds of centuries ago when the Kingdom of Maggie did the rationing to all other Kingdoms just to expand the territory and recognized its greatness? Seizing without mercy, they were completely insane then.

The most severe impact was on the Foxion Kingdom. Some fox stealth that has a high level of ability, which is able to control all elements on earth, were forcibly kidnapped by the Maggie Kingdom.

And still remember about how much the Foxion Kingdom hates in humans? To the extent that all prohibitions and regulations related to humans are determined patent inviolability.

It all has to do with the time of the war. Where Atlas, men of pure human race set foot into their land. The first kingdom he came to was the Kingdom of Foxion.

Atlas is a professor and creator of great tools, besides he is a time travel (time travel) and he comes from the future. Where technology is very advanced. He returns to the past to complete a mission.

But he was even stranded in a fairyland that he had never seen before. Seeing a human being transform into an animal made him distrustful. But at one point he was quite interested, so Atlas decided to stay longer in Foxion Kingdom.

In addition to their good and friendly service, Atlas recognizes the magic controlled by the residents of Foxion Kingdom is extraordinary. At that moment the closeness between humans and demons grew closer and they trusted each other.

But unfortunately, when the war happened, inexplicably Atlas was siding with the dog demon. Perhaps because they were threatened, or they made accusations that made Atlas hated by the residents of the Kingdom of Foxion, Atlas was finally on the side of a stealth dog (forcibly).

Abducting a fox demon that has a high level of ability, Atlas is forced by a dog demon to do research on the fox demon. Take some samples of their brains to be researched until finally the dog demon can master the magic possessed by Foxion Kingdom.

In addition to being enslaved to do such heinous things, Atlas was also ordered to create some sophisticated tools that could be used in warfare. An invincible tool, which can be combined with magic so that its power is matchless.

But because humans are not the same as demons, Atlas ages faster than they do. Therefore, research has not been completed to completion and many abandoned tools that cannot be used.

And the end of Atlas's life is very sad. He was locked up in a cold little place. His body was so dry, only bones and skin remained. Her long hair was perfectly bleached. Worse yet, he's senile. So it's really unreliable. It was also that he was able to live to this point because of the help of magic.

But although the figure of Atlas is no longer visible, also no longer shows itself in front of the fox stealth, Atlas is still considered bad. They all held grudges after being betrayed. Not just for Atlas, but for all humans. Whoever it is.

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The sun is rising above the horizon, making the heat feel so hot. Everyone was bathing in sweat, their skin was burning and looking shiny, but the attempt to cripple each other was unperturbed.

The medical team, led by Ash, has descended on the battlefield to help rescue those who can still be saved. Some bamboo stretchers made in such a way that they are used to carry the bodies of wounded troops.

Some of them died horribly, some were wounded quite badly, the rest were still able to fight not so much. It is certain that the troops standing in the front guard took many lives that were not saved.

As a result of the chaos that occurred, the flames grew everywhere side by side with many corpses that were scattered, some of the powerful magic that combined with the wind that blew trying to be driven by Jack.

In order to save his loyal army to fight, Jack must optimize all remaining abilities and manpower to help ward off any form of magic that seeks to cripple his team.

Because it is impossible to rely and give all the burden on Lynx who is also busy slashing the heads of enemy soldiers, Jack must try alone. Because only he can, only he is capable, and only he has this ability.

Given that his left hand was currently severely injured as a result of the magic transfer ritual on Lynx's sword that day, Jack's condition was easily weakened. He is not as strong as before, because some of the magic Jack has been bestowed on the sword.

“Jack, are you okay?” Sen held onto Jack's trembling body, his eyes rounded in shock as he saw fresh blood flowing from the man's mouth.

“A-I'm fine, I just need to hold on a little more until the magic they spread I throw back,” Jack replied as he endured the pain, making his face red.

Taking a firm stance, Jack closed his eyes. He tried to refocus, the spells he muttered so echoed in his heart. I hope he can do it.

While Sen, he's taking over now. Giving directions to everyone to unite the forces, trying to make a magic hood similar to Jack back then. Their magic wand began to twitch, simultaneously chanting the same spell.

Because with all their hearts doing so, that imperfect magic hood was formed. At least enough to provide defense from several attacks that continue to be aired by the enemy without stopping.

Jack opened his eyes, circulating his gaze around, seeing the team in his squad breathing in a frenzy. Especially Sen, he looks so overwhelmed.

“We can't release this magic, because our magic hood is not what you made it. It can't be left out. So, do we need to hold it until they stop throwing those damn magic?” sen asked with a hand that was trying to lift the magic wand and make a position like it was holding back the wind.

Jack looked down for a moment, staring at his bandaged left arm. Trying to cast magic from the palm, but it turns out that the magic is not strong enough to make a perfect magic hood. If he did not make a decision immediately, then everything left here could be in danger.

While Sen with the others were already overwhelmed to withstand the magic hood made. Jack was completely confused, feeling extremely useless for the first time. Although there was actually still magic in him that could be used, but he could only use it in precarious situations.

Gaining his fingers, Jack muttered in annoyance, “Let's think of a way. You can't just shut up and wait until it's over!” He cursed himself.

“Jack?” Sen was still waiting, his head he tilted with a puzzled look.

“Oh, no! See it!” Attention has all shifted, including Jack who was originally pensive while busy thinking now looking in the same direction they saw.

“Prince Lynx will fall from his horse! Jexie's wing is missing next door! Gawat, they will definitely fall and be hunted by the dog stealth that is already waiting down there!” shouted one of the troops to explain.

Thousands of thin sword blades shot out from within a cannon-like weapon of enormous size, that advanced object of course belonged to the Barney Kingdom. Because it can not avoid the maximum, Jexie who became the victim.

Even now, other advanced weapons were coming out from within their Kingdom gates. The tank-like fighting vehicle showed itself to the battle site, the huge object left the team from the Foxion Kingdom's army dumbfounded upon seeing it.

Naturally, such an object was only the first time they had seen it. The tank is now preparing to launch hundreds of pre-prepared shells. And damn it, the magic hood that Sen and the others had been working on was almost gone. Automatically when that thing takes out the entire bullet, everything in here is dead.

Jack who already knew what the situation was like, immediately took a quick step. Regardless of the pain that left her entire body stiff and almost numb, she prepares to save Lynx with Jexie in freefall right now.

Before that he told Sen and all the troops with him, “Let go of this magic hood. Run as fast as you can, take the others for cover. I'll save Lynx and Jexie up there.”

“Jack, wait! But—”

“I believe you!” reply Jack while running and start using his magic to fly.

Sen took a sip of his saliva, feeling a little nervous. He looked ahead to check the situation, his eyes watching the large object with all the frightening threats that almost blew his weapon towards the Foxion Kingdom troops.

“Retreat! Everybody retreat! Leave this place for a while!” Sen shouted with all his might, making those who heard him instantly scurry to and fro.

As for Jack, he had already flown upwards. Pull Lynx's body into the deck. It turned out that Lynx was also injured, as many as two sword blades were still impaled in his hands. While Jexie who had flown was stumbling Jack pushed to the side to be rescued first.

“Bu? You—” Lynx glared, her eyes staring at the hundreds of bullets that would soon lead to her.

Dexterous, and unwilling to think much, Jack unleashed his remaining magic power very little to withstand the attack. His head turned back, with one hand he stretched out to face the hundreds of bullets, stopping time.

Unfortunately, it only lasted three seconds. Jack really lost a lot of energy and strength, so whatever he did was less than optimal. Within three seconds, Jack managed to fly to the side to knock himself down along with Lynx onto the bushes.

They could roll over on the bushes. Jack finally pierced Lynx. He did not immediately rise, his gaze blurred and gradually began to be unconscious.

“Uhuk! Uhuk!” Blood came back out of his mouth, so much that it seeped into the clothes Lynx was wearing.

“Mother?”

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