BlackWolf Origin-Chapter 95: War after War

Chapter 77: War after War

Three days had passed since the war, and the kingdom of Lathunia was slowly returning to normal. The scars of battle still lingered, but peace had finally been restored.

In a quiet room within the castle, Synoh's eyes fluttered open. His body ached, a reminder of the brutal fight against the Death Knight. As he adjusted to the dim light, he felt a weight against his side. Turning his head, he was shocked to find Captain Elara asleep next to him, her head resting on the bed, her hand gripping his.

Synoh: (groggily) "E-Elara...?"

Hearing his voice, Elara stirred awake. The moment her eyes met his, they widened in disbelief before quickly filling with tears. Without hesitation, she lunged forward and wrapped her arms tightly around him.

Elara: (sobbing) "You idiot! Do you know how long you've been asleep?! I was worried sick!"

Synoh, caught off guard, hesitated before sighing softly and returning the embrace.

Synoh: (softly) "I'm sorry... for making you worry."

Elara didn't let go immediately, holding onto him as if afraid he would disappear again. After a long moment, she finally pulled away, wiping her tears, just as the door suddenly burst open.

Princess Akane: (grinning) "Well, well! Look who finally decided to wake up!"

Behind her stood Vice-Captain Ursa, Miya, Rafa, Tigreal, and some knights, all smirking at the scene before them.

Ursa: (teasing) "Did we interrupt something?"

Elara, realizing how close she was to Synoh, quickly cleared her throat and stepped back, regaining her composure.

Synoh: (confused) "What's going on?"

Miya: (grinning) "You missed the victory festival, that's what! Three days of celebration, and you slept

As Lathunia celebrated its hard-earned victory, dark news loomed from the east—Arcel Kingdom had been attacked.

While the divisions of Lathunia and Arcel had been preoccupied with the war against the demon army, a long-forgotten menace had resurfaced. The mastermind behind the humanoid centipede and the countless missing villagers had finally revealed himself.

His name was Drogo, once hailed as the greatest scientist in Arcel Kingdom, a man whose brilliance was overshadowed by his obsession with human experimentation. His cruel and gruesome experiments had led to his punishment and banishment, but he had not been executed due to the undeniable achievements he had once contributed to the kingdom.

Now, he had returned for revenge.

With the kingdom's strongest forces away aiding Lathunia, Drogo launched his attack, leading an army of monstrous abominations—his twisted creations. At his side stood his only servant, the infamous A-rank adventurer known as Viper.

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Viper was no ordinary warrior. Once a proud adventurer, he had been one of Drogo's victims, turned into something more than human yet still bound by the scientist's will. He was the same opponent that had once fought Synoh and Elara, proving himself to be an overwhelmingly dangerous foe.

The assault on Arcel Kingdom was swift and merciless, with citizens abducted for experimentation, and monstrous creatures ravaging the streets. The few remaining forces in Arcel struggled to hold their ground, desperately awaiting the return of their captains.

And now, as Synoh and the others recovered from their hard-fought victory, a new battle loomed on the horizon—one that would test them in ways they had never imagined.

As the situation in Arcel Kingdom grew dire, the remaining forces scrambled to defend their homeland.

Division 3, 8, and 11 were sent to aid the villages under attack, battling the monstrous creations that terrorized innocent civilians. Meanwhile, Division 7 and 9 were tasked with defending the capital, ensuring that Drogo's abominations did not reach the heart of the kingdom.

At the center of this counteroffensive stood General Leonhart and Vice General Sasakibe. Their presence on the battlefield signaled the severity of the threat. If even they had to take action, then these monsters were no mere mindless creatures—they were C-rank or stronger, possibly more formidable than the demons from Lathunia's war.

Captain Alistair of Division 7 and Captain Chris of Division 9 exchanged knowing glances before nodding in agreement.

Captain Chris: "If the General and Vice General are stepping in, we're dealing with something worse than we expected."

Captain Alistair: (grinning) "No time to hesitate, then. We'll take down Drogo before things get any worse."

Among the captains, Lux stood with clenched fists, barely restraining his anger. He had fought against Drogo's creations before in other villages and knew exactly what these monsters were made of. The memories of those horrifying battles fueled his determination.

Lux: (frustrated) "We should've hunted that lunatic down sooner. These things... they're more than just monsters."

General Leonhart smirked at Lux's fiery response.

Leonhart: "You're right to be mad. And you're also right that even if Sasakibe and I move out, the kingdom is far too large for just the two of us to protect."

Leonhart then turned to address the gathered captains.

Leonhart: "That's why we're not fighting alone. The Adventurer's Guild is mobilizing as well."

At that moment, a group of adventurers entered the war room, armed and ready. Among them stood Yuta, clad in his battle gear, his expression determined.

Yuta: (grinning) "Looks like we're finally getting some real action."

Behind him, more adventurers gathered, their weapons glinting under the torchlight. They had come prepared to fight alongside the knights, determined to reclaim their kingdom from the horrors Drogo had unleashed.

The battle for Arcel Kingdom was about to begin.