The group arrived before the great gates of Vic’s palace, the walls were black and covered with chains that hung like dead snakes, the sky above was dark, thick clouds blocking the sunlight, the air was cold and filled with the smell of iron and dust, the guards stopped behind a ruined wall, they observed the surroundings, there was no one, not a sound, not a movement, the silence was heavy, oppressive, as if the palace itself was holding its breath waiting for their arrival.
Raider looked at the gates and whispered “we go in”, his voice was low but firm, there was no room for hesitation, Rambo nodded, his hands were trembling slightly but he was ready, Baabun clenched his fist, his eyes shining with a determination beyond his age, Piner adjusted his bow, checking his arrows one by one, every movement was precise, calm, Thiky took a deep breath, he had survived thirty years of war, he knew this might be his last fight, Mito remained silent, he watched every shadow, every corner, he knew Vic was waiting for them, that it was only a matter of time before the trap closed around them, his empty eyes scanned the darkness, looking for any sign of danger.
They slipped silently into the palace, the corridors were long and dark, torches burned on the walls, casting dancing shadows on the damp stones, their footsteps barely echoed on the floor as they walked on tiptoe, they advanced cautiously, their hearts pounding, suddenly, they heard voices, two of Vic’s guards were posted in front of a door, they were chatting and laughing, they hadn’t seen them coming, they were busy telling jokes about the prisoners they had tortured the day before, their loud laughter echoed through the corridor.
One of the guards said “do you remember the one who screamed like a woman?”, the other replied “yes, he cried before he died, it was funny”, they laughed again, Mito moved like a shadow, he climbed up a column, silent as a cat, he waited for the right moment, then he dropped down on the two guards, in a fraction of a second, he struck them on the back of the neck, a quick and precise blow, the two bodies collapsed without a sound, unconscious, Rambo approached and said “good job Mito”, his voice was full of admiration, Piner added “let’s keep moving, don’t waste time”, the group continued on their way, crossing the dark corridors of the palace.
Vic was sitting on his throne, in front of a magic screen that showed every movement of the guards, he was smiling, a cold and cruel smile, his fingers drumming on the armrest of his throne, he watched every step, every gesture, every breath of his enemies, a general named Suna knelt before him and said “my lord, let me go and defeat them, they are only six, I will crush them like insects, I will make them pay for their insolence”, Vic raised his hand and said “no, I have another idea to make them suffer”, he laughed, his laughter echoed through the hall like an evil echo, “I want them to feel lost, to feel alone, I want to break them before I kill them, I want to see the fear in their eyes, I want to hear their pleas before I finish them”, Suna lowered his head and said “as you wish, my lord”, he stood up and disappeared into the shadows.
Suddenly, as the group was advancing, a metal barrier descended from the ceiling, the noise was deafening, it separated Mito and the Princess from the other guards, the metal was thick, solid, impossible to break, Raider turned around, he saw the barrier between them and shouted “Mito!
Princess!
are you okay?!”, his voice was panicked, he punched the barrier but it didn’t move, it was impenetrable.
Mito’s voice came through the metal, calm and cold “we’re fine”, the Princess added, out of breath “a little fine, just a bit of dust”, Raider punched the barrier again, but nothing worked, he was helpless, Mito turned to the barrier and said “turn back, maybe there’s an exit elsewhere, find another way”, Rambo approached the barrier, his eyes full of worry, he said “okay, but take care of yourselves, don’t do anything stupid”, Mito replied “yes, we’ll be careful, and if this barrier appeared, it means Vic has spotted us, he knows we’re here, he’s waiting for us”, Raider said “we’ll leave then, we’ll find another way, we’ll meet up with you”, Mito nodded “go, meet us later, don’t do anything foolish”, Raider, Rambo, Baabun, Piner, and Thiky disappeared into another corridor, searching for another exit, another path to reach Mito and the Princess, their footsteps quickly faded into the darkness. You are reading on g.com, the official source.
Mito and the Princess walked in the other direction, they climbed the stairs, the steps were made of black stone, worn by time, some were cracked, others covered in moss, the sound of their footsteps echoed in the silence, the Princess looked around, she was scared but she didn’t show it, she clenched her fists to hide her trembling, suddenly, a laugh rang out, a deep and evil laugh, it came from the shadows, a hoarse voice said “you made it this far, I’m impressed.”
A demon appeared before them, he had a big belly, the head of a horse, red eyes that glowed like embers, he held a huge axe in his hands, it was covered in dried blood, he laughed again and said “Lord Vic told me to kill you!
you will not pass, I will tear you to pieces!”, he advanced, heavy, threatening, every step shaking the ground.
Mito drew his sword, the black blade gleaming faintly in the torchlight, he got into position, his feet planted on the ground, the Princess stepped back, she knew she couldn’t fight, she pressed herself against the wall, her hands trembling, Mito attacked first, he leaped toward the demon, his sword cutting through the air with a whistle, the demon raised his axe and blocked the strike, the impact made the air vibrate and a spark flew, Mito stepped back, attacked again, aiming for the demon’s belly, the demon blocked with the handle of his axe, he was stronger, heavier, he grabbed Mito by the hand and threw him to the ground, BOOM, a crater formed from the impact, cracks spread across the stone floor, Mito got up, he was in pain but he showed nothing, the demon kicked him in the stomach, Mito flew across the hall and landed heavily next to the Princess, she knelt beside him and said “are you okay?
are you hurt?”, she placed her hands on him, they glowed with white light and she began to heal him, Mito stood up slowly, he wiped the blood from his lip.
The demon laughed as he watched them, “this is your most powerful hero?
he’s just a dog!
a little dog who just got beaten!”, Mito looked at him, his gaze was empty but something was moving inside him, a cold anger, “a dog?” he repeated, “I’ll show you who the dog is here!”
He closed his eyes, he concentrated, he felt the heat rising inside him, the flame burning in his heart, and suddenly, a fire clone appeared beside him, the clone looked like Mito, it was made of blue and bright flames, it stood ready to fight, the flames dancing around it, radiating intense heat, the Princess was astonished, she whispered “what is that? New chapters come out on g.com first.
he could do this too?”, she had never seen Mito use this technique before, the demon stepped back a little, surprised “a fire clone?” he said, he was scared but he didn’t show it, he gripped his axe tighter, his fingers whitening under the pressure.
Mito shouted “let’s go!”, the fire clone attacked first, it struck the demon in the face, the demon blocked with his axe, but the clone was too fast, too unpredictable, it struck the demon’s belly, burning him, the demon screamed in pain, he struck the clone with his axe, but the clone dodged and attacked again, the demon retreated, he was struggling, he shouted “you’re just a clone, I’ll destroy you!”, he struck the clone with all his strength, the clone dissipated into flames, Mito took advantage of the opening, he leaped onto the demon and plunged his sword into his shoulder, the demon screamed, he fell to his knees, Mito continued to strike him, again and again, the blows were precise, powerful, the demon fell to the ground and didn’t move.
Mito fell to his knees, exhausted, his body trembling, the Princess ran to him and said “Mito!
you did it!”, Mito raised his head, he was tired, he was in pain, but he smiled, “we…
we keep going” he murmured.
End of chapter 11
“Mito has defeated Vic’s demon, but he is exhausted, and Raider and the others are separated, how will they find each other, and what does Vic have in store for them next?
The answer in the next chapter!”
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