ML C10, P14- "Damsels In Distress"

"Damsels In Distress" is the fourteenth Part of "Miracula Luxia" 's last Chapter. It was released on 14.06.2020.
== Plot ==
John and his allies have arrived in Castle Armageddon. Soon, they are going to find Annie and Akari and rescue them.
Meanwhile, Jared tries to find a way to safely neutralize the hostiles that are trying to question his friends without getting himself killed.
== Story ==
"So, you want to know about our friend?"- Akari says.
The giant man grins.
"Absolutely. Now, speak!"
Akari nods.
"His name is Jared Kaos. He is smart, cunning and able to kill every single one of you."
"So, you better not invoke his wrath, okay?"
The man stares coldly at Akari. Then, he looks around, suspicious that someone is watching them.
Finally, he smiles.
"I've got to say this. You're truly a really smart woman. You almost got me with this story about your friend."
He swings his sword menacingly a few times.
"Jared Kaos may exist, but that doesn't mean that he will just come here and save you. Castle Armageddon is very well-protected and it will be impossible for him to even pass through the front gate. Impossible!"
From a distance, Jared grins when he hears what the man has just said.
"Oh, you poor fool!"- He whispers- "If only you knew how pathetic your defenses are. But, it doesn't matter. You will learn that very soon... "
A soldier arrives and whispers something to the man. He nods and sends him away.
"Looks like your friends have come to save you. They think that they will get you out of here safe and sound."- He says- "News flash, it's not gonna happen! Haha!"
He points his sword at Akari's neck.
"And I'll make sure of it."
Akari smiles.
"Go ahead, dear."- She says- "Even if I die, Jared will still come and kill every single one of you. Rest assured of it."
The soldiers stare at each other, unsure whether to run while they still can or simply stay and not believe in what Akari is saying.
The man laughs. It is not a pleasant sound. At all.
"Even in your last minutes, you still think that this Jared will save you. Fantasy! This is what it is! Just a fantasy that will never happen!"
At this moment, one of the soldiers next to him gets shot and killed.
Jared smiles, having just startled his enemies.
"And now, we wait for the fool to make his move... "- He whispers and slowly backs away.
The man looks around.
"What the... ?"- He says- "Where did that come from?"
The soldiers check every perimeter around the cell, but find nothing.
"Someone is messing with us. Find them and bring them to me!"
The soldiers nod and leave the area to find the intruder.
Meanwhile, the man continues to stare at Akari.
"Even if this Jared arrives, he's still going to be no match for the mighty General Wright. I will prove that he's nothing, no matter how many foes he's defeated before!"
He gets the feeling that someone is behind him. He turns around.
He sees Jared, who is aiming his bow at him.
"See? I told you."- Akari says calmly- "But you refused to believe it. You're such a fool.
The general gets angry.
"Silence!"- He says and slaps her, forcing her to fall back onto her bed.
He smirks and stares at Jared.
The boy smiles.
"So, I heard that you are looking for me?"- He says- "I hope that you have a last wish, because this is the last time that you will lay eyes on me."
The general laughs.
"You're Jared Kaos?!"- He says- "Hah! I'll crush you with just a single hit, that's for sure!"
Akari stands up.
"Don't underestimate my friend, you pathetic fool! Because he is definitely tougher than he looks!"
The general turns around and prepares to slap her again.
However, before he actually can, he is shot in the back with an arrow by Jared.
"Ah! You sneaky little mouse!"- He says and turns around just in time to see Jared smiling.
"Even the little mice are able to defeat the ferocious lion, given enough time. Rest assured of that."- He says- "Now, I suppose that you want to fight me? Go ahead. I'm right here!"
The general draws his sword.
"Oh, now you've done it! Come here, you pathetic little mouse!"- He yells and charges.
Jared easily evades his attacks and draws his sword, fighting back against the huge man.
Despite the size comparison between the two of them, our hero is still able to land some powerful blows without much effort, forcing the general to step back a bit.
"Gah!"- He says- "Not bad! But it doesn't mean that you've won yet!"
Jared smiles.
"On the contrary. I've already won."- He says and draws his bow.
As he prepares to shoot the fallen general with an arrow, he fails to notice one of the general's soldiers preparing to hit him.
The blow comes quickly and suddenly, bringing Jared to the ground.
"Jared, nooo!"- Akari yells.
The general stands up and laughs as he stares at Jared.
"Looks like this is the full extent of your power. Pathetic!"- He says.
He turns around and faces Akari.
"Now, where were we? Ah yes. I was about to take your pathetic little life away."
He points his finger at Akari.
"Look at you!"- He says- "Look at how pathetic and helpless you are. Almost makes me want to not kill you!"
"Almost."
Akari smiles.
"Careful what you wish for!"- She says.
Before the general responds to her threat, she lunges forward and bites his finger. She digs deeper, until...
"AHH!"- He screams in pain- "YOU DIRTY RAT!"
He grabs his sword.
"That's IT! I'm done playing around! I'm going to execute both of you... in the Pit of Death!"
He tells his soldiers to knock both Jared and Akari out. Once the bold deed is done, the general grabs both of the unconscious kids and carries them outside.
Jared wakes up just in time to see that the general is about to knock him out.
"Sir! He's awake!"- One of his soldiers says.
The general steps back and smiles.
"Well then. I was planning to throw you into the pit while you're still unconscious, but know I suppose that I have to do so while you're awake."
"Any last words?"- He says as he stares into the boy's eyes, making him slightly uncomfortable.