MLIII C3, P7- "Father"

"Father" is the seventh and penultimate Part of "Miracula Luxia III" 's third Chapter.

It was released on 18.01,2022.

## Plot

After nearly one year of wandering the world without his guidance, Adam has finally reunited with his father!

But the battle is far from over. Even though his father and his mentor are safe from evil, the mad king is still holding the rest of the people dear to him hostage. And of he wants to save them as well... he must face him as soon as possible.

The journey to the elven capital will be filled with danger and betrayal. Many questions, once shrouded by the Darkness, will be answered.

However, there is one thing for sure. Whether all of them are together or not, this adventure has almost reached its climax.

And our heroes cannot turn back.

## Story

Derion and Aiden watch as Adam hugs his father.

"I have missed you so much, dad!"- Adam says- "Where have you been?"

Jared shakes his head.

"It's a long story."- He says- "We had to face some of our greatest fears, but we survived. And now, we are here."

He looks down.

"Although I... I wish that I had gotten there sooner."- He adds- "My poor, little Akira. My dearest daughter."

Emela sighs.

"Your father hasn't been the same since he learned the truth behind the Darkling attacks."- She says- "It'll take him a long time to recover from his trauma."

Jared sighs as well.

"Yes."- He says- "Back there, we suffered. A lot."

Adam looks at him.

"You mentioned something about Akira."- He says to him- "Is she alright?"

Jared looks down.

"I underestimated the darkness that was still within her tortured heart. And now... it has been unleashed."- He says- "I can tell that this isn't really her. However, her behavior is worryingly accurate to that of Lucifer Griffin. With each passing second, she's becoming more and more like him. And, if we don't stop her in time... "

He sighs.

"Let's just say that the Akira we both knew... *will be long* *gone*."

Adam gasps.

"So my fears were... justified?"- He says- "Oh no. Poor Aki."

Jared nods.

"We don't have time for idle banter."- He says, turns around and takes a step forward- "Even though it take a while before we can rescue Akira from the clutches of evil, there is still one thing that must be done."

Adam nods.

"Yes, I know."- He says- "We must storm the elven capital as soon as possible."

As the two of them prepare to leave, Derion stops them.

"Hold on."- He says- "Before we go, I want to see your father."

Adam nods.

"Go ahead."

Derion takes a step forward and looks at Jared. It is as if he has seen an actual god.

He can't help, but stare in awe at this legendary hero.

"So, um. You... are Jared Kaos?"- He says to him- "The most renowned hero the world has ever known, of whom I've heard many stories?"

Jared smiles.

"That is me! Jared Kaos- savior of the world and bane of every evil being- at your service!"- He says and sighs- "Although, I am not what I used to be. Not anymore."

Derion shakes his hand.

"It's an honor to meet you, sir."- He says- "It's been a dream of mine to meet a hero like you!"

Jared smiles.

"Well, here I am."- He says- "Young warriors always admire my deeds and I am glad to teach them a thing or two.

He leans forward, the smile on his face not fading away. Not even for a second.

"Say. I've heard many things about you, elven prince. Especially about how you saved my son and his friends."- He says- "How about I help you master your abilities? I promise that I am a very skilled teacher... and a patient listener, should you have a problem that needs to be solved."

Derion gasps.

"You... you really want to do that?"- He asks him- "But I am just a lowly warrior of no importance!"

Jared pats him on the shoulder.

"You are much more than that, my boy."- He says- "And, once we unlock your hidden potential together, you will become a legend among your peers."

Derion smiles and bows.

"Then, I accept your offer."- He says- "It will be an honor to train with you. I will not waste this opportunity."

Jared nods.

"I have had many students in my time as a travelling teacher. Humans. Orcs. Even dwarves, reclusive as they are. However, I have to admit that you will be my first elven student."- He says- "This will be interesting, for both you and me."

Adam takes a step forward.

"Dad. I hate to ruin your speech, but we have to go."- He says- "Our time to make a move is running out, even as we speak."

Jared sighs.

"I am aware of that."

He turns to Emela.

"Emela. You've been guiding my son for so long. Thanks to you, he made it farther than he was supposed to."- He says to her- "Once we reach the mad king, we will fight side by side again."

Emela smiles.

"It'll be an honor for me to fight beside you, Mr. Kaos."- She says- "Your courage and valor are inspiring to a young guardian such as myself."

Jared nods.

"Then let us move on."- He says- "There is a long road ahead of us. And we are the only ones who can reach its end."

As Jared starts to walk toward the elven capital, Adam joins him. He clearly wants to face the traitors as much as his father.

Soon, their allies join them as well.

Now, the six of them are on their way to the elven capital. The journey is almost over, but the battle has just begun.

It takes them two hours to reach the forest next to the capital. There, they camp for a while and inspect the defenses of the settlement.

"I can see a lot of warriors over there."- Jonathan says- "Looks like our enemies know that we're on our way."

Adam sighs.

"They have spies everywhere."- He says- "It is clear that they are prepared."

Emela shakes her head.

"Danger or not, our mission remains the same."- She says- "Storming the capital may be bad news for us, but our friends are still in there. We have to rescue them before the elves decide that they want them dead."

"Plus."- She adds- "The one who captured them is also in there. If we get the chance to face him in battle, we can make him pay for destroying our home."

Adam nods.

"Miss Emela is right."- He says- "However, we cannot just go in there and expect a miracle to happen. To enter that place, we must devise a plan."

He smiles.

"And I think that I have the perfect idea."

Jared leans close.

"My son has finally become a trustworthy leader? Now that is a sight to see!"- He says- "What shall we do, my boy?"

Adam nods and points at the right side of the walls.

"It is clear that their defenses are strong. Sending a large group of their best warriors will definitely scare away anything and anyone. Even the most powerful enemies that have the potential to endanger them."- He says to his allies- "However, there is a flaw that I noticed immediately while we wondered what to do. Such a small mistake can cost them everything, even their own lives."

Everyone leans close. They are clearly interested in hearing Adam's plan.

Satisfied that he has everyone's attention, the young hero continues his speech.

"Even though they sent their best warriors to protect their king, they are not able to protect every single perimeter."- He says- "You see, we are not the only ones who have attempted to storm the capital. I can tell that a large force of oppressed townsfolk have also tried to take down that tyrant. However, there is one difference between us and them. They were unprepared, unsure how to complete such an arduous task. Thus, they were easily wiped out. Their bones may litter the battlefield... but their efforts shall not be in vain. That, I can promise without a doubt."

He points at the wall.

"They created a small hole in the wall. To the elves, it is but a minor flaw that they can repair when their enemies have been defeated. But to us, it is a chance for redemption. A light in the darkness, which will pierce through that dark veil without a problem."- He says- "In other words, this is a small opportunity that will allow us to finish what the others started."

Jared nods.

"But how can we do such a thing?"- He asks his son- "Sure. We can go in there and attempt to break in. But the danger still remains. If the elves notice us, it will all be over for us. You are aware of that, right?"

Adam nods and sighs.

"I know the risks that come with such a daring plan, but fear not."- He says- "A hero never proceeds without another plan in mind."

He turns to look at the walls and smiles.

"This forest is our only sanctuary right now. It is small and our enemies will definitely see us when we emerge."- He says and holds his hand up. Wisps of light emerge from it- "Thus, I will create spiritual copies of us."

Emela raises her eyebrow.

"Spiritual... copies?"- She asks- "Wait! Are you going to try casting the last ability that I taught you?"

Adam nods.

"This is my plan."- He says- "Now, stand still. Let us begin."

Emela takes a step forward.

"I am ready."- She says and bows her head- "I know how dangerous it is to use such a powerful spell, but I trust you. So, go ahead and don't be afraid."

Jared sees how much Emela trusts his son, so he does the same.

"Such an ability is exhausting, to say at the very least. However, I know that you are doing it to keep us safe from our enemies."- He says- "I am also ready, child. We will stand strong and fight until the bitter end... even if we are nothing but replicas of each other."

Jonathan, Derion and Aiden also bow their heads. It is clear that they are ready to support Adam, no matter what it takes.

Adam smiles.

"Very well."- He says- "This will hurt a bit, but I am sure that you will be fine."

He starts to cast a powerful spell. Wisps of light fly out of his arms and hiss when they touch the ground.

It is a tedious process, but Adam is well-prepared for it.

"Spirits of my allies, emerge from your slumber."- He mutters- "Grant us your neverending power... and protect us from the evil that endangers this world!"

Moments later, a ray of light pierces the five of them. However, it does not hurt nearly as much as it should.

"Amazing."- Emela says- "You have mastered the spiritual arts."

She smiles.

"I'm so proud of you, kiddo."

Moments later, she feels as if her spirit has split in two. She looks up and gasps.

"It cannot be!"- She exclaims and looks closer- "Is that... a part of... *me*?"

Adam nods.

"This is a part of the soul that always lives within you. The invisible warrior who was hidden within your body has been awakened... and is ready to lay waste upon our enemies."- He says- "Do not fear, though. Even though this creature seems to be rather weak, it is nearly invulnerable. And, should it be defeated in battle, its spiritual energy will return within your body. Rest assured of that."

Emela smiles.

"A part of me who is ready to fight the elves out there?"- She says- "It doesn't matter, though. Every part of me is ready to protect you from harm."

She looks at the spirit and smiles again.

"And little Emela here is no exception."

At this moment, the rest of Adam's allies also notice the spirits standing beside them. Like Emela's spiritual clone, those creatures look just like them.

There is no difference. No flaw.

It is a small, but significant miracle- created by a young hero who is adept at spellcasting.

"Those warriors can speak just like us. The elves out there will never tell the difference."- He says- "Although, it is clear that there is none. They look perfect, just like us."

Emela giggles.

"Yes, we are!"- She says jokingly- "We are the most perfect heroes! And they're just like us!"

Adam smiles and shakes his head.

"We should not be egotistical, Miss Emela."- He says to her- "Even though those creatures are powerful and invulnerable, they can still die before we can accomplish our goal."

Emela sighs.

"I know that."- She says- "Very well."

She turns to Jared and smiles.

"So, Mr. Kaos."- She says to him- "What do you think of your son now? Do you think he is still the young, dependent child that he used to be?"

Jared smiles and shakes his head.

"Of course not!"- He says proudly- "From what I can see, I can easily tell that he has changed a lot. He has become a great hero and soon, he will be rewarded with the joy of victory. His plan is flawless and so is his determination. His courage and valor will allow him to soar to new heights... and I will gladly accompany him to the edge of the world and back!"

Emela wipes a tear from her eye. She is glad to see that her mentor's faith in his own son has been restored.

"It's the same for me, sir."- She says- "Such trust in the ones that you love is rarely seen nowadays. I'm glad that you're one of those who truly care."

Jared smiles.

"And you are just like me, dear Emela."- He says- "You gladly fight for the ones dear to you, even though you are often forced to seclude yourself and guard the Water Temple instead. You have always shown dedication and worked hard to achieve your goals. Your friends care about you, even though you are so busy. And I can see that you are still the same, enthusiactic girl that you have always used to be."

Emela bows.

"Sir, I... I thank you for your kind words."- She says and wipes another tear from her eye- "We will win this battle. Together."

Jared smiles.

"And win, we shall."

He turns to Adam.

"Adam, my dear boy. I thank you for creating those spiritual copies of us. Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated."- He says to him- "However, we must continue our mission. Our time is running out and our enemies are only getting stronger. We must strike while the iron is hot."

Adam smiles.

"Yes. It is time to make our move and turn the tables of this meaningless battle."- He says- "To the capital, we shall go!"

He whispers a word of command. The spirits draw their weapons and move forward.

"Wait a minute."- Emela says, surprised- "Where are they going?"

Adam turns around and smiles.

"Those spirits will be our eyes and ears on the battlefield."- He says- "It will be unwise to step out there and expose ourselves, so they will do it instead. Our enemies will be fooled and think that we have finally arrived to face them in battle. Then, they will try to take them down, only to realize that their blows have little to no effect on them."

He turns around and watches as the spirits leave the glade.

"Thus, we will be able to sneak into the capital. Unnoticed."- He says- "However, there is also another problem. Once we get there, it is certain that there will be more enemies. And, should they see us, they will attack on sight. Unlike the guards out there, they will not be fooled. It is best to be prepared, so say your prayers before we go."

Adam and his allies look at the sky, silently praying to the omnipresent god above and hoping that they can get a blessing before the inevitable happens.

Suddenly, Adam's hands start to glow white.

"This is a sign."- He says as he inspects them- "We have the blessing of the Mighty One."

Emela looks at him as well.

"So."- She says- "Does this mean that we are ready?"

Adam listens to the sounds coming from outside. When he hears the guards shouting at the spirits, he nods.

"The battle has begun."- He says and takes a step forward, out of the glade- "Come with me. The capital awaits our arrival."

He draws his weapon.

"*And it is best not to keep it waiting.*"

While Adam and his allies sneak out of the forest and approach the hole in the wall, the spirits whom our hero awakened approach the gates of the capital. Their blades are drawn.

"Elves of the north! We have arrived!"- The spirit of Adam yells and lifts his ghostly sword in the air- "Today, we shall storm your home and defeat your king! And nothing will stop us from winning!"

He points his blade at them.

"*You and your evil master are responsible for many heinous crimes against the good residents of this world. And we are the holy envoys, the mouthpieces of God, who is angered by your actions!*"- He continues- "*In the name of all that is sacred, we shall defeat you! Once and for all!*"

The warriors aim their bows at the heroes and smirk.

"We're not afraid of you, heroes!"- One of them yells- "We will defend our king until the end! Do your worst!"

Adam's spirit prepares to attack.

"*Rest assured that we will!*"- He yells- "*Prepare yourselves. Because we... **are coming for you!***"

While the spirits that Adam awakened fight the elves at the walls, the real Adam and his allies sneak past their defenses and inspect the wall.

"Hmm. It doesn't seem to be that big."- Jonathan says and turns to Adam- "How shall we handle this, cousin?"

Adam smiles and motions for Jon to step back. He does so.

"Stand back and watch, my dear Jon."- He says- "Little Adam knows what to do."

Everyone watches as Adam prepares to cast another powerful spell.

Moments later, he unleashes it on the wall, and...

**\*BOOM\***

A powerful explosion destroys part of the wall that once separated the capital from the rest of the world.

"Such a minor obstacle is not a problem to me."- Adam says and smiles- "Now, let us hurry before they find us."

Adam and his allies run into the capital.

Once inside, they look around and realize that it is, strangely, empty. No people walk on the streets. No shops stationed outside are open. And, best of all, every warrior who is capable of fighting for his home has been stationed outside by their commander.

A rare opportunity, perhaps?

"How strange."- Derion whispers- "Perhaps my father isn't quite as wise as I thought he would be."

Adam nods.

"Those spirits will keep the elves busy while we enter the palace."- He whispers to him- "This is your home, so I will need to know about something. Do you know where is the throne room? And, if so, do you know whether your father is there or not? If he is absent, we might get in trouble very easily."

Derion nods.

"Don't worry about it."- He whispers back- "Just get us in there. I'll handle the rest."

Adam nods.

"Consider it done, my friend."

Our heroes walk toward the castle, completely unnoticed by the guards. Even if they have noticed them by now, they are too busy fighting their spiritual replicas. Thus, they are unable to do anything to stop them either way.

"This is perfect."- Adam whispers- "Just a few more steps and we will reach our destination."

As they try to sneak into the castle, they watch for any soldiers who have decided to stay behind. No such luck.

"Almost there."- Derion says- "My father is in that castle. If only we could... "

Sadly, their plan is twarted by the shouts coming from inside. They try to hide from the incoming soldiers, but soon realize that it is too late.

As the elven warriors emerge, Derion notices someone whom he recognizes.

"Theodmon!"- He yells- "What are you doing here?"

Theodmon- advisor of King Torion- emerges from the castle and smiles when he sees him.

"Ah, Prince Derion. Well met. I knew that you would arrive."- He says- "It is so unfortunate that Destiny has decided to reunite us."

Derion shakes his head.

"Stop pretending that you're good and caring. I know your intentions."- He says- "I have come for my father, not you. Step aside and I promise that you will be spared from the destruction."

Theodmon looks at the spirits ahead and smiles.

"You mean the apparitions that your friend spawned before you arrived?"- He says and smiles- "Heh. Don't make me laugh."

He points a finger at one of them.

"Begone, creature of light."- He says- "Return from whence you came!"

A ray of light pierces the spirit and it vanishes. Its energy returns within the body of its owner.

Adam and his allies are surprised.

"You knew that we were coming?"

Theodmon smiles, clearly enjoying this encounter.

"I will not be fooled by those pathetic replicas."- He says- "Time moves forward. People come and go. But I always remember those whom I have seen before."

He looks at Adam and smiles again.

"Such trickery will not work on a man like me."

Adam remembers seeing someone watching them while they defeated the elven soldiers at the ruins.

"*I thought that it was just a fragment of my imagination.*"- He says to himself- "*If this is the truth, then this elf is far more dangerous than we expect him to be.*"

As if sensing what he is thinking about, Theodmon laughs.

"Your adventures did not go unnoticed, young heroes."- He says- "Did you really think that we didn't notice you? That we would just let you barge into our sacred home and kill our king? No. All this time, we prepared for the inevitable. We hired the best warriors in our kingdom and stationed them. We knew that you would arrive, so we set up a perfect distraction and now, you are here."

He looks at Adam and shakes his head.

"Although, I have to admit that you're smarter than I thought."- He says- "You're no fool... and I can see that."

Derion shakes his head and angrily aims his bow at him.

"That is it, Theodmon! I have had enough of your nonsense!"- He yells- "Where is my father? Where are the prisoners? Tell us! Now!"

Theodmon takes a step back and smiles nervously.

"Now, now. I can't just tell you everything, can I?"- He says and grins- "You will find that out, *if you survive*."

Adam takes a step forward. His blade is still drawn.

"I have been told that my sister is allied with you. Her name is Akira Kaos."- He says- "Do you know anything about her whereabouts? Or are you just going to hide them from us like you did before?!"

Theodmon takes another step back. He is clearly terrified.

"Your sister, huh? What do you want to do with her? Hug her and tell her how much you still love her? Or maybe you want to make her pay for her crimes against humanity?"- He asks and smiles- "Well, I'm sure that you already know that she lives in Underfall. But she's not the same cute, kind little girl that she was before she went there. Now, she is an evil mistress who works for Darkthrop and her loyalty toward him is absolute. You'll never break her!"

Emela is tired of this nonsense. She points her staff at him.

"If you think that you're going to prevent us from rescuing the poor girl, you're deluding yourself."- She says and prepares to cast a spell- "Now step aside or feel our wrath!"

Theodmon laughs. Then, he draws a wicked, looking saber and points it at her.

"You think that such threats will make me surrender, maiden of water?"- He says and laughs again- "Your anger only makes me stronger!"

He stares into her eyes and smiles.

"I already know about the things that you had to sacrifice to be here. Even your family was not spared from your foolishness."- He continues- "They did what they could to help you grow up as a strong and healthy woman. And what did you do? You betrayed their trust and let them die when the saucer crashed into their temple. Oh, they must have hated you in their final moments. Even now, they must still despise you for existing instead of them. Does it make you think about your past actions, dear? Because one thing is for sure- no matter what you do, you will never be able to bring them back."

Emela tries to resist the wicked elf's attempts to weaken her, but fails. She falls on her knees and starts to cry.

"Yes! Cry, my dear!"- Theodmon says and cackles- "Unleash your fury upon your so-called friends! End their pitiful existence!"

Jared steps forward. He slays two of the guards, grabs the advisor by the neck and presses his sword against his throat.

"I will not let you speak insult my dear apprentice, you fiend!"- He yells and kicks him in the stomach- "Just because she had to abandon her parents does not mean that she is responsible for their demise! Back then, she went to help Mardek and his friends defeat an evil being from another planet. The creature was endangering our entire planet... and she volunteered to keep the townsfolk safe from harm! After the battle was concluded, she barely saved her own life, let alone that of her parents. But that does not ***matter***! Even though she was not with them when the falling saucer hit the temple, they were still happy that she wouldn't die with them! They sent her away, hoping to keep her safe... and they did! Thanks to them, she is still here with us. And I am *proud* of them! Even when they met their inevitable demise under the piles of rubble, they still loved their daughter as much as they did before- with all their hearts and souls. And I am sure that they still do, even in the Afterlife. As for you, wicked one, I think that you are the only one who is hated and despised, not just by your parents, but by the entire kingdom and even beyond that. Using cowardly actions to weaken your opponents will *not* lead you to victory. Courage and valor will always prevail!"

He glares at him.

"And I will gladly prove it to you."- He continues- "Today, your evil kingdom shall fall apart!"

He tries to stab Theodmon in the neck, but the elven advisor manages to kick him in the stomach.

Weakened by the attack, he is unable to tighten his grip and is forced to let him go.

"You dare think that you're better than me?!"- The advisor yells- "Well, I'll show you how wrong you are!"

He turns to look at the warriors at the walls and shouts:

"Kill them, servants of Torion!"

His scream pierces the night and easily reaches the warriors. They climb down and prepare to attack.

As they approach them, something unexpected happens. They turn around and gasp.

"What?"- Theodmon says- "What's going on?"

Somewhere outside, the screams of numerous souls can be heard. And it does not take long to see who they are.

Soon, a large army of warriors forces their way through the barely-defended gates of the capital. Their armor is made from durable steel and their swords- from the strongest titanium. Their courage and valor are guiding them forward and their hearts are burning bright.

"Impossible!"- Theodmon yells- "Who... who are they?!"

Jared looks back and smiles.

"It looks like my loyal allies have arrived."

Theodmon is shocked.

"A-allies?!"- He yells- "But how? Nobody approaches the capital unnoticed!"

Jared smiles again.

"Even when they must face the enemy, my warriors never back down."- He says- "They fight for the good of our home and never surrender, even when horribly outnumbered."

He turns to look at the terrified advisor.

"And a few measly spies will not prevent them from reaching their goal."

Theodmon points his weapon at them.

"I may be alone, but I won't give in!"- He yells as he prepares to cast a spell- "You'll never reach King Torion!"

Adam draws his weapon.

"You chose the wrong side of the war, elf."- He says confidently- "And now, you are going to pay!"

Having said that, he wastes no time with idle banter. He charges and attempts to stab him.

His allies, seeing that the battle has begun, join him and attempt to weaken the elf.

"I won't give up!"- Theodmon yells- "I'll fight until the end!"

He hurls a fireball at Derion, who manages to parry it with his sword.

"Enough of this, Theodmon!"- He yells back at him- "Fight us like a man!"

The advisor is surrounded by Adam, Derion and Jared. They charge at him, but are pushed back by a ring of fire that appears in front of him.

Theodmon laughs.

"Ha! You think that I'm weak and docile?!"- He says- "Wrong! King Torion has bestowed many wonderful gifts to his servants... and I have received the *best* of them!"

Suddenly, the ring of fire gets much larger. Adam and his allies barely avoid getting burned to death.

"A wall of fire, huh?"- Emela says and smiles- "Against the Water Guardian, such magic is nothing more than mere trickery."

Using her mastery in water magic, she creates a tiny wave and directs it toward the ring of fire.

Touching the flames is enough to make them evaporate. Soon, the shield is gone for good.

Emela smiles.

"See, my dear?"- She says to Adam and smiles- "There's nothing to be afraid of."

Theodmon takes a step back and glares at them.

"Just because you took down my shield of fire doesn't mean that you've won."- He says and casts another spell- "I have learned some of the most powerful magic in the kingdom. You cannot stop me!"

Having said that, he shields himself with a barrier of darkness. A powerful veil of pure malice that protects its recipient from harm.

"I am invincible!"- Theodmon yells- "*Invincible!*"

Adam glares at him.

"Or... so you think."

He tries to attack him, but is stopped by two massive warriors who appear in front of him,

"So, you still have some tricks left?"- Adam says- "Very well. We will face your warriors."

Theodmon laughs.

"My warriors may not be entirely corporeal, but they are stronger than you think!"- He says- "Their blows will pierce through your skin! Their power will destroy you! And they will always outsmart you! You cannot win!"

Adam shakes his head.

"As long as we are still here, we will never surrender."- He says- "Courage and valor will always prevail! Together, we shall eradicate evil creatures like you!"

Theodmon cackles.

"Now that, I'd like to see!"

As the undead warriors approach Adam, he takes a step back. Then, he draws his bow, jumps in the air and gives them a taste of their medicine.

Two arrows are more than enough to make them wail and fade away into nothingness.

Theodmon is, understandably, shocked by Adam's level of power.

"Impossible!"- He yells- "My warriors can't be defeated!"

Adam smiles.

"Well, we just proved you otherwise."- He says- "It looks like your luck has run out."

Theodmon takes a step back and smirks.

"Your words will not break me down!"- He yells- "I will win this battle!"

Having said that, he hurls a barrage of fireballs at him.

As they get closer, Emela stands in his way and shields him from the attack. Her hair is singed and her arm is burned in the process.

"Miss Emela!"- Adam yells- "No! Not again!"

Theodmon laughs.

"I told you, fool!"- He yells- "All of you will die! One after the other, you are g-- "

Suddenly, Adam turns around, mutters a few words and throws his sword at the barrier.

Theodmon thinks that it will be unaffected, but is soon proved otherwise when the weapon touches his shield. In a matter of seconds, a massive crack appears on its surface and grows bigger.

Soon, the entire shield is shattered into small pieces.

Meanwhile, the sword passes effortlessly past the remains and slices Theodmon in the shoulder.

Wounded, the elven advisor falls on his knees.

"No! I refuse to believe this!"- He yells- "I cannot lose! I will not leave my liege to fight you alone!"

He tries to stand up, but Adam shoots him in the chest.

An alarming amount of dark red, viscous blood pours out of the fresh wound, weakening the vile advisor with each passing second.

He tries to heal the wound, but it is too severe. Only an experienced healer will be able to stop it... and he is not one of them.

"Curse you, Adam Kaos. Curse you... and your family."- The advisor mutters- "Even though you've taken me down, King Torion will... defeat you. And when he does, you... will... pay for... "

Adam does not wish to listen to the advisor's mockery. Using his advanced abilities in archery, he aims his bow and executes the vile elf with a single shot in the head.

He walks next to him and takes a look at his fallen enemy. His look betrays the last feeling that he showed in life- *utter terror*.

"Another fool has fallen. One with a high rank, no less."- He says and sighs- "His anger and hatred hastened his demise. He thought that he could win this battle and died as a villain, thinking that the vile monarch who commands him will win the war for him."

He bows his head.

"May he rest in peace and realize the mistakes that he made in life."

He turns to his allies and puts his bow on his back.

"Even though we managed to defeat the advisor, the leader of this kingdom is still alive."- He says- "As long as he lives, the people here will never live peaceful lives."

His allies nod.

"If we want to save those people from the clutches of evil, we must face that evil man in battle."- He adds- "So, let us go. The end of our journey is near. Everything that we do in there will be remembered, no matter if we fall or not."

He turns around, picks up his weapon and walks toward the door to the throne room.

Wasting no time, he triumphantly opens it.

"Here we are, Torion!"- He yells- "Your time has come! Show yourself!"