This was the third portal I had created, but this one I had placed exactly where I had wanted to be. Nearly five thousand men on both sides immediately looked down at the mysterious figure that appeared out of nowhere. There was enough distance that most wouldn’t be able to make me out clearly. However, I could see them. I had added the 5-point dungeon skill Eagle Eyes, so I could make out every person in the army with ease.
In the past, I had ignored this skill. I considered it a waste for just slightly better vision. Now, I began to realize just how much having this sight allowed me to quickly take in a situation. I bet the dungeon store was a treasure trove of useful abilities that I had once just ignored in exchange for an extra job, more experience, or a portal. My understanding of my abilities was growing as I did, it seemed. My body glowed as I found another ability I quite liked. It was another 5 DP skill called Booming Voice.
“I am Deek Deekson, Hero of Chalm, Lord of Western Aberis.” My voice roared, even startling some horses a distance away.
I could see clearly from both sides. Demon Lord Aberis’s expression had grown impossibly grim. Meanwhile, Prince Edward’s mouth fell open in shock.
“This man is not King Xerin, but the Demon Lord Aberis, who possessed King Xerin’s body. He seeks to reinstate the demon lord empire that he once controlled. He will fail.”
My words were like a shockwave through both armies. Those from Aberis looked around in confusion and wide-eyed wonder. Those on the Ost Republic sighed immediately tried to deny or discredit my words in their minds. I was just a crazy dissenter trying to stir up unrest, or something like that.
“Demon Lord Aberis. You’ve died many deaths. Your father once killed you, and you survived by clinging to the sorceress Calypso. Elaya and Xin killed you, and you survived by clinging to Xin and Aberis’s baby. I killed you, and you’ve survived by possessing the body of an infant baby. I will no longer allow you to cling to life anymore. This is your end, here!” I pointed Alysia directly at the man.
He gave a small gesture, and the puppet named Xin began to race out, coming straight for me. None of the other armies moved, waiting to see the outcome of this battle. It was an old hero of the Ost Republic against a new hero of Aberis. Most believed that I would be defeated instantly. Even those that had seen me defeat General Nova were no exception. Nova was one enemy, and Xin was on another level. Although she hadn’t been in battle for many years, her name was still revered and was a major reason Prince Edward had been resisting going to battle. He had no one at a level that he felt could take down Xin.
I was also curious how powerful this Xin was. The Xin that I knew was a shadow of her former self, but then again, so was this Xin. At least this Xin hasn’t been weakened over the last twenty years and maintained her strength after having her children. At least this Xin had her Osterian blood and strength.
“Come on, Princess Hero, let’s see what you’ve got!”
She reached me, immediately attacking with a blade. I met her with Alysia.