Chapter 124: First Revival(1)
Spencer fixed his gaze on the battleground in front of him. He could see a large number of soldiers gathering on the enemy's side and is preparing to strike. Dark Eye does not appear to be coming to the Regle Alliance's aid this time.
Spencer groaned and simply stared at Liam, who stood beside him quietly. Spencer has recently spotted Liam acting strangely, and he is unsure if Liam is in the right condition to fight. But Spencer chose not to worry for him in the end because his eyes were sharp despite his blank visage. He just thought he was just angry.
While the mages prepared their offensive position behind him, Spencer glanced at the enemies and spoke using magic voice amplification. While doing that, the soldiers prepared their fighting positions. The soldiers are feeling quite confident about this combat after winning a major battle against the enemies the last time.
Yes, their commander has passed away, but his memory will live on in their hearts and minds forever. They will continue to win this war while bearing his name on their shoulders. They are not going to let him down.
"Are you sure you want to do this? Regle Alliance... You do realize that without the Dark Eye, your army is useless, right? Give up."
The new commander of the Regle Alliance retaliated angrily.
"You damned four eyes, we aren't weak! We're also going to reclaim Adam from you horrible Reece thugs!"
"Why would you go to such lengths to reclaim Adam? His abilities are sloppy, and all he knows is only arrogance. Or are you simply using Adam as an excuse to start a new war?"
"Y-you! Without Luke, all of you are nothing! Now that he's dead, you're all powerless!"
The Reece side fell silent altogether. From the Reece side, an atmosphere of hostility and bloodlust began to form. For them, what the enemy commander just said is extremely sensitive. They brought up his name... They quickly lose their cool only because of that one damned name...
Spencer then spoke in a low dark voice, glaring at the opponents who were beginning to sense their animosity.
"Attack."
The Reece side attacks instantly after hearing that one command. Without saying anything, Liam took the lead and dashed towards the opposing frontlines. Liam continued to evade and assault foes one by one, resulting in a complete massacre. His speed and strength are so incredible that he vanquished about half of the opposing frontlines before his ally soldiers could even get close to them.
Spencer sighed as he saw Liam's crazy condition. The mages were then instructed to begin attacking magic spells. After indicating the command, Spencer adjusted his spectacles and joined Liam on the battlefield.
This time, it's just him and Liam. The others had returned home. Because of their current mental state, they are unable to participate in combat.
Spencer then began shooting fire and explosive magic at the enemies, one by one, killing them. He continued to discharge magic at everybody who came near him and locked his gaze on the opposing commander. He was about to shoot the enemy commander with magic when someone kicked him so hard that the enemy commander flew across the battlefield.
Spencer's eyes shook as he glanced at the person who had done it. Liam is the one who did it. Spencer shouldn't be surprised because it's Liam, but Liam is acting strangely right now...
Liam is smiling... No, grinning is a better word.
"Ha! You're so weak! And you have the audacity to call yourself a commander? Even a horse is more powerful than you are. Stupid mutt."
Spencer was taken aback by the very different Liam in front of him. Liam feels so different now.
Spencer flinched when he noticed Liam's bloodlust-fueled glowing crimson eyes staring at him. Spencer's eyes shook as he felt himself being suffocated by an enormous amount of pressure. When Liam noticed this, he smirked madly at Spencer, who was straining to breathe.
"You... What's your name again? Disposable? Dispenser? Ahhh, I remember now. Spencer, you're the foul-mouthed magician in that twig's group."
Spencer scowled and glanced at Liam as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing. Liam only smirked as he looked down at him.
"You are quite strong; many people would pass out just by looking at me, but you managed to stay upright. That's quite an accomplishment... But still a weakling."
Before turning around, Liam shot a disappointed glance towards Spencer.
"You are not deserving of my time."
Liam then proceeded to assassinate additional enemy soldiers. Spencer can finally breathe now that Liam has left.
"Cough! Cough! Cough!"
Spencer clutched his neck and began to pant profusely. He felt as if he was about to die just now. And that's what he felt just by looking into Liam's bloodlust-filled eyes. When Spencer looked up, he witnessed Liam slaying enemy after enemy while wearing a frightening grin on his face. Even the soldiers and knights on their side detected his shift of aura and made every effort to avoid him because they felt like Liam could just mercilessly cut anyone, be it an enemy or ally.
'What in the world happened to Liam...?'
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"All right, Luke, it's time to go back."
Luke let out a big sigh of relief. He then got to his feet and stood up.
"Finally! It's about damn time."
Luke then patted the dust off his butt and placed his hands on his waist. He then started to call Aides.
"Come forth, Aides."
Clink, clink, clink!
After Luke called out Aides' name, the sound of shackles clinking and a dark fog emerged behind him. Aides then appeared, frowning and looking down at Luke.
"How dare you call for me like I'm your servant, you brat?"
"But you said to call for you, correct?"
"Haa whatever,"
Aides then began the process to return Luke. Luke just stared while looking at Aides who's slowly lifting his hand. Aides then brought his palm to a halt on Luke's forehead and looked at him.
"Resurrect."
Luke's eyes widened as he began to sink to his grave after Aides mentioned that. Luke looked down at his sinking feet before gazing up at Aides and Joe, who were both staring at him. Then Luke noticed Joe smiling at him.
"Ah, before you leave, there's something I forgot to tell you."
"What?"
Luke's forehead creased as he looked at Joe, who was still smiling at him.
"Ten Phoenix, Ten Lives is a unique power created from the lives of ten phoenixes. That means you'll get one of the Phoenixes' special abilities every time you come back from the dead. What you'll gain now is an ability called [Phoenix Aura], which can give you the false presence of a phoenix and make your enemies fear you. You'll be able to put that to good use when you return."
Luke was taken aback for a second. He couldn't speak, he was speechless. Out of all times that Joe could say this; he decided to say it now. As he glared at Joe, who was only smiling at him, Luke's veins were exploding in his head.
"You late son of a bitch."
"It's better to be late than nothing. Now go."
Luke locked his gaze on Joe. Luke's body is nearly submerged in the dirt, but before he could totally vanish, he gave Joe a fuck you sign. Joe simply laughed at the gesture, while Aides sighed. Luke's eyesight turned black after that.