Chapter 47. Walking is a Blessing

 Before all present at the banquet, the soldier literally mashed to a pulp was exposed, it was a perfidious vision and a statement.

 We are here.

 Before the terrified gaze of those present, several men and women, wearing tearful masks, began to walk without stopping.

 Marcus rose from his seat and his remaining men drew their swords, as if a light bulb had gone off, he pointed his weapon at me.

 - You damned minion, what does this mean, do you wish to die? - At that moment I could hear a resounding "stupid".

 Leva insulted Marcus and laughed, he knew the price for offending me, the price of being haughty and more so when masks cry.

 At Marcus' statement, his soldiers pointed their guns at me, it looked like he wanted to use me as a hostage, but that didn't last long.

 He incited an already enraged hive.

 To everyone's stupefied gaze, they had disappeared, my companions had evaporated, but that was what they had seen, what I saw was something completely different.

 With a single sprint, they took up position behind the soldiers and only after a second, they noticed the new situation.

 - Mr. Hel, please calm yours, the same for you Mr. Marcus - Gwen's resonant voice interrupted the entertainment.

 So I decided to give an unclear order.

 - Tell me, what is going on, meanwhile, you are not allowed to kill them - Who would have thought that they would listen to me to the letter.

 With one swift movement, a group of blood spurts in pairs, shot out of each soldier.

 Their wings had been ripped off.

 Their screams were terrifying.

 Marcus while engrossed, said nothing nor do I think he could, he was afraid and hated, but most of all, fear flooded him, he trembled and a certain rancid smell did not escape our nostrils.

 Both Gwen and the others present had an ashen complexion, really terrified.

 The only one who laughed heartily at the cost of a bad look from his wife was Leva, who was to say that he was one of those who laughed at the evils he himself had suffered.

 After that act, I noticed the chains again, my strength was again suppressed by the curse, the frenzied state was over.

 The bloody tears ceased and with it the terrifying aura exuded by my companions.

 It was Saun who spoke first.

 - My lord, I have something to report - I gave a nod.

 - While I was in the forest I found something strange, the first thing is a strong absence of beasts, which is really strange but not worrisome, it could be that a strong predator was passing by and that's why they fled.... -

 - Just because of the absence of beasts you have killed and wounded my men, damned scum - Marcus seemed maddened, he didn't know how or why, but he had overcome his fear and began to insult.

 Then it was time for something strange.

 Gea punched Marcus' face, a single punch that left a heavy fracture in the beak and the monarch's groans.

 Gea was the least aggressive of them all and only killed when she felt it was necessary, while she would be really nice to everyone, for her to be the one to hit Marcus meant she had done something that really enraged her.

 Seeing Marcus screaming in pain, Saun continued with his report.

 - Due to the absence of beasts, I started to go a bit deeper into the forest, then the sound of falling trees caught my attention, so I followed the noise in stealth - To everyone's surprise, Marcus shushed Saun, but at this moment it was not Gea who stopped him, it was General Bull, he walked without caring about anyone and with impunity slammed Marcus' head against the table, it seemed that since the situation was precarious with this ally, he decided not to care about the results of his actions.

Gwen next to him was surprised, but seemed to understand something.

 - Saun, what did you find? - I couldn't wait to know, I was intrigued, besides, for Marcus to dare to talk so much, he must have done something, if not, mine, in frenzy would not arbitrarily attack Marcus' men and I would also understand Gaea's hatred for him.

 - Slaves, they were used to remove the trees and leave what looked like a landing zone for some white blankets, in it were lowered more slaves and soldiers of various races, among them those who drove them were the soldiers of this being - With stifled cries, Marcus assured that they were lies and slander.

 But for those present, it was clear, why lie, Saun had nothing to gain, at most an excuse to kill them, but, in their hearts, we were soulless monsters with enormous power, what reason would we have to look for excuses, if we could kill them with impunity.

 Those present were stunned, it was clear what the situation was, treason.

 - Lord Hel, how high is the veracity of these words - Gwen was trembling with anger and it was understandable.

 I smiled, though this was hidden.

 Without thinking, I spoke loud and strong.

 - I believe in him enough to trust him with my life - My words were resounding and Saun knelt down, while Gwen sighed.

 - My generals, you trust his words - The three generals were silent for a few seconds and it was General Bull who spoke first.

 - I trust, they are friends of the Bulls and we will trust them with our lives in battle - His words were really powerful, as if it was a lit fuse, behind him, both Olivia and the crab nodded.

 Laughing Leva raised his voice.

 - Normally I dislike him, but I don't think he's lying, I'll trust my back, I hope you'll have my back or my wife won't let you live quietly - Between laughs and with Lidya's enraged look, his statement broke some tension.

 - I trust too - Without the need to be called upon, Luneth also spoke loudly.

 Gwen could only smile, it seemed he was expecting this outcome.

 - Well, from now on this queen declares all treaties with this despicable being broken, our nations will go to immediate war - Her voice had a natural majesty of its own.

 Those present, with the exception of Marcus' faction and mine, gave a bow.

 I gave a nod to mine and each soldier was pierced by a chain, dying on the spot. With that their screams stopped.

 At the sight of his dead men, Marcus rose in courage.

 - Damn scum, you will understand what suffering is when our joint forces take this city, I will not hesitate to kill all the men and boys, then I will enjoy you, every bit of your skin, your taste, I will repopulate the city with your help and this will happen until the end of your days. 

- Marcus's face was distorting, his feathers began to fall off, leaving postules and feathers loose, he seemed to have aged in seconds.

 He had changed his race.

 At Marcus' words, the faces of all those present changed, but his words were spoken while observing only three women, Gwen, Lidya and Luneth.

 There was no doubt in his words, that cursed one.

 With a leap I jumped on his back, smashing my chair.

 - You'd better leave you sperpento, but don't expect a smooth ride, you'll have to swim and don't expect any flying, walking is already a blessing I bestow upon you - With my words said, Lilith and Gea, placed themselves on either side of Marcus.

 With a strong pull both wings were ripped off, while I pierced the arms with my chains, I had them useless.

 For some reason, I now had a feeling of liberation.