96 Arrogance, o what a sin.. (1/2)
The water slathered against the hard rocky walls of the mountainous outcrop leaving dark stains on the reddish brown rock surface. The various entrances into the hollow mountain stood battered against the inclined slope, sieged by a horde of sea kings.
A soft whistle sounded through the air as a group of men and women started to stream out of the island, followed closely by the cacophonic sound of scales rubbing against a rock surface.
”The first wave is here!” Tiamat roared as he glances leisurely from the back of the mob.
”Get into gear you all, kill as many of the snakes as possible and incapacitate the scale-less ones to the best of your abilities, I don't want to overly antagonize the people that hold my people hostage!” Lorean called out sharply from the stern of his dingy boat.
'Not to forget that the more blood that is spilled the more likely that these fishes go rabid. The last thing I need is to have to deal with blood crazed sea kings hot on my ass…'
Swiftly he jumped off it running into the center of the mob of humans that had streamed out of the cave and expertly smacking the sides of their temple with his dagger's pommel.
A courageous women jabbed at him with a spear, aiming for the center of his shoulder. With a quick turnaround he pulled one of his daggers close to his chest, using its sharp end to redirect the blow before quickly dashing into her chest ramming hard into her clavicle with his shoulder.
With a soundless swing he brought his hand down on the top of her head, using the butt of his small blade to crumple his foe.
Instantly he turned around, running into the host of enemies. To his left another spear jabbed out with deft movements. With a barely concealed smirk he held onto the spear's neck pulling at its wielder before kicking out with his left leg catching the man in the chest.
With his stolen spear Lorean then proceeded to make short work of the disorderly militia, stabbing into a group here, and dislodging a group there.
As the thicket cleared, he shot a glance toward the sound of subdued roars and pained hisses. The prepared sea kings made short work of the Yuda, obviously the snakes had long been used to ambush and sneak tactics.
They had been completely dominated by the more violent sea critters. Further, their lack of naval mobility became painfully clear, most of the snakes had gotten in each other's way, more than anything else and had played the role of an internal saboteur better than anyone Lorean had ever seen.
With a simple nod in the direction of the blue sea king Lorean moved inward. The creature had obviously caught his drift as it swiftly followed him in, baying at its feasting companions to hasten their eating.
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”Edda, enemies have crossed through the outer wall and have taken into the inner lake what must be done High priestess?!” Yura reported panicked.
”Calm yourself Yura, explain the situation properly!” The high priestess called out turning her back on the frothing spring in the center of the room.