Chapter 362 - The Battle Begins (2) (unedited) (2/2)
At the other side of the valley, Raphael's group and the lycans led by Belgor were marching. The night was still early and they were getting near the baron's estate where Patricia's army is getting ready for their planned attack.
Raphael's groups was riding in horseback while the lycans were in there animal form. They were marching at a steady pace when Belgor took the lead.
”We have to stop here.” Belgor said to Raphael.
”Halt!” Raphael gave the order and their group stopped from advancing.
”The estate can be seen from afar just behind that bend over there.” Belgor used his snout to point the direction. ”We cannot go further because guards are surely roaming around.”
”I understand.” Raphael replied with a nod. ”We still need to wait for his majesty's signal before we can launch our attack as planned.”
”Yes, you are right.” Belgor said. ”But we can at least pluck out the guards one by one.” He said flashing his sharp teeth after a grin.
”Is it really necessary to?” Raphael asked with an eyebrow up.
”It is still best to be cautious.” Belgor replied. ”We cannot risk being found out before we can start the operation, correct?”
”I understand.” Raphael sighed. ”Then we will leave them up to you. I heard that your species are good in stealth.”
”Leave them to us.” Belgor grinned and nodded to Grey.
Grey knew immediately what his father meant and hand picked a number of lycans.
”Take the guards out as quietly as possible.” Grey gave his command. ”Remember what Regaleon had said. If the enemy looks like they are worthy, then let them surrender. But if they do not, then you know what to do.”
The lycans that Grey hand picked nodded their heads and swiftly moved into the darkness of the trees. Not long, some muffled voices can be heard not far from where they are. The estate was still a bit far from where they are, and so muffled noises is not something to be alarmed about.
The humans in the group stiffened after hearing the muffled voices that they can only imagine what is currently happening. They only knew of the lycans in a short period of time and they cannot dispel the uneasiness they are feeling towards something the do not know of.
”Do not worry. I am sure that they will give chance to those that willingly surrender.” Belgor said.
”I do not doubt you will.” Raphael said with a smile. ”His majesty had put his trust on you and I believe in his majesty's decisions. And so, I will put my faith in you and your species.”
”I like you human. Hahaha.” Belgor laughed.
”Then that is good to hear.” Raphael replied. ”I also feel that we can be good friends in the future.”
After the humans seeing their leader and the lycans leader speaking casually with one another, have relaxed their tension from before. The conversation of both leaders had dispelled any hostility both parties had with one another.
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(Regaleon's POV)
My men and I have taken the passage that will take us to the hill near the baron's estate. We have journeyed into a thick forest that is the only way.
The sun had just set into the horizon and the night sky was filled with stars and a quarter moon. We were getting nearer to our destination.
”Because our path was within the dense forest, we will be arriving last compared to the other two groups.” Dimitri said.
”Hmm, it seems to be that way.” I replied.
”But it is still good because at our location, we can see if both the groups are in place before we commence with our operation.” Dimitri said.
”Yes, we will proceed as planned.” I said. ”The other two groups will wait for our signal before launching our attack.”
I have told the other groups to set out as planned. If ever they are to engage in battle with the enemy, it would be best to do it stealthily. And if ever some of the people under Patricia wanted to surrender, then they are free to do so and should be left unharmed and to be detained.
”Your majesty, I can see our destination.” Dimitri said.
I saw the edge of the hill after a long trek up. We carefully crouched low to the ground and looked down. In our current position in higher ground, we can see down below more clearly.
'Tempest.' I called to him telepathically.
'I am here.' Tempest replied inside my mind.
After that, we linked with each other and I can now see what he sees. He was flying above the estate and hovered around. In the direction of the valley, I can see Raphael and Belgor's group waiting patiently under the shadow of the trees. At the sea side, I can see that William had taken the docks while Anatalia had taken out the guards on the sea shore.
”It is time.” I said in earnest. ”The last battle with Patricia is about to begin.”