14 The Start of The D Day (1/2)

Ares taught most of what he could, to Gus for four days straight and put him through skin and bone, without a break. At the end of the fourth day, Ares wanted to talk to Gus about the war they were going to tomorrow, on 'the fifth day' which was approaching them very quickly as days passed by.

”Ares, I improved a lot with your style of fighting didn't I? Now I'm strong enough to defend myself on my own and I'm all ready for the war tomorrow.” Gus asked Ares with a cocky tone.

”Gus...” Ares took a long pause and seem reluctant to speak out, ”I-I want you to stay in the village. Do not come to war with me.” He told Gus who doesn't seem to be listening.

Ares doesn't really want Gus to go out to the battlefield. He broke all his military codes and passed down his ancient sword art to Gus in hope that it will be passed down and live on,  but now this fool Gus wanted to go to a battle ground and die? A mere four days of practice is nowhere near as mastering the skills.

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Gus however is so excited to show off his skills. He was like a little kid who gets thrilled when they have new toys to show off in front of their friends. He couldn't contain his excitement and only kept thinking of showing his sword skills in front of everyone and win the war all by himself.

”You need to stay and protect the village Gus.” But Gus was hit by sadness when he heard Ares saying these words. His sorrow turned into anger in an instant.

He wanted to be out there and be able to help Ares. He was imagining himself as Ares's sidekick already, how can he want to stay home when they were in war?

”I want you to be in the village and pray for us. For I will definitely win and come back alive” Ares convinced Gus somehow to withdraw from the war even though Gus was still mad about this.

Finally the day of the war, the fifth day came by.

Mars, the village chief already sent a word out to the Caracus village saying that Mindoro is willing to aid Caracus against the war with outsiders. However, Mars received a word back from Caracus that only a group of his 100 best men were enough to aid them in the battle.

The four units of Guards, Archers, medics and supporters along with Ares and his soldiers are sent to the war with the cheering of people, but sadness was hidden behind their smiling faces.  They do not know if their fathers, husbands or sons who are heading out will come back alive from this war.

Yang dearly held a bangle presented to him by Tisha as his good luck charm, and he set out with everyone else to aid Caracus.

As the Mindoro villagers travel for 20km on their horses and animal pulleys. They did not believe their eyes. There were broken and burnt down houses everywhere, smeared blood marks and unnatural landscapes. It was the Caracus village, which was in a very devastating state.

As they get closer to the village, Ares and the leader of Mindoro army noticed some armors shining at a distance deeper in the village. A number of 500 soldiers were arming themselves and sharpening their weapons, getting ready for a war.