4 Arilya (2/2)

As Gamgult begged for death, the sound of violent explosions drifted into Elhorn's ears. Which freighted him, and with each passing second, the explosions got louder and louder as if two behemoths clashed with each other. At that same moment, Gamgult's cries intensified. He even bit his tongue to end his life, but unfortunately for him, Elhorn healed his injuries.

”Let me die! Please, let me die!” Gamgult said, as blood poured out from his wounds.

”Shut up vermin! Do you think I want to protect someone like you?” Elhorn retorted.

”You don't understand. If they catch me alive, it will…” before Gamgult could finish his statement, another loud explosion reverberated into the air. At that same moment, everything around a thousand meter radius vibrated as if an earthquake would occur. Even Elhorn who stood, found it difficult to maintain his balance.

'Who is capable of pushing a High-Elf so much?'

While Elhorn mused, a loud but familiar voice drifted into his ears, ”Brother Elhorn you're all right. Glory be to the spirit of the Parfs!”

Turning his head to gaze at the owner of the familiar voice, Elhorn had a mixed expression on his face. He was excited and dejected, too. Looking at the new arrivals, they comprised three female Elves and a male Elf. Divided into two female and one High-Elf and a single female forest Elf.

The two female High-Elves wore the same clothes as Arilya and looked just as beautiful. They also had the same diamond-shaped marking on their forehead. Also, they had a quiver filled with arrows strapped to their backs, while holding their bows. Meanwhile, the male High-Elf wore a long black robe which covered his body from head to toe, exposing only his face. Unlike the female duo, he did not hold a bow. He looked like an ordinary, defenseless High-Elf. Meanwhile, the female forest Elf dressed like the slain Melola, but without the armor. Just like the male High-Elf, she did held no weapons.

As they arrived, the four Elves had stunned expressions on their faces as they witnessed the horrifying scene. Especially, when they saw the corpses of the slain Elves. Unlike the forest Elf who broke down in tears, the sickening scene distorted the face of the three High-Elves. It filled them with rage.

”Sisters… Brothers…” the female forest Elf said, as she sobbed.

”Lilis, I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I could not protect…” before Elhorn could finish his statement, the male High-Elf interjected, ”Why is that abomination still alive? How can you heal such a vermin?” he said.

The moment he finished speaking, Elhorn felt a strange pressure course through his body, and it brought him to his knees.

”Please, don't misunderstand. My savior asked me to watch over him. She told me to ensure his safety until your arrival,” Elhorn said. Cold sweat covered his body as he stared at the mean expression on the face of the Male High-Elf.

”Nonsense! Do not tell…” before male High-Elf could finish his statement, another thunderous explosion echoed, and it sent shock waves through the air. Using strange techniques, the three High-Elves remained standing, meanwhile, it flattened Elhorn and Lilis.

”What's that?!” the male High-Elf asked. Looking at his body, a radiant blue glow covered it.

”High-one, please listen to my explanation. The High-one, called Arilya, requested I explain the situation upon your arrival,” Elhorn said as he coughed. While he spoke, Gamgult continued to beg for death. But, Elhorn restrained his voice using a strange technique.

”You have five minutes. If I'm not convinced, I'll end your life for healing a vermin!” the male High-Elf said.

After his declaration, Elhorn bowed his head in acknowledgement, ”Thank you, High-one,” Elhorn said.

Wasting no time, he recounted the events that took place from when the forest Elves first engaged the Ogres. As he spoke, the faces of the three High-Elves became sterner and sterner. Right until he finished his explanation.

”they call you Elhorn, right?” the male High-Elf asked.

”Yes, High-one. That is my name,” Elhorn said.

”I'm sorry for my earlier comment. You may call me, Deython. And, these two are, Oravera and Valolora. Thank you for the explanation. Here have this,” Deython said as he threw a gray color porcelain bottle to the stunned Elhorn, ”The potion will heal your injuries. I will have to trouble you to watch over that vermin for a few more minutes. We need to aid our captain,” Deython added.

”Thank you, High-Deython. I will do as you have asked,” Elhorn said.

Adding the prefix–High, to a High-Elf's name was customary among the other Elves.

Without saying a word to Elhorn's words of thanks, the three High-Elves magically disappeared. Seconds later, the sound of explosions amplified, and shock waves followed each explosion. Unlike before, several uprooted trees accompanied by large boulders and sands flew in every direction. Elhorn and Lilis could not imagine the battle occurring in the distance. The strength of the unknown foe (s) also surprised them, because they could fight against four High-Elves. While the duo had different thoughts drifting through their minds, Gamgult's incoherent voice drifted into their ears, ”If you give me a quick death, I'll tell you everything I know about those bastards from The Order. I will also tell you why they asked us to attack your village. Please, I only want death in return!”