Black Liver & Silver Fangs

zed that most of the crusaders have made it to a safe distance, he gave the order for the archers to fire their silver tip and flame arrows simultaneously.

”Light those monsters up! ”

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Myriads of arrows were released from their tightly strung bows. Seconds later, countless arrows began to rain down on the pack of werewolves that were rushing down the mountain. The legion of arrows was not only penetrating the frightened cursed creatures but they were also impaling a few crusaders who had failed to retreat further away before the call was given for the archers to take action. Those men were noble sacrifices for the greater good. God blessed their pure souls.

Commander Dreylude said a silent prayer for their deceased comrade before commanding the archers to release another barrage of arrows. ”Fire again! Those demons furs are very tough and can withstand all sorts of attacks, so make sure that you hit their sweet spot after burning away their protection! ”

More fire arrows were released during the second assault. This not only burnt away the protective furs of the cursed creatures but also set ablaze a vast portion of the surrounding vegetation. The summit of Guillume Mountain was starting to resemble a humungous bonfire, one that didn escape the searching eyes of the Grand Inquisitor and his army.

”We
e almost there! Guillume Mountain is already in sight! ” Shouted the leader of the front army. ”Look at those fireworks. By the time we get there, everything will be burnt to a crisp. ”

”That is a very fitting outcome. It will save us the hassle of having to cremate all those bloody witches and their followers of evil. Isn that right, Grand Inquisitor? ”

”Hm. ” Ezeus Teppesh responded to his drivers inquiry with a low grunt. He looked as if he wasn so please by the entirety of Guillume Mountain being set ablaze. His eyes carried a type of mystery that couldn be easily deciphered by a commoners mindset. He poked his head outside the curtains and conveyed to his driver, ”Tell the main army to hurry on ahead. Our brothers might be needing our help. ”

”As you wish, Grand Inquisitor! ” The message was conveyed to the troops, thus they increased their travelling velocity to arrive at their destination faster.

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Back at Guillume Mountain, the werewolves were scattering in uncooperative droves. Most of their furs have been burnt off which gave way for them to be easily affected by their bane element, blessed silver.

”The witches dogs are on the run! Now is our chance to eradicate the spawns of evil forever! Forward crusaders! Forward! ”

”Yeah! Our God hasn forsaken us! ”

”March onwards in fate and let our enemies cower before our might! ”

The crusaders received a hefty boost of valour that drove their armoured feet ahead further up the mountain to slaughter their unholy enemies. The tide of the war had shifted in their favour. While the supplementary forces were off hunting down the remaining creatures of darkness, the main army ventured into the grotto that was being protected with the witches magic.

”This unholy conjuration won keep us at bay for long. ” Commander Dreylude coupled with the other Commanding Knight observed the intricacy of the magical barrier for almost an hour before they made a decisive call for action.

”Bring forth the Holy Cross of Archangel Zadkiel! ”

As soon as these words were spoken, a group consisting of 6 strong men were coming forward while carrying a long and heavy cross on their shoulders. This wasn just a simple ornament crafted from blessed silver, white jade and purified gold, no, it was a divine relic imbued with the 7 seals of high frequency transmuting violet flame.

The mystical powers that this cross possess could not be utilized by a person who tarnished the basic commandments nor by men. Only a cult of vestal virgins could call on the powers of this divine relic for aid.

”Bring forth the children of innocence! ”

After the big cross was placed upright in front of the witches barrier by the strong men, a path was cleared in the army for the arrival of a handful of young ladies who were being transported in palanquins.

The men standing close by bowed their heads slightly while assisting the noble women out of the palanquins. They were clothed in pure white which signified purity. These special ladies had taken a strict vow of silence to never speak a vain word unless it was for a noble cause, and what better cause was there than the situation they were facing right now.

”Stand ready! ” The holy warriors stood guard over the vestal virgins as they gathered around the Holy Cross of Archangel Zadkiel to commence a liturgy to invoke its mighty powers.