Pain, that was the first thing that Issei felt as he saw the army of Chaos and the leaders that were in front of it. Though that pain only increased to the extreme, as Issei's eyes landed on a beast that was 5x taller than his house at least, and that beast was more like a minotaur than anything but only 100x more powerful and having electricity flowing through it and around. In its hand was a gigantic Warhammer that was like him brimming with electrical energy and his eyes were also glowing with power.
He could fell and knew that something had to happen in the past for Ddraig to react this much, and to release this much anger, rage with killing intent but even if he wished to ask he was assaulted with enormous amount of pain in his arm, that holds the gear and it was at that point that he had to yell as it was becoming unbearable.
Though his shout of pain was a good return to reality that was needed, for others in the room as their heads snapped at Issei's form holding his hand and trying but failing to suppress the pain.
Seeing what the cause was and knowing a few things about the Dragon that her soul sad kept, Elsha rushed to Issei's side and started to use a calming spell on the Dragon that was close to snapping.
"Ddraig you need to calm down, you are hurting your host and we might need him and you in the battle." Elsha quickly said while pumping a bit more magic on her spell.
[That beast did the most unforgettable thing and for that, it must die! And I will be damn for eternity if I let that foul creature escape again!] Ddraig roared in rage as somewhat calm down though his roar was enough to shake even the Gods that knew way better then to enrage or antagonize a raging Dragon. And even more so a Heavenly Dragon.
"W-what did he do Ddraig?" Issei asked weakly only to scream in pain as Ddraig's fury entered a new stage.
"Issei, that Dragon Ogre ate both of Ddraig's hatchlings alive while Ddraig was battling against the 1st Dragon Ogre the strongest of them all, Krakanrok the Black and the father of the race. It was said that he was as large as the mountains and his power was on pair with a heavenly dragon." Elsha said as she was trying her hardest to calm Ddraig down before Issei could end up in a very bad situation.
Seeing the situation and the danger that was looming over their heads, Triglav decided to help and calm a situation down.
"Ddraig, Emperor of the Red Dragons I have a proposition for you if you wish to listen to this old man." Triglav's voice was calm but he knew that if Ddraig agreed to listen he would need to speak quickly.
[Speak, an old friend of Red Dragons, but know that, your words may mean your death.] Ddraig warned as he was in a very bad mood as rage and fury were clear in his tone.
Normally if someone threatened their Father, the Slavic God's would have unleashed hell on that person, but seeing as that Ddraig was agreeing to listen was a bit of a remedied sigh but still, they knew first hand that when Dragon declare something it is bound to happen so they could only hope it would end well or they might be in a war with a beings that are not easy to negotiate.
"I understand that my old friend and as you know me, I would never do anything that will endanger my subjects, friends or family. That being said, I can help you in your chances of killing that fiend and even having a chance to have a body of yours and even Elsha's back and your souls returned should you only wish for." Triglav spoke in the most serious and evenly tone that clearly meant that he was capable of what he said. Which shocked everyone even the Red Dragon to the core.
"Lord Perun, the army of Central district is on a move and will arrive in half an hour at the battle site, also 5 & 6 regiments of your guard are mobilized and are awaiting the transportation to the location." Nevski spoke as this was a bit more urgent and needed to be dealt with quickly.
"I see, tell the commanders that they got a green light and to get the army in battle position and to await further orders." Perun told Nevski as he did as he was told and quickly departed.
"Well might as well aid you brother, 2 regiments of Blood Dragon were ordered to be battle-ready and to await further orders. Now that I think of it...I will send 2 more divisions of Hussars as the vanguard and to hit and run. Though should it be required, I will send more forces towards the battle, even Iron Guard and Dragon Born Knights if the situation is dire." Vido added as he saw Perun's eyes have a bit of light in them as he heard that good news, and hearing that should thing go bad that he will have the help of 2 of the most powerful units in South arsenal was in did a huge relief.
"2 units of Wing Hussars are also awaiting to add you brother, we will need an air superiority if we want to win this battle, so you can count on me to keep the sky clear. And if it isn't enough, I will send the more reinforcements, even the Sky Dragons and Wing Lancers will be in the if need be." Veles got a word that made Perun have a smile on his face as it was a long time since they all fought together.
"I'm very grateful for your assistance brothers. You have my gratitude." Perun told his brothers who nodded their heads.
[That being said, I want to be a part of this battle and I'm sure that my Partner would do good in helping you all and doing that test can be seen in this battle. But for my body and giving me another chance at life and to be able to sore through the sky once again… I would have to decline that offer old friend. My time has passed, now I'm more enjoying seeing what the future holds and my partner is a very interesting person and I would hate to miss his growth.] Ddraig said in a clear and serious tone that left no room for an argument. While the answer shocked everyone, only Triglav understood the deeper meaning to Ddraig's words, as it wouldn't be a life without his rival or his family it would be only everlasting sadness that would consume the mighty dragon.
"You are as wise as you are powerful Ddraig and I will respect your wishes, though know this if you ever want to change that all you need to do is ask. I'm still in a very large debt to you my old comrade. And so you know, your body is in a safeguard of my personal units. We found your body after that war and transported it there, even healed it so now it's in perfect condition. Though I must confess that we did take a few of your fallen scales to make Elsha's weapon and we even have a few more, though if you wish for us to dispose of them, we will." Triglav softly spoke as he nodded his head in understanding.
[You have my gratitude Triglav, Father of the Slavs. I would be a fool to tell you that, you know firsthand how powerful the scales of the Dragon are, so keep it, but do inform me or my host if you plan to make them into something else.] Ddraig told Triglav in much less enrage voice now that he was calmed a bit by Elsha's magic, to which Triglav nodded his head in agreement.
"As Ddraig said, I want to help and doing this could count as a test or if you are not convinced after the battle you can always test me more, Lord Vido. And my group will help since I know how stubborn they are, so there isn't anything you could say or do to change their minds, I know that firsthand." Issei said as he looked at all the Gods and Elsha who nodded her head in approval before he winced as he remembered what Katase and Murayama did to him when he lied and know that Katase had a Dragon Slayer sword along with Murayama having a sword of nightmares he didn't want to find out what will do, and that was going to double for Lucy. Now that he thought about it, in his company was also a Swordswoman who was as fast as lightning and an assassin, so...yeah, he was screwed anyway he looked at it.
Though before anyone could say anything about the proposition, Triglav looked at Milos and pointed to the box that held Elsha's weapon, the simple gesture was easily understood as hero of Serbian Empire did as he was silently ordered to do and as soon as the box was close to Triglav, it shined for a few seconds before it releases a weapon that was one of the legendary and one of the most powerful one.
The sheer power of the weapon was enough to make even the generals breathe just a tiny bit harder, as the red glow was emitted basking everyone in its glow, as the booster gear shined in response to the weapon as a bit of power was sent through Issei, as he felt the power he already possessed grow even further and further, and it was like it was just waiting to be unleashed.
The weapon in question was a beautiful masterpiece. The blade shines like a polished red ruby, but the shape resembles of a jagged dragon's claw, sharp and deadly that it could cut a human hair in one go with no struggle. It's as if the sword was part of the dragon itself, strong as it's scales and powerful as it's attack, the red and black complimented the blade perfectly as it made it look like a real claw that was poised to strike at any moment. And the magic emitted from it was so dense, so potent that was making everyone in the room fell on edge even Vido the God of War couldn't help but look at the sword with mix emotions.
"Father, what is the meaning of this?" Vido asked as he saw his father unleashing the weapon even though he knew what his father was doing.
"It's simple son, we are at war and with Red Dragon Emperor offering his strength in the upcoming battle, it would be a good way to test his strength, courage, intelligence and resolve. And we both know that that is one of the prime things that make a good warrior and as a God of war, you know those traits are important too, do you not my son?" Triglav explained as he looked at his son while the weapon floated toward him.
Seeing his father's point of view and knowing that himself very well he sighed in exhaustion, before looking at Milos and telepathy telling him what he wanted before telling his brothers the same thing which they nodded in agreement.
"Fine, you win father. Elsha and Red Dragon Emperor stay here for a few moments, while you Arnett go with the rest and be ready for battle if you want to help, Milos will send you there, also a squad of Valkyries are also sent there for upcoming battle as Odin saw this coming, you were given charge of them Arnett. Think of this as your promotion test, should you accomplish this I will personally see to it that you become a Royal Guard." Vido told before addressing Arnett who went wide eyes before she nodded and a crepy battle lust grin appeared on her beautiful face, them seriously as he looked like his brother who just grinned in agreement.
Seeing that they would not be told why Issei and Elsha were to stay behind, the group was teleported to the city to await an army to come and prepare for battle.
With the girls gone, Vido nodded to his brother, as Veles snapped his fingers and Elsha's mortal body in its armor appeared on the table that was clean of food and drinks beforehand.
Seeing her body Elsha grunted in discomfort as she still saw the place that an assassin hit her and took her life. Though while she discomforted, Issei was in limbo as he didn't know how to react to this, though he saw that the body was in perfect condition with not a single sign of her long-ago passing and even looking like she was asleep.
"Red Emperor, take this sword and place it in her hand while your hand with gear has to be placed over her heart." Veles told Issei as he was grinning at the thought of Elsha getting a second chance and living a happy life once more.
Though hearing this made Issei red as a tomato as he basically had to grope her in front of others, but he suppresses his blush and embarrassment as he did what he was told.
As he placed the sacred blade in Elsha's mortal body hands he felt a connection slowly starting to get stronger and stronger as the more time passed, but as the connection grew so did Elsha's spiritual form slowly started to fade away, returning into the booster gear.
"Now with that done, Ddraig could you possibly transfer Elsha's soul to her old body?" Veles questioned as he looked at Issei, or more accurately at Issei's hand that housed the gear.
[It wouldn't be a problem to do so, though the process will be extremely painful and will require a lot of energy that my host currently doesn't have.] Ddraig answered as the atmosphere in the room started to feel tense.
"How about if we give some of our energy to Issei or we supply the following transfer? With your help and the sword, it will be enough to give her a 2nd chance." Perun asked as he was trying to find a way to make this happen.
[That could actually work, but know this, Elsha was deadly wounded, so at the most, she will have about 5 years to live.] Ddraig told them.
"It's enough of a time for us to figure out a way to prevent her from dying again. But know we have more important things to do, we have a battle to go to and a one fucking Dragon Ogre that needs to be left in pieces. So, Partner, let's return the Empress to the world of mortal again. And take bloody revenge on that ugly overgrown piece of shit." Issei said with a determent in his voice as he started to gather energy from his body.
[Hahahahaha! Well said partner well said. You are sounding more and more like a true Dragon. Perun, Vido, Veles, Triglav when I start the procedure you pump as much power as you can into Issei, and we will do the rest.] Ddraig told them as the Gods nodded their heads in understanding while they placed their hands on Issei's shoulder before starting to slowly transfer power towards Issei.
''I'm ready Ddraig, let's do it!''
[TRANSFER!] Ddraig roared as he started the procedure.
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In the peaceful city of Irkutsk, it was business as usual, people were doing their own stuff, hanging out, drinking, enjoying nature, going to work. Like they did every day, though today it was different. As sone as the magic barrier that was around 200 km in radius breached, the whole town was blasted with sirens for emergency and all the people of the city evacuated as quickly as possible woman and children were sent towards other towns to inform and prepare them for the incoming enemy while the men stayed. After all, it was known why the sirens were activated. This was a place that held great importance to the world and the people of Irkutsk were well informed of the supernatural and the Chaos.
And even if the city tried to defend itself and not call for back up,it would not last long. The people knew that very well, they were after all well informed about what happened last time and they didn't waste any time and called for the army. They could only hope that the Armies of Lord Perun could arrive in time to defend them, if not, well they would be sure to dent even a bit of the host that was slowly marching towards their city.
With that though people of Irkutsk put themselves to work, fortifying the city as best as they could with the help of WWII veterans who knew how to direct and where to build the barricades and trenches to delay or to make choke points for the people and their limited forces to fight off the invaders. But they would be damned if they don't put even a bit of fight take a few of the bastards with them!
As the people prepared their defenses, they clearly heard the blasting of the warhorns that they would recognize anywhere and anytime. It was a call for the warriors to acknowledge their duty, a call of the Motherland and the oath that they all pledged to the Old Father Triglav. It was a Horn of War! Lord Perun's Army was on a warpath and the sound of its mighty horn was enough to steel the hearts of the people to calm their nerves and to let the adrenalin of battle that they all had in them slowly start to creep in their hearts, the battle instinct that was in their DNK was starting to overwhelm them, the need to utterly destroy and crush the invaders was all times high.
The sound of the Perun's Army was approaching filled them with happiness, and now as they could clearly see them only a few km away they knew that the battle was about to begin. Though as the army reached the city and was welcomed in the most grandiose way, they heard 2 more battle horns announcing the arrival of the troops. And the people of the city like the army that just arrived couldn't believe what they were seeing.
2 more teleporting circulars with the crests of the West and South Slav symbols appeared, and from looking in them they first saw 2 Royal Hypogrife knights regiments of Wing Hussars flying in the air above them, making a few circulars in the air before forming a few wedge formations while in full battle readiness as if they were awaiting for a signal to let all heaven lose and destroy the enemy with their weapons and beasts.
From the other circular, 4 regiments appeared 2 in lightly armor and armed with spears and blades that looked like they were eager to start, as the bloodlust was oozing from them. They were famed Hussars, the Serbian light cavalry that was known for their hit and run tactics and even for daring and bold changes that would change the course of the battle. Those Hussars were the bane of the enemy and the hope of the allies.
Though the last 2 units to arrive were what made even the Wing Hussars descend down and to show the respect that was worthy of the Elites and the heroes of the old. The last 2 units to appear were none other than the Royal Blood Dragon Knights, all of them in pristine red armor with their weapons filled with magic power, their beast of war ready to devour anything that tried to hurt its charge and make it a massacre of the enemy that was foolish enough to cross their path.
Those Blood Dragons were the veterans of thousands of battles and were the ones that were there in the final battle against the same opponent now. Last time they failed in their duty to protect the Empress of the Red Dragon, and since then they train and train so when the next incursion happened, they would be ready to get their revenge. For their oath of protecting the Empress was tarnished and was reckoning to be right this time with the blood of the hated enemy.
As the South regiments made their way towards the army, a squad of Valkyrie and the Girls of Issei's group also arrived at the soon to be a battlefield, who upon seeing the Blood Dragons froze in fear as well as the whole army as they could clearly feel a pure rage, hatred, fury, and bloodlust, as if it was a Dragons own. It was so much so that some even fell to their knees. Though they emitted those feelings and power that was clear to everyone, they managed to control themselves. They were after all the knights, and they would dare not ruin their names or their honor. Even more so since the 2 leaders of the units were Emperor of Serbia, Dusan the Mighty and Duke Lazar the holy warrior of Orthodoxy the last "Emperor of Serbia", the man that even with fewer man managed to defend his country and save Europe for next 50-60 years.
The Battle formation was one that was as simple as possible. Infantry was in the center and was tasked to engage with the enemy's infantry, while Hussars of the South were to go wide and to look for a weak spot that could be exploited while going for enemy artillery and some isolated units. Wing Hussars were tasked with engaging the enemy air force and making air superiority while Blood Dragons were there to neutralize the enemy mobility and to secure the flanks while looking for a way to smash into the enemies flank or rear to rout and destroy the army. Blood Dragons were there to be like tanks of the army with high armor high charge and damage.
Though while the Slavic forces were ready to meet the enemy, Valkyries and Lucy and the girls were to be held in reserve and to, only engage and used should the enemy have a chance to break the formation, the question of the enemy generals and heroes was up to the leaders of the units to deal with. The Slavic war leaders weren't too concern with the girls showing up on the battlefield, they knew from experience that women could fight as well as men, and if they were sent by their God, who were they to deny them the place in the army. With 6 Heroes of the Slavic faction present on the battlefield, it would be an even fight even though they knew that the enemy had also a lot of elites in their ranks the Slavic Armies would not fail in their task. Besides they had also 2 Perun's guard units as a core unit for infantry and they will use them well when the battle was in the most critical moment and victory hangs in the air.
That was the whole point of having those elite units, Elite was to fight Elite and with Perun Guards going to in berserk mode and their battle-axes shining with power, while their blood pumping all-time high, it was a bit hard not to let them charge first and decimate the enemy, Wing Hussars destroying the enemy air force and Blood Dragons going full charge against anyone foolish enough to meet their charge the battle would be a bloody massacre.
With the army now presented in front of the city, they clearly saw their opponents also taking a battle position, it was the same formation as the Slavic's. There was not too much cunning involved in the battle plans of both forces only to charge and hit hard. It was always said that the simplest of plans work wonders and this was not the exception. The two armies already fought many times and they knew what to expect.
But as the army was awaiting an order to meet the enemy head-on, a sudden roar was heard echoing the valley. It was a powerful one that was full of power and authority and one that demands respect. As the roar passed in front of the Slavic army, another magic circular appeared, this time instead of the Slavic Faction an unknown to most expect the leaders of the regiments of Elites.
At first, seeing the emblem on the circular was meet with a shock and disbelief as they knew it very well but as the magic floated even more and grew stronger it was feeling the leaders with a sense of purpose, pride, and happiness. Especially the Blood Dragon regiments that couldn't believe the site.
From the circular, they saw 2 individuals emerging both clad in Red Armor that was pristine and elegant but deadly in its own right, as it was sending a powerful flow of Dragon aura that was almost too much to handle while they were on the back of the Ancient Dragon Azdaja, that was said to be as powerful as the heavenly dragons. As the Dragon let out another roar of power and challenge towards the enemy, the duo that was clad in armor jumped down and landed in front of the army, and from what the soldiers and heroes could see was that one of the two had a district female version while the other looked male. As soon as they are done transporting both armored figures stopped releasing their magic. And as the army was in alert since they didn't know if they were friends or foe, they immediately surrounded them and pointed their weapons and magic at them.
"Put your weapons down, release your spells, they are not the enemy." Duke Lazar said as he approached the figures while followed by his soldiers who were trying their best not to have their spirits to high up.
As Lazar was in front of the duo, he looked at both of them with searching eyes, feeling the distinct aura of the Dragon of Domination from both which confused him a bit.
"Who are you? What are you doing here?" Lazar asked skipping to the point.
"Aww, Uncle Lazar you don't recognize me? I'm hurt." The voice from the female armored figure resonated trough the army who felt like they just heard the ghost.
"What did you just say?" Lazar hissed at her as there were few things that were not to be messed with especially about a small girl who he looked at like his one of his own daughter.
"I'm serious. Do you not remember my voice? If so, will this help you?" The armored woman said as she released her helmet all the while bringing her weapon in front of her while she put a bit of magic in it which the weapon reacted immediately releasing a huge aura.
"B-B-But that...that isn't possible..." Lazar's words fell as he saw her. There in front of him was Elsha and in her hands was her own weapon that was only reacted to her will and power an extension of her soul.
"I thought that you were dead. I saw you die, how in God's names are you here!" Lazar shouted as he brought his own sword that had a golden blade while having a red hilt with a double-headed eagle on the guard.
"You don't recognize me or my sword?" Elsha said as she pointed her blade at Lazar who looked ready to attack.
Upon seeing the sword up close, Lazar felt like he saw a ghost and like lord Vido was playing tricks on him so he told a soldier to hit him to see if he was awake or was this all illusion, though instead of a soldier he was hit with a red gauntlet over the head from Elsha who was slowly starting to get angry.
"Damn Elsha, don't hit so...hard...YOU ARE REALLL!" Lazar started to complain until he realized what he said and who hit him hard.
"Finally, you lost a few of your marbles since we last see each other huh uncle? And here I thought that Grandpa Putnik and Katuzov were a bit forgetful." Elsha grinned as she hugged Lazar who returned it gratefully.
"How are you alive?" Lazar asked as he couldn't help himself.
"With Issei's help, he is the new host of Ddraig and with his help along with God's and Ddraig's I was brought back to life, though I only have 5 years before my soul would be destroyed if I don't find a new source to keep my soul in place and my body from destroying itself." Elsha explained as she gestured for Issei to come over.
"Hello, I'm Issei Hyoudou, the current Red Dragon Emperor." Issei said as he extended his hand towards Lazar who grinned as shook it.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Issei, and I'm grateful for your help in bringing back this spoiled princess. the name is Lazar." Lazar said with a cheeky grin which got him another punch to the head from blushing Elsha but it was damn worth it as he let a laugh that was followed by the army who could at least relax even for a bit and let the tension slowly back away before the battle.
Even though the reaction of the Army was a huge embarrassment to Elsha, she was still happy to see that the spirit and morale of the troops were in high regard and that was one of the key elements of winning the battle that was no doubt going to be heavy.
"Though Lazar, do you know were Lucy, Arnett and other girls are? They were sent to help fight in the battle as Elsha and I." Issei questioned but instead of Lazar answering, Issei felt an urge to dodge as the hairs on the back of his head started to rise as from a deadly aura that was heading his way. Katase's sword was sent flying towards his head as she charges, and bears hug him.
"You fucking idiot! Do you know how worried we were when we left you!" Katase berated him. And Issei could help but chuckle at her antics.
"While I do want to hit you repeatedly, I'm glad you are all right, and Elsha you are back to the mortal plane I see." Lucy said with a soft smile Murayama and Chelsea hugged Issei who returned the gesture.
"Yup, I'm back, but now we have a battle to fight. Who is the commander of the Army?" Elsha said as she looked at the heroes' present.
"The current commander of the Army of the Slavic nation is you Elsha. Since you are back, it's only right to give you the command of it. After all, you are the one that has led our armies through so many battles and never lost one. Also, you are the current highest-ranking officer here, and that armor and sword you have is enough of a prof for us all." Dusan said as he turned towards the assembled forces.
"Do you, Blood Knights of Lord Vido, Guardsman of Lord Perun and Wing Knights of Lord Veles, Valkyries of Lord Odin! Heroes of old and warriors of our fatherland and of our Old Father Triglav! Do you accept the command of Elsha, the Red Dragon Empress, the Supreme General of Slavic Faction!? The VICTOR of 1000 battles! The War Hero of Fallen GATES!" Dusan questioned in a strong and powerful voice that was heard easily by everyone present.
And the answer was almost instant. The huge roar of approval was the indication that was needed by the heroes present to bow down towards Elsha as everyone else followed the suit. Seeing the sight of the army that was full of powerful warriors and that held honor to the highest regard with their duty, Elsha couldn't help but let a tear go down her cheek as she smiled.
"Then as your commander, I order you this. TO BATTLE POSITIONS! THIS IS A DAY WHERE THE BLOOD OF THE DAMN WILL BE SPILLED AND THE DAY WHERE SOME OF US WHO FALL WILL FEAST IN VALHALLA AND PRAV! IN THE NAME OF OUR LORDS AND OLD FATHER! WE WILL NOT FALL HERE! THE CITY OF IRKUTSK WILL NOT FALL TODAY FOR WE WILL DESTROY OUR ENEMY AS WE DID ALL THOSE YEARS AGO! TO VICTORY!" Elsha roared as she released her power for the first time in 200 years and was delighted to find that power increased even if she was only in the gear, which she had no doubt that Ddraig, Issei and Slavic God's had something to do about it. The Roar of approval was all that Elsha needed to start forming a new plan of battle and to re-arrange the units under her command. Which all unit commanders did and the new battle set up was quickly realized and awaited for an enemy charge.
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On the Chaos side, it was almost too hard to suppress the man, beast and other foul creatures from charging in, but with Kolekh and a few other generals and heroes, it was a manageable affair. Though hearing shouts with a roar of a Dragon managed to increase the battle lust of the troops even more though this time it also fueled the lust of the Commanding core and now that they saw few elite units were also present in the Slavic army they could hardly contain themselves.
"Looks like they are ready for battle. Though we are at a disadvantage with that Dragon present. Even with you Kolekh here we need suport you can't take a hero and that Dragon in the same time." Akame said calmly as she surveyed the battlefield and the Slavic army that took new battle positions with Blood Knight in front of the Infantry and Hussars taking the flanks along with a few regiments of Kozaks, while Wing Hussars still keeping their positions in the air only added by the mighty Dragon.
"Do not worry. We are also getting a Dragon soon to come, Lord Archaon is sending Smargh to aid us." A female voice said with a battle-lust oozing from her words. The female in question was a black-haired woman that was in traditional Japanese clothes with her katana sword strapped to her hip. Her blood-red eyes shining in delight at the upcoming battle and bloodbath that will follow.
Hearing that news, the heroes and generals turned towards the woman that said that and couldn't help but grin at it. Though all the while the woman just had a creepy smile on her face.
"You are right Oda Nobukatsu, though we still need to prepare for the upcoming delight." Akame told her fellow samurai as she looked at all the generals and nodded her head as they all started to head towards the enemy while the army stayed in place. After all, it was only fair to offer the enemy to surrender first. "Oda, Kolekh, and Kurume with me, we are going to listen to the demands of their surrender and accept it." Akame said with a dark chuckle as the leaders also gave off the laugh before the 3 girls mounted Kolekh and moved towards the neutral ground to await the emissaries of Slavic forces.
While the leaders were going to "talk" to the enemy, the army was making their own preparations and changing their battle positions to counter the new formation. The heavy spearmen were pulled to the front to keep the heavy Slavic cavalry from decimating its infantry, while axe and sword infantry was moved to the sides with Chaos heavy Elite cavalry known as the "Knights of Everlasting Night" were put on the flanks to destroy the lightly armored cavalry of the opposition while being supported by a pack of undead dire wolfs, before they engage Blood Knights in an ultimate clash of heavy Elite cavalry. While monsters and other abominations were mixed with mainline to provide support and act as shock troops. The air was filled with bats, Vyvrinns, Terrorgheist, Vargheists, and other foul creatures. Though as the army was re-positioning they heard a twin roar as the air was suddenly filled with Chaos energy before a twin-headed Dragon appeared in the sky.
The Dragon was pure black with acid dripping from its twin mouths, while his wings looked half destroyed. Even though the dragon looked like abomination it still was extremely powerful and was a great addition to the morale of the army as it roared along with the Chaos army at the battle and challenge towards their opponents who were eagerly waiting for a fight. And the Slavic side answered it with their own roar as both armies slowly started moving towards each other.
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Seeing the behimet of a monster moving towards them the army was in a state of full readiness in a blink of an eye. Though under the commands of their war leaders the regiments relax their stance that didn't stop them from being at the ready. And their leaders couldn't fault them for that as they were also at the ready. Though as they soon seen Kolekh stoping in the mid-point between the armies and 3 figures jump off him they understood what was the meaning of this. So after the short discussion, it was decided that Elsha, Issei, Lazar, Lucy and Arnett to go to the meet point, with Lazar and Lucy being bodyguards for Elsha and Issei, not they needed it, and Arnett being there as a representative of the Valkyrie regiment, but it was still a bit easier in numbers.
As both sides meet in the middle, Akame couldn't help but laugh at seeing who was opposing them which made Issei growl and Lucy to be powered up and ready to unleash hell. Though as Issei saw who were there he was shocked to feel an aura similar to Akame and a one very distinguish looking girl that was clearly from the looks of thing Japanise.
"Well, well, well, what do we have here hmmm...A little Red Dragon, a Relic of the past, a wash-up heiress of the doomed Clan, a Holy Warrior and a little Valkiry, not very interesting roster I will admit." Akame said with a chuck as her company laughed a bit.
"Well, at least we are not a would-be assassin, with what I can see an also would-be sister, followed by a Japanese looking samurai and an ugly as fuck monster that is a coward as much as he is large with a look that even his own mother wouldn't love." Elsha calmy said making the Chaos group stop laughing as they looked ready to kill for the insult they received. Especially Kolekh who didn't like being called a coward one tiny bit.
"Watch your mouth insect, I might show you how much of a "coward" I am when I flatten you and your puny army." Kolekh said, well more like thundered as his voice was so loud and it shocks the whole valley as much as the Dragon's roar did.
"Well ugly, I have some bad news for you. Someone here wants your head and wants to hang it on his trophy rack for what you did, and I'm telling you...no promising you that will happen before this day ends." Elsha said as she looked at the Monster with cold and deadly eyes which the huge Monster just grinned as he knew about whom she was talking about.
"Ah yes, Ddraig I must say it's a pity you are sealed, your hatchlings were delicious, I only wished you had more." Kolekh roared in amusements as Issei and Ddraig's rage grew even more as he powered up and prepared his Dragon shoot, only to be stoped by Elsha holding his hand and lowering it down."
"Not now, Issei. You too Ddraig, wait a bit please." Elsha whispered to Issei who growled but complied with her request.
"Well, seeing as you came here it's only reasonable for us to accept your surrender so we will gladly accept it of course. But you will have to execute the head of each regiment. If you do not comply there is a battle that awaits us and your death either way. Pick your death." Kurume said as she unleashed her weapon that released a torrent of chaos energy.
"Well, that is fine with us since we prefer death in Battle then servitude. We will meet you all in battle." Lazar said as he turned around and started to walk away with others.
"Then the battle is." Akame said as and her group returned towards the army. All the while her eyes shined with bloodlust and eagerness to commence the bloodbath.
This day would be one of the bloodiest since the last great human war.
Done.
AN: Now, I know I said that I wouldn't change peerage and all that...BUT...Since I watched all of the Fate /Stay series I had a bit of change in my crazy mind and I decided to add a few more girls in Issei's peerage and change a bit of positions for them. So with out further adooo...here they are. Do leave in review what are your thoughts and I will answer them in the next chapter which will soon (hopefully be out).
King: Issei
Queen: Lucy
Knight: Modred
Knight: Miyamoto Musashi
Bishop: Arnett
Bishop: Semiramis
Rock: Mirajane
Rock: Elsha
Pawn: Elmenhild Karstein
Pawn Chelsea
Pawn: Cassie
Pawn: Katase
Pawn: Murayama
Pawn: Jaden
Pawn: Gray
Pawn: Natsu