#THE_RED_CRYSTER
©Sir Zach
EPISODE 52
Simultaneously, as Amanda stormed across the northern border, Christopher and his team did the same, fighting against Plethoran arms.
The Plethorans were shocked to see the young master of Aeros return from the puzzle wood forest. They anticipated his capture long before, yet there he was, looking energized to put an end to their attack.
Since Christopher had lost his sword, he first struggled to take one from an enemy before blazing against rows of Plethoran soldiers, effectively using his wings.
He quickly noticed he was stronger than he was before. He wondered if it had anything to do with his newly awakened power.
While the Plethorans were greater in number, they were taken aback by how Christopher, Kyle, Razul, and Khalil would suddenly disappear when faced with a blind attack from behind.
Each time a sword was raised on their backs, Abasi shifted them to another advantageous angle.
Christopher especially could hear Abasi given him instructions throu-ghhis head, allowing him to see his enemy before he could even turn his head.
“Watch out, Christopher! I am moving you higher!”
“To your left, Christopher!”
Watching some of his men become unsettled by how he was suddenly jumping between spaces, Christopher explained, raising his voice as he flew twenty feet above the ground, “Men, this is the power of the spirits! Here to aid us to win this battle! Trust in me that we will win this fight!”
The Aeros on the western border quickly regained their courage, seeing their young master swore victory.
Abasi had descended closer to both the north and western border, where he could further observe the flight and watch over Christopher and Amanda. He stood afloat, working with gravity, not minding being seen by the beings below.
Whenever he would find Plethorans in greater number, he would let them lose their gravity and dropping them to the ground on purpose. Most of the time, however, he played the role of being Aeros’s eyes, moving soldiers away from an unseen attack.
Those who saw Abasi further believed that the spirits of Pelagy were indeed on their side. Many Plethorans retreated as a result.
Christopher advanced, moving forward to where more and more of Plethoran soldiers were found. Meters away, he saw his father fighting with Mahak, the leader of Plethora.
Mahak had two other of his trusted soldier, going against Theo.
Christopher noticed how his father was not using his wings. He concluded he must have been deceived by Plethora, just like how Diana made them believe they were on their side.
“Haaaaah!” Christopher struck his blade against Mahak’s word, shocking him altogether of his presence.
“You – you!” Exclaimed Mahak.
“Yes! Me!” Christopher yelled back, pushing his sword forward while remaining flying above the Plethoran leader. “Haah! Hahhh!”
He shifted his sword in different directions, crashing against Mahak’s blade. “Do you think you can take care of Aeros that easily! Think again! Hah!”
It was because Christopher was greatly angered by Plethora’s betrayal that he managed to throw Mahak’s blade three meters away.
The two other soldiers of Plethora tried to swing their blades at Christopher but Theo struck them with his own weapon, allowing Christopher to be free. Free to inflict pain on Mahak.
With a firm slit against Mahak’s arms, he was quickly left bleeding in pain. He followed it with another strike on his throat. Blook easily pooled around Mahak, following Christopher’s impa-ssioned thru-sts.
Only after seeing Mahak become lifeless did Christopher land his feet on the ground, checking on his father. “Father, how are you?”
pan-ting heavily, Theo said, “Christopher, son. Thank goodness you are alive! When Mahak told me that – ”
“Amanda, father. Amanda saved me!” Christopher immediately pointed out. He first looked around, checking if there are no attackers were behind. “I’ll explain later, father. For now, you must remain safe. Kyle and I will take care of everything. Father, trust me. After this battle is over, I will explain everything to you,” he repeated, looking intensely in Theo’s eyes.
Exhausted after hours of fighting, Theo had scratches, bloodstains, and dirt on his face. He had many questions in his head, but seeing his son’s confidence; he believed in him. He sighed out of relief and said, “Okay, Christopher.”
“To get you out of here, first, I need to ask my friend to send you back to the castle,” said Christopher before turning to the direction of the floating man covered in green skin.
Christopher wasn’t sure how to speak to Abasi, seeing him more than a mile away from where he stood. Still, he gave it a try, recalling how Abasi spoke to him in his mind. He said out loud, “Abasi, can you send back my father to the castle, please?”
“Of course, Christopher, let me get him to safety,” responded Abasi in his head. He acted immediately, moving Theo from the battleground to the safety of his castle.
After securing his father, Christopher carried Mahak’s body and brandished it for every Plethoran man to see. He announced, “See this? Your leader is dead, killed with my own hands? Surrender now or meet the same fate!”
He flew around the western borders, repeatedly announcing the same words.
While others retreated, many of Mahak’s loyal followers became, even more, angered that they resumed their attack despite recognizing their near defeat.
However, not a moment too soon, it wasn’t just the green-skinned being, floating in mid-air that they saw in the sky. Amanda had moved to Christopher’s turf, flapping her fiery wings, also making her presence known.
The soldiers of Aeros had already taken control of the northern border that Amanda came to aid Christopher.
“The Oscorians have been dealt with! Now its time for you, Plethoran’s to burn to the ground!” Announced Amanda. Just like what she did on the northern side of the nation, she raised her hand above her head, creating another gigantic ball of fire.
She meant to create the same wall of fire, especially since the sky was getting dark. It was becoming very difficult to fight without properly seeing their adversaries.
Dropping Mahak on the ground, Christopher flew to Amanda’s side and announced, “Fear not my people! They are with us, here to help Aeros win this battle!”
Others escaped before Amanda could throw the ball of fire just outside the barricade. Like what happened to the northern side, those who were trapped attempted to flee but found their bodies turning into ashes against Amanda’s angry flames.
Those who remained to fight found their fate against the blades of Aeros’ soldiers or Amanda’s fire.
The Plethorans and Oscorians were powerless against Amanda and Christoper’s newfound strength. Moreover, with the help of Abasi, they became practically invincible.
Victory was concluded within two hours since Amanda and Christopher’s arrival. However, they remained to roam around the nation, finding enemies that hid amongst the civilian homes. It was only during the wee hours that the soldiers declared; Aeros was free of any of their invaders.
Before the sun could rise, Christopher, Abasi, and Amanda reconciled in the same peak where they had reappeared in Aeros.
Abasi said, “It’s time to meet the rest of the masters.”
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