The sound of horse hooves on the dirt road and the sound of the crowds echoed throughout the city. The guards, standing behind their barricade, shuddered at the sight of a white horse slowly approaching in the distance. The rider was wearing full armor, a helmet that covered his face, and high-tier medals on his left chest. With one hand, he wielded a sword that had beheaded countless soldiers. In the other, the enemy’s flag is proudly held above the rider’s head. He shouted words that raised the soldiers' spirits.

[Commander] "For honor, for glory, and for the future of our region!!" the commander shouted, rallying the troops behind him.

He was followed by cavalries carrying a sword in their hands, always ready to slash any opponents who got in their way. Behind them, the archers began to draw their bows, making the castle rain down with arrows.

Many civilians ran around in panic. There were children crying, looking for their parents. Many corpses lay on the streets. The rancid smell of blood was very strong.

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Someone with a clear voice shouted.

[???] “HEY! Wake Up! No time to relax!”.

A man gasped and woke up quickly. He was taking a nap under the tree before a senior soldier who has a strong build, a lifted head, and sharp eyes stood before him, surprising him.

[Senior Soldier] “The king is looking for you. He should be in the throne room, so you better not make him wait.”

[A man] "Yes, sir!” the man stood up, saluted, before rushing off.

Two other warriors were already kneeling in front of the king when the man arrived. He quickly assumed a similar pose between the two.

From a quick glance, he could see the sourness and fatigue on the king’s face. A far cry from what he usually looks like.

[King] "The Queen… is in bad condition. The Shaman said that only a potion made from a Lamia's hair and a Nemean's claw could cure her. You three surely already know that getting these ingredients would not be an easy task. But I have trust in you three. I will send you to Queen of Xuthos. Let her know about our situation and request their assistance in helping us locate the ingredients for the potion. She will help us. Ermis, you will take the lead in this mission. Silas and Nik will be supporting you.”

[Ermis] “As you wish, your majesty.” the man who arrived last replied.