"The men are ready LORD Achilles, the army of LORD STYX have been mobilising and it seems they have us cornered in this plains......as you ordered I have put a thousand men on the frontline" a man wearing golden armour upon entering the huge tent instantly bowed and said.He had a strong physique and scars on his left side of a face and fresh blood was pouring out from his scar." okay you may go soldier" said apollo. the man bowed and left the tent. he had tears in his eyes as he left the tent he has lost his entire clan in the

previous attack from Styx's army.

"Have the league of light arrived?"Achilles asked apollo. "I fear they won't come, those bastards elves never came to aid us even when all of our lives are in danger."

apollo said with a fearsome expression on his face he was angry and clenched his fist so tight that veins popped out of his hands.

"calm down apollo you are our best warrior, anger, and rage in times like these does not suit you. as for the elves, I think they are only delayed." Achilles said and patted apollo's

shoulders to calm him down.

Achilles and apollo exited the tent. And they walked towards the area where the injured were being treated by healers, magicians, alchemists who gave them elixirs, pills, chants and everything that they could do to heal the wounds of the injured soldiers, the heavily wounded were all drenched in blood and have their limbs severed. as the healers and this scene was so heartbreaking for Achilles that he had tears in his eyes the battle had claimed too many a lives of his people who put their trust on him as their king.As the

healers were chanting holy words combined with elixirs and potions their body was surrounded with a yellow flame and greatly consumed their life force and magic.

Achilles was the king of phoenix kingdom. once an ordinary farmer's son who rose to power with his courage and caring heart for others. He had fought countless battles and have faced many hardships, at last with his FAITH and dedication towards the people, he not only became the king of the strongest human empire but also the king of people's heart.

his kindness and leadership qualities far surpassed any human in existence.

"Hail lord Achilles, we have confirmed the direction and numbers of LORD STYX'S army. they are approaching us from the south and the most surprising news is that

STYX is with them with his six loyal nobles.I fear that they will reach the grounds of the fallen in about ten to eight days...... ."

"they are at this moment near the gates of fallen and would soon cross the ruins of the old fallen city. I have a very weird feeling about this coming battle, my lord."

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a black masked man wearing black cloak said.He was from the shadow of phoenix unit. A special unit created by Achilles when he became the king, for assassination, stealth and information gathering and other secret mission that Achilles provided.

The clouds were swirling around the sky and were taking shape of a storm emitting a green and red glow as they moved in the circular motion, signalling the coming danger towards

them the vast plains reeked of blood and a countless number of corpses lying all around covering the entire of plain with a stench of blood and severed limbs and dead soldiers.

Achilles then turned towards the west and could feel the aura emitted from the horizon and murderous intent of a huge army approaching towards them from the horizon.

"how is the mission going on, that I have provided you with, have you found the last feather of the phoenix," asked Achilles to the masked man.

"not at this moment my lord, however, I have mobilised fifty of my BEST men along with five lightning squad elites towards The palace of mist in THE MIST REALM [https://em.wattpad.com/cb88e10503e531dbba24898cffe8efcd98a9507d/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f3738367156556a504553775654773d3d2d3339323333323731332e313462393564653263623137316134363431323838353435383937312e706e67?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]

"not at this moment my lord, however, I have mobilised fifty of my BEST men along with five lightning squad elites towards The palace of mist in THE MIST REALM. they will find the last piece of phoenix's feathers, my lord. do not worry. I will be accompanying them too." said the masked man to Achilles.

"you may go Erwin. That last feather is the most crucial of all and the most powerful, so be careful......AND........" Achilles took a long pause and said: "if we die here then, do as I have asked you to, Erwin." Achilles was faintly smiling but had tears in his eyes. he had taken the most righteous decision for his kingdom, however,

he had deep regret in his heart as he said those words.. as that decision will cost him the life of his dearest one and only child.

"we will find that feather lord Achilles and about that decision you made I believe things will not get that bad." said the masked man. he had served Achilles with full loyalty and had faith in him, he had accepted Achilles as his king but also as his elder brother.

Erwin knew that Achilles kept the safety of his people first than anything else even his own family.

"I too hope so Erwin but do what you must do to save the people and kingdom of phoenix safe. the fire of phoenix should be kept burning if this light is lost then hope will too"

said, Achilles, as he walked towards his dragon.

 "one more thing................."Achilles whispered something in Erwin's ear. Erwin was deeply shocked upon hearing what Achilles just said to him." and god speed Erwin."

Achilles said. a flicker of a smile came upon his face.

Erwin then wore the mask and turned in a streak of light as he vanished towards the east horizon.

"what did you tell him Achilles and why did he go towards east." asked apollo with a fear in his eyes '(have Achilles found out about my plan)'

"it's nothing brother apollo just some of my secret works and prepare the men on the battlefield I have one last battle speech to deliver." Achilles said as he sat on his gold scaled dragon(Ke'tag, The Chosen).

"as you wish my king" apollo bowed and left for organising the army.