568 The Beginning Of The End!

The trees were bald and the forest was bare, as the snow had completely swallowed the place whole.

Large piles and heaps of snow could be seen all around the forest, causing several cold chills to run down the spines of these intruders.

Eli's men stealthily advanced while hiding behind the massive heaps of snow..... and continuously scouted the place in search of all hidden guards.

They only knew that their enemies were now hiding around this point, but they didn't know what formation the enemy was using when hiding.... as well as where their enemies were guiding and watching them from.

So they didn't know the exact location where each hidden guard binding to their enemy was.

With that said, they had no choice but to advance while hiding behind the snow, trees or fallen tree logs that were lying on the ground.

Eli's archers first moved forward through the snow, while looking up and down, East to West and so on.

And as they moved, they felt the air before them grow extremely tense.

Were their enemies now close by?

Call it a warrior's instincts!

But as they approached, they felt the feeling grow stronger and stronger with every passing second.

It was as if they could feel the presence of several evil-intentioned minds, that were now waiting in the shadows.... ready to pounce at them any time soon.

Several of them quickly took out their bow from their backs, and slowly pulled it along the strings of their bows..... while closely observing their surroundings steadily.

The tension in the air was really too high, and some of them instantly felt that the enemy was about to make their move anytime soon.

"Keep Vigil Men!

They're Here!" Said one of the leaders in the group, who quickly ran towards a tree in hiding.

'Thup! Thup! Thup! Thup! Thup!' Thup!'

'Ahhhh!!!'

In a flash, heavy rain of arrows was sent flying towards this group of men from all directions.

Some of the men were too slow to react and immediately got shot to death, while others either dropped to the ground, hid behind the trees or fallen logs instead... after all, where else could they possibly take cover in this dead of winter?

'Thup! Thup! Thup! Thup! Thup! Thup!'

"Men, focus!

From what we know, we are more than them in number.

So we undoubtedly have the advantage here!

Shoot! Shoot!

Shoot down the bastards now!!!"

Their archers also launched multiple towards their enemies confidently, as that victory was just a stone throw away.

'Thup! Thup! Thup! Thup! Thup! Thup!'

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What the hell?

This was the first time ever, that their main base (The Home), had been attacked since its creation decades back.

So who exactly were their enemies?

They attacked with all their might, while quickly assessing the situation too.

And it was only there and then, that their leaders had decided to fall back instead.

For them, it was better to go back and properly protect their young master and his family.

Because whether they liked it or not, it seemed like their enemies had come fully prepared for tonight's saga.

So who knew what other tricks they had up their sleeve?

For them, it was better to go back, surround their leaders and properly fight to the death there.... while making sure that those who could escape did so swiftly.

Yes!

They were buying more time for their leaders and comrades to escape using that underground tunnel instead.

And so with that, their leaders decisively gave it their orders.

"Fall back!"

"Retreat!!"

'Thup! Thup! Thup! Thup! Thup! Thup!'

As they retreated, some of them ran towards their base with their backs backing their enemies.... while others ran facing their enemies instead.

Of course, the last group of people were there to defend their comrades who ran ahead of them.

So they shot several arrows towards these intruders, as well as held out their shield up in the air too.

"Watch out!"

"To your left!"

"Ahhhh!!"

"It hurts!.... it hurts!"

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Blood quickly dyed the white snowy fields beneath the trees crimson red, and it's very strong foul smell quickly filled up the air in a flash.

'Bam!

As the battle progressed, several lifeless bodies dropped to the floor like flies.

Back in Eli's side, one of the warriors came back to report in the situation ahead.

"Your highness!

We have successfully pushed then back.

And looking at it now, they seemed to be running away instead.

In appears that they have been cornered!"

"Wonderful!" Eli replied with a broad smile plastered on his perfectly chiselled face.

Of course as Prince, there he generally didn't have to join the battle at all.

He was the final boss, so why should he even move a muscle now.

All he had to do was watch his men deal with his enemies, while slowly advancing instead.

And when all enemy forces had been properly taken care of only then and there, would make an appearance.

This way, he would be a to give his proper winning speech to his enemy, while looking glorious and radiant.... as opposed to his enemy who will look tattered and unkempt instead.

This was also good, so that if by some miracle his enemy won... then he, on the other hand, would be able to flee the scene at ease, since his group was following behind the rest.

"Excellent!

Rush forward as fast as you can and tell the rest of the men to do as we planned."

"Yes, your highness!" 

With that, the man hurried rushed forward with his horse, while Eli on the other hand....  calmly rode his horse towards the Base.

Now, it was finally time to end it all once and for all!

Finally, victory would soon be his!