"Form up!" Helliana shouted, her voice cutting through the chaos. "Defensive positions, now!"
She knew that they have no choice but to fight right now.
The remaining Orcs, battered but unbroken, scrambled to obey. They formed a defensive line, weapons at the ready. Helliana joined them, her eyes blazing with determination. She wouldn't let their sacrifices be in vain. She would live no matter what!
As the Hobgoblins closed in, Helliana felt a surge of fury. The memory of her father's sacrifice and the faces of her fallen comrades filled her with an unyielding resolve. She gripped her knife tightly, the cool steel a comforting presence in her hand.
The Hobgoblins paused, and their leader stepped forward. King Kraggul's face twisted with a mixture of triumph and hatred. His eyes locked onto Helliana, a cruel smile playing on his lips.
"There's no escaping us," he sneered. "You will fall, just like your father."
Helliana's eyes narrowed, her voice steady and cold. "You'll pay for every life you've taken, Kraggul. We may fall, but we'll take you with us."
Kraggul's laughter echoed through the night, but Helliana didn't flinch. She raised her knife, the blade gleaming in the firelight. Her warriors, inspired by her resolve, stood tall beside her.
"Let's not waste any more words! Kill them!" Kraggul roared, and the Hobgoblins surged forward.
Helliana met their charge head-on. The clash of steel rang out, signaling the start of the battle.
The Orcs fought with fierce desperation, their loyalty to Helliana and their fallen kin driving them to incredible feats of bravery.
In the midst of the chaos, Helliana fought like a storm incarnate. Her movements were fluid, a deadly dance of blades and blood. Each strike was fueled by her will, her determination to protect her people and honor the sacrifices made.
The battle raged on, a whirlwind of fury and fire. Helliana could feel the exhaustion creeping in, but she pushed it aside.
Her people needed her, and she would not falter. With every swing of her sword, she carved a path through the enemy ranks, her eyes never leaving Kraggul.
The Hobgoblin king fought with savage ferocity, but Helliana matched him blow for blow. The ground around them was slick with blood.
Helliana lunged at Kraggul, her sword slicing through the air. The Hobgoblin king tried to parry, but she was too quick. Her blade found its mark, cutting deep into his flesh.
Vargash watched with bated breath, ready to intervene if needed. His loyalty to King Kraggul was unwavering, and he would not let his king fall.
Kraggul swung his halberd in a wide arc, forcing Helliana to leap back. Seizing the moment, he unleashed a devastating flurry of attacks, each one aimed to end her life. Helliana barely managed to evade, her breaths coming in ragged gasps.
Helliana gripped her knife, its blade gleaming with a cold, determined light, while Kraggul's halberd seemed to pulse with malevolent energy.
A knife was no match for a halberd, but Helliana's superior strength bridged the gap. Despite both combatants being weary and nursing severe injuries, the fight was evenly matched.
However, if the 20,000 Hobgoblins entered the fray, the Orcs would undoubtedly face annihilation.
Kraggul struck again, his halberd slicing through the air with a speed that belied his massive frame. Helliana parried the blow, the impact reverberating through her arms. She countered with a quick slash aimed at his side, but Kraggul deflected it with the shaft of his weapon.
"You're strong, I admit," Kraggul growled, his voice a deep rumble. "But strength alone won't save you."
With a fierce battle cry, he unleashed a skill known as [Thunderous Cleave], his halberd crackling with electrical energy.
Helliana barely had time to react, diving to the side as the ground where she had stood erupted in a shower of sparks and debris. She rolled to her feet, her heart pounding hard.
To win, she had no choice but to exhaust her mana reserves, even daring to tap into her spirit energy — a move that could cost her life.
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Okay. Rain will really appear next chapter. I promise ????????