Chapter 207: And What Comes Tomorrow?

Chapter 207: And What Comes Tomorrow?

The Dark Elves celebrated their victory that night. Some were too busy mourning their fallen comrades but overall, morale had risen to its peak. The streets of the Underground City were active and it became something close to a small festival. Even though the war wasnt over yet, it couldnt be helped as the enemy was far bigger than the Dark Elves yet they managed to win. And while other factors played a part, the Dark Elf Army were still the winners. The battle was something out of a legend for them and many praises were given to Ira during the ensuing celebration.

Ira, on the other hand, didnt have time to wallow in the victory. Laurens arrival and the addition of more Valkyries took his main focus.Read latest chapters at novelhall.com Only

So, you had to fight for a month straight in order to lead them here? Ira sat at the war room table and sipped a glass of wine. It had no effect on him but he had grown to like the taste.

Correct. Lauren smiled with satisfaction. My Great Grandchildren have grown in my time away Ive noticed.

They surprise me every day with how much they grow, Ira said with a chuckle.

Ah, Ive heard that your youngest, Valeryn, has quite the talent with the sword.

While I would love to speak more about Ira and Averys children, we have more urgent matters to get to, Mother, Casey said.

Yes, yes, Lauren replied nonchalantly. It was clear that her time away gave her a slightly more relaxed demeanor but that didnt mean she failed to see the urgency of the situation.

Avery, would you like to start? Youve been the one in charge of the attack plan since the start, right? I see no reason for that to change. Casey nodded to her daughter.

The next attack will be the strongest one and I doubt we will be able to prevent massive losses without Ira summoning the Red Moon. Even then, the total number of the army is in the millions. Theyve only shown us such low numbers because of their confidence and the difficulty of leading a massive army. Since they will no longer be sure of a win it would be smarter to take the guaranteed route and overwhelm us with sheer number. If they do so, the number of Valkyries wouldnt matter and there is the fact that we still have to deal with more than one thousand Angels. Well have to rely on Ira this time, the tactics we used so far wont work again. Averys summary of the situation struck at the core of the matter.

There was no way around what would happen. The Angels would come in full force, no longer attacking passively but directly engaging with the Valkyries and the Dark Elf Army. It may have been pride or some other meaningless reason, but the Angels had shown extreme restraint.

Sounds easy enough. Ira shrugged. He still hadnt been upfront with his intentions of attacking the Gods and thats because there was no way to convince Avery to agree to it. So he decided to save it for later, hoping that she would see his side of things.

It wont be easy. Theyll be waiting to trap you and we have no way of knowing how to prevent. If you dont fight our side will be destroyed and if you do they will definitely be waiting.

Could the Tartarus really hold me? Ira asked curiously. It may have sounded arrogant but it was an honest question from him.

Are you willing to test it?

I might not have a choice. Ira sighed. Gavreels memories gave him no insight into destroying it or countering it so he could only hope he was strong enough to resist it.

He thought of the missing staff that he asked Randolph about and he knew that they wouldnt be found. They werent moved to another camp but instead killed by the very beings they worshipped.

Clark gripped his stomach and retched loudly, spilling the contents of his breakfast into the soil.

He stumbled away from the shabby gravesite in a far different mood than the one he arrived in.

Ira was sunken into a chair with an intense gaze. His thoughts were unknown but anyone could see he was deeply concentrating on something.

Father? Valeryns voice pulled Ira from his absent-minded state.

Hmm? Ira responded warmly. Why arent you asleep, Ryn?

I want to fight with you. Outside and on the battlefield. Valeryn stated his desires in a blunt matter.

No. Iras reply was almost immediate.

Why not? You took Raveria to fight with you before. I can defend myself well too. Even mother says Im stronger than most people. Valeryn didnt give up and made his case.

What happened with Raveria was different, Ryn. Youre not going to try and go out there, promise me.

But

Promise me. Ira stared into his sons eyes searching for any falsehood.

...I promise I wont try to go out without your permission. Valeryn seemingly gave up.

Good. Ira grinned. Now go to bed.

Valeryn nodded and walked away with defeated steps, but if one were to look closer, theyd see a crafty look in his eyes.