Chapter 970 Cap 968: This Is War Part 10

Pov Nicole:

The battle took several hours, and many people died in the battle outside the island, even in the battle that took place in the sky many died, but it was only an average of 36% mortality, less than I initially anticipated.

Bodies are on the ground everywhere, one of the places with the fewest corpses is where we are close to the Ship, that's because there's nothing important here, even our strongest allies aren't fighting here, that diverted people's attention from the Igreja da Luz to the places and people they considered main targets, those who would have a more important participation in the battle.

From start to finish they were oblivious to my presence and what I was doing.

I finished analyzing the surroundings to get information about the damage suffered and about the openings they made in the spatial distortion around the island.

"Where is my Little Brother?" (Natasha)

"My father was reckless and passed out a few hours ago, but he is fine now, he is resting inside the Ship." (I)

I finish gathering the information I wanted, then turn off the spells that kill my system holograms to help me.

I look at Natasha, she's in brand new and clean clothes, I'm glad Margareth made her wear something, even by my standards Natasha's lack of shame is problematic.

There was 1 dead and 8 wounded who were distracted by her fighting completely naked, this created an opening that her enemies did not allow to pass.

"I thought he wouldn't fight because of Elizabeth inhabiting her body." (Natasha)

"My Father didn't leave my side and didn't act personally, he channeled his chose to channel his power through one of the Familiars." (I)

"I can see how that crossed his mind, but it was naive of him." (Natasha)

While talking to him I realize something and close my eyes while holding the blood crystal I use to control my father's Lesser Familiars, with that I use the eyes of some Crows to see the Hero.

It seems he lost control of his Aura momentarily, there were some Adventurers nearby holding various Church of Light weapons and armor.

From this information, I can assume that the Hero was not happy to see these Adventurers going after the spoils of war.

"Did something happen?" (Natasha)

"No big deal, just someone seeing war for the first time." (I)

"But moving to a more pressing matter, I would like to request your assistance in a settlement." (I)

"What agreement?" (Natasha)

"I need to negotiate something with the townspeople and I realized that a person of great reputation like you being by my side could make negotiations easier." (I)

"I thought that strange Human surrounded by curses was responsible for the negotiations." (Natasha)

"Nira usually takes care of it, but she wouldn't agree to the proposal she intends to make on behalf of my Father who is still unconscious." (I)

"I don't mind, but what's in it for me?" (Natasha)

"I can convince my Dad to make you a giant bed out of your threads, I know he turned it down the last time he asked." (I)

"I'm in, extra room on a bed never hurts, what do I need to do." (Natasha)

"Follow me please..." (I)

I leave the Ship going to the city gate that goes towards the forest.

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Pov Alan (Hero of Justice):

I was on top of a building seeing the corpses on the ground there were many, I look around, and there were corpses on the roofs, hanging from windows, trapped in rubble and blood was everywhere painting the whole city in red.

The white armor and robes of the Church of Light people only served to enhance the red color of the blood all over the place, but to make matters worse it wasn't just the people of the Church of Light who died, there were bodies of Adventurers and mercenaries lying around, they were fewer in number, but unfortunately, they weren't as few as I would have liked.

"Now you get it, this is war." (Darcia)

"..." (I)

"There is no glory, fame, wealth or honor in death, in a war those who die are all equal, numbers to be counted, pieces in a game where they don't make the important decisions." (Darcia)

"Were there any alternatives?" (I)

"No, and you know it." (Darcia)

Sigh

"Yes I know, that's why I killed and fought as much as I could, but I don't need to like it." (I)

I look at my shredded armor, its defensive effects long gone, even the life bracelet I had was lost when it protected me from an attack I don't even know where it came from, to activate it must have been a strong enough attack to kill me in one blow.

"Thanks for stopping me, I don't know why I'm so nervous about the Adventurers taking what they want from these bodies, they were enemies, we can put these things to better use." (I)

"But even so, dead things seem wrong somehow." (I)

"Stop thinking so naively, we all wear stuff from the dead, your leather boots for example came from a dead monster." (Darcia)

"Repurposing something that might still be useful is the right thing to do, especially in a war where resources are very important." (Darcia)

"..." (I)

I've fought many times, and I've killed more people than I care to remember, but I've never seen so much blood, bodies piled up in spots, and so much blood.

I know I had no choice since I took a stand against the Church of Light, I also know that they came here looking to kill everyone, but it still doesn't make it easy to see so much death.

"I need a drink..." (I)

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Pov Zenos:

I woke up in my bed inside the Ship, there was no one in the room with me, and I couldn't feel Nix in my shadow or Hinata in my necklace either, it seems I'm alone.

"Everything hurts..." (I)

My whole body was in pain, and I also feel a little dizzy, I close my eyes and concentrate, and thanks to that I can feel my Inferior Familiars, with them I look at the city and the ship, listening to snippets of other people's conversations I managed to understand that I am unconscious for a few hours, the battle ended w0 minutes ago or so.

It seems that the wounded are still being treated and they are looking for the dead allies, there are also people collecting equipment.

"Did something bad happen while I was unconscious?" (I)

"(I don't know, I'm always with you, so I stayed in this room this whole time.)" (Elizabeth)

I managed to see most of my companions through the Ghost Crows, so everyone must be fine, that's at least a relief.