Chapter 22: Dragonville War iv
The king who was kept prisoner was worried for his daughter as he kept hearing shockwaves coming from the castle.
He knew that there was a chance that his daughter is the one who is fighting against the enemies who had invaded the kingdom.
The king tried to calm himself and think of a plan to escape the cell but he couldn't focus as the sound of the ongoing battle kept growing louder and louder.
Captain Tigru who was kept prisoner with the king watched as the king struggled with his thoughts. " Your Highness, I have regained some of my strength and stamina," Tigru said as he stood up from where he was laying on the cold ground.
" We can break out of here and I could go and lend a hand to the princess and her friends who are fighting for our kingdom," Tigru suggested hopeful for a way to help.
The king looked at Tigru in shock and disbelief as he knew that Tigru was still injured from his previous battle against General Wolf. " Tigru are you sure you're up for it? The state you're in doesn't look like you can fight so soon," said the king with concern in his voice.
Tigru stood tall and looked at the king with determination in his eyes before responding, " Ivan-san, saving the princess is my responsibility as her Sensei," he said with conviction.
" I see to think you would even call me by my name, Tigru," said the king as he let out a small laugh. " Very well then let's make our escape and see what we can do to help the ones fighting," he said with a newfound hope.
Tigru broke the cell bars with his strength and he also took out the guards that were supposed to keep watch of them. The two made their way out of the holding cell and they moved to where the commotion was coming from hoping to find Princess Alexia.
As they moved inside the castle they came across two individuals who were engaging in an intense battle that had no room for interruptions.
The king and Tigru decided to stay hidden and observe the battle. The duo was shocked at the skill and strength the Princess was displaying against her opponent.
' I think the Princess no longer needs my protection,' thought Tigru as he watched Alexia fighting and holding her own against an opponent who was said to be the strongest among Endo's generals.
' I thought Tigru said Alexia was in trouble,' wondered the king as he continued to watch the battle.
The two exchanged a look of understanding and nodded to each other and they decided to stay hidden and watch as Alexia engage in her intense battle.
The battle was fierce and both sides were now staring at each other with equal measure of determination and exhaustion.
' How can this girl be so strong?' thought General Wolf as he watched Alexia stand up after taking a hit that would have killed a normal person. He wondered what kind of training she had undergone to become such a formidable opponent.
' This guy is no pushover but his only a stepping stone,' Alexia thought to herself, observing Wolf's battle-hardened body and fighting style. She wondered how stronger she would be after she has defeated someone as strong as him in combat.
As the two were catching their breath they locked eyes both knowing that the next move could determine the outcome of the battle.
The air was thick with tension as they both tried to find an opening in the other's defense but neither gave an inch.
Wolf decided to make the first move with a swift kick toward Alexia's head but she blocked with her arm and countered with a punch to the stomach causing Wolf to stumble back.
The king and Tigru watched in excitement as Alexia followed with a fast combo of jabs and hooks, impressively landing every blow on Wolf.
It was clear that Alexia has become a force to be reckoned with and her opponents need to bring their A-game if they hope to defeat her in battle.
' That combo wasn't enough?' thought Alexia as she watched Wolf still standing, impressed by his resilience and durability. She knew that she needed a much stronger attack to take him down for good.
With a deep breath, Alexia prepared to launch her strongest attack yet ready to end the battle and emerge victorious. ' I'm still learning how to properly coat one's Qi energy, but It's now or never,' she thought to herself and she got ready to unleash her most powerful attack.
< Dragon's Impact>
Her Qi energy surged inside her as she unleashed a powerful shockwave from her fist that sent the wolf flying out of the castle window and into the nearby forest.
The sound of Wolf's body crashing into the ground echoed in the air as Alexia stood there victorious but drained.
Olivia was shocked when she saw a body falling from the sky and crashing into the forest that she was in. ' It seems like Alexia won her battle,' she thought as she saw Alexia standing by the window with a tired but satisfied look on her face as she watched the aftermath of her attack.
" Alexia it seems you have gotten stronger in such a short time," said Tigru impressed by her skill and strength.
Alexia turned back to see her father and her Sensei approaching her with proud expressions on their faces.
" Father, Captain Tigru you're alright I was so worried," spoke Alexia as she jumped into her father's arms relieved that they were safe. As they hugged her father spoke, " I'm so proud of you daughter, you have become even stronger than Captain Tigru," he said with a smile on his face.
Alexia felt a sense of pride and accomplishment as she realized that her hard work and training has paid off in such a big way.
*clang* *clang* *thud* suddenly the sound of metal clashing interrupted their moment and celebration as they looked toward the source of the noise.
" I'm guessing your friend is fighting against Prince Endo, it seems they need our help let's go and lend them a hand," said Tigru with a determined look.
" Lami would kill you if you interrupted her fun, without a good reason," responded Alexia, she had full faith in Lami and knew that she was strong enough to fight her own battle.
" Fun?" both the king and Tigru asked in unison. "Yes Lami is toying with Endo, she's probably waiting for me to finish my fight before she defeat him," said Alexia.
" I see even so let's make sure she is okay first," said Ivan ( the King) with a nod. They quickly made their way toward the throne room where the sound of the battle echoed from.
Prince Endo looked enraged as he swung his bone sword at Lami's Naginata causing the metallic clang that caused the interruption earlier.
Alexia was shocked when she saw the throne room filled with broken bones all over and a thick layer of ice covering the floor. She looked over to the side and saw her friend Lami who had a few injuries due to the lightning quick attacks of Endo.
' What the hell is up with this girl and her monstrous strong body it's hard to penetrate and also her strength and stamina,' thought Endo as he struggled to keep up with Lami's attacks.
" Do you still have any more tricks up your sleeve, Prince Bones," taunted Lami as she dodged another attack from Endo's swings, " or are you going to throw a tantrum and keep on swinging without any strategy?" added Lami with a smirk.
" I'll make sure to wipe that smirk off your face," growled Endo as he charged at Lami with full force.
Lami managed to dodge Endo's attack at the last minute and struck his bone sword with enough force that it broke into pieces.
Endo jumped back and pulled out another bone which he turned into a sword and got ready to engage against Lami. Lami smiled and charged toward Endo with her Naginata ready to deliver another blow to Endo.
The room shook as the two collided and created a massive shockwave. The group stayed back as they saw Lami and Endo battle it out with their full strength each trying to overpower the other.
The noise echoed throughout the castle as the two warriors clashed and the group watched in awe of their skills and determination.
' This will be my last move before I lose consciousness,' thought Endo as he prepared to launch his final attack against Lami.
Endo jump back from Lami and took a deep breath, channeling all the energy he had on his last attack.
< Eternal Fangs>
Cried out Endo as his whole body was producing a large number of sharp bone spikes, swords and spears toward Lami.
' That move again, guess I have to use Kenbunshoku Haki,' thought Lami as she started to use Kenbunshoku dodging the incoming spikes that were moving at high speed toward her.
It turned out that Lami didn't like to use Kenbunshoku Haki that often a she felt that the battle gets boring if she's only dodging instead of clashing head on with her opponent.
As Lami dodged the incoming attacks she saw an opening in Endo's defense and took the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow.
< Frosty Flare>
Cried out Lami as she sliced through Endo's attacks with her Naginata, freezing them and delivering a devastating attack on Endo's chest making him fall to the ground, defeated.
Breathing heavily, Lami walked away from Endo's defeated body and said, " You're not too bad for a spoilt prince," while smiling slightly.
" Lami you did it, my kingdom is saved!" shouted Alexia with joy as she hugged Lami tightly in her arms.
Lami smiled back at Alexia and kissed her forehead before replying, " Anything for my troublesome princess," with a chuckle.
The King and Captain Tigru watched in amazement as Lami defeated Endo and saved their kingdom.
" I must thank you for taking care of my daughter even though you beat up her guards and also thank you for saving my kingdom Miss Lami," the king said as he bowed his head in gratitude.
" Your Highness, you mustn't lower your head to anyone!" shouted Tigru as the king had his head bowed toward Lami.
Lami put her hand on the king's shoulder, " I'm guessing you're Alexia's father, no need to thank me as long as Alexia continues to sail with me, I'm honored to protect her kingdom anytime," said Lami with a smile.
" So what are we going to do with Endo?" asked Alexia as she pointed to the defeated prince.
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