Hel's point of view
All together in platoon except for Luneth, who was already seated to the left of Gwen's main seat, we arrived at the planning room.
In my case I sat to her right, a privileged position.
-Well gentlemen, we have gotten information from our fellow players, the news of the battle has already been released on the network, in just a few minutes in the other world will begin to move, ie we have a few hours at most, we do not have much time to prepare anything extraordinary, we will use the plan of Mr. Hel, we will tempt them to a battle on the surface, if they come to besiege us our fall is the only reality - Some faces seemed to wrinkle in disagreement, but did not raise their voices at any time, at most they looked at me and looked away like scared rabbits.
-Leva, how are the preparations going? - The general stood up and gave a slight bow.
-My lady, the men are aware of the situation, all battalions are well formed and aware of their distribution, the same about which leader to follow and the command pyramid, leaving Mr. Hel, who will be in charge only of his followers as a free group, the supplies of arrows and medical rations are being prepared at this moment and brought to the surface along with 2/3 of our battling forces, The other third awaits our departure, we will only leave in the city about 100 men, they are insufficient to protect the city, but the follower of Lord Hel has already completed the method of escape, this way in the worst case those soldiers will be able to defend the citizens - Gwen nodded.
-Lastly we will have 1,900 foot soldiers and 300 with the ability to fly, although most of our ground forces will be very heavily weakened due to not fighting in our element, this will be made up for by our clearly superior equipment, but the enemy numbers are really daunting -
At that point Gwen looked at her air and mostly intelligence general - Olivia, do you have a report on their numbers? - Olivia looked at Gwen and looked down slightly.
-My lady, I have the approximate numbers, but we are not certain they are correct, Marcus' forces as others involved in the enemy side are also flyers, so it was very difficult to get a perspective out of their camp, but we have an approximate number of ten thousand enemy against, this report was formed yesterday, so the numbers could have grown - The data was really discouraging, I could see the fear in many eyes and how despair was starting to consume them, two thousand against ten thousand.
Gwen seemed affected by the overwhelming enemies, but her face quickly changed.
She rose from her chair with a bang and spoke loudly - Never mind their numbers, the important thing is to defend our people, if with our lives we save the city, save our friends and family, our lovers, then so what, I will give my life and you? - The long faces were gradually replaced, what they wanted was not to assault, it was to defend themselves from the invader and their new eyes gave the feeling that they are determined to fall with their enemy.
The series of generals each went to their private armories, while I left the castle, Irina and Saun were waiting there.
Bring them to me to the surface, today we will go wild - they nodded and ran in opposite directions, they went to look for the others, the time has come.
Without haste I began to walk towards the exit of the city, contemplating how the passers-by began to run from side to side, all guided by some guards, men and women, young and old, all crying for their loved ones who were preparing to go to battle, the cries were a sad melody that began the battle, many gathered at the main gate and began to throw flowers before the passing of the soldiers, all the men and women who went out in procession to a really terrible and frightening battle, where the numbers were so discouraging, a suicide in the eyes of most and for sure it will be like that, the amount of people who will see their children and loved ones again? just thinking about it is so sad, tears for those who will die, there is no phrase that better explains this situation.
Unhurriedly, I continued on my way, towards the entrance, but then an old woman in the shape of a salamander pounced on me, I did not dodge her, her eyes watering, I knew it, I knew what her next words would be.
As she slammed herself against my chest, I cry in rage and pain - You, damn monster, I know it was you who gave the absurd idea to fight face to face, because of you.... Because of you.... My daughter... - Between tears I began to beat my chest, this scene became the center of attention in a few seconds, but no one came to stop it or to add fuel to the fire.
Out of nowhere, another lizard grabbed the old woman and, crying, pulled her away from me.
-Mother, it is not his fault, if we do not fight we could not protect you, I could not protect you and so I could repay you for all you have done for me throughout my life..." The cries grew louder and more families joined the tears with their own children and husbands.
-No, my child, I don't want you to protect me, I just want you to live, to smile and to love, that's enough payment for me... - Her hug became stronger.
Then the young salamander looked at me - Mr. Hel, I am very sorry for my mother's actions, I ask you to excuse her - I denied.
-She has her reasons and they are all justified, I only hope you will have the fortune to come back and embrace your mother again - She nodded and said goodbye, I stayed there next to the old woman.
-Madam, I cannot promise that you will see your daughter again, but I will do my best to make it a victory -She looked at me and gave a sad smile.
-But tell me young man, what good is victory to me, a mother, if it is at the cost of losing the light of her life- I sighed and walked back, the old woman was right and I could not tell her otherwise.
She stayed there, on her knees, with a smile while I could see her aging even more.