One's Eden: Sword of Ren!

Chapter 9: Resolve and freedom

The moonlight illuminated the battle scene.  Pithon's experience and unusual strength make him one of the strongest opponents I battle with.

If Pithon is this strong, then how strong is the General?

Why I'm in such a hurry? Is it better to run in this situation?

I even used my vampire form. Vampire form can only be used in a limited time period after that it will give me great pain. There's also a time interval before I can use it again.

Exchanging blows with Pithon make my body hurts like crazy. Every clash of the sword overpowered mine.

This is a power of a true captain of Red robe terrorists.

"Assassin is that all you can do?!"

Pithon used a sword skill that makes him attack even faster. The vampire form wears off and I just need to rely on my own speed.

That's what I thought.

My speed can surpass him and I was hit by his sword and crash got to the house behind me.

"A half-vampire... Looks like you got trouble using that form yet. That's not a smart move fighting someone far stronger than you."

Said Pithon.

"Hey, why do you need Hanayuki? Tell me."

I asked with a low tone voice.

Pithon seems to hear it and looks down on me.

"Hanayuki is a very important part of the Red robe terrorist plan. She doesn't seem to remember things, but our general commanded me to find and capture her... Hanayuki is essential to the ideals of the red robe terrorist group."

"I see, they can't be defeated here."

"That battle is already over assassin. Better accept you're own death."

Pithon said as he rise his sword.

And then...

"Lightning spear!"

Pithon distance himself and avoided that struck of lightning that is about to hit him.

My sense is fading and I'm in great pain. Even I can only see the shoes of the one who saved me. I know it's her.

"I can't let you kill Ren!"

Said Hanayuki and pointed her finger to Pithon.

"Ho? You came back... That's one less burden in my job. Hanayuki."

Hanayuki started to cast her barrier magic on us.

"looking to you're expression and action. This feels like going to be a hard way."

Pithon charges in and attacks the barrier contentiously with his sword.

Such magic can block Pithon sword skill. Hanayuki is quite incredible.

I never knew that she got something like this in her sleeve.

The barrier got broken.

Pithon thought that his in advantage but Hanayuki used a spell that begun to cover her body with lightning.

"Lightning speed."

In this form, she's as fast as lightning. Her speed and power got a high boost. She's able to fight Pithon with power.

Every punch Hanayuki gives put Pithon in huge astray. Hanayuki is much faster than Pithon at this time.

Hanayuki was fighting her best to defeat and protect me.

What is this am so useless...

At that moment, memories flow in my mind.

Remembering back in the village before it got burned down. There was a girl named Hikari who is always on my side. We have the same work, same home, and same dream.

"I wanted to travel the world."

Said Hikari.

"Because of my dream. I need to be strong and fight those evil guys."

"Me too."

I replied.

Her words inspire me a lot.

We trained showmanship together in the near Sword school.

Until one day.

A monster attack and break through the village. It's still on the gate. On the gate, there was a two little girl and because of fear they tremble down and freeze. They are not able to run away.

The monster is about to attack them.

At that moment.

I wonder why I'm just watching? I know that something horrible is about to happen. Why my feet are trembling?

I want to be strong and travel like Hikari said.

Weird sweat started to flow.

That time Hikari run and saved the two girls and defeated the monster by herself. Hikari was recognized in the village and she was very happy.

I wanted to protect Hikari and be strong. but how can I protect if I can't even stand up like a man and protect those in need?

I'm a coward. That my true color.

That thought spin in my mind.

No one really thinks of me back then I've felt it. It's not jealousy. It's just I feel ashamed of myself for doing nothing.

That night I can't sleep. I was thinking of changing myself.

I get up in my bed and leave Hikari. I go to the forest and started training myself to be strong. I started my training in the following month. I get stronger and learn some basic magic.

...

One night.

While I'm in the forest.

The village started to burn down.

The red robe terrorist attacks the village and burned people to ashes.

I immediately go back and check on Hikari.

"Hikari!"

"Ren! Let's go and run away. Everyone is on the flame."

Hikari said and get pulled my hands away.

I stopped and said:

"Stop doing this protecting me. I'm the one who will protect you. Am a man I will go and protect you Hikari."

Hikari blushed a little and give me her smile. I pulled my sword and accompany Hikari to the exit of the village.

there the members of a terrorist are standing.

"Ho? A survivor?"

"There holding hand how cute. Maybe they are in love with each other."

They said.

"Stop don't come near us!"

I said and make a stance.

I will never gonna go back to my old mistake. I will put my life in the line this time and save Hikari.

That's what I wanted to do back then.

Behind us, somebody stabs Hikari with a sword. I didn't notice it because it's too fast.

The big man killed Hikari and using a sword of flames.

I failed to protect Hikari.

The man didn't kill me and gave me that sword that has the blood of my beloved friend.

I cursed him and promise to hunt him down.

...

At this moment Hanayuki is fighting with her life on the line.

That's right I need to man up and protect Hanayuki.

Hanayuki is just my friend that I met not long ago, but still, she tried her best to defend me.

Pithon started to keep up and turn the table.

Now she was struggling and started to be hurt by Pithons sword skills.

"Hanayuki! Hanayuki! You can endure this right? Sword skill: Destruction blade!"

That sword skill collects a dense amount of magic and smashing it toward the target.

Hanayuki can't dodge it.

Vampire form-!!

I force myself and denied the time interval. It's risky and I might lose my life with this. After this regeneration and a huge boost. I will feel intense pain.

Just for a short time let me use all my power.

"Blazing assassination s***h-!!"

My attack collided with Pithon sword skill and after that. I collect all my magic and straighten to force myself for an opening. My sword slides down to the handle of his sword and with my flame.

He started to recognize it.

"A flame that devours its target. It's the general's flame."

"I'm not done yet! Hidden skill: Blazing assassination s***h Barrage--!!"

A continuous s***h with full speed and power. The flames started crawling and burning Pithon's arms.

Pithon was weak in his battle with Hanayuki and lose lots of magic. He can't keep up now.

As I continuously s***h Hanayuki loo to me with tears.

I'm about to feel the pain even by my vampire form.

And I strike to the final blow.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh--!!"

Making Pithon fly to the city gate making huge damage on the sturdy wall of Celest.

Before I fall. Hanayuki catch me and cry a lot.

"Thank goodness your alive Ren."

"Did I defeat Pithon... Yeah, you did it and I'm proud of you. For mot killing him. Your flame does devour the target body but that caster can cancel it right. I saw it you cancel the flames and just leave Pithon in his knockout state."

"Well, that the reason you came here right? You wanted to change me. I just did something I must do in return for your kindness. Thank you Hanayuki."

I said.

The pain felt is so intense. Some of my bones got broken.

But at that moment Hanayuki's smile makes me smile.

I passed out.

The battle ended there.

After the battle against Pithon. Ren lost all his energy and white out. There Hanayuki helped him and tell Ren that he did best in his battle.

...

Moving to the Dragoon tower.

Scarlet Rose one of the highest nobles in the kingdom of Arsland and her subordinate started to finish their plan.

Ren is not a part of Scarlet’s plan, because Scarlet can kill Pithon with her own hands.

Using magic that can project the happening on Pithon's battle. Scarlet smiled and said:

"Good thing they have taken care of Pithon. Now let proceed to the next phase... Sally gathers our soldiers and let's start building our new era in this land."

Sally is delightedly replied:

"Yes, Scarlet-sama."

Sally gathered the soldier under them and use her magic to enhance their abilities. to take out the Red robe terrorist soldier in the Celest.

With Yukihime's Ice magic. Everything turns smoothly. They have taken care of the weak soldiers and some of the soldiers outside started to retreat.

The news is heard by Lucas. The traitor who betrays the dragoon for the legacy of the Red robe terrorist group.

Lucas was angered and disappointed. Using his phone he reported the happening to the general.

"General, I'm very sorry but the operation of the red robe terrorist group in Celest city was destroyed... Pithon was defeated by an unknown man named Ren. I suspect that Scarlet is the one who did this. I was right for not fully trusting that woman."

"It can't be helped... Unexpected things happen... Just retreat for now with the soldiers."

"That is also one of the problems. We have also encountered such a great foe in the gate. It's a man with a cowboy appearance. His abilities were so great and killed a lot of our soldiers when retreating... Scarlet may have a plan on taking down the red robe terrorist group... the only one that can go away is me and the people in the ship...."

"You keep telling me the bad news. It's making me mad little. Did you have good news?"

Asked The general.

"Yes, I have a piece of good news. You're daughter Hanayuki is been found. She is with a certain traveler right now."

"Hanayuki? That's good to hear... Now go back to our headquarter as soon as possible."

"Yes sir."

Ending the call.

Lucas looks toward the City of Celest.

"Hanayuki."

...

Back to the city.

Scarlet started to make a great speech on the high wall of Celest.

She uses magic that takes the form of two giant speakers.

"Listen people of Celest. My name is Scarlet Rose one of the great nobles of Arsland. Am here to tell all of you people that the era of Pithon has ended. Dragoon warrior fights with their life on the line and exposes a traitor among their group."

The citizen of Celest was shocked by the news Scarlet given to them.

"A traitor in the Dragoon?"

"But they are the ones protecting this city."

"Pithon was defeated?"

Scarlet speech continues.

"As you can see my soldier defeated most of the red robe terrorists and their leader was also defeated. The dragoon traitor that leads everything to this was named Lucas. Unfortunately, he got away with his dragon. The enemy of the Celest City has driven away. You can do what you want because you're all free..."

Some people started asking.

"Miss, what will happen to us? No one is gonna lead the city anymore. The economy of Celest is at rock bottom.

"That's right, Pithon destroyed the living of the people here."

Scarlet look at them and smiled.

"Don't worry people with my power as high noble of Arsland. Am willing to take over the responsibility of Celest. I will provide farmer wheat and seeds. Give the woman jobs and educate children... For that to happen you just need to sign a petition of me Scarlet Rose to become your new ruler."

As they heard Scarlet rose speech. Everyone started to cheer.

"Hooray! Hooray!"

"We are not a slave anymore!"

"Scarlet-sama! Thank you!"

"Scarlet is so beautiful!"

"She's a very noble lady. I want to marry someone like her."

"So beautiful."

"She's not only beautiful from the inside, but also outside. She's a perfect woman."

After that, the citizen started fighting with the soldier to take back their freedom.

Scarlet rose to change the flag of the Celest to the crest of her family. A flag with flower crest.

A new era of Celest started.

"Scarlet-sama is so great."

Said Sally as she looks toward Scarlet with sparkling eyes.

"Sally? Where is Yukihime?"

"She's still out there enjoying the battle."

They started to have a visualization of Yukihime in the top of the Red robe soldier corpse.

She's always like that.

"Ahem, then Sally how about the thing I asked you."

"It's done I give a lot of good information regarding the happening here. I also make you nobler to describe your effort. The story will be published in the newspaper tomorrow morning as a headline."

Said Sally.

"Thank you, Sally."

Scarlet patted Sally's head.

Sally was so delighted. (Oh~ Scarlet-Sama)

"I nearly forgot... About that boy and the light brown haired girl get them and give them treatment I have things to say to them."

"Roger Scarlet-sama!"

Before the dawn rise. Celest City achieves new freedom and a new ruler in their City.

...

Next day.

The newspaper started to scattered around the Kingdom of Arsland.

High nobles and the royals read the article and were surprised at the power Scarlet obtained.

The exposure of Red robe terrorists is also released. With the names and appearance of the captains. With this, the captains can no longer roam around the kingdom freely.

Some Captains are so pissed of and some are afraid.

This happening lead to something more exciting.