The Time Stone Crystal

Chapter 9 - The Two Brave Men

In the middle of Weng's journey together with the two young men, suddenly, something blocked their way. Kristoff immediately stopped the horse. They were also shocked and almost surrounded by so many black armored warriors with all-black horses.

There was a trace of fear on her face again. "Kristoff! They're surrounding us! How did they chase after us?"

"They may be waiting for us here," the young man replied.

"Kristoff!" Jigger called Kristoff. "There are so many of them. We can't get through their defense. We have to fight." He drew a sword from his side.

"You're right, Jigger." He turned to her after. "Hold the horse's leash."

"Huh? W-why?"

"Whatever happens, you have to pass and escape between those warriors in front," he said.

"How about you?"

"We will take the risk here with Jigger as long as you can get through. Just a few meters from here, you will reach a town where you are safe. Many soldiers of the British King George III are around there."

She slowly took the horse's leash from Kristoff. "I-I don't know if this is right. At first, it was Kairo, and now it is you. I don't know what I will do when you all ended up dying from these terrible things." She wanted to cry at that moment, but she just holds back.

"Miss Weng, you have to be brave. We have confidence in your ability to survive and escape away from these warriors. We will follow you, I promise. I must also follow Master Kairo's orders to protect you and stay safe. That is the only thing I thought about it, especially now, and there are so many around us. "

She sighed. "O-okay. Even if it is against my will, I will stay alive. Promise me you will come back."

"We promise," he suddenly got off the horse and pulled out his sword.

She took a glimpse of the man who was full of courage and had hoped that they would escape from the enemies while their opponents are ready to attack.

"Wait for my signal," Kristoff told him again.

She nodded. She has also begun to brace herself for whatever happens next. Although she has not experienced it at present, she will embrace it for the sake of her second life. I need to be brave right now. Kairo, hurry up! You may not be able to reach me alive, and they will aim at your stone crystal. How can I get back to my family for the second time in my life if I also die? No! I should not be discouraged. Whoever the kindest almighty listening to my prayer right now, I beg you to save these people as well as my life. She pleaded with herself.

The surroundings were cold, but due to the tension between their opponents, it became warm. Moments later, hundreds of warriors attacked them full of wildness. They are ready to pursue their plans and take the best chances to survive.

"Follow me, Miss Weng!" Kristoff shouted, and then it quickly ran towards the opponent.

The warriors howl along with the footsteps of the horses towards them. They were carrying swords and other deadly weapons. She could see in her eyes how determined the two young men were with her to savaged. She could also hear their sharp spear swaying, screaming with painful wounds, and bloodshed on the snowy ground.

Now it crossed her mind that Kristoff was parting her way across. Though her body trembled at witnessed the bloody battles, she closely accepted the most horrible scene in her life.

Kristoff got a horse ahead from the male warrior he killed and mounted. Many warriors have also wounded and fall off to the ground that keeps on fighting. She also noticed that the two young men were good at fighting during the battle. They showed different styles, and then she realized what Kairo had said before. They are willing to sacrifice their lives for the sake of him.

"Hurry up, Miss Weng! Go!" Kristoff shouted at him.

"Huh?!" he glanced at him. The man surrounded as well as his comrade Jigger. But she had to cross. She moved her horse as fastest as she can. She got time to escape until she was successfully far away.

In Kristoff's direction, the young man struggles with those around him. Five of Hyperion's warriors surrounded him with strong abilities as well. He knew he was not good enough if they had so many opponents.

"Ugghh!" he shouted. He was immediately holding his side when the enemy's sword struck him. One of his hands moved to hit it in the chest.

"Aaahhh!" shouts the man he hit. The warrior fell from the horse.

"Take this! Haaahhh!" he wields his sword for the other warriors to surround him.

Other warriors helped their comrades knock them off until they lost their balance on the horse and fell to the ground. Kristoff and Jigger got up quickly, then turned and laid their back to each other.

"It looks like our lives will end here!" Jigger's on his conclusion.

"I won’t give up just for now. I've seen the woman I want to be with," Kristoff replied with a smile.

"We are already at war, but a woman is still on your mind." Jigger shook his head. "Unfortunately for the woman you love because you haven't yet told her that you love her. It will be only admiration, Bro. Wake up!"

"I will tell her soon." He smiled again.

"If you're already a haunted ghost?" he teased him.

"I will not let my history end up here."

"You always make fun of me, Bro. I think she does fate for someone else. She destined for Master Kairo." Jigger thought that the woman defined by Kristoff was the woman with the stone crystal.

"Shut up! Here they are again!"

The two men shouted to urge braveness at the same time then they rushed to the remaining Hyperion's warriors. They bravely faced their death at the hands of the enemy, but the two would not allow it until their last breath.

After a few moments of the war, the arrows hit the part of their opponent's body. One by one, they fell on their horses.

"What happened?" Kristoff asked in shock.

"The blue arrows! The warriors of Vinity Vine!" said Jigger.

From afar, there were women warriors. They hold arrows while riding their horses. They also saw their leader Thiara. They again used bow and arrows until Hyperion's warrior finally exterminated.

A few minutes later, Kristoff's and Jigger's surroundings became quiet. Many have already risked their lives, and the horses they have used run into different parts of the forest. Thiara's group approached the two young men's direction.

"Well, well, well. I did not expect to see Lord Kairo's warriors here, particularly in this situation. So, you owe your life to us," the woman Thiara teased slightly.

Thiara's group came from the southern part of Dimensional World to serve Vinity Vine. The guardian of the Divine Dimension where Kairo came. Their symbol color blue as they symbolize their suit mixed with white garments. They also have armor while wearing over-the-knee battle leather skirts that most women used in their era. They wear boots for battle, a sexy halter dress, and a blue cloak to cover their body from the cold. Everyone holds bows and arrows except for Thiara holding a sword. These women have the courage and skills to fight against their enemies.

"We can pay you back at the right time. For now, list it first our debt in the water," Jigger added.

"Hey, until now, you are still rude, Jigger. Where is your master, and he left the two of you in this war?"

"Master?!" Kristoff frowned. "s**t! Miss Weng!" he turned around and looked for a horse.

"Huh? K-Kristoff! Who is Miss Weng?!" Thiara shouted.

"The apple of his eye," Jigger shook his head.

Eventually, they quickly move to follow Weng ahead. But they did not know that Hyperion's three warriors were following her already.

Under Kairo's direction, he began to compete with General Uhmir. Their swords collided with each of them. He even equals strength to him so that he would not fail to fight against the general. He knows Hyperion is also cunning when it comes to everything.

"You can't kill me, Kairo!" General Uhrim's tendon was out.

"You have a lot of gossips! Do it!" Kairo's bold response.

With each fight, they almost destroyed the area. The branches and woodcut as they move swiftly in that direction. They should not fight each other to avoid destruction.

Kairo knows that, but he can do nothing if his opponent Hyperion is obsessed with the power of them all. He wants to keep the peace at all times, but the people and the immortal have the goal of devastation the places they want. One of Kairo's pledges from his ancestor, no matter what happened, he would stay alive to protect humanity.

They reached every corner of the white forest. Sometimes it appeared at the top of the pine trees or floating at the top of the river water while using their energy. They have not yet received any wounds from their swords. The ground also cracked with the intensity of each other's force. The animals from a distance to withstand the cold weather are also in turmoil until they move to the forest's nether part.

"What is it, Kairo? Are you already admiring my strength? I have equal Lord Hyperion's strength, so you can't beat me either. I'll take you to your pit and buried you dead or alive! Haahh!" A vast blow of his sword towards Kairo.

The young man was alarmed. He moves backward and retreats but the strong force upcoming from his opponent's sword. "Ugghh!" He quickly touched his shoulder. "s**t!"

The part of Uhrim's sword hit him, and then the ground has wide clefts. He just heard his devilish laughing out loud. Kairo stopped as he held his left shoulder with blood flowing. He gripped his sword tightly.

"I'll finish you off! I'll take your head to Lord Hyperion!"

He could see the formation of black energy from the sword held by Uhrim. The surroundings began to get restless. The wind swirling around, and the snow rose from the ground whirled within Uhrim surroundings. A few trees also toppled, and its leaves fell off. Again, with intense energy around, it can destroy natural resources. Kairo would not let that happen anymore.

"Here I am, young God!!"

He was already preparing himself when Uhrim rushed at him. Because he also wants to knock it down, he will do it the way Uhrim would not expect. He removed the grip on his should.

"My Master is still smarter than you. You will never defeat him," he whispered to himself.

Kairo moves forward to meet the enemy until their strength collided. It was a huge impact that surrounded them, and the entire place tremored.

"I also won't let my life ended up here! Haaah!" Kairo shouted. He instantly pricked his sword at the opponent's stomach.

"Ugggh!" His blood came out of his mouth. "H-how—"

"You forgot that Master Kairo could change the time. You have just forgotten it, beast!" He even pressed the sword into its body.

"No—" Uhrim trembled. "Y-your face! I-it can't be! I-impossible!"

"Are you surprised that I'm the one in front of you and not the real Kairo Middlestone?"

His blood was already pouring into his stomach. "Ugggghhh!" he screeched.

The young man pushed him and then pulled the sword into his belly. Uhrim stumbled to his feet. It did not expect that this would have swift happen for them both Kairo and Hander.

"H-how did you change?" he stammered.

"Master Kairo already knows that you plan to divide your group to follow my comrades. He already knows that you would abduct the woman, so he thought we would change positions. He just used his deceive spell to believe you that I am him. Haven't you notice that I can't heal my wounds? Master Kairo also blessed me with extraordinary strength with this sword. So goodbye, vaunter General!" He unconditionally ended the general's life by cutting his head.