Chapter 197: The Dark Energy
In a flash, Nikolai disappeared from Mineah’s side, making himself appear right by his men’s side as he brandished his fists. He then remembered his wife’s words, making him consider his current ways of fighting as he grabbed the nearest sword he could get his hands on.
"These are no ordinary rouges," Nikolai growled as he held onto his weapon in a two-handed grip. "Don’t let them touch you! There’s no telling what they can do!"
At his warning, his royal guards switched their tactics. Those that were being up close and personal all drew their swords, the others using bows as they did their best to fight the rouges. There were only five of them, so it should have been an easy task, and yet for some reason...
"They’re too fast!"
"How are they this strong!"
"Right behind you!"
Right before Nikolai was about to join in, he noticed how unnatural their enemies moved. Moving ever so swiftly, it almost looked like the laws of physics didn’t apply to them; zipping to and fro across the battlefield as if they were teleporting.
Hissing through his teeth, Nikolai ignored whatever fear was trying to grip him as he launched himself forward. Using his sword, he cleaved through one rouge, only to then turn around and cleave the other with a sidewards swipe. Likewise, his men were doing their best to keep the others busy, and it almost looked like they were about to win without too much of a problem.
But then... something sinister happened.