Chapter 873: Stealing the Show
Night fell. The darkness gave the hyena pack cover, and it made them more ferocious.
They poured out from all directions like ghosts in the moonlight, completely surrounding the mercenaries.
A few scattered torches were lit, offering a sliver of light to the beleaguered company. The flickering flames danced like the fate of these men, their path forward shrouded in darkness.
"Bro, you handle your end. Big bro is off to play hero and save the damsel!" Leonidas declared.
He grabbed Alexander’s spirit sword avatar and, after a quick word to Orion, began to walk toward Alilien’s position, dragging the greatsword.
"Darker than darkness are my eyes," the cringey, over-the-top Leonidas chanted, his voice a low murmur. "Redder than the sun is my blood. More hopeful than tomorrow is the sword in my hand. With a heart forged from the sword, I press ever forward."
As Alilien watched, her beautiful eyes sparkling, Leonidas raised the sword and swung.
Vwoom!
A wave of sword light shot out, expanding horizontally like a ripple on water. Wherever the light passed, all the hyena beasts were sliced in two.
The battle at the rear of the formation instantly ceased.
Everyone, friend and foe alike, couldn’t help but stare at Leonidas, who stood with his sword still raised. They were shocked, astonished, and in utter disbelief.
"When I draw my sword, blood must be shed!"