The One-Man Army (8)

After Mephisto and Admir sensed that Rigurd is after them at a fast pace, they then flee

from their camp in a hurry, because they will be entering the continent Dreadwood of monsters...

Turns out, the guy that they're looking for is an elf, and the continent of Sylvanna is across the continent of Dreadwood, so in order for them to go to meet the 'Guy' that will help Rowan, they should first fight many monsters and cross the continent of Dreadwood.

But crossing the continent of Dreadwood isn't an easy task...

... It is because the continent of Dreadwood is 5x more bigger than the other 4 continents combined, which makes the journey hard.

But since Admir is the One Man Army, killing monsters weren't that hard... but the distance is the thing that will tire both Admir and Mephisto.

So in order for them to cross the Dreadwood continent, they must first replenish their strength and mana... but they weren't able to replenish their strength because Rigurd was coming after them with 50,000 troops..

Turns out... Mephisto hid many magic spells along the way so he'll notice if someone is chasing after them... but for some reason... Rigurd seems to know that there are magic spells and send 2 holy knights to track them and destroy them..

[Flashback of Mephisto 3 days ago]

'I have to leave many magic spells along the way so I'd notice if someone is chasing us.'

For a few minutes, Mephisto finally hid a lot of magic spells that took half of his mana... but Mephisto wasn't done... He used quarter of his mana to leave and hide a mana that will serve as the camera.

It was another A-Rank spell that only High-Ranked Holy Knight will learn, and it takes a lot of mana, but Mephisto is a Mage prodigy and learned it consuming only half of the mana that the spell needed.

Mephisto hid it on a place that no one will notice then he placed it there.

"Admir, I hid some magic spells to help us sense if people is going after us, but before that. Let me give you the effect of the magic spells that I left so that you'll feel if someone is chasing us"

Mephisto then casted a spell on Admir and Admir felt the sensation of having many ears and heightened senses, it's as if he can hear anything even 30 kilometers away..

"Woah Mephisto, this spell is really useful!"

[End of flashback]

'The magic spells... They're all destroyed! And the mana I left to serve as a camera is now gone! Luckily I had a glimpse of how many their troops are! It's approximately 38,000 troops.. No... It might be more...'

 'That damn Rigurd..! He's really determined to kill Admir!'

'I can't help Admir now! I have no mana left after I used swift spells on the horses many times to get away quickly..!'

'Though, Admir is the One Man Army, I know he can kill 50,000 troops, but I don't think he can face Rigurd, a High-Ranked Holy Knight (High-Holy Knight) and 8 Holy Knights...'

'Admir is getting old and I don't think he can still face that many... He even retired 16 years ago..!'

'If Admir is on his prime or if I haven't depleted my mana.. We can at least get away..!'

'We have to move faste-'

"Hey there Mr. One Man Army.!~"

Rigurd shouted with a sinister smile. Rigurd catched up with the help of 10,000 mages that helped them to cast swift spells for them to catch Admir...

'Rigurd..!? How did he-'

"Oh hello Mr. Prince, what business do I have with you?"

Admir responded with a cool looks on his face..

'This fool..!" Rigured was annoyed by Admir's response.

"Oh? Acting tough now huh? Admir.." Rigurd responded with another sinister face to intimidate Admir..

Though, it worked for Mephisto, but Admir never once moved an inch.

As Admir looks at Rigurd's eyes without a sign of being scared, his horse ran away from Rigurd.

'Wha-!'

'That Horse!'

Admir was surprised to see his horse intimidated by Rigurd... his horse left him. He let his horse ran away to a nearby forest and Admir faced Rigurd while holding his Greatsword.

'I didn't expect Rigurd to come himself, he really has guts now..'

Admir murmured while smiling...

"What are you smiling at Admir?! Oh? Are you smiling because your life will end?"

'I'm glad to see him this confident.' Admir is glad to see Rigurd finally woke up from his slumber.

'You've had the potential better than me Rigurd... but I didn't know why you didn't hone it.'

'Unfortunately, I have to fight this bastard.'

'My horse ran away... and Mephisto got his mana depleted.'

'Running won't do... Mephisto is exhausted and leaving him here alone is not good either.'

'The only choice I can make is... To fight Rigurd and his troops...'

'... and protect Mephisto'

Admir prepared for Rigurd's attack, he used his stance "War God's Swordsmanship"

Wargod's Swordsmanship is the swordsmanship of the War God himself, he blessed it unto a man that his liking and taught it to him. Wargod blessed and taught that man until the has become The One Man Army.

The One Army is an exclusing title only Admir's clan have... The 'Armathean' Clan, the Armathean is the descendant of War God's first student. War God's first student taught it to his children and told his children to pass it through generation to generation.

Armathean is the clan of Admir that has been purged by a god's apostle, the green hooded monster. The Green Hooded Monster is an unknown guy that is blessed by the Viridian God.

The Viridian God and the Green Hooded Monster's identities are unknown, though it was revealed that the Viridian God is a God on the highest realm, but none of the lower gods knows that God's identity.

...

"I gotta prepare for Rigurd's attack.!"

Admir said while being cautious and careful.

"Finally! I can witness the stance that The One Man Army is known for! The Wargod's Swordsmanship!~"

Rigurd covered his face leaving only his left eyes open. His left eyes widens and glows red and laughed grimly.

"I've been waiting for this Admir.! I've always wanted to see this stance of yours! But you won't show it to me!"

"You've always been greedy Rigurd! You wanted all the things you see interesting!"

Admi responded while shouting.

"Talking back now huh? I am your king now Rigurd."

"A king? Huh, a coward like you? You use your comrade's life to protect that petty life of yours! You do not fit to be a king!"

Rigurd was taken back by the words that Admir said, he was obviously embarassed in front of his troops.

"You..! Archers! Mages! Attack him! Now!"

Thousands of arrows and magic spells then flies towards Admir and Mephisto.

"HAHAHAHA! How is that you jerk?"

"Did you really forget Rigurd? I wasn't the One Man Army for nothing. Not mere tricks of yours won't work against me."

Rigurd was taken back to see Admir unscathed and still standing without any injuries or dust.

"Wha-! How is that possible!?" Rigurd was astonished to see Admir unscathed and still standing..

"Looks like it's my turn now, Rigurd."