CHAPTER 8-MAN OF SKULLZ

CHAPTER 8-MAN OF SKULLZ

THE FACEOFF CONTINUES.

Vojim sneers, "Spare your soldiers' lives. Grant us access, and this battle will be avoided. You two are skilled, but no match for my army or Kyll's bloodlust. And don't think you can hide the truth – I sense two more Anointed within, young ones."

Gavon's thoughts race, "How can he sense that from two hours away? This guy is a major problem."

Gavon's eyes narrow, "You're a traitorous monster!" (loads his sniper)

Tega readies his axe, "You ready, cuz?"

Kyll cackles maniacally, "Time to slaughter you both!" (takes a battle stance)

Vojim intervenes, "No, my Skull Army will handle them. We must conserve energy for Master Rouke."

Kyll growls, "Urgh... Fine. They have three minutes to kill them. If not, I'll take pleasure in doing it myself."

Vojim's smile sends chills, "That's all I need." (raises his hands)

Skeleton warriors surge forward, their empty eye sockets glowing with malevolent intent.

Gavon takes aim, firing a single shot. Just before impact, the bullet fragments into 10 smaller projectiles, obliterating 10 skeletal warriors.

Tega leaps into the air, his axe ablaze as he unleashes a frenzied whirlwind of strikes. The axe slices through the air in sweeping arcs, leaving trails of flames and destruction. Twenty-four skeletons crumble under his onslaught.

A wall of skeletal warriors emerges, their empty eye sockets glowing with an otherworldly energy. Gavon yells, "Now, Tega!"

Gavon tosses a explosive bomb into the air, and Tega seizes it with his axe, hurling it forward. The blast shatters the skeletal wall, sending bones flying.

Vojim observes, "Hmm, they're quite skilled. Kyll, unleash your more powerful Skull Warriors. This is child's play for them. They have two minutes before I intervene."

Kyll snarls,

Gavon continues his precision shooting, dropping multiple skeletons with each shot. Tega wields his axe with reckless abandon, crushing skulls and shattering bones.

As the skeletons close in, Gavon drops his sniper and unleashes a flurry of punches, slicing through two skulls and combo-ing four more. He kicks his sniper back into his hands, loads it in a flash, and lies down to rapid-fire at the encroaching horde, taking out 20 skeletons.

Tega lands beside him, helping Gavon to his feet before launching him into the air. Gavon shoots a protective barrier around Tega, shielding him as he picks off more skeletons.

Surrounded, the duo fights in perfect sync, their movements a blur of steel and gunfire. Skeletons fall by the dozen, but more keep coming.

Kyll snarls, "It's time to die!" and charges forward, but suddenly freezes in place.

Vojim observes, "Hmm, it seems you don't fully grasp the situation, young one."

Kyll's eyes widen in confusion, "Why am I stuck? What are you doing, Vojim?"

A massive Skull Warrior emerges, gripping Kyll's legs in an unyielding hold.

Vojim reveals, "I used you to get here, cursed being. I needed to find Master Rouke to send him a message. Traveling through these demon-infested lands, I required a... passport, of sorts. No mortal could survive the journey from Florida to here amidst demons and cursed creatures. It's called strategy – play the part until you get what you need."

Kyll's face contorts in rage as he realizes Vojim's betrayal.

"You idiot! You fool! Master Genjo will annihilate you for this!" Kyll bellows, struggling against the Skull Warrior's grip.

The undead warriors close in, drawing their weapons. Kyll's eyes blaze with fury as he screams, "TRAITOR!"

With a fierce battle cry, Kyll unleashes a maelstrom of attacks, slicing through the swarm of undead warriors. However, for every warrior he fells, more rise from the ground.

Vojim raises his hands like a conductor, orchestrating the undead horde. "More!" he commands, and the earth erupts with skeletal warriors.

Kyll's eyes widen in horror as the relentless tide of undead engulfs him.

Gavon and Tega's eyes widen in shock as Kyll's soldiers charge forward, attacking Vojim, Gavon, and Tega. The monstrous Igoomz join the fray.

Vojim commands, "Take out the Igoomz! I'll handle Kyll and his army."

Tega hesitates, "How can we trust you? You were just attacking us!"

Vojim's expression turns cold, "If I wanted you dead, you'd be dead. I'm a master. You heard my ultimate betrayal speech. I've traveled with Kyll for 7 months to reach Rouke. Get into position and help fight; we'll talk later."

Vojim unleashes twin bone-studded nunchuks, whipping the enemies into a frenzy. Bones shatter, and bodies crumple.

Kyll's rage grows as undead warriors engulf him, their skeletal bodies piling up.

Gavon's sniper rifle cracks out a rapid-fire staccato, dropping enemies one by one.

Tega wields his massive axe, cleaving enemies in two with single, mighty blows.

The scene shifts to Northern Edge's training chamber.

Guard: "Master Rouke! Master Rouke?!"

Rouke: "Yes, what's happening, soldier?"

Guard (breathless): "War... at new Hampshire gate!"

Rouke's eyes widen in shock: "War? I must go!"

Khayjin: "Let me go with you, Master Rouke!"

Kari advises, "You know nothing of battle,

Zeyta silences Khayjin with a stern slap.

Soldier: "Master Rouke, should we assemble more soldiers?"

Rouke dons his armor: "No, I'll be enough."

CHAPTER 8 ENDZ.

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