Scenario:The Art of Mercy - Chapter 3: Grave of the Fallen - Episode 4
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The Art of Mercy - Chapter 3: Grave of the Fallen - Episode 4
Commander Zawra and King Leonis appear just in time to stop a fatal blow from Luhua. Leonis advances toward Luhua in the heat of the moment, but Altair stops him. (Captain) and the others distract Luhua to buy time for the Erdeni soldiers to retreat.
Zawra: Nnnnngh!
Vyrn opens his eyes to find Zawra in front of him, blocking Luhua's heavy blow with his sword.
Vyrn: Mister!
Luhua: ...!
Zawra: Hrnnngh!
Zawra: Pant... Pant...
Zawra: Your superhuman strength is as the rumors say... Revered hero of Zilantos, Luhua.
Luhua: And you must be the king of Erdeni's right-hand man, Zawra.
The two men prowl around each other, maintaining a wary distance, eyes locked.
Altair notices a figure approaching and raises his eyebrows in surprise when he recognizes the man.
Altair: King Leonis...
Leonis: It seems we made it, albeit barely.
Leonis: Well met, Silver Strategist. How many years has it been since we last saw each other?
Altair: Why are you here? I believe I called for reinforcements...
Leonis: The elite forces you sent for are currently backing up the other troops. I came here for another reason.
Leonis turns to stare icily at Luhua.
Leonis: Luhua... I hope you haven't forgotten the unsettled debt we have between us.
Luhua: ...
Leonis: Today is the day I put an end to your existence. Long have I waited for this moment...
Leonis: This moment when I can finally avenge my father... whom you betrayed and sent to the grave, Luhua!
Leonis raises his voice and readies his weapon, fingers trembling as he tightens his grip. Altair decides to step in.
Altair: King Leonis. Stand back.
Leonis: Don't try to stop me. I'll rip him to shreds...
Altair: You are the king. If you die, your country dies with you.
Altair: Is this how Erdeni comes to an end? An inescapable death for its people following their king's suicide?
Leonis: ...!
At Altair's admonishment, Leonis bites his lip in frustration before lowering his blade.
Leonis: I expect all of you to return—alive. After all, it's your duty to win this battle.
Altair: Certainly. Rest assured—I am well aware of that.
Shura: Your Majesty! Altair! The rear guard has successfully re-established its formation.
Shura: All that is left is Renfa's unit. I believe our remaining troops will be enough to handle it.
Leonis: Shura. I will deal with Renfa. Can I leave this to you?
Shura: As you wish, Your Majesty!
Casting one last glance at Luhua, Leonis turns and heads to where the other troops are, taking the injured soldiers and Zawra with him.
Altair: You are quite the devoted soldier. What is your objective aside from annihilating Erdeni?
Luhua: I have a score to settle with Erdeni's king. Our fates are undeniably linked.
Luhua: I simply hesitated to conclude this story of ours here.
Luhua: As such, I have no reason to hold back. I assume you are ready to meet your end.
As Luhua lifts his blade once more, Altair leans over to whisper to (Captain) and Shura.
Altair: It will be difficult for us to defeat Luhua in our current condition.
Altair: We will buy time for our troops to retreat, and withdraw when the opportunity presents itself. Have I made myself clear?
(Captain) gives a firm nod before turning to face the colossal warrior in front of them.