The Void Wolf

Chapter 206: Flight Of The Valkyries

Chapter 206: Flight Of The Valkyries

As the two armies fought, it was apparent that the Dark Elves were at a severe disadvantage. The number of those who fought under the Angels was too high to actually hope for an easy fight. There was also the fact the Angels were interfering in the fight due to Iras previous actions. An outpour of healing magic helped to strengthen the enemy side. There were also the low-ranked Angels who would fly over and kill elite soldiers who were caught off guard.

It looked like Iras side would be the one to suffer and the Valkyries were nowhere to be seen. Though, the reason for their lack of presence was intentional. The Valkyries were hidden within the ranks of the Dark Elf Army. The large-scale battle masked the trail of bodies that followed them as they pushed forward. And without them actually summoning their wings, they would never be discovered.

Avery led the Valkyries closer and closer to the enemy line, cutting apart anything in her way. Her true goal wasnt a surprise attack from the Valkyries but letting the Will of Purgatory turn the dead bodies of the enemies into undead. Divine power could easily dispatch them, but the confusion and disarray would be vital to gain the upper hand.

There were a few soldiers who could recognize Averys black armor and her eye-catching divine weapons but they usually died before they could pass the message along. So, the Valkyries pushed through little by little until they were at the very front. The Dwarven war machines had been reduced in number so the main pressure came from the bombardment of Angels.

Avery raised her shield and blocked the incoming rain of divine arrows that poured from the sky. The source was a low-ranked Angel with two white wings who continuously shot from a bow made of golden light.

Avery! A Valkyrie shouted at her side with a meaningful gaze.

Well start now. Averys wings spread out wide and the air became hotter in an instant. She took to the sky and attacked the Angel who was taken by surprise. Not just by Averys sudden appearance but by the Valkyries who came flying in behind her.

Before the Angel could react, Avery was already stabbing her sword deep into its heart. The faceless Angels body contorted strangely before it slowly faded away into a golden light.

The dozens of Angels that were in the sky immediately switched their targets to the Valkyries and an aerial battle took place. With the Angels preoccupied, no one on the enemy side could be healed, slowly pushing favor toward the Dark Elf Army.

Meanwhile, Harper and a group of heavily armored soldiers, as well as Werewolves, pushed forward with a pale woman in tow. Since the Will of Purgatory was instrumental in the next step of the plan they made sure to defend her from all attacks.

Come on, Wilma! Harper shouted as she opened up a path. She summoned her phantom in front of her and let it cut through the human soldiers who stood in her way.

I think this is far enough is it not, little one? The Will of Purgatory asked as she tried to avoid the enemies around her.

Fine. Harper was too preoccupied to notice the overly cautious behavior of Wilma.

From where they stood, a barely visible white fog began to gradually drift over the battlefield before it drove itself into the bodies of fallen human soldiers. No one on the Angels side noticed their comrades crawling up from the ground or the strange groans they emitted as they did so. It wasnt until those fresh corpses began to attack did they finally realize something was wrong. Even then, the battle made it so that no one could quite figure out what occurred.

Traitors!

The Dark Elves are disguised as us!

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Weve been betrayed by the Parvians!

The intensity of the magic was something to see as soldiers died by the number.

I will promise you now, Valkyrie. You will lose this fight and everything you hold dear. Hariths eyes burned with rage as he flew away.

Of course, Valkyries flying toward Avery tried to intercept them but he lashed out, swinging his golden sword and killing two of them in an instant causing the others to take distance.

As he escaped unimpeded, Avery simply watched. There was no joy in her expression, in fact, it could be said that she was far angrier than him. His threat held implications of harming her children which almost made her lose control of herself.

Like Harith, Avery had to remind herself of the bigger picture.

Not yet. She put her sword away and flew forward to meet with the Valkyries.

Avery. Casey removed her helmet and Lauren who flew next to her did the same.

Mother. Grandmother. Avery greeted them. We should go find Ira before we continue speaking.

Lead the way, Lauren replied before gesturing to the rest of the Valkyries.

With the enemy retreating, the Dark Elf Army did the same. Ira sent them away in droves and the battlefield became still. Only the bodies of the army serving under the Angels remained as they couldnt be collected in the hasty retreat.

A few hours later, Harith found himself kneeling in front of a pile of corpses. Some were even soldiers who couldve been seen in the battle that took place earlier in the day. As far as anyone else knew, they died from their wounds before the Angels could save them.

This news of your defeat is very disappointing, Harith. A golden cloud of energy was formed above the fresh corpses.

Each of their souls released a massive amount of power allowing for the communication to happen. It was an effective yet incredibly cruel action as those souls were permanently destroyed upon their sacrifice.

I know, that is why I will

You will what? Trust in the mortals to produce results? You said it yourself that you were forced into retreat by mere Valkyries. Some Gods are beginning to question whether or not you should be in charge...Gavreels death is very unfortunate, it was only through her success that you managed to get this far. If you cannot distinguish yourself the next time you cross paths with the Avarus, you will give up command to another high-ranking Angel. The voice spoke with no room for negotiation.

I promise that I will capture the Avarus. I will not fail again.

Hariths declaration wasnt met with a reply as the golden apparition disappeared from sight. As soon as it did, Harith drew his sword and lashed out at the corpses, cutting them into pieces in an instant. There was only one person he could think of at the moment and each thought was one filled with hostility.

The next attack will be the last, Avarus, Harith whispered to himself.