Chapter 3

The living room in the palace of the Grand Duke de Gourten is filled with a sense of luxury. The walls are decorated with beautiful artwork, and the softly glowing hanging lamps create a warm atmosphere.

The de Gourten family sat together on a luxurious sofa, enjoying their company. Isabella, passionately, recounted Aric's epic experience in the battle against the goblin leader.

The eyes of his father, Grand Duke Bind de Gourten, radiated interest and admiration as he listened to the story. He sat on a carved chair in a thoughtful manner.

"You won't believe it, Father," said Isabella enthusiastically,

"Aric truly led his troops with courage and wisdom.His legendary sword illuminated the battlefield, and his heroic deeds were truly extraordinary!"

Grand Duke Bind de Gourten nodded in agreement, his eyes shining with admiration.

"What you told me was extraordinary, Isabella. Aric was truly a great knight and wise leader." At that time, Aric, who was also sitting in the living room, listened humbly. His eyes showed humility, and he felt honored to receive attention and praise from the Grand Duke.

"Very impressive, Aric," said Grand Duke Bind de Gourten, giving an appreciative smile.

"Your skills in battle and leadership are commendable. You have truly brought honor to the palace and the de Gourten family." Aric, politely, expressed his thanks.

The living room was filled with a warm and proud atmosphere, where the story of Aric's heroism became a topic of conversation that captivated the hearts of the Grand Duke de Gourten's family.

“I really want you to live in my castle. I will make you a warlord."

“It is an honor for me to have earned the trust of you Grand Duke.”

Isabella couldn't help but smile happily when Aric accepted the Grand Duke's offer to become warlord. As the daughter of the ruler of the region, she knew that Aric's presence would not only bring courage and strength to the troops, but would also bring warmth to her own heart.

Aric humbly accepted the offer, pledging his loyalty to the Grand Duke and swearing to keep the region safe.

One morning on the large war training field, Aric stood in the middle of his soldiers. Deftly, he took out his legendary sword, a special weapon that only Aric could control.

Dazzling light enveloped the sword as Aric displayed his extraordinary skill in controlling the weapon. The soldiers present looked on in awe, knowing that they had such an accomplished leader.

Isabella arrived at the field carrying a basket containing homemade snacks. As a ruler who cared about the togetherness and welfare of his soldiers, he wanted to provide extra enthusiasm with delicious snacks.

Isabella smiled sweetly seeing Aric who was so focused on his training. With a loving heart, he began to approach the soldiers to share snacks.

"All of you, let's rest for a moment and enjoy this snack. Hopefully it will provide additional strength for our training today," said Isabella kindly while giving snacks to each soldier.

As the Grand Duke passed near the practice field, his eyes caught the moment where Aric demonstrated his skill with the legendary sword. The Grand Duke stopped in his tracks for a moment, gazing at the scene with concern.

His heart was full of confidence that Aric was the right commander to protect his territory. In fact, he also thought that Aric was worthy enough to protect Isabella, his daughter.

When the atmosphere on the training field was still filled with training enthusiasm, suddenly there was a loud sound of bells coming from the city gate guard. Everyone stopped for a moment, looking towards the gate that was now the center of attention.

The city gate guard with a serious face and panting gave the information, "A wave of monsters is approaching! They are heading towards the city at high speed!"

Aric immediately stood up straight, uniting his troops. "Prepare yourself, soldiers! We have no time to relax. Defend this city with everything we have!"

Isabella, who also heard the news, felt her heart pound. He knew that this was a true test for Aric and his soldiers. Without hesitation, he joined them, standing next to Aric.

Soldiers got ready, donning their battle gear quickly. Isabella deftly provided moral support and said, "We will face this together. The safety of this city is in our hands. Let's unite and fight our enemies together!"

The Grand Duke, also realizing the urgency of the situation, gave additional orders and strategies to the troops. He looked at Aric with eyes full of hope and trust.

In unison, the troops stepped towards the city gates, ready to face the approaching wave of monsters. Aric, with his legendary sword shining, leads the army with great determination. Isabella, despite having no combat skills, stood behind them with sincere prayers and support.

A thrilling war began. This city, previously filled with peaceful practice, now witnessed a fierce fight between humans and monsters. All hope that the strength of their unity will be the key to facing this challenge and protecting the city from the approaching threat.

The monsters approached at a frightening speed, the moonlight illuminating their ferocious bodies. The monster's wild roar created a deep vibration in the air. Suddenly, lightning strikes the sky, providing a flash of light that depicts the redness of the soldier's eyes ready to face the challenge.

Soldiers, clad in shining armor and bearing the city's coat of arms on their chests, stood in a brave manner. Arrows shot through the air, accompanied by explosions of magic that colored the night sky. Aric led the attack with impressive movements, cutting through the air with his shining sword.

The soldiers at the forefront looked exhausted, but their eyes were still full of determination. Their scratched helmets and scuffed armor bear silent witness to every battle they have been through. Arrows and flying magic collided with each other in the air, creating a terrifying hail of bullets.

The approaching monsters looked even more terrifying in the darkness. Their eyes radiated a hungry glint, and sharp fangs created jaws that cast a terrifying shadow. Their wild roars were disorienting, creating uncertainty among the tense soldiers. The sparkling light of magic and the cheers of battle spirit created a confusing and dangerous battlefield.

Aric jumped forward, moving nimbly between the monsters. His sword glowed and sliced through the air with lightning speed, severing to pieces any monster that dared to approach. Every punch and every movement emitted colliding sounds, creating a loud and fierce melody.

In these moments, life and death are more real than ever. Every move, every blow, and every attack has true impact, creating a battlefield filled with tension, courage, and uncertainty. They not only fight for victory, but also for the survival and safety of their city.