TAMING THE BEAST: HER LITTLE PET의 모든 챕터: 챕터 171 - 챕터 180

The sound of blades clashing, over and over again sounded across the battlefield.The clash between King Alfred and Lord Xavier became the center of the battlefield, though neither man announced it. After the council men's betrayal, they had resumed fighting with Alfred getting more angry and hurt. Soldiers shifted around them instinctively, forming a loose circle of chaos where no one could not interfere.Alfred struck high but Xavier deflected easily while Xavier countered low but Alfred barely turned in time. He had problems reacting fast and Xavier used that as an advantage to toy with him.Each impact jarred Alfred’s arms and he was getting more tired and sloppier, each step backward began feeling heavier than the last.Xavier moved with unnatural strength because of his ultimate weapon strapped securely to his back. It caused a faint glow along his armor and it pulsed with every swing, feeding his power and sharpening his speed. Alfred could feel the difference as time went by,

Xavier was about to retort when he felt something and froze.It was a familiar pulse of magic he had once studied thoroughly with envy. And when he had discovered it couldn't be explained or transferred, he had manipulated and ultimately erased it from the kingdom so he could be superior.He turned his head following the energy and his eyes fell on older females fighting furiously with magic by the side. It was the banished female magicians.His face reddened at the sight of them and his hands balled into fists.It was impossible. How could they be here at this moment?He had made certain of their exile. He used their disunity to plant doubt and lied against them to the king. He had stood before the council and spoken of instability, treachery and risks too great to ignore.He had convinced the king himself.And now they stood before him and fought against him.His gaze snapped to Elaina. Of course, he had underestimated her.How could he forget her background, she was the daughter o

“No, I won't let you do that Drake” Elaina refused, she was adamant.But unfortunately there was no time for argument, Drake was already moving. He already knew she would never agree but his mind was made up.He drove himself forward into the distortion again, slower this time, bracing for impact. The air warped around him, bending like heated glass. The invisible barrier met him with violent resistance.The moment his hands pressed against it, smoke rose from his skin.The force field burned but not like fire. It was like raw energy tearing through flesh.Drake gritted his teeth and pushed despite the pain. He was doing it for the innocent people in the kingdom, their men fighting for peace and most especially for Elaina. She had so much potential and he wasn't going to let her die when he could do something about it.The courtyard trembled as the storm above tightened further, spiraling faster and louder. Lightning struck in relentless succession, each bolt feeding the staff still p

Xavier’s body did not burn. It laid still where it had fallen, while the stolen power from his staff deactivated. The moment his heart had stopped beating, the magic that bound his enhanced soldiers began to disappear. He had used them as a sacrifice and so whether he won or not, the staff took back what took back what it was owed.At the time, the men were still watching what had become of their leader when they suddenly stiffened and their armor cracked first. Then their skin followed and a faint glow spread beneath the surface of their bodies. Some tried to move or speak but whatever spell had strengthened them had also tied them to him.And so with Xavier gone… so were they.They had burned from within and collapsed silently into dust. None of them could escape it.Elaina and the others watched helplessly as the entire rows of Xavier’s army disintegrated where they stood. Swords and shields fell flat and the drizzling rain washed their ashes away. It was truly over.The palace,

The others had not yet recovered from the first shock when Elaina cleared her throat. She had to think calmly and approach the matter as hand professionally.Her patience had limits and the same applied to her mercy too. The cloaked woman who had dared to call herself the heir was waiting calmly for their questions like she had all the time in the world.“Enough now, you will either fully explain yourself or you will leave this hall before I have you arrested for treason.” Elaina said in a calm but firm voice to show she was not to be messed with.The woman’s gaze did not waver, instead she slowly reached up and unclasped the cloak, letting it fall to the floor.What remained beneath was a court dress. It looked regal to be easily bought by a commoner. It carried the royal colors of deep crimson and gold threading. She bowed royally and repeated. “Like I said before. My name is Charlotte Lorik. I am the Chamberlain to the late king.”The room stilled and relief washed over their fac