CHAPTER 68: Into the Realm Eternal(Part 2)

As the army of the inhabitants led by Lucid and his party travel towards the entrance of the desert of the dead, Hector and Medusa are now preparing for their welcoming party as they have finally arrived at the desert of the dead.

Medusa: At last, we've returned here...
Hector: Yes.. It's been a while...
Medusa: We have to make sure we shouldn't screw up this time..
Hector: Don't worry, our Creature is strong enough to destroy that puny army.
Medusa: But to be sure, we gotta send in some reinforcements..

Soon, Medusa opened a portal, and thousands of demons and undead minions came out of it. Soon, their war machines and other weapons have arrived. From the way Hector and Medusa assembled their forces, it seems they're really capable of easily defeating the visitors.

Medusa: With this, we'll be unstoppable!
Hector: You certain?
Medusa: Of course! These demons are our elite guard. There's no way that puny army will defeat them.
Hector: They'll run away with fear, when they see our forces!
Medusa: Even better, they'll worship us!!
Hector: Good plan, Medusa! This'll be one party they'll never forget!
Medusa: Too bad they'll be dead before they can even remember it!

The two minions laughed like animals as their forces prepared to defend the fallen desert from the coming army. Meanwhile back at Lucid's forces, they're at the entrance of the desert of the dead.

Lucid: Alright, everyone! We're now at the entrance of the desert of the dead.
Namiele: I sense really strong magical energies here.
Eriol: Indeed. Must be Hebarn's doing.
Hosea: Well, what are we waiting for?! Let's get inside!
Elysia: Wait. We have to make sure that it's safe.

Soon, Elysia casted a fireball into the desert and explosions were heard everywhere.

Hosea: Yikes...
Elysia: Exactly. We gotta proceed with caution.
Kirnale: Agreed. We gotta watch each other's backs.
Lilith: Yep. Otherwise, we'll end up ina gruesome death.
Hosea: Yep. Let's go!

Soon, they entered the desert. It was eeriely quiet. Soon, they arrived at the ruins of the old town. They started setting up camp to stay for the night.

Lucid: What happened here?!
Hosea: This desert was once an ordinary desert, but after the spread of the devil pest, this desert has become a symbol of pain and darkness.
Elysia: Yes.. and I believe the effects are irreversible...
Namiele: Seems that we need to seal the magical energies of the place once we're done here...
Maru: Look! Look!
Moro: Some of the soldiers are turning berserk!

The soldiers started attacking the visitors, but Eriol, Namiele and Elysia was able to contain the corrupted soldiers in a stasis field. Soon, monsters attacked and some of the soldiers became corrupted as well.

Lucid: Look's like the welcoming party has come at last!

Soon, the prelude to the greatest battle in the realm has begun, as visitors struggle to fend off the obstacles placed in front of them...

CHAPTER 67: Into the Realm Eternal (Part 1)

Soon, Lucid and his party arrived at Anima Lake, in front of the main gate that leads to the City of Junon Polis. As soon as they arrived they we're impressed by the large army assembled by the different towns...

Lucid: Wow.. I never thought they would assemble this large army in such a short notice...
Kirnale: Yeah.. It seems that the inhabitants are willing to fight alongside us after all...
Namiele: Hopefully, this army would be skilled enough to fight the Enemy...
Voice: Of course we are! We trained ourselves hard to fight them!

Soon, from behind the ranks came the commander of the united forces, Hosea Altrois.

Hosea: Greetings. I am Hosea Altrois. I'm the command of this army. You must be the visitors destined to save this world, 'ne?
Lucid: Indeed we are.
Eriol: We're sent by Arua to save this world from Hebarn's evil grasp.
Lilith: We have survived through all obstacles and challenges.
Maru: We have faced many difficulties!
Moro: And yet here we are!
Elysia: Yes.. We're here to help you guys.
Hosea: Yes. Thank you for your great help. But it's now time for us to do our part.
Lucid: Eyng?
Hosea: you see, all the towns have made an alliance and most of their armies have come here to assist you in your fight!
Kirnale: I understand. Thank you for helping us.
Hosea: No problem. Now when shall we strike?
Soldier: Sir Sir! Terrible news! (Trips over a rock and falls, throws rock and hits Hosea's face.)
Hosea: What did you do that for?! Do you wanna die?!
Soldier: Sorry sir! I just tripped!
Hosea: Tripped is nothing! Now what are you trying to tell me?!
Soldier: Forces of the Ikaness Order are coming!
Hosea: What?!
Lucid: Ikaness Order?!
Kirnale: Here?!
Namiele: We gotta fight! and fast!
Hosea: Don't worry, our soldiers will handle this! Soldiers! attack!

Soon, the battle has begun. Ikaness soldiers began fighting against the resistance forces. It was a bloody battle. Both sides claiming casualties. But then, the visitors arrived and slowly the Ikaness forces have retreated. Soon, the visitors and their allies are celebrating their army. But Elysia was uncertain whether or not the army can endure the coming battles...

Elysia: Hosea... Are you sure about fighting alongside us?
Hosea: To be quite honest.. No.
Elysia: Then why fight with us?!
Hosea: We want to pay you back! After all the numerous deeds you have done to us, we have to pay you back!
Lucid: Let them be, Elysia. If they want to fight, let them. They know the risks...
Elysia: Very well then...
Larg: Puu! Yuuko has sent you a box!
Elysia: A box?

Soon, Elysia examines the box and read "do not open this unless it is needed." Elysia finally understood this and place the box in her inventory.

Lucid: Alright.. We have to get some rest. We got a score to settle with Hebarn in the desrt of the dead!
All: Right!

Soon, the visitors and the soldiers rested, as tomorrow they will start their journey, towards the desert of the dead...

CHAPTER 66: Intermission

Meanwhile, as the visitors are resting in their camp, the Gods have been carefully watching their movements and have seen that they have quite improved....

Eldeon: Hmmm... It seems that they have quite improved from thei previous experiences...
Karkia: (Wears mask of Joy) Yes.. I believe they are starting to grow stronger as time passes by!
Eldeon: At this rate they could be unstoppable!
Orlo: We can't be too sure yet... Remember, the dark Lady, Hebarn as well as her minions have ways to beating the visitors...
Eldeon: Yes... But I'm sure the visitors can do well..
Orlo: I hope so...

Soon, Arua, Ska and Junon, as well as Phage, Altana and Lilith arrived in the hall where Eldeon and the other Gods are observing...

Arua: Hmm.. how are the visitors?
Eldeon: Doing well, I suppose.
Orlo: They were lucky that they are able to pass the test and gain the sword of the ancients...
Junon: Really now? It's as expected from the warriors...
Phage: Nice.. However, the problem now is, are they really prepared to face Hebarn's darkest minions in the desert of the dead?
Lilith(Demigod): Well, even if they have a large army watching their backs, it would be a tremendous task to defeat Hebarn and her Dark Minions...
Altana: I must agree with that.. Hebarn's dark minions are a true force to be reckoned with..
Junon: Yes.. But I know that, with the sword of the ancients, I'm sure they'll be able to overcome any obstacle...
Voice: Are you sure about that?

Soon, a young woman appeared out of a portal behind the Gods. It was yuuko.

Arua: Yuuko.. What are you doing here again?
Yuuko: I'm here just to give you guys a hand...
Ska: I thought you're not allowed to interfere directly, like the rest of us.
Yuuko: Why yes. However, I can do it... Indirectly that is...

Soon, Yuuko placed her hand in one of her pockets and grabbed a mysterious box.

Karkia:(Wears mask of wondering) what's in the box?
Orlo: hopefully not a bomb...
Yuuko: Don't Worry, inside this box is another item that would be of great use to the visitors...
Ska: Are you sure about this,? as in we dont know what's indie that box!
Yuuko: Yes, and believe me, it'll be of great help to all of us. I'll just send this to Larg... ^^
Arua: We trust you on this Yuuko... I hope that thing of yours will work.
Yuuko: It will. Now, I'm must return to my own dimension.
Junon: Very well then... We hope you will continue to help us..
Yuuko: I will.

Soon, Yuuko left. Leaving the God to wonder what is inside the box. Meanwhile on the Planet Hebarn, Hebarn and her minions having been observing the visitors as well..

Hebarn: So.. They have claimed the sword of the Gods eh..?
Hector: Yes, my lady.. I believe they are now en route to anima lake to meet up with the resistance forces.
Medusa: But dont feel threatened, my lady.. The moster that we made will make sure everything will go Just as planned.
Hebarn: And I have faith in both of you for that. This is your last chance. Should that monster fail, the two of you will both die!
Hector and Medusa: Yes! We understand!

Soon, Hector and Medusa left along with the new beast. Hebarn, standing at her window, was staring at the chaotic sky, knowing that the time of Judgement is at hand...

CHAPTER 65: The Escape

When Lucid raised the sword of the Ancients, the Ground started shaking violently. It was as if an earthquake is bound to happen..

Kirnale: Ok Lucid.. What did you do this time?!
Lucid: Hey.. I just picked up the sword! Honest!
Namiele: This must be the last trap the Worm dragon prepared for us...
Elysia: Yeah... Apparently.. If he dies, he wants us to die with him...
Lilith: Well, there's little time to lose! We gotta get out of here!
Lucid: Lilith's right. We gotta escape or risk getting caved in!

Soon, the visitors left the hall and rushed towards the exit.. However, some parts of the way out are blocked.

Kirnale: Crap! The way is blocked!
Lucid: and I'm guessing much of the path is as well..
Lilith: Stand back guys! I'm gonna blast our way out!
Namiele: I'll help out as well!
Elysia: Same here!

Soon, Elysia, Namiele and Lilith was able to clear the path and the visitors moved on. Soon, rocks started falling and the whole cave is finally falling apart.

Lucid: There' isnt much time! We gotta get outta here!
Kirnale: uhh... Lucid.. We might get delayed here...
Lucid: Why?
Eriol: Better look and see...

They saw a huge skeleton army infront of them. Behind the army lies the exit.

Maru: Wow... That sure is a lot of them...
Moro: Yeah.. You think we can manage?
Lucid: We have beaten before, we can beat through them again!
Lilith: but we are wasting precious time if we try to beat them again!
Elysia: I say, we just rush through them.
Lucid: Good Idea. On 3, we rush em. Ready?
All: Ready.
Lucid: On 3.
All: THREE!

Soon, the visitors rushed through the massive skeleton army. It was hard but they managed to barely survive the assault and got out safely. Soon, they saw the cave collapsing and the Worm Dragon's Lair was no more...

Lucid: Ah finally, it's good to be on the outside world again...
Lilith: Yeah.. At least now we'll be able to rest for the time being...

Soon, Sugar and Pepper appeared.

Sugar: Guys! Guys! The Goddess has a new mission for you!
Lucid: What is it?
Pepper: She said you must go and meet up with the army that the inhabitants of the realm of Junon have made...
Kirnale: Where are they now?
Sugar: Currently at Anima Lake. They're preparing to strike at the bastion of the Dark Goddess Hebarn at the desert of the dead.
Lucid: Sure. We'll go there by tomorrow morning... For now, let us rest... We've been through hell and back and we're too tired to go back to the lake...
Pepper: Alright. should we tell the commander of the forces there?
Kirnale: Go ahead.
Sugar: Thanks. good luck on you journey!
Lucid: Yeah... and hopefully with the new sword that we have, we can finally put an end into this...

Soon, the visitors set up camp and rested, for tomorrow, they will have to meet up with the Army of the inhabitants and hopefully put an end to Hebarn's cruel quest.

CHAPTER 64: Into The Dragon's Pit (Part 8)

The visitors are in an apocalyptic situation: Pillars of fire are busting from the ground below and stalagmites and large boulders are raining from above. The worm dragon and his minions kept of firing fireballs. The visitors are in a deadly trap: should they noget hit by the fireballs, the stalagmites and the fire pillars can destroy them. Soon, the visitors are trapped in a corner, fearing for their lives.

Maru: Oh no.. We'r all doomed!
Moro: No.. We can't die in a place like this!!!!
Lilith: This looks like the end for us all..
Kirnale: Yeah.. Been nice knowing you guys...
Lucid: No! We can't give up just yet!
Kirnale: What do you mean?! We're in a lose-lose situation!
Lucid: No! We'll never know until we try! We gotta keep on fighting!
Namiele: Lucid's right. We can't just stand here and wait for our doom.
Eriol: Indeed. It's better to die with honor out there than to cower here in the darkness...
Elysia: Besides, we have a lot of things to do fater this... We gotta finish them otherwise the Goddess will not be pleased!
Lucid: Yeah.I say, we gotta stand up and fight! We shouldn't be like chickens! But rather we should be likebeasts thristing for blood! We must fight to survive!

Soon, Lucid starting glowing as well as the rest of the visitors... Soon, they regained their strength and we're blest by Goddess.

Kirnale: What is this?!
Lucid: This shows that the Gods are on our side!
Lilith: I feel... Stronger now...
Namiele: Same here...
Lucid: That's the power of the Gods. Now enough talk! We still have a fight to finish! Now, let's go and kill them pests! For the Goddess!!!
All: Yeah! For the Goddess!

Soon, the visitors charged out and fought the Worm Dragon and his minions. The Worm Dragon was taken by surprised to see the visitors fighting and beating his Minions.

Worm Dragon: Im.. Impossible!
Lucid: that's what happenes when you're being too overconfident!
Worm Dragon: No!!!!

Soon, Lucid attacked the Worm Dragon. With his new found strength, Lucid managed to be faster and was able to deliver stronger attack towards the enemy. Soon, the Worm Dragon fell to the ground and Lucid was about to make the final blow.

Worm Dragon: I must admit, you are good.
Lucid: Yeah, that's because we're blest by the Gods.
Worm Dragon: Very Well then... Finish me off... and Claim you prize...
Lucid: As you wish. You're a worthy opponent. I remember this moment.

Soon, with one final blow, Lucid killed the worm dragon. Soon, the traps stopped working. The visitors approached Lucid.

Namiele: Is it over?
Lucid: It is over.
Eriol: Finally. Better claim your prize now, Lucid.

Soon, Lucid went to the Altar where the Sword of the Ancients was laid. He wielded it and raised it up above his head.

Lucid: finally, the key to get rid of all evil here in the realm of Junon is in my hands...

But then, the ground started to shake, the Cave was about to collapse. Now the visitors must now rush to get out of the cavern before they themselves get caved in....

CHAPTER 62: Into the Dragon's Pit (Part 6)

As the visitors struggle hard to eliminate the little worm dragons. Lucid faces off with the great worm dragon as they both prepared to duel for their lives and for the sake of the planet.

Lucid: Hmm.... What are you waiting for?
Worm Dragon: We can't just stand here forever though.
Lucid: You're right. But I'll finish this early!

Lucid makes the first move. He quickly vanishes due to the sheer quickness of the attack. Lucid was about to make first blood, but his attack missed; the worm dragon dodges it and went behind him. the Worm Dragon blasted a fireball but Lucid was able to slice the fireball into half when he turned around.

Lucid: hmm.. I'm impressed.
Worm Dragon: Interesting.. You're quite different from the warriors I faces before.
Lucid: That's because I'm blessed by the gods!
Worm Dragon: We'll see about that.

Soon, the worm dragon spew large fireballs from it's mouth and all are targeted on Lucid. Soon, Lucid started the defense; slicing through the fireballs and running towards the dragon. Soon, smoke filled the hall and Lucid as well as the other visitors weren't able to see. Just then..

Worm Dragon: Now!

Fireballs came raining from the ceiling. The Worm Dragon and his minions are flying above; spewing the destructive flames. Soon, Lucid and the others were hit and the fireballs kept on falling. Soon, Kirnale Jumped upward and fired ice arrows at the worm dragon and his minions. Soon, bolts of ice and fire came from the ground and started hitting some of the minions.

Elysia: This is getting pointless.
Namiele: Agreed. Perhaps a tornado is fine too?
Elysia: Good idea.

Soon, Namiele and Elysia created a tornado and cleared away all the smoke. the flying dragons were swept away and became imbalanced. Many fell down to the ground, but the Worm Dragon remained.

Worm Dragon: Impressive. But It'll take more than that to beat me!
Lucid: Oh really?!

Lucid hits the Worm Dragon on it's wings and forces it back to the ground. Both Lucid and the Dragon landed hard, and were hurting badly. But Lucid stood up, and approached the fallen dragon.

Lucid: Tsk tsk.. seems you're a bit too easy... At least it's now over...
Worm Dragon: Really now? Well, eat this!

Soon, the worm dragon released his devastating firebreath upon Lucid. This forced him to push back as the Worm Dragon regains his strength.

Lucid: That was close. You're such a worthy opponent.
Worm Dragon: Hehe... The fight is just starting, warrior. I still have a lot more where those came from!
Lucid: Well, we'll see about that.
Worm Dragon: Just you wait warrior, you shall soon meet your demise!

It was another staredown. the visitors are on the side watching, as they have beated all of the minions of the worm Dragon. Neither of them knew, that there were more coming.

CHAPTER 61: Into the Dragon's Pit(Part 6)

The visitors entered the Lair of the worm Dragon. It was actually a large circular hall, with columns and torches placed on each column. in front of them was an altar and on the altar was the sword of the ancients. However, the visitors didnt approach the altar yet. They knew the worm dragon was hiding somewhere.

Lucid: This place is suspiciously... quiet...
Kirnale: Yeah.. It's as if no one is here...
Lilith: Perhaps this is a trap of sorts?
Elysia: Possibly.. Although we cant be too sure..
Lucid: Well, the only way is to taunt the creature.

Soon, Lucid went to the middle of the room, then raised his sword and was totally on guard.

Lucid: Worm Dragon! I know you are in here! Reveal yourself!

Only an Echo was heard. soon, Lucid started taunting again.

Lucid: Hey! Worm Dragon! Come out! What's the matter, cat got your tongue?!

There was silence. No one responded.

Lucid: Grrr.... He must be hiding or something...
Voice: I wouldn't be so sure...

All of a sudden, little worm dragons appeared and started attacking the visitors. Their numbers are quite large and the visitors are having a hard time beating them. Soon later, the worm dragon finally appeared and the little worm dragons retreated.

Worm Dragon: So... have you come to claim the sword of the ancients?!
Lucid: Yes. We claim it for us to save this world!
Worm Dragon: Save this world?! Bah! That's just old rubbish. Many people tried but failed. What makes you say you can do it?!
Lucid: This!

Lucid swings his magically enchanted blade and a large Icicle was created and thrown towards the Worm Dragon. The worm dragon countered, melting the ice with his breath.

Worm Dragon: Ha! That was weak! you'll have to do better than that!
Lucid: Oh really? (hits the worm dragon at the back)
Worm Dragon: A distraction! You're quite smarter than I thought. But no matter. You shall still die here! My minions, attack!
Eriol: Lucid, watch out!
Namiele: We'll try to help!
Lucid: Alright. You guys take care of the little guys. I'll deal with the Dragon one on one.
Worm Dragon: hmmm... You're quite braver than I thought. Let's see how you'll handle my fury!
Lucid: Alright, let's see whether or not you're really the guardian of the sword.

Soon, the battle began between the visitors and the worm dragon and his minions. But little do the visitors know that the Worm Dragon has a lot of surprises hidden within the lair...

CHAPTER 61: Into The Dragon's Pit(Part 5)

As Lilith, Namiele, Eriol, Elysia and Larg tried their hardest to imbue Lucid's weapon with magical properties, Lucid and the rest of the visitors are trying desparately to distract the grandmaster golem and to prevent it from hindering what Lilith and the others are doing. The golem uses his power and strength to maul off the visitors, but the speed and foresight of the visitors proved to be too much to the golem. However, 2 hours have passed and the visitors are starting to get tired...

Lucid: ... How long until you guys there finish that weapon?!
Lilith: Only a few more minutes! Give us that and you'll be able to finish it!
Kirnale: Great.. But in this state we're sure gonna lose!
Lucid: Yeah.. However we must keep on fighting at all costs!
Kirnale: Yeah.. Even if it means death?
Lucid: We faced death a few times before. And we're able to stay alive. What makes you think we'll die now?!
Kirnale: Hmmm...
Lucid: Look, we have to do this. This is for the glory of the Goddess and for the sake of saving this world. If we give up now, then what we did then is in vain. So, I'd say, We fight! Even to the death. Now, enough talk. Let's go back to the action.
Kirnale: Right... But look out!

The golem threw a large rock at Lucid's group and luckily, the dispered in time for the boulder to miss. Soon, the battle started again, but the Golem is now on the offensive. The visitors are trying as hard as they can just to hang on, but in vain. The golem was proven to be too might. Then, after pushing the visitors back to a nearby cave wall, the Golem was about to do his final assault.

Maru: This is it!
Moro: We're about to be killed!
Kirnale: Well, at least we died in service to the Goddess...
Lucid: Yeah... May Junon help us.

The Golem was about to do it's attack, when out of nowhere, Lightning bolts and Fire blasts came from behind and hit the golem, distracting the huge creature. It was actually Elysia and her group, with a new set of weapons and those weapons are shining and have strange jewels..

Elysia: Sorry if we took so long...
Lilith: We also had to do the equipment of the others...
Namiele: Yeah.. Lucid! Catch! (Throws Lucid's sword)
Lucid: Got It! Hmmm... It's shining and decorated with some rubies...
Lilith: They're magically enchanted. Try it out!

Soon, Lucid swings his sword and attacks the Golem, From out of the sword, Ice crystals and a large watersprout came out and damaged the Golem. causing him to move backward by the force of the impact.

Lucid: Cool! These weapons are quite effective too!
Lilith: We also did these to the weapons of the others.
Kirnale: Really? Alright! We can now finally defeat the golem with ease!
Lucid: Yeah... Alright then! Let's finish this!
All: Yeah!

Soon, the visitors attacked the Golem, and with the help of their new weapons, they finally managed to destroy the creature.

Kirnale: Finally, the battle's over...
Lucid: Yeah.. But look! The door is opening!
Eriol: We gotta go inside, Hurry!

Soon, the visitors picked up all the spoils of their battle, but as they entered the lair of the Worm Dragon, they will about to discover that the battle they just won is nothing more but a mere preview to the true power of the legendary Worm Dragon.

CHAPTER 60: Into the Dragon's Pit(Part 4)

The earth was rumbling and shaking as the mysterious beast approached. The vivistors don't know what to do, as the identity of this beast is still unknown. soon, Elysia fired a firebolt to the direction of the beast and they saw a huge human-like figure made of stone. It was actually a grandmaster golem.

Lucid: A golem?! Here?!
Kirnale: Of all the monsters, a large Golem... Heavily armored too...
Lilith: I doubt that this will be a easy fight...
Namiele: Agreed... No doubt this fellow is much different from the golems we fought earlier.... I doubt that the cannon we used might be effective..
Maru: Oh my so that means...
Moro: We're all doomed?!
Eriol: Hopefully not.. The Golem has a weakness somewhere...
Elysia: Yeah.. But we shall discover it later... For now, we must attack!
Lucid: Yes. We gotta scount the golem for it's main weak spot. If we can find it, then we must focus all our attacks on that spot!
Kirnale: It might take a while though, Lucid.. but It's worth a try.
Namiele: Agreed. alright then, less talk, more action. Attack!

Soon, the visitors started the assault. the Golem was slow in it's assault, but it's hard armor makes up for it. The attacks of the visitors have proven to be too weak to even mend a scratch on the Golem's rocky armor. and with one swing of his arm, the visitors were pushed back and were injured.

Maru: That hurt a lot...
Moro: Yeah.. My butt feels kinda numb...
Lucid: This stinks... This golem is a lot stronger than expected..
Kirnale: Perhaps attacking him directly wont really work...
Lucid: Yeah... How about ranged and magic attacks?
Elysia: No good. our magic is useless against this golem...
Eriol: Yes.. apparently, The rocky exterior of the Golem is quite a challenge.. not even the strongest spells can pass through that rocky shell..
Elysia: But there is still one chance... Lucid Give me your sword...
Lucid: Why?
Larg: Just do it!
Lucid: Alright.. (gives Elysia the sword)
Elysia: Namiele, Lilith, Larg, we gotta imbue this blade with magical energies...
Kirnale: Better do it fast cause the golem is coming!
Namiele: Distract it! this may take a while...
Lucid: i dont have a weapon!
Lilith: Use this! (throws Lucid a Death Bringer)
Lucid: This is a bit less powerful than my other sword but this will do.. Alright the, charge!!!
Elysia: i hope they can distract the Golem long enough for us to finish this...
Lilith: Yeah, by the looks of this, it'll really be a long while...

Soon, Lucid and the other visitors are now battling yet again, but this time to give time for Elysia and her team to create the weapon which will ultimately destroy the nearly invincible grandmaster Golem.

CHAPTER 59: Into the Dragon's Pit(Part 3)

The visitors have entered themselves into a huge dilemma - a legion of skeletons has surrounded them and they have no way of escape. They are cornered on the sealed door that leads to the Lair itself. Soon, the skeletons attacked and the battle has begun.

Lucid: They may be too many, but there is no way in hell that I would give up!
Kirnale: Yeah... But the problem is they keep on coming back!
Lucid: Then we just have to keep on fighting!
Lilith: But still, their numbers are endless! And Kirnale is right!
Namiele: We have no other option. we have to fight. Even if it means our lives!

Soon, Namiele casted a strong elemental spike, but, although it destroyed some of the skeletons along it's path, was thrown off course and it hit a crystal that was connected to one of the nearby columns. Soon, the skeletons are moving towards the visitors but as the visitors are about to do their last stand, the skeletons are starting to act strangely...

Eriol: What's going on?!
Lilith: I dunno, but when Namiele's elemental spik hit that crystal... Those skeletons are affected.
Elysia: Of course! These skeletons keep on coming back because they're controlled by those crystals!
Lilith: You mean to say, they're just puppets?
Elysia: Exactly. The Worm dragon must've made this so that few people can actually attack the lair...
Lucid: hmm... Interesting.. But with these waves of skeletons, how could we ba able to approach those crystals?!
Kirnale: I have a plan... Maru, you and Moro be the distraction. All you guys need to do is to keep them skeletons away while the rest of us are getting rid of these crystals..
Maru: Aw...
Moro: Hey, we might not be able to beat them!
Kirnale: You don't need to beat them.. all you need to do is to just distract them long enough while we work them Crystals!
Maru: Alright.. We'll do it.
Kirnale: Good. I saw 6 Columns excluding the ones at the door. Each one of us will have to destroy those Crystals so that we can disable those skeletons. Then, we'll all go back to the door and destroy those 2 large Crystals on those columns...
Lucid: Good Plan. hopefully with this, we'll be able to destroy them skeletons once and for all.
Lilith: Hopefully speaking of course...
Namiele: Yeah.. I just hope this really works...
Lucid: It will.. Everyone, Charge!!!!

Soon, Maru and Moro started to distract the enemy skeletons while the other are trying their best to destroy those columns... At first, it was hard, since the crystals themselves are tough and is hard to break. But one by one, the crystals shattered and the skeletons are slowly being weakened. finally, the last crystal was shattered and the skeleton army was merely immobile. Then the visitors returned to the door.

Lucid: That's exhausting...
Namiele: Took a lot out of me..
Maru and Moro: Ohh.. we're both dizzy....
Elysia: Well, at least there are only 2 big crystals left...

Then suddenly the earth started to rumble. The ground was shaking. A Large beast was about to appear.

Lucid: this is not good...
Kirnale: What is it this time?!
Elysia: I hope that's not what I think it is...

Soon, everyone prepared to fight as the mysterious beast approaches...

TO BE CONTINUED....

Chapter 58: Into the Dragon's Pit (Part 2)

Lucid and his party is now in a dire situation: dozens and dozens of skeletons and skeletal archers surround them. Firing arrows and charging towards the party. The visitors tried their best to destroy the undead entities, but everytime they do, they keep on coming back. Soon, their numbers are overwhelming and almost all hope is lost.

Lucid: This is not good..
Kirnale: Great, We're trapped...
Lilith: Oh boy.. we're surrounded...
Maru and Moro: We're dommed! Doomed!!!
Eriol: Calm down, both of you!
Elysia: Yeah.. There is still a way! Namiele, you and I cast some powerful spells. we need to clear a path for us to escape... Eriol, you buff us. we need all the buffs we can get.
Eriol: On it.
Namiele: Sure, but will this really work?
Elysia: Well, let's find out, shall we?

Soon, Elysia and Namiele casted powerful spells and paved a clear path that leads deeper into the lair.

Elysia: Now! Hurry! Them skeletons wont stay down for long!
Lucid: Right. Let's go!!!

Soon, they rushed through the path, Elysia and Namiele head on ahead to destroy the skeletons blocking their way. When the got through the skeletons are chasing them, as the fallen skeletons have arisen yet again. Soon, they came across two large obelisks and a large door.

Kirnale: This must be the entrance to the lair...
Lucid: Alright, let's try pushing the door...

Soon, everyone tried pushing the door. but in vain, the door was too heavy.

Maru: It's stuck!
Moro: No! It's too heavy!
Eriol: Moro does have a point... This door is too big, and it's made of stone... We can't just open it by ourselves...
Namiele: you're right.. We need to think of a way to open this...
Kirnale: Well, better think fast... for the skeletons are coming!

Soon from all directions skeletons and skeletal archers have arrived to eliminate the visitors. Soon, they surrounded the visitors in a seemingly unescapable trap. The visitors have realized what they gotten themselves into...

Lilith: Not again...
Lucid: Hmm... Why wont they stop spawning...
Elysia: I just dont get it.. Where do these undead get their ability to revive themselves?!
Namiele: Yeah... How they do it?!
Kirnale: No matter, we have no other choice... But to fight!
Lucid: Right. We got no other option! We must fight!

Soon, the skeletons attacked, but the visitors defended. The fighting started. But little did they know that the source of the ability of living dead was just close by...