Nytri enters the leader's tent waving. A soldier points at her, "What is this lady doing her?" Nytri was about to remove her crest again then a king raises his hand, "She's the princess of Azuria." He looks at Nytri, "...…" No words then he goes back to the meeting. People found it strange but they didn't ask.
Nytri stood by the table taking their plans in. A general is speaking, "…..What if we send in the calvary when the battle starts? With their momentum they could carve through demon army and we'll follow to reach the demon generals." Another general speaks, "That won't work, the demons are bigger. They have cyclops on their side. Though the calvary is fast, the cyclops can just stomp on the ground scaring the horses."
Then another general speaks, "Then our mages can attack the cyclops, we give them horses so they can follow the calvary a-" Another cuts in, "Not all mages can ride horses. Not to mention, some can bite their tongues casting spells." A general looks frustrated, "Then what do we do?"
A prince in the tent looks at Nytri, "What about Azuria? Aren't they going to join us?" Nytri is about to speak then the king speaks, "Azuria has refused to aid us." Murmur breaks out in the tent and one speaks, "Their princess is here and they don't care? What is the king thinking?!" The king raises his hand, "It doesn't matter what they think. Now, we have to think of a way to repel the demons." He couldn't even look at Nytri as he spoke.
Nytri squints her mouth at the stares she's getting, she leaves the tent for them to keep strategizing. Some people were not satisfied with the king's words so they went after Nytri, "Princess." Nytri turns back then their leader speaks, "Why won't Azuria help us? Don't they know you can get killed? At least they can send their forces to protect you."
Nytri shrugs, "It's doesn't matter." They're shocked, "Doesn't matter?" Nytri starts walking away, "I'm sure it's because I'm here that Paxi-ahem, father hasn't sent anyone. It'll be fine." She waves her hand walking away. They start to conclude that Nytri and her father Paxius do not have a great relationship, even going as far as Paxius wanting Nytri to die. It's fascinating what the human mind can cook up with little information.
Ophelia gathered the entire academy in the city square, Peregrine gathered the students and held Ophelia's hand supporting her to speak to the academy. The students arrive and Ophelia is still holding hands with Peregrine on the stage. Nytri stares at them with a blank look from before the stage, "I knew you got bold but not this bold. Public speaking, not bad." Nytri smiles.
Ophelia gets shy, "I…I…I-I just wanted to stand by you." She looks Nytri in her eyes, "You've done so much for me. If you're not evacuating then I'll get people to stand by your side." Peregrine makes a fist, "Yes, there's no way I'm letting my friend fight the demons alone." Quentin held Nytri's hand and pulls her on the stage, "I'll protect you with my life." He kisses her hand. Juniper felt a pang in her heart at this sight but she still felt happy.
Nytri's thoughts, "WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON!!!!!" she smiles wryly then speaks, "Thank you everyone for coming. Bu-" Ophelia stands beside Nytri and takes her hand speaking to everyone trembling, "Together, let's fight for our land, our home, our friends!" and the academy cheers. The soldiers are moved by the scene but they convince themselves to tell the students to run. If they fail to stop the demons, there'll be no place safe for them.
Nytri looks towards the academy and notices Tristan sitting on a bench with a wine bottle beside him and a pair of binoculars. He somehow felt Nytri was looking at him so he made a thumbs up. Nytri grits her teeth forcing a smile in thought, "At least try to convince them to run. Everyone is ready to fight to the death, this is going to be so embarrassing for them."
The demon army approaches and assembles ready to launch the attack. The students start walking to join the army, united and of one heart. Nytri called Ophelia and her friends to the side, she told them she has a magic artifact in her room in the dorms so they should get it for her. She's going to make sure everyone evacuating managed to do that. Juniper leads them into Nytri's room with conflicted thoughts as they search.
Nytri walks through the empty streets, the people chose to defend their homes. Nytri sighs, "Even the kids are wielding weapons to fight, they know nothing of war." She looks to the demon army getting ready to fight, "If not for me, a lot of people will die. But I wonder, what makes the demonkin different from humans. The only difference I see is their horns and purple skin, looks like Miasma." She rubs her chin, "I'll have to capture a couple of them from their homes and find out."
Nytri's eyes changes as she enters combat mode, "But these ones are not seeing tomorrow." Nytri grins walking towards the city gate.
NOTICE: PERSPECTIVE SWITCH TO JUNIPER
Inside Nytri's room, her friends are searching for the magic artifact Nytri spoke of. Juniper kept taking glances at Quentin and he noticed. Quentin walks up to Juniper, "Is something wrong?"
Juniper shakes her head, "No, I'm alright." Quentin raises a brow, "No you're not, I've known you since we were like 8." He leans on the wall, "I can tell when something is not alright. So, spill."
Juniper groans, "Get off my back! We need to find this magic artifact Nytri hid." Quentin grabs her hand looking into her eyes, "Come on Juniper. We're best friends, you don't have to hide anything from me." Juniper scoffs, "Right, best friends." She leaves and continues searching the room.
NOTICE: PEERSPECTIVE SWITCH END