Yet, even with it's majestic Vibes, no sign of life in sight. The castle is deserted, without a single soldier stand on guard. We it's not supposed to be anyways, in the end it's a place of test.
'Such a waste'
Altaris can't help but comment. Castle like that is perfectly fine to guard a post, yet it's used for purpose as measly as test.
"We are here"
That was their cue to stop. The sound of step and murmur, came to sudden halt. They now in front of a gate, made of black wood with jagged spike protruding, sending dread whoever dare to siege. Six watchtower placed in hexagon shape, made to be ready to face any un pending threats.
Ominous, Very very ominous, that's all i can describe
And before that colossal structure, Altaris stood beside Violet. Seen the building, it was actually pretty majestic for him. He can almost imagine how they can defend this thing. Fireball, several huge boulder of soil, a tsunami like wave, rain down into their adversary. Deterring any soldier that dare to try to get in. Yet, their enemy right now is also of magic, the strategy that he think would be vain in the face of them.
That's why his plan, was devoid of the castle usage. It's just a place to protect the king, in case their enemy arrange their tip.
"Now, once i leave, the mock battle would officially start. Good luck"
Even though it sounded urgent, the instructor actually walk leisurely. Buying them enough time to ready their bearing. In speed, Terra suddenly took the lead. He needs them to be ready, and he needs it quick.
"I will take the lead from here. All of you, gather according to your team. Your next action would be determined according to the commandant. Now, go"
Then...chaos ensued, Five figure was standing readily near. For the spear, they gather the team in swift. Their leader was practically giant, can even be seen from miles an end. The other tho, it takes a while. Just like painting needs time to show their beauty.
And they indeed soon came into harmony
The gathering is done, four squad was tight and counting. The spear got more people, just as it name suggest. While arrow, got less. It's basically gathering of nobles. The atmosphere are bad, almost none wanted to get led by Viscount.
And truth be told, Altaris doesn't even want to led them
He is here for different reason, important yes, but not to win the war.
"What do we do now, Claremont ?"
Jonas said, acting as the mouth in charge. His voice were brave, yet, accompanied with shallow breath.
"Enter the castle"
The answer was quick, unwilling to provide more context.
"Certainly, Claremont. But we need more detail...."
His word stuck in throat, after seen Altaris now sudden risen hand.
"I said... Enter"
While the command sound harsh, his eyes were anything but. Altaris pupil, shift - Alternate between Terra and the nobles. Giving a sign, that most of noble could understand. So they begin to march, straight in to the embrace of the fortress, while also observing around.
And yes... the Arrow was not the only one.
"Come everyone~"
Said the cheery voice, non other then Angelina. The girl was jumping, skipping through the ominous castle door with a lot of energy. The thing is, she treat the entire 'positioning' like a grand tour to Disney. Smiling, Laughing, sometimes calling a student, then personally guide him/her to the castle.
It's a fortress made for war for fuck sake not a place of carnival
The scene make Altaris grimace, and new idea to light in the head of our little Violet. Let's just hope the 'idea' are more on strategy then based on lust
The last two team, both were heavy hitter. The spear, ready at the helm. They all stood in front of flat lands. Set to begin the charge. And the horse, has the most important role. They mainly contain elf, and a bit mix of hybrid and humans. As in command, they willingly entered the forest. Completely disappear from sight.
The game of war, has just begun
"So... what is our next move ?"
Jonas can't help but ask. Their adventure through the castle has officially been concluded. Their now in a room, with black obsidian wall combined with the same colored floor, and large round table in the middle. An obsidian throne, sat in the side, placed in such manner that makes the king able to completely seen his subject.
A meeting room, in the middle of castle. Simple, but good enough mimic the real situation. The nobles are now gathering, circling around the table. They chatter, buzzing - like bees around the flower. An step by step, continue to linger, announcing on Altaris every movement.
His gaze lingers to the group, counting every answer he can try to muster. While them, looked him with slight disdain, still salty to be led by person on standing lower then them.
"We wait"
Altaris flatly responded. His hand twindling the fire snake as usual.
A solid answer actually, if not for the situation they are in. All the other team are on the board, already out and doing their own move. Yet for this team, nothing happened. Other then walking and guarding a yet attacked castle. Their situation are akin to... prisoner
They are jailed, out from the whole mock battle. A castle like cage, just for the noble. And that notion... irritates them.
"Wait for what !"
Now, another noble threat, seem like a knight family from the way he bring a sword and shield.
"Information"
"Information of what ? You happen to not tell us anything !"
"Oh... he doesn't show you the rope ?"
Altaris eyebrow raised
"What rope ?"
He know glance at jonas, the guy still stiffened in his place. Eyes looking nowhere, clearly not focused on land
"Never mind, forget what i said. We need to wait the information from the horse"
"And while at it..."
The snake were gone, his hand struck the table with crack, a loud sound making a wave that spread through the entire space.
"We defend the place"