Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Chapter 428 : Speech

Rain observed Josar's use of the crystals, recognizing them as the same ones he had seen being sold in the capital in the past. However, despite sensing their magical power, he had never truly understood their purpose. The magic employed by his tribe had always struck him as peculiar and different from what he had encountered elsewhere.

The magic of his people, the Geminis, was enigmatic. Rain couldn't help but wonder how his tribe was considered the most powerful when their magic seemed to revolve around support and unconventional methods. It was a clear contrast to the more aggressive and destructive forms of magic wielded by other groups.

Rain found himself intrigued and, at times, perplexed by the nature of Geminis' magic. It had a unique quality that made it difficult to pin down, and he often felt like he was only scratching the surface of its potential.

As he continued to witness Josar's utilization of the crystals, he couldn't help but ponder the depths of the tribe's magical abilities and how they could be harnessed to their fullest extent when they seemed focused on support.

Josar also used some crystals on Terra and Rain could tell that her mana pool was increased by two times… those crystals sure were useful…

"I take it that you are going all out now without trying to hide anyone's abilities," Rain said while studying Josar. "Why won't you ask why? So tell me what you want to do."

"We reached a point that we have to accept the lesser evil… we will fight with all our power, it doesn't matter if we will end up losing too many of us, it doesn't matter if the council members die as well," Josar said and then got rid of his cloak. "We will lead the charge. We just want you to kill as many of them as possible."

They were facing the possibility that they were going to be exterminated… It was the only explanation. Still, showing that much desperation would make the enemies realize that, and it will also make them make use of it.

Rain looked at Terra, and she just nodded… she didn't like the fact that a lot of people were going to die. She was a true healer at heart, after all. However, that perhaps was the only option that they had… make both sides lose as many people as possible and force them to retreat.

"All right, let's do this," Rain said while twitching his fingers.

When the human army saw all of the warriors of the magic people leaving the capital to fight, they immediately realized that they were no longer trying to hold back. Going all out so soon seemed stupid, but the leaders on the human side knew the exact reason for that, and they just had to hold the positions and wait for their golden chance.

The human army remained still, opting for a strategy of patience as they understood it was their best means of gaining time in their situation. On the other side, the magic people also adopted a waiting stance as well, ensuring that all of their soldiers were fully prepared for the impending confrontation.

Both sides recognized the significance of proper preparation in the face of the imminent battle, and they stood ready, each for their own reasons, as the tension in the air continued to mount.

Rain wanted to make use of the buffs that Josar gave him, but he showed crystals that he could use on him… a bunch of them, in fact. So, he told Rain to wait and fight alongside the others.

"I guess they would have won the war two years ago if his tribe was there… his territory is probably in the East, close to the border of the dragons," Rain thought. "That would explain why he was the leader there the last time I had been there, and he is the representative of the council."

After half an hour, the magic people managed to separate all of the forty-five thousand soldiers into three fronts to face the human army.

The air was filled with tense anticipation as both sides positioned their forces meticulously, preparing for the inevitable final confrontation. It was clear that there would be no turning back once the battle started. The magic people, resolute and undaunted, eagerly awaited the impending conflict…

Their expressions revealed no fear, only a steely determination. They were ready to confront death head-on, focused on their commitment. Their goal was clear – to take down as many of their foes as possible, even if it meant sacrificing their own lives in the process.

"What is the plan now?" Terra asked.

"As usual, I will look for the special soldiers, but I will keep an eye on you," Rain lowered his voice to explain it. "There is no telling what both sides will do once they realize that they could lose in the next minutes. Save as much energy as possible for Magic Boost, and be wary of the anti-magic bombs."

"I was the one who should keep my eyes on you…" Terra facepalmed. "Just try to stop moving for a moment after dealing with the enemies. I can help you a bit every time as long as you are one hundred meters away from me."

That was quite a large range… Since Rain didn't try to heal people from a distance, that skill was at a low level. In any case, it was fine to let his friends and family fill some gaps in the things that he couldn't do or that he couldn't do in a very efficient way.

Regardless, Rain and Terra began to focus on the battle ahead when the council members took the lead of the armies.

"Men, I don't have anything to say aside from the fact that we kill those dirty invaders!" Josar roared. "Our country, our history, our people won't fall here. We will kill them all and prove how foolish they are!"