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Paragon of Destruction 112 Assault on the Fortress

"I could have gotten us killed," Snowcloud said, a somber tone to her voice.

"You could have," Arran agreed. "But you didn't. Let's leave it at that."

He still felt some anger at Snowcloud for hesitating in the heat of battle, but there was no point in venting it now. All it could do was further erode her confidence, and that would only increase the risk of it happening again. What he needed now was Snowcloud the way she had been at the end of the battle — a frighteningly powerful mage.

"Will you be able to fight?" Arran asked.

Snowcloud nodded. Although her eyes were still red, the tears had stopped, and she seemed to have calmed down.

"What do we do now?" she asked.

"We should take the initiative," Arran said. "They don't yet know what happened. If we attack now, we have a chance to take them by surprise."

"All right," Snowcloud said, her expression determined.

"But you have to be careful," Arran continued. "The ones we face inside will be stronger."

"How do you know?"

"They were sent out to deal with a small nuisance," he explained. "That's something the leaders would leave to their juniors."

"I suppose that makes sense," Snowcloud replied. "So how do we fight them?"

"This time, we'll have to attack head-on, and overwhelm them before they have a chance to respond."

It wasn't much of a plan, but waiting longer would just give the remaining deserters more time to prepare. If they attacked right away, at least their targets would be caught off-guard. With their numbers already reduced by two, that should be enough to secure victory.

Before they left, Arran took the slain novices' void bags. Snowcloud looked surprised to see this, but Arran shrugged and said, "Maybe they're carrying Essence Crystals."

They made their way to the edge of the clearing that held the fortress, and once more, the sight caused Arran some worry.

Around the fortress was a large clear area without any cover whatsoever, and they would have to run at least a quarter mile before they reached the gate. While that might not be enough time for their enemies to rally their defenses, it would give them an opportunity to sound the alarm.

Still, there was nothing for it but to run as quickly as they could.

"We'll have to run," Arran said, speaking in a low voice. "I'll take down the gate, then attack with all my strength. What you need to do is hide your power, then attack as soon as the novices appear. Can you do that?"

"I can," Snowcloud answered with a nod.

"You can't hesitate," Arran added. "If you do, I will die."

"I won't," Snowcloud said. From the resolute look on her face, it seemed she believed it.

Of course, in truth, Arran was prepared for the possibility that she would hesitate again. This time, he would not trust her blindly — after he brought the gate down, he would keep his Force and Wind Essence in reserve, ready to defend himself when the novices appeared.


"Ready?" Arran gave Snowcloud a questioning look.

"Let's go," she replied.

Arran took a final deep breath. The next few moments would be crucial, and he knew that the faster he ran, the better their chances would be.

Then, he dashed off toward the fortress, using every bit of strength his body held. He put such force into his strides that his feet tore the ground, and he was already halfway when the first calls of alarm sounded from the fortress.

Several arrows flew toward him from the stronghold's walls, but Arran was moving too fast for the archers to hit him — and even if they did hit, an arrow fired from a normal bow would barely even scratch him.

He gathered up Force Essence as he ran, and when there were only a few dozen paces left between him and the gate, he launched a powerful Battering Force attack.

Strong though the gate might be, its iron-reinforced wood stood no chance against Arran's attack. The gate exploded inward with a deafening crash, the wood shattered and torn from the sheer force of the impact.

Arran did not pause to admire the damage he had wrought. Without waiting, he ran through the remains of the gate and into the courtyard.

Within the courtyard was a group of several dozens of bandits, but they looked confused and disorganized, with several only half-dressed — clearly, they had been roused only moments ago. Arran did not give them any time to get their bearings. He rushed toward the group with his sword drawn, launching several large fireballs into their midst as he moved.

The attacks hit with devastating effect, killing at least half the group in an instant. Screams of pain came from those who hadn't been killed instantly, but their suffering was brief — Arran arrived a moment later, cutting down all who still stood in a matter of moments.

By then, panic had broken out among the bandits who remained at the edges of the courtyard, and any thoughts they might have had of forming a defense vanished before the chaos unfolding around them. But even as they tried to flee, Arran continued attacking, fire sprouting from his hands, burning bandits and buildings alike.

As he rained down destruction upon the courtyard and those within it, Arran only barely paid attention to the men he was killing. They posed no real threat, and his real opponents had yet to show themselves.

The moment he had been anticipating came quickly. Arran Sensed a sudden build-up of Fire Essence that wasn't his, and he knew one of the novices had appeared. Instantly, he threw up a Force Shield and turned toward the threat, but there was no need — this time, Snowcloud did not hesitate.

Before the mage could even launch his attack, he was struck by a massive blow of Wind Essence that rammed into his body with such force he was flung several dozens of paces backward, only halting when he slammed into a wall. His broken body fell to the ground, motionless.

There was no time to celebrate, however. Even as one deserter died, another revealed himself, throwing a series of fireballs at Snowcloud. She deflected them with what seemed like a shield of Wind Essence, then retaliated with the same yellow-white lightning she had used to kill a novice earlier. Her opponent deflected the attack, but only barely, and he was forced backward.

As Snowcloud exchanged attacks with the mage, Arran did not intervene. Confident that she would prevail within moments, he focused his attention on finding the remaining deserter.

The courtyard was empty apart from the slain bandits' bodies, yet when Arran used his Shadowsight, he was startled to find a figure only a dozen paces behind Snowcloud, approaching her rapidly. He could neither Sense nor see the figure, but there was no time to think about that. If there was a threat, it would not wait for Arran to study it.

At once, he launched a Battering Force attack at the figure, then followed behind it himself, sword raised.

The attack hit the figure squarely with ruinous force, and it was sent sprawling to the ground. To Arran's surprise, there was a slight blur in the air, and a moment later a woman appeared in place of the figure, a sword in her hand and a startled look on her face.

Arran did not pause to think about what happened. Immediately, he launched a series of powerful sword blows, driving the woman back as she desperately defended herself. Yet despite being taken by surprise, she managed to parry and dodge his attacks, and after a few moments, Arran's advantage disappeared as she regained her composure.

Now, it was Arran who found himself on the defense, and he quickly sustained several small injuries. As the woman struck with the sword in her right hand, Arran Sensed a sudden surge of Fire Essence in her left hand. At once, he dodged — and only narrowly escaped a streak of yellow-white lightning that surged past his face, leaving a painful burn on his cheek.

He Sensed another swell of Essence in the woman's hand and was about to raise a Force Shield, but then, the woman was struck by a blast of Wind Essence that nearly took her off her feet. It seemed Snowcloud had finally defeated her opponent and come to Arran's aid.

Seeing an opportunity, Arran did not hesitate. In an instant, he rammed his sword through the staggered woman's chest before she had a chance to recover. A moment later, the Essence in her hand scattered into the air, and her lifeless body slumped to the ground.

Arran breathed a deep sigh of relief. Once again, the battle had been far closer than he wanted. But they had won, and right now, that was all that mattered.

When he turned to Snowcloud, there were no tears in her eyes. Instead, her normally pale cheeks were red with exertion, and she had a tired but relieved look on her face.

"That should be the last of the deserters," Arran said, although he did not dare to let down his guard.

"I hope so," Snowcloud said, still breathing heavy after the fight. "What do we do now?"

"Let's go inside," Arran replied. "We can talk after we clear the fortress."

Snowcloud nodded, and Arran was reassured when he saw that despite the weary look on her face, her eyes were sharp and focused. It seemed there was hope for her yet.

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Chapter 416 – A Simple Task
Chapter 415 A Path Forward
Chapter 414 The Strength of Bloodlines
413 Fruits of a Poisonous Tree
412 The Citadel
411 Assassin
410 The Ruiner's Temple
409 Bloodlines
408 The Master's Bloodline
407 The Archon's Summons
406 Arrival
405 Confrontation
404 Suppression
403 Into The Desolation
402 The Dangers Ahead
401 An Invitation
400 The Oath
399 An Unwelcome Gues
398 Enlightenmen
397 The Wolfsblood Army
396 Decisions
395 Reunion
394 The Missing Piece
393 Finding Enemies
392 Master of Shadow
391 Comprehension
390 Knight's Watch
Chapter 389 - The Knight's Apprentice
Chapter 388 - An Imperial Knight
Chapter 387 - An Old Friend
386 A New Plan
Chapter 385 - Newcomers
Chapter 384 - Reaver's End
Chapter 383 - A Sea Of Shadow
Chapter 382 - A Questionable Shelter
Chapter 381 - A Storm Of Blood
380 The Road To Sacrifice
379 A Quiet Departure
378 What Lurks In The Bligh
Chapter 377 - Words of Warning
Chapter 376 - Facing A Knight, Again
Chapter 375 - A Duel
Chapter 374 - Challenge
Chapter 373 - An Unwelcome Invitation
Chapter 372 - A New Journey
Chapter 371 - Delivery
Chapter 370 - Breakthrough
Chapter 369 - Preparations
368 An Exchange
Chapter 367 - Broken Company
Chapter 366 - Settling Debts
Chapter 365 - A Debt
Chapter 364 - The Road Back
Chapter 363 - A Foundation
Chapter 362 - Sleepless Nights
Chapter 361 - Citizenship
Chapter 360 - Rannoc's Orders
Chapter 359 - The Desolation
Chapter 358 - Revelations
Chapter 357 - An Offer
Chapter 356 - The Strength Of Lords
Chapter 355 - Outrage
Chapter 354 - Lord Rannoc
Chapter 353 - A Knight's Power
Chapter 352 - Defending The Gate
Chapter 351 - Breaching The Defenses
Chapter 350 - Prison Break
Chapter 349 - Prison
Chapter 348 - A Lord's Mercy
Chapter 347 - A Small Disturbance
Chapter 346 - Down Below
Chapter 345 - Provocation
Chapter 344 - Unwelcome Company
Chapter 343 - A New Tool
Chapter 342 - Weapons And Training
Chapter 341 - Studying Strategy
Chapter 340 - A Warm Welcome
Chapter 339 - The Blood Ruin
Chapter 338 - Three Monsters
Chapter 337 - Battle
Chapter 336 - Diggers
Chapter 335 - Into Darkness
Chapter 334 - What Lurks Below
Chapter 333 - To The Mines
Chapter 332 - Lord Kadun
Chapter 331 - The Spoils Of Battle
330 A Taste Of Battle
329 Battle Approaches
328 Imperial Politics
327 A New Deal
326 Arrival
325 The Wolfsblood Company
324 A City Of Tents
323 The Fate Of Refugees
322 Advice
321 Into The Imperium
320 The Border
319 Leaving The Borderlands
318 A Steward's Aid
317 The City Of Esran
316 The Road To Esran
315 Preparation
314 Studying The Forms
313 The Fores
312 Searching The Battlefield
311 A Choice
310 A Knight Of The Imperium
309 Suffering
308 Into The Battlefield
307 Facing A Hunter
306 Thieves And Robbers
305 Pills
Chapter 304
Chapter 303
Chapter 302
Chapter 301
Chapter 300
299 Into The Ligh
298 Departure
297 Waiting For A Sign
296 Hidden Treasure
295 Homecoming
294 To Leave A Dying World
293 A Small Bribe
292 A Fitting Weapon
291 Shards of Living Shadow
290 Amid The Ruins
289 The Shadow Realm
288 Darkness
287 A Step Into Shadow
286 Trash And Treasure
285 The Mines
284 Karanos
283 The Hidden City
282 The Caves Of Amydon
281 A Break
280 The Final Stretch
279 A New Foundation
278 A Quiet Place
277 The Fall Of Amydon
276 Amydon
275 Hunter
Chapter 274
Chapter 273
Chapter 272
Chapter 271
Chapter 270
Chapter 269
Chapter 268
267 Brightblade's Orders
266 A Small Wager
265 Brightblade's Fortress
264 Effor
263 Festivities
262 Gifts
261 An Heir's Estate
260 Treasures
259 The Matriarch's Plans
258 Aftermath
257 A Fight To The Death
256 The Duel
255 The Dueling Grounds
254 Brightblade's Challenge
253 Offending an Elder
252 Facing the Elders
251 A Fruitless Search
250 Questionable Plans
249 Questions of Power
248 After The Battle
247 Ambush
246 Shields
245 A Brief Respite
244 Destruction Essence
243 Effor
242 The First Day of Training
241 A Final Night of Res
240 Brightblade's Background
239 A Palace of One's Own
238 An Agreemen
237 Reunion
236 A New Teacher
235 A Small Bit of Talen
234 The House of Seals
233 Shadow and Swords
232 A Step Into Shadow
231 The House of Shadows
230 Brightblade's Vow
229 Form and Function
228 Forms
227 A New Teacher
226 To the House of Flames
225 Return to the House of Swords
224 Snowcloud's Departure
223 Snowcloud's Potions
222 Reunion
221 Recovery
220 Insigh
219 A New Approach
218 Hidden Estate
217 The Road Ahead
216 Training Days
215 The Thousand Cuts
214 Bad Teacher
213 Show of Power
212 A Small Demonstration
211 Unreasonable Demands
210 A Change for the Worse
209 Houses of the Ninth Valley
208 An Invitation
207 Alder's Farm
206 Into the Valley
205 A Long Journey
204 A New Path
203 The Patriarch's Summons
202 The Patriarch
201 Barrier
200 The Patriarch's Palace
199 The Valley's Gate
198 Toward the Valley
197 The Iron Mountain Camp
196 A Final Deception
195 The Edge of Victory
194 The Way Back
193 Hunter
192 Facing a Master
191 Setting the Trap
190 The Road to Uvar
189 A New Plan
188 Iron Mountain Adepts
187 Unexpected Allies
186 The Way Back
185 Dragon's Ruin
184 Dragon's Fligh
183 Escape Plan
182 Leaving the Blood Pool
181 Blood Battle
180 Blood Crisis
179 Dragon's Blood
178 The Best Way to Kill a Dragon...
177 To Fight a Dragon 4
176 To Fight a Dragon 3
175 To Fight a Dragon 2
174 To Fight a Dragon 1
173 The Eve of Battle
172 Plan of Attack
171 The Enemy Appears
170 The Dragon's Lair
169 Unexpected News
168 Dumber Than Rocks
167 Chasing Dragons
166 Journey to the Dragon Lands
165 About Dragons
164 Spirit Crystals
163 Fear
162 Enemies
161 A Long Wai
160 Into the Ruins
159 Parting Ways
158 Eidaran Ruins
157 Hiding the Evidence
156 Leaving the Castle
155 The Next Mission
154 Riverbend
153 Hunting the Survivors
152 Novices
151 Fighting an Army
150 Bai
149 The Eve of Battle
148 A Decision
147 The Dragon's Proposal
146 At The Castle
145 Weakness
144 Tempered
143 The Tempering, Take Two
142 Destruction Realm
141 The Tempering
140 The Dragon
139 Titan
138 Danger Illustrated
137 Contac
136 Forced March
135 Trus
134 Control
133 Bloodlus
132 Preparing for Battle
131 Stoneheart's Misfortune
130 A Familiar Face
129 Smooth Travels
128 Injuries
127 Leaving Goldhaven
126 Rapid Training
125 Windfall
124 Picking Treasures
123 Truth Be Told
122 The Power of Lies
121 Troublesome Treasures
120 The Golden Hall
119 Ingredients
118 The Formula
117 Lord Sevaril
116 Goldhaven
115 Exchanging Knowledge
114 A Debt Repaid
113 Blood Magic
112 Assault on the Fortress
111 Fighting Dirty
110 The Deserters' Fortress
109 The Bracele
108 Exposed
107 Shadowsigh
106 Fighting Blind
105 Blindsided
104 Crystals
103 First Steps
102 Answers
101 Questions
100 Running
99 Urgent Matters
98 Oathbound
97 The Valley
96 Snowcloud
95 Defeated
94 The Tournament Continues
93 The Tournament Begins
92 Before the Tournamen
91 Darkfire's Decision
90 Unexpected News
89 Zehava
88 Stonehear
87 Stoneheart's Army
86 Searching for Answers
85 Amaya
84 Lunch with the Governor
83 An Unexpected Invitation
82 The Victor's Spoils
81 The Arenas of Hillfor
80 New Techniques
79 Judgmen
78 A New Arrival
77 Darkfire's Ordeal
76 Leaving the City
75 Governor Eddarin
74 The Gray-Robed Lady
73 The Shadowblood Novice
72 Tournamen
71 A Small Figh
70 Darkfire
69 The Border City
68 The Story So Far
67 The Edge of the Empire
66 Leaving the Stronghold
65 Birds and Dragons
64 Facing the Archmage
63 Resistance
62 Assaulting the Prison
61 A Change of Plans
60 A Clear Path
59 The Prisoners
58 Prison Break
57 A Way to Escape
56 Windblade
55 Panurge's Punishmen
54 The Old Man and the Trickster
53 Words of Chaos
52 Looting Treasures
51 Senecio
50 The Bandit Fortress
49 Wounds of Battle
48 Ambush
47 Leaving Silvermere
46 Saying Goodbye
45 Lord Jiang's Gifts
44 Newfound Power
43 Breaking the Seals
42 Revelations
41 Duel
40 The Magistrate
39 The Starmetal Sword
38 Faster, Higher, Stronger
37 Feast of Treasures
36 Body Refinemen
35 Continued Training
34 Training with Lord Jiang
33 The Estate
32 The Price of Power
31 Lord Jiang
30 Power Overwhelming
29 Stormleaf's Gif
28 Unlikely Companions
27 Dinner with Enemies
26 Redwater
25 The Journey Ahead
24 Master Zhao's Treasures
23 A Difficult Choice
22 Memories of Murder
21 Disguises
20 Aftermath
19 The True Face of Magic
18 Preparing for Battle
17 An Unexpected Arrival
16 The Valley
15 Drunken Masters
14 A Breath of Wind
13 Opening a Realm
12 The Wind Realm
11 Stages of Magic
10 Windsong
9 Master Firehear
8 A Taste of Magic
7 The Black Pill
6 A Harsh Lesson
5 On The Road
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2 Master Zhao
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