At the northern border of Elysium, the Dark Elf Alliance launched a surprise attack. Enemies swarming from the forest shadows threatened Elysium's defense line, sowing chaos. Rian and Ria rushed to the front lines, determined to fight together to repel the enemy invasion.
Rian charged into the enemy ranks, greatsword in hand. His greatsword, imbued with the power of the Titans, shook the earth and felled foes with every strike. "Sweep of the Greatsword!" As Rian swung his greatsword wide, a powerful gust of wind erupted, sweeping away the surrounding enemies. The sweeping attack sent the enemies flying into the air as if caught in a tempest.
When the enemies focused their assault on Rian, he raised his greatsword into a defensive stance. "Guard of the Greatsword!" His greatsword, enchanted with Titan magic, acted as a mighty shield, deflecting the enemy's attacks. Arrows and magical fireballs scattered and were neutralized the moment they touched his blade.
Ria seized the opening. "Ice Foothold!" Ria created footholds of ice in mid-air, aiding Rian's aerial movement. Rian vaulted off the ice footholds, soaring high above the enemies' heads.
"Twin Blade Flurry!" In the air, Rian transformed his greatsword into twin blades and unleashed a rapid barrage of attacks upon the enemy. His twin blades flashed with light, cutting down the enemies one by one, leaving them in disarray, unable to tell where the next strike would come from. Rian moved relentlessly through the air, shattering the enemy's defenses with his twin blades.
While Rian continued his assault from the air, Ria supported him with her magic. "Chain Lightning!" Lightning shot forth from Ria's hands, binding the enemies' feet and immobilizing them. Paralyzed by the lightning, the enemies were left vulnerable, and Rian pressed his assault without hesitation.
Enemies began to converge on Ria in the heart of the battlefield. She tried to quickly cast a defensive spell, but she was overwhelmed and couldn't block all of the close-range attacks. As an enemy closed in, Ria found herself in a moment of peril.
Seeing this from the air, Rian reacted in a flash. "Ria, look out!" Rian threw one of his twin blades, piercing the enemy's chest. The thrown blade flew like a bolt of lightning, striking down the foe that was closing in on Ria. Having escaped the crisis, Ria smiled gratefully at Rian for his help.
"Seriously, having you around is a lifesaver," Ria said.
"That's the job, right? We watch each other's backs," Rian replied with a smile, his greatsword materializing back in his hand. He swiftly merged his blades back into a greatsword and prepared for a final charge.
Rian raised his greatsword high and delivered a final blow toward the center of the battlefield. "Titan's Strike!" As his greatsword slammed into the ground, a massive shockwave erupted, wiping out all the enemies on the battlefield. The foes were thrown down, their assault instantly broken.
Ria quickly cast a magical barrier to clear the field. "Barrier of Wind!" Her barrier blocked the remaining enemy attacks, bringing the battle to a close. Their coordination was so powerful that the enemies could not hope to stand against them, and Elysium's defense line held firm.
After the battle, Rian approached Ria with a smile. "We did it again."
Ria nodded and laughed. "Well, you make it a lot easier! We really are the best team."
The twin siblings, by maximizing each other's strengths and abilities, had defended Elysium once more.
After the battle, the soldiers of Elysium tended to their weary bodies as they cleared the battlefield. Rian and Ria stood at its center, catching their breath and pondering the meaning of the fight. The sudden attack by the Dark Elf Alliance was no mere raid; it was urgent that they uncover their intentions and who was behind them.
Rian lowered his greatsword and wiped the sweat from his brow. "I've got to tell Father about this. This was way more than just some random raid."
Ria nodded in agreement. "Yeah, he'll want to know what we think. He's definitely not going to just brush this off."
Leaving the echoes of battle behind, the twin siblings headed straight for the royal palace. Muscling, who seemed to have already received a report, greeted them from his throne with a grim expression. As the twins entered, he lifted his head and met both their eyes in turn.
"Rian, Ria." Muscling's voice was calm, but laced with tension. "I've heard about the situation on the battlefield. I was told the Dark Elf Alliance made a sudden move. Tell me the details of what happened."
Rian stepped forward. "Father, this wasn't just a raid. They were too organized, too precise. And their magic, their tactics... it wasn't like any Elf stuff we've ever seen."
Ria added to Rian's words. "He's right, Father. Their weapons and gear felt... off, too. It was like someone else was pulling the strings, hiding some serious power."
Muscling fell silent for a moment, a thoughtful look deep in his eyes. As he listened to the twins' report, he seemed to confirm that his own intuition had been correct. He brought his fingers to his chin, lost in thought.
"The peace we've kept for twenty years couldn't possibly shatter this easily," Muscling muttered to himself. "However, this incident is not a threat that will simply pass. Uncovering their identity and purpose must be our first priority."
Rian agreed with his father. "We'll find out who they are and who's behind them. We'll do whatever it takes to protect Elysium."
Ria also spoke, her voice full of determination. "Let us handle this threat, Father. We'll fight for Elysium and for Luminaria."
Muscling looked at the twin siblings and gave a smile of deep trust. He felt a surge of pride in the fact that his children had grown stronger than ever, ready to protect the peace he had forged.
"You are the guardians of Elysium. It is now your duty to protect the peace I built," Muscling said with a serious expression. "However, you must move with caution. Do not underestimate the enemy, and consider every possibility. I have faith in the teamwork and skill you showed in this battle. The future of Elysium rests on your shoulders."
Empowered by their father's words, the twin siblings nodded. They felt a renewed sense of responsibility, not as mere warriors or mages, but as the guardians of Elysium. They steeled their resolve once more under Muscling's gaze.
"As long as we are here, Elysium will be safe," Rian said firmly.
"Father, please believe in us. We will fight to the end for the peace of Elysium and Luminaria," Ria added with resolve.
Muscling watched his children's determination and slowly nodded. He recalled the days he had fought for peace and realized that his children were now continuing down that same path. A new journey as guardians of Elysium had begun, and Rian and Ria left their father's side, their mission etched deep in their hearts.
The ominous sign that began at the northern border of Elysium was now becoming a new challenge that would encompass the entire continent. As the guardians of Elysium, the twin siblings were ready to face it.
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Episode : Why Now, of All Times?
Elysium had long been enjoying days of peace. Ever since Muscling shattered the ambitions of the Titans, the entire continent had existed in a state of stability and prosperity. Thanks to the development of its thriving trade district and its formidable military strength, Elysium had risen as the center of the continent of Luminaria. The long-lasting peace had become a natural part of daily life, one that no one questioned.
Below Elysium, even the belligerent Dwarves and Orcs maintained a reasonable relationship with the kingdom, and the Blood Elves, long known as an axis of evil, had broken their pact with demons and were returning to being a normal nation. Nearly twenty years of peace had bound Elysium and the continent of Luminaria as one.
However, that peace was shattered by a sudden raid on Elysium's northern border. A group that appeared to be Elves emerged on the peaceful border and attacked Elysium's defense line. The soldiers hastily mounted a defense, but the assailants overwhelmed them with sophisticated tactics and powerful magic. They were not a simple mob, but an organized force that had moved after long preparation.
The news spread swiftly throughout Elysium. Talk that the attackers looked like Elves sent tremors of anxiety through the citizenry, and an air of caution fell over the royal palace. Muscling immediately summoned Rian and Ria, ordering them to assess the situation and uncover who was behind the attack.
Following their father's command, Rian and Ria headed for Elysium's northern border. They surveyed the scene of the raid with the soldiers, sensing that this attack was no mere disturbance.
"Magic traces... they're still here," Ria said cautiously. A small light bloomed at her fingertips, illuminating the area. "This isn't like any Elven magic I know. It's... darker, more sinister."
Rian gripped his sword, scanning their surroundings. "Their gear is different from what we know, too. It feels like they're a new faction, or some kind of offshoot. Maybe they're not just the same old Elves."
They traced the attackers' path, examining the destroyed watchtowers and collapsed defense lines. As Ria analyzed the strange magical residue left around the border, she became certain that these were no ordinary Elves.
"This wasn't just a random attack," Ria concluded. "Someone we don't know is pulling their strings. We have to figure out why they're making a move now."
Rian nodded. "If someone's trying to threaten Elysium's peace, we have to find out what they want and stop them. Simple as that."
That night, Rian and Ria returned to the royal palace to report to their father, Muscling. After listening to the twins' report, he fell deep into thought. He knew that the current peace had not been won easily, and he sensed that a time might come when he would have to fight once more to protect it.
"Rian, Ria," Muscling began, his voice heavy. "The peace of Elysium is not something that was simply given. It is something we fought to achieve, a legacy we must protect. There is a high probability that this raid is more than a simple provocation. You must investigate who is behind them and uncover the source of this threat."
Rian met his father's gaze, his own eyes filled with resolve. "Don't worry, Father. As the guardians of Elysium, we'll see our duty through."
Ria also nodded, her expression firm. "We'll find them, and we'll stop them. For Elysium, and for Luminaria."
Muscling looked at his children, acknowledging their determination. The twin siblings were, as they said, the guardians of Elysium, and they were ready to once again step forward to protect the continent's peace.
The raid on Elysium's northern border was not just a simple attack. It was a crack in the twenty-year peace, and Rian and Ria stepped forward to seal it. Amidst new challenges and threats, they sought to fulfill their mission as the true guardians of Elysium.