The stench of war was almost orgasmic. It felt like something out of a fantastical play set up by the king himself. However the clashing of steel and the zipping of arrows was nothing compared to the conjured congeal of magical energy being hurled across several hundred feet of ground. Something like that, even to the most simple layman, was a fearful sight. A sight to which Kragroln would see himself on the right side of.
Countless deaths were wrought by his hands. None of them able to really comprehend the sheer power of someone of his stature. However, he did not happen this power by chance. Instead he trained. Trained in the mounds of bodies and oceans of blood. Staining the very clothes he wears proudly on his person.
The war, he smelt, had reached an impasse and the only way to exceed this impasse was a duel.
Of course this deal was of his choosing. It seemed that there was a hint of diplomacy involved in the decision making, which could foster a sentiment towards peace. However, Kragroln knew that fostering such peace would only lead to a rise in tensions. He knew that these kingdoms could not see eye-to-eye on a matter concerning the fate of a continent. And so, Kragroln was brought here to settle this score so that both sides can walk away with zero casualties. Although there will be a victor this day. A victor that will gain maximum control over this theater. This victor shall be him.
While riding on the boat towards the island in the middle of this grand lake, he turned towards those that decided to travel with him; his commanders. They all looked at him with eyes filled with determination. They seemed to know and understand Kragroln's sentiment. So, Kragroln said nothing and instead opted to lift a hand in silent agreement with their eyes before turning back to the island. Kragroln's mind was clear: This enemy would be a challenge.
Upon coming within a stepping-stone's length from the pier, Kragroln began preparing a spell in secret and that spell would be【Magical Deflect】.
"Whoever this enemy shall be," he thought as he looked up the pier to meet the eyes of a cat-eared warrior, "They shall be something of a challenge."
He stepped up the pier towards the cat-eared warrior sensing the faint presence of climbing magical energy. Calm, collected, and cool he was.
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