The alien fleet, drawn forth by the dimensional gate, arrived in the skies above the Luminaria Kingdom and the Frontier Kingdom. In the command center of the Titanian forces, an air of tension and confusion filled the room.
Titanian Warlord Crouras stood motionless at the center of the war room, surrounded by his advisors—navigators, scientists, and strategists. His piercing eyes scanned the holographic display before him.
Titanian War Council
"This is not our intended destination," Crouras stated coldly. "What went wrong?"
His chief navigator, Kalax, lowered his head and replied, "Commander, we are uncertain. The coordinates of the dimensional gate were disrupted. We should have arrived at our primary objective. However, this world presents itself as a viable alternative for exploration."
The Titanian lead scientist, Veron, interjected. "Commander, the energy signals here are exceptionally strong. This world may contain the resources or technology we have long sought."
Meanwhile, the Kreel Council was experiencing a similar meeting. In their command chamber, the Kreel leaders—strategists, engineers, and warriors—gathered to assess their new situation.
Kreel War Council
"This place is not where we intended to arrive," said Overlord Jargon, his reptilian eyes narrowing. "Why?"
A Kreel engineer, Ryx, cautiously responded. "It appears that an anomaly disrupted the coordinates of the dimensional gate, Overlord. However, the energy readings here are formidable. It is possible that this world holds great strategic value."
Kreel Warlord Karnek nodded in agreement. "We are prepared to conquer whatever we must. Let us seize control of this realm, then return to our primary mission."
Both factions—the Titanians and the Kreel—came to a similar conclusion. Although they had not arrived at their intended destination, this world held great potential. If they could conquer it, they would claim its power and return to their original mission stronger than before.
Merslin 's Resistance and the Plan to Divide the Enemy
Meanwhile, Merslin and his allies closely observed the alien movements. They knew they could not allow the Titanians and Kreel to succeed in their conquest.
"We must protect this world," Merslin declared firmly. "We cannot allow the Titanian and Kreel forces to gain control."
Elena nodded. "You're right, Merslin . If we work together, we can stop them."
Serena, Aria, and Lisa also steeled themselves for the coming battle. "We're ready to fight," they affirmed.
But rather than facing the enemy in direct combat, Merslin devised a more strategic approach—turning the two alien factions against each other.
"They do not trust each other," Serena analyzed. "If we can exploit their rivalry, they will turn on one another."
Elena added, "With the right magic, we can amplify their doubts and fears. If we plant seeds of discord, small conflicts will escalate into full-blown war."
The Plan in Motion: Planting the Seeds of War
Merslin 's team infiltrated the enemy camps, spreading carefully crafted misinformation.
Serena infiltrated the Titanian base, whispering among their ranks that the Kreel had been stealing their resources.
Elena cast a subtle illusion in the Kreel camp, making it seem as if the Titanians were preparing for a preemptive strike against them.
The plan worked perfectly.
The Titans Grow Suspicious
Navigator Kalax reported to Commander Crouras:
"Commander, a troubling rumor is circulating among our ranks—word has spread that the Kreel are stealing our resources. If this is true, it could be a sign of betrayal."
Crouras clenched his fists, his voice low and menacing. "Treachery will not be tolerated. If the Kreel seek to undermine us, we will strike first."
The Kreel Begin to Doubt
Meanwhile, Kreel engineer Ryx presented his findings to Overlord Jargon:
"Overlord, intelligence suggests that the Titanians are planning a strike against us. We must prepare for war before they attack first."
Jargon's expression darkened. "I knew we could never trust those machines. We must take the initiative. We will crush them before they turn against us."
The Division Begins
The Titanians and Kreel had never fully trusted each other to begin with. Their only reason for cooperating was a shared objective—securing resources for their conquest.
But now that they believed the other side was plotting to take their share, there was no longer a reason to cooperate.
With trust shattered, war was inevitable.
As tensions boiled over, the two alien factions began preparing for battle—not against Luminaria, but against each other.
Merslin 's Team Watches as Chaos Unfolds
Merslin and his team watched from the shadows, knowing that their plan had succeeded.
"We did it," Merslin said, his voice filled with determination. "Now, instead of fighting us, they will fight each other."
Elena smiled. "This world will not fall so easily. We will defend it, no matter the cost."
Serena, tightening her grip on her weapon, added, "We're not just defending this world—we're ensuring that neither of them ever comes back."
Conclusion: The Countdown to War
The once-allied Titanian and Kreel forces now prepared to face each other in an all-out war.
Luminaria's skies would soon be filled with alien firepower, but this time, the battle would be between the invaders themselves.
Merslin and his allies had succeeded in their plan, but the real battle was just beginning.
As the two factions clashed, new dangers would emerge.
And in the chaos of war, the true mastermind behind the invasion might finally reveal itself…
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The Attack of the Titans
Before the Titan airships covered the skies of Luminaria, King Lucian III and Prime Minister William Belladon held an emergency meeting in the royal palace. The king gazed out the window, lost in deep thought, while the prime minister stood beside him.
"Your Majesty, the invasion of the Titan race is imminent. The people are trembling in fear," William Belladon spoke in a calm yet urgent tone.
"I see, Prime Minister. But we must protect Luminaria," King Lucian III replied resolutely. "This city is our home, and our people are our family."
"I share the same sentiment, Your Majesty," the prime minister nodded. "The Sun Knights and the Lunar Guardians have completed their preparations. Merslin and his companions are also ready to fight alongside us."
The king took a deep breath, steeling his resolve. "We must unite as one and overcome this crisis. Send my command to all soldiers and mages—Luminaria's fate is in our hands."
"As you command, Your Majesty," William Belladon bowed before leaving to carry out the king's orders. King Lucian III turned his gaze to the darkening sky, preparing for the battle ahead.
"The sky darkened. The shadows of airships loomed over Luminaria."
"When their feet touched the ground, the earth groaned. Stones scattered, and buildings trembled ever so slightly."
"This was no mere skirmish. The moment they arrived, the city had already become a battlefield."
The massive Titan airships blanketed the sky, emitting an ominous red glow as they initiated an aerial bombardment. The once-peaceful sky was filled with explosions, throwing the city into chaos. The shockwaves from the blasts toppled buildings, and smoke and flames engulfed the streets. However, Luminaria's mages swiftly cast protective barriers, struggling to shield the city from destruction.
The Titan race was composed of massive beings, each towering at least three meters tall. Their attacks carried overwhelming force, and their bodies were clad in armor as tough as steel. In their hands, they wielded enormous hammers and swords that could crush entire walls in a single swing.
As soon as the bombardment began, Merslin quickly assembled the mages.
"Everyone, listen up! We will form a triangular defensive formation. Elena, take the northern side. Aria, cover the east. I will guard the west. The rest of you, position yourselves evenly between us!"
The mages formed their positions just as the first Titan attacks rained down. Enormous energy spheres descended from the sky, but as the three primary mages chanted in unison, a translucent barrier expanded, shielding the entire city.
"The barrier is weaker than expected!" Elena shouted, sweat forming on her brow. "Their weapons are far stronger than we anticipated!"
"We must protect this city at all costs!" Merslin clenched his fists. "Focus your energy! If the barrier collapses, everything will be lost!" His voice was unwavering, and the mages redoubled their efforts, pouring their mana into the defense.
Merslin quickly formulated a new strategy. "We will combine our magic. On my signal, inject your elemental energy into the barrier!"
At his command, fire, water, wind, and earth magic merged into the shield. The barrier shimmered in a rainbow hue, reinforcing its strength and better withstanding the next Titan assault.
However, maintaining such a powerful spell consumed an immense amount of mana. Weaker mages soon reached their limits, some coughing up blood before collapsing from exhaustion.
"Argh… I can't… hold on… any longer…" A mage gasped before falling unconscious.
"Stay strong! Just a little more!" Elena cried desperately, her voice filled with urgency. Yet, many were already at their breaking point, struggling to sustain the magic.
The next Titan bombardment struck the weakened shield, shattering a portion of it. Explosions rocked the city, toppling structures and igniting flames across the streets.
"Get down!" Merslin shielded a nearby mage, taking the brunt of the impact from the blast debris.
"The barrier is failing! We need to minimize casualties!" Elena warned, tension thick in her voice.
With the airstrikes breaking through, the Titans began their descent. The sight of their towering five-meter-tall forms striking the ground sent tremors through the battlefield. Each step they took was like an earthquake, their sheer presence enough to instill fear.
"Look!" Lisa pointed skyward, her voice tense. "They're landing! Everyone, prepare for battle!"
She brandished her Sunblade, clad in dragon-scale armor—one of the few materials capable of withstanding the Titans' deadly blows.
To counter the Titans' immense power and speed, Luminaria's mages cast acceleration and enhancement spells on their warriors. The moment the acceleration spell took effect, the knights' movements visibly sharpened.
"Merslin, we need speed enhancement! We can't keep up with them otherwise!" Serena called out. She wielded her Starlight Bow and poisoned daggers, striking at weak points while vanishing into the shadows to launch surprise attacks.
Merslin nodded and chanted the spell, enhancing the warriors' agility.
"You should feel the effects now. You can match their speed!"
The battle intensified. Each step from the Titans shook the ground, while Luminaria's warriors dodged, countered, and struck back relentlessly. The battlefield was in chaos—Titans swung their colossal weapons, tearing through the land, while Luminaria's elite knights fought with everything they had.
Lisa, leading the charge, noticed a gap in a Titan's defense.
"Serena, I'll distract it. You strike from behind!"
As Lisa engaged the Titan head-on, Serena vanished and reappeared behind it, plunging her poisoned daggers deep into its Achilles tendon.
A sickening crack followed. The massive Titan staggered, dropping to one knee.
"Now, Lisa!" Serena shouted.
Lisa leapt into the air, driving her Sunblade into the Titan's throat. With a final, gurgling roar, the giant collapsed.
But the battle was far from over.
Suddenly, a seven-meter-tall behemoth emerged from the ranks of the Titans.
And behind him—the Titan King himself.
"This… this is the real battle."
The battlefield fell silent.
The Titan King raised his hand, and every Titan warrior kneeled instantly.
It was not out of fear. It was reverence. Worship.
"From this moment forward, this war is no longer yours to fight," the Titan King declared.
"It will end by my will."
A suffocating pressure blanketed the battlefield.
The knights' hands trembled, their grips on their swords unsteady.
The mages felt their mana flow disrupted, as if the battlefield itself had shifted under his presence.
This was no ordinary warrior.
His very existence rewrote the rules of war.
The Titan King wielded his massive warhammer, each swing altering the tide of battle.
Lisa, despite her strength, was sent flying with a single strike.
The battle seemed hopeless—until Merslin, his mana nearly depleted, made his final move.
"Elena, use your binding spell!" he ordered.
Then, summoning the last of his energy, he raised his staff.
"This ends now… Lightning Spear!"
A blinding flash split the heavens.
The titanic spear of lightning struck the Titan King's back.
A deafening roar of agony echoed across the battlefield.
And then—
Silence.
The Titan army, seeing their king fall, immediately retreated to their airships.
Luminaria had won.
The war was over, but the scars remained.
King Lucian III looked upon his wounded soldiers, gratitude and sorrow in his eyes.
"You have protected our home," he addressed the warriors. "Your courage has saved Luminaria."
But he knew—this was just the beginning.
And so, he turned to Merslin's party.
"Luminaria is safe, but Frontier Kingdom still stands in danger. Will you aid them?"
Merslin met his gaze and nodded.
"For the world's future… we will go."