The Primal Hunter

Chapter 946: The Commander, the Mage, & the Savior Chapter 946: The Commander, the Mage, & the Savior

“The barrier won’t hold for that long,” the exasperated elven mage said to the heavily armored warrior – a rare Path for elves, but some had to take the frontline in these wars. The warrior was lacking an arm, and a healer was desperately trying to heal him enough for the man to be able to engage in combat again. For now, he would be stuck in this tent for a little while, though.

“It will have to,” the armored warrior said. “A small temporary reinforcement force should arrive by the end of tomorrow. The attacks on the eastern borders were more extensive than the general first predicted.”

“Even if we manage to hold on till tomorrow, how many are even coming? A few hundred fighters? Commander, we need to seriously consider evacuation,” the mage said in a stern voice.

“Evacuation would mean the fall of the entire northern border, and what about the civilians?” the commander shot back. “It’s not an option. Our potion supply should be enough to tide us over until the main force can arrive, it-“

“It won’t!” the mage slammed his hand on the table. “Eleven Primas are baring down on us, more than ten thousand beasts at their side! The barrier will not hold for more than half a day if this keeps up.”

“The strain will be lessened once I move out again,” the commander tried to argue.

“So you can extend the barrier’s lifetime by half an hour if you get lucky… it’s still not enough. We underestimated the Primas and how many would attack, pure and simple. Take the loss, and let’s get out of here while we still can. If we bunker down in the capital,” the mage argued.

“Have faith. We should be able to survive and hold on until the Prima Guardian Alliance comes and helps us,” the commander tried.

The mage just looked at the commander for a moment before he sighed and shook his head. “We both know they aren’t coming.”

“Stop… just stop,” the commander said, as the healer at his side looked confused at the mage’s words.

“How long are you going to keep pretending?” the mage scoffed. “Her majesty, in all her wisdom, rejected the leader of the alliance quite openly. Talked about mental manipulation or some shit. We are last on the list of planets that’ll get a hand. The most they’ll give us is a memorial.”

The commander clenched his fist as the silence hung in the air. He knew the mage was speaking the truth. Their planet had never been particularly powerful, and things had only gotten worse after two large factions emerged post-Tutorials. A war broke out soon after, leaving most of those with talent either dead or displaced. Many of the talented ones had even left the universe for good to join divine factions. Nevermore had been the killing blow, as most of those who went just never came back home.

When the Prima Guardian Alliance was proposed, they saw hope… but the queen was wary. She spoke of manipulation from the leader of the alliance and refused to work closely with the largest coalition. In the eyes of the mage, she was a moron, and usually, the commander would punish the man for treason… but what even was the point?

“No matter what you say, we will fight. We must fight, there is no other choice,” the commander said with a resolute voice. “However, I will allow you to begin initial preparations for retreat. Attempt to at least get most of the mages who run out of energy back to the capital… they will need them there.”

“Thank you for seeing reason,” the mage said, relieved. “We have enough materials to teleport at least a few hundred back to safety. Not like we’re gonna use the crystals to receive any reinforcements.”

“I already told you to begin preparations; don’t waste your time being a-“

“Commander!” a young-looking elven woman wearing a cloak said as she rushed into the tent. “A report has arrived that help is coming from the Prima Guardian Alliance!”

The commander’s eyes opened wide. “Truly?”

Equally surprised, the mage also couldn’t help but quickly ask for details. “How many? Where are they from, and what made them change their mind?”

“They are from a planet that hasn’t taken part in any of the prior Alliance meetings,” the scout said. “As for the numbers, I’m only being told now that… that…”

happening?” the commander asked in a

say they’re sending one person…” the

fucking kidding me!” the mage practically screamed before he began laughing.

they even…” the commander muttered

on them. To give them the hope of reinforcements only to take it away mere moments after. Even if someone at the level of the general arrived, what could they do? They faced nearly a dozen Primas on this battlefield. Even the

he’s arriving now,” the scout said, looking as confused and

tone as he walked out of the tent. The commander also stood up despite the healer’s protests as he went toward the middle of the camp where the teleporter

reprieve that the elven side had a large barrier to hide behind when things got too tough. However, with nearly a dozen Primas attacking the barrier

one cruel joke to send a single

mana gems break than he expected. The more powerful the person using the teleporter was, the more would break… but this was far more than he could have anticipated. The mage also seemed to notice this, as a figure soon

aware that it has been stolen. Please

What’s more was the sparse gray hair on his head and his simple-looking robe. Having been part of one of the Prima Guardian Alliance meetings, the commander had seen many humans before but never

commander,” the newly arrived human said in a calm yet

battlefield,” the commander said as he stood

and only now did the commander notice the sword at his waist. That’s when the swordsman asked something preposterous. “Could you have all your soldiers retreat behind the barrier? Oh, and make sure to keep it empowered; it may be struck

roam free, the barrier won’t even last an hour,” the

on spending that long here. I have other places to be later today, so

questioned loudly. “Other places to be? There

demeanor. “And they all

He had been on many battlefields, both now and during the civil war… and standing before

are listening to this madman?”

the mage as he quickly sent the order. He got many confused answers from the squad leaders, but they all did as they were told.

swordsman moved. He gave a thankful nod to the commander before he disappeared from where he stood, only to appear close to the barrier soon

The old swordsman walked through the barrier as if he was out on

to die like a moron,” the mage said with

up already,” the commander said

the swordsman naturally attracted some attention. Several large four-legged monsters with large maws and scaled bodies attacked him right

were upon him split in two.

of the monsters attacking the barrier soon began to gather around him as the eleven Primas, who usually took a more careful approach, also made their way

then the commander realized… the swordsman had been baiting them in. Once they were all soaked by the rain, the human suddenly stopped as he

“Rain of Time: Reversal.”

of displaying. With a single raised blade, the world was torn asunder. The follow-up attacks only further cemented this sentiment as the elven Primas

ten minutes later, the rainfall stopped, and the old human walked back through the barrier, not even

be this area dealt with… I believe you should be able to hold on should any

you even helping us?” the barrier mage said, his tone of arrogance