"AARRRGGGHH!"
"HELP ME MOMMY!"
"Why...WHY!? WHY DOES THE EMPIRE ATTACK US!?"
Fire could be seen burning through the village as soldiers clad in steel and wielding swords slaughter the village, each swing rending a life away. As the defenceless villagers try to escape the senseless massacre, they are struck down from behind by the ensuing soldiers.
"AHAHAHAH!"
"Filthy little shits, come and meet your daddy!"
"Humans are the superior creatures; bow down to us, you filthy aliens! Your animal ears are a desecration to the world!"
Yes, the ones who were being massacred were therianthropes, or what is commonly known as beastmen.
"In the name of Grey Knight, I shall banish you!"
Suddenly, a loud cry was heard from the front of the soldiers. Clad in steel chest plate and leather trousers, a Wulfin man stepped forth. "You filthy traitors, have you already broken the Treaty of the Free!? I shall deliver judgment upon you all! Grassland Wind!"
Unleashing his sword, the Wulfin Warrior let loose a tier-6 Sword Ability, mowing down the 50 or so soldiers who were about to massacre his people. Blood spraying all over, the bodies of the marauders fell, no longer alive. Tired, the old Warrior knelt, his strength severely depleted.
Swish...
Barely dodging to his right, he saved himself from the unknown attacker, yet not before losing his left arm. "Why...why is a tier-6 Swordmaster here!?"
Looking down at her prey from the tier-5 Thunderhorse, the bearded man stared coldly at his opponent, no...
Prey
"For the sake of the Empire, you shall dedicate your lives for us humans, filthy animals. Your greatest dedication would be serving all our needs, for that is your only purpose in life..."
Gritting his teeth, he stood back up shakily, before launching a sudden attack. He attempted to at least cripple him, if not kill him, so that his people could at least escape further.
But his wishes were never fulfilled...
With a single swipe from his sword, the Swordmaster decapitated the older Wulfin Warrior. With a loud thud, the headless body fell down, his head streaming down tears of despair.
Wiping off the remaining bloodstains from his sword, the Swordmaster sheathed back his sword, before picking a large crystal from his bag. "Hello, yes, mission complete. We have killed those who resisted, and branded those who were deemed 'perfect'. I shall now lead the soldiers to the ship with all our 'merchandise'. No, no issue was there. Alright, we shall rendezvous back at Myarlos Port. For the Empire!"
Tucking the crystal back, the man kicked his horse, commanding it to leave the now-burning village. Just then, he turned his head, inspecting the burning houses one last time.
Weird, I thought I heard something...
Just before he could go and check it out, a voice called out from behind him.
"Lieutenant, we have secured all of our cargo! We must hurry back, for we have scouted Adventurers from the Guild coming here!"
Realising that they didn't have time left, the Lieutenant quickly turned back, the noise no longer his priority. "Men, return back to the ship! Hiyaah!"
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Covering her mouth, the young girl barely stifled her tears. Realising that the horrible men had finally left, she poked her head out of the chest.
Seeing that there truly was no one left, she quickly escaped into the tall grass, unwilling to stay there.
Mom...dad...sister...I miss you so much...
Wiping off her tears, she clenched her fists.
No matter what happens, no matter if I have to spend my entire life, I WILL KILL YOU ALL!