Chapter 60: Survival for 24 Hours Part 7
Hour 20
The twentieth hour was when my body finally betrayed me.
My knees gave out without warning. I dropped to my knees, dust rising around me. The sword slipped from my broken fingers.
The stone soldiers, sensing weakness, circled around me.
This was it, I thought, staring up at them through blurred vision. I can't move anymore. My body's finished.
Every heartbeat felt like it might be my last.
But then I heard it. Someone said in my ears with a very sweet voice, "My Emperor, you cannot lose. You promised me you will never lose. I believe in you.
You were the one I trusted most. You were the reason I changed."
"So, my Emperor, rise. I was watching you. You had to find me. You promised me. You cannot forget me.
So rise and tell them who was the first Emperor of the universe, who conquered not one universe but many, as much as you wanted,you stand above everyone.
You were my motivation, so stand up and tell them. You will never lose. You were the pinnacle of everything."
I didn't know who she was, but my body started healing rapidly. I quickly grabbed my sword, and in one swing I killed as many as possible.
A different energy surged through my body. I didn't know what happened, but I knew I can't lose to them.
Hour 21
I was killing like I was enjoying myself. My body was refusing to obey my command, but for some reason I was feeling that if I lost, I would lose something that was more important than anything.
If I stopped here, I knew Maya would die, Arthur will die, but I was feeling something different from Maya and Arthur's death. Something, but I can't explain in words, but it was important to me.
So without thinking, I lifted another sword from the ground, and now I was using two swords, one in each hand.
I didn't know how to use both swords, but every time I swung, a vision came into my mind of someone who used two swords, and I only copied her moves. I didn't see her face, but from her body I could tell she was female.
I knew from inside that she was not who motivated me while my body rejected. She was someone else. Every time I copied her move, a pain spread in my heart like I miss her. I wanted to see her face, but I didn't want to hear her voice. I want to hug her, but I'm afraid to touch her. If I touch her, she will disappear again.
The soldiers rushed at me without stopping. They started ignoring Oldman again. They now knew Oldman was not a threat anymore. Their weapons descended like rain on me.
I roared, a sound less human and more beast, and I swung everyone's moves. I copied her, the pain in my heart increasing.
The blades tore through many soldiers at once, shattering their cores.
Blood sprayed. Dust rose. My scream echoed through the night.
I didn't stop. I couldn't. Even if it meant enduring pain in my heart, I will endure.
Now in the Capital City, Noah
The Emperor was astonished by hearing this. The Director will do anything to save Arthur.
"Emperor, I will tell you once again. The first priority is to save Arthur. I can do anything for you. If you succeed in this, I will save the whole Diamond Heart Continent and transfer it to a new planet."
"You know your planet is on the brink of death. This planet will last less than ten years."
The Emperor knew this. He liked this offer, but he already prepared a plan to save this planet. He was confident in his plan, but he was smart. He already started finding alternate routes if he failed.
He knew many options were better than one option.
"I know, but I want to tell you also not to forget your promise, Director."
"I want your support when I meet the Gold Emperor. You promised me if I save Arthur, you will help me make a connection with the Gold Emperor."
In the universe, after Ank conquered the whole universe and someone sealed him to save his life, after millions of years many others also tried, but all failed. Only a few succeeded in conquering some part of the universe, and they are now known as Universe Lords.
From Ank's sealing to his unsealing, only twenty succeeded in achieving this. Any person who conquers one percent of the universe was given the title of Universe Lord.
If any planet was under a Universe Lord, it would get full protection and many benefits. They would do anything to save their planet.
But the problem was that all the Universe Lords were fighting with each other and trying to conquer the universe.
They were always at war, but their war was stopped for thousands of years. They knew first they had to kill other Universe Lords before starting their conquests again but killing Universe lords is not difficult in Universe.
And now the Diamondheart Emperor wants the Gold Emperor's protection. He prepared a deal that the Gold Emperor would not be able to reject. He knew the Gold Emperor was the only Universe Lord that could help him in his plan.
"I know. I will help you, but first you have to survive. After that, we will arrange your meeting."
"I already sent Blazing Sun and one of the top 100 heroes. His name is Pulse, who is special in healing. They will reach you as soon as possible, so you have to hold on."
"I know."
When the Emperor and Director were talking, someone came running into the Director's office.
"Director, you have to watch this."
The Director narrowed his eyes and said, "Can't you see I am in an important meeting?"
"Sorry, Director. This is important. You have to see this," he said, quickly handing a paper to the Director.
The Director knew that no one disturbed him unless it was very important. So he asked permission from the Emperor. "Emperor, excuse me for one minute, please."
"Okay, don't worry," the Emperor quickly replied. He also knew how busy and important the SHO Director's work was.
When the Director read it, his face became dark.
"Quickly stop Blazing Sun. We need more powerful heroes than him."
The Emperor heard this and was shocked. He knew Blazing Sun was a hero who was coming here.
He did not stop his curiosity and immediately asked, "What happened, Director?"
When the Director heard this, he said, "Sorry, Emperor. We miscalculated. There are armies in billions, and their special spell will increase their rank and threat level."
When the Emperor heard this, he also knew the situation had changed.
"Emperor, I will send more heroes until Pulse helps you, so you can survive."
And the transmission cut.
The Emperor quickly ordered Minister March to inform the commanders. "We will use all our army and prepare for my meeting with the Central Continent kings. I need their armies."