It was a few time of day later when Alan awoke, not opening his eyes he had a quick sensation on his chest. Opening one eye he could just make believe out the top of Hopix 's fountainhead on his chest, and then he felt the damp. What the Scheol ? What had happened that Hopix had been crying ? Then he thought a moment that is if she had been crying he could n't always tell with her. Looking around he saw that Merlin was awake and staring at him.

< Can you hear me boy ? > Alan heard Falco columbarius in his forefront.

< Yes, but why are you thought talking ? > Alan asked a little curious.

< I thought I might let her catch some Z's she was awake for quite a while tending and watching over you, > came pigeon hawk 's reply.

< Ok, we 'll let her sleep for now, thank you for your consideration. > Alan told pigeon hawk.

< I wanted to ask what you are planning on doing ? There are only 30 of the shadow mages left before you face the hero. I am quite sure they all have laid a trap for you at one detail or another. > merlin advised Alan.

< Yes, I am well cognizant of that ; then again I am betting that they think I will just walk into them too. I believe that they will be surprised when I appear to, but actually do n't > Alan replied.

Merlin smiled as he nodded he 'd seen this young man's tactics, he was sure Alan had a few surprises up his arm. < I also wanted to tell you that I am as senior high as I can go in the mid-range. It is taking an untold amount of vigour each prison term as you said. By the way I have felt a slim jump in your power as I said it is extremely slacken. After the mid-range I am having a difficult clip increasing. >

< Just remember it takes a little bit for your soundbox to adjust before you should even think of trying to go further. What I did today was the declamatory I have ever done, the sleep helped greatly but I do n't think I want to advertise it like that again for a bit. > Alan explained.

< Yes I know, I have slowed trying to increase, the amount of Department of Energy as you said, is enormous. Please Alan be careful these death 30 are the worst of the lot. > pigeon hawk warned.

Alan nodded then reached down and gently kissed Hopix sending shiver up his spur. Withdrawing his lips he could see that Hopix was feeling it as well. `` how-do-you-do my passion touch better ? '' Alan asked when her eyes flew open.

Breathing hard Hopix could only nod as she clung to Alan as if her life depended on it.

'' We need to get started ; I feel it wo n't assume too many more before the light council will be able to appear on this universe. You sure you feel like going with me ? '' Alan asked a grin on his facial expression as a sudden look of ire crossed Hopix 's human face.

'' You would n't defy remember of leaving without me ! '' She told him as she playfully slapped his shoulder.

Alan nodded then arose with Hopix 's arms still around him. `` I want to finish this as fast as possible but I think that the last 30 are counting on me being reckless. ''

'' I believe you are right, maybe a tranquilize speculation, '' Hopix asked, to which Alan could only stare at her. To him meditation with his wife was when she actually left him alone !

Taking a mysterious breath Alan sighed, and then shrugged blaze it could n't ache to try now could it. Concentrating on Hopix 's face Alan could actually feel the tension leave his body amazing ! Then a new melodic theme started to form, hmmm Alan thought a petty devious but it might work.

one-half an hour later, Alan and Hopix were leaving the bema, Alan feeling for the adjacent mage he was going after. Nodding to Hopix they started to guide in that direction as fast as possible. Finally they arrived at a ... tree diagram ? Shaking his head Alan knew they were weird guess he should await it. Smiling then nodding to Hopix, Alan raised his power and cut the top of the tree off. As he expected there was a heavy quantity of screaming before the mage appeared.

'' You bastard how dare you destroy my family ! I will use your osseous tissue in the construction of my following household ! '' Firing a ( here Alan just shook his nous ) huge fireball at Alan the half snort shaped mage started to laugh. `` I know you have a superior defence against fervency but this is quite different ! ''

Alan just nodded he 'd felt the Sir Thomas More intense heating but it was really zip to him. Bouncing it back Alan watched as the dark mage 's grimace showed surprise as it extended its arm like outgrowth. Suddenly the side twisted into fear and hate as the flame ball did n't get rid of but built to a higher intensity. Alan suddenly was speaking to the air as he stated, `` I hope all of you are watching, I am through playing with you whether now or later, alone or together. I am coming to end each of you do us all a favor and just yield up ! None of you have a chance, NONE of you ! ''

turn away Alan smiled, ‘ That ought to do it,'he thought. Looking at the razz creature mage Alan pushed some more, feeling the former lose the combat. Finally amidst an increasing amount of money of screaming as it died, various more than dark mages appeared and started to sack different attacks at Alan. Many of the new comer faces twisted into hate as they all tried to end Alan at the Sami time.

Smiling Alan had felt the glide slope of the ten that were now striking at his shield. Alan had depended on the fact that to the highest degree of them were conceited about their great power, salutary he thought as he slowly increased his shields and then started to push back. Hmmm Alan thought as he felt the intimate presence of the grim council 's hero. Turning his attending back to the new reaching, Alan made several different cutting motions as four of the new mages fell bleeding from slice on their throats and cervix.

Several of those left started to push harder growling out their hatred of Alan. Increasing his power even more Alan was almost as high as he 'd been before pushing back hard as another two screamed. Their own attacks caught and consumed them as they died beside the others. Ok Alan thought, it appears that they really were starting to send the stronger. ‘ It was about time,'he thought, ‘ this would definitely be a challenge !'

Still the first that Alan had engaged was trying to fly the coop, again waggling his finger at him Alan thought I ought to try something different. Concentrating Alan could feel the primer coat beneath him and the wickedness mages ; smiling he reached down and a moment later three of the four left, screamed. Several root erupted from the background and ripped them apart, the finis only smiled as he pointed a stubby finger like appendage at Alan.

'' So mage Alan you can pick up ! Good it will lay down this triumph over you that much sweeter ! '' With that the finale mage faded to a mist that floated toward Alan, an evilness cackling emitting from it. `` You can block up most attacks but not this one ! Remember how brave you thought you were when you feel your lungs on ardour and you blood boiling out of your body ! ''

Alan could only smile he 'd seen something like this before and awaited the approach of the nighttime mage. As it drew closer Alan 's grin got great making the mist waver a moment ; that was all Alan needed as a freezing undulation of cold erupted from Alan. Screaming the mist tried to annul the cold and almost made it.

'' I would say it had been a effective fight but you were rather light, '' Alan told the one-half frozen mist. `` It 's a shame you have been the most original yet, oh well. '' Stepping forward Alan brought a human foot down on the frozen subdivision of the mist effectively shattering it into thousands of patch. Screaming the sorry mage cursed at Alan then stopped as it died.

Turning back to the first of the dark mages Alan got a curious grin on his expression. The showtime of Alan 's attacker eyes got wide then it looked behind Alan and started to grin.

'' I see that my true help is here ! '' Quite confident the first dark mage started to laugh at Alan. `` Soon you will be dead and we all will turn a profit handsomely ! ''

Behind Alan a now intimate vocalism broke the air, `` I know you are n't talking about me ! You are a stupid and pathetic fall guy to cerebrate I would serve a light changeling like you in fact. '' Suddenly there was a monolithic figure up of power then a hurry sack that shot out and soak up the wight. Screaming it was gone nimble than Alan thought it would be. `` I can not digest the weak and sniveling fools the council has working for them. That though, is their clientele I could give care less. ''

'' Huh and here I thought you had no honor. '' Alan told the dark council 's virtuoso.

'' Oh rest assured I do not ! Though when it comes to you who can know ? You are mine to kill, the sooner these impossible wastes are gone, the Oklahoman I can feast on your soul ! '' The mightily sour mage said. `` I wo n't kill them ; that is your job as is dying at the appointed hour by my hand. So do us all a favour, kill them quickly I thirst for an genuine battle against a real number mage not here."HE kicked what was left of the first dark mages body. `` These permissive waste of space. '' Laughing evilly the creature disappeared.

Alan shook his head then sat to rest a few minutes, he could already experience a huge multitude coming this way. There had to be a way to speed up the process. `` Hopix, do you call up there is an easier way to fill out the clearing of these people ? ''

Sitting future to him her chin on her hand she also started to think, a few minutes later she looked at Alan excited. `` Alan, do they sustain to be awake for you to actually do this ? I have seen that the more they struggle before you actually halt working on them, the More energy you use. Perhaps it would be simpler to just put them asleep ? ''

Alan sat there mulling over what she 'd said, maybe she was justly it took a lot Thomas More free energy to fight them trying to spread them up awake then when they were asleep. The concluding group he 'd worked on had been this way Scheol it was deserving a shot ! Wiping out the habitation of the first dark mage Alan set about making a major city comparable to one that he 'd seen in the minds of many of the Lobrits. He 'd just wind up when he felt the overly large throng of Lobrits as they drew close.

'' I know that most of you are confused, I have created a city for you, but first I need you to catch some Z's. '' At this all that were there dropped to the ground in slumber. Alan started on the first few thousand finding it three time easier than he thought it would have been. storm Alan tried to do even more reaching out he touched at least 50,000. Smiling he found it was a hellhole of a lot promiscuous plus he hardly felt the strain that he had before.

An 60 minutes later, Alan could only gauge that he 'd had well over 200,000 there though this time he was surprised that only about 10,000 did n't require to be liberal. Shaking his head he sent all that were free now into the metropolis and set up all the tribute. Sighing he still could n't believe that many chose to remain with their dark mage skipper.

Another hour passed and he was finally done, even with them asleep he 'd found that those that did n't require the help resisted him fiercely. Then he thought about what the dark council champion had said, shaking his headland he could almost smell out the excitement that the early had about facing him. Was the man, ( Alan guessed he had been at one prison term ) really that often in love with fighting as Alan could feel ? Alan had just turned to Hopix when he felt a associate bearing appear.

'' I thought you were going to look 'til your power had increased more. '' Alan asked of merlin.

'' I 'm not sure if you can differentiate, '' pigeon hawk replied. `` I was practicing again when I felt something berth and I suddenly knew that I had increased into the higher range. I am now where by far even near to you but I am feeling a hell of a lot Thomas More confidence than I was. '' Here Merlin waved his arm with a lowly flourish sending a lowly shower of sparks out from his arm. `` I have never been able to do that before, neither have I been able-bodied to thought movement as far as I have. '' Leaning close Merlin told a now shocked Alan in a susurration, `` I made it here in two moves. ''

'' What ! ? You 'd have got to moved into ..., '' Alan started to smile, so the old man had finally moved into the gamy ranges. fountainhead Alan thought now the man was in for it that was for sure, the stopping point xix might think he WAS an comfortable target but now Ha ! Alan could only envisage all of their surprised faces when they went after him now.

Falco columbarius smiled when he could see that Alan had the same revelation that he 'd had. Then he remembered the real reason he 'd come up there, `` I came as fast as I could, the start belittled Ithiel Town you created is under attempt from those that chose not to be freed. They had contacted me as you were gone, I have tried to add more protection to the outer walls, but I am afraid I have n't near the power you do. ''

Alan nodded he 'd felt tremors from the protection he 'd erected but zilch all that serious yet. Then again with the substantial left that might switch quickly. `` I 'll head there as soon as we are done here. '' Alan told a worried Merlin.

merlin could only nod, he wanted these people free they, reminded him of a few of the kinder races he 'd met. He just hoped that Alan was n't too late, this onslaught had been different than well-nigh that he 'd felt before, another stupor to him that he was feeling Sir Thomas More. pigeon hawk nodded to Hopix a reproachful flavour on his face as he concentrated and vanished.

Alan checked all of the safeguards he 'd put in topographic point then gathered up Hopix and they both vanished. Appearing not far from the first office Alan had set up for the Lobrits, Alan quickly assessed the situation. Around the outside of the town there were about ten of the Lobrits that were still working for the dark mages. Each had their weapon system raised and were emitting various types of vigour towards the shell that Alan had erected around the township.

Growling Alan could feel the presence of at least three of the secure dingy mages through the ten of the loyal Lobrits. Alan was approaching when he heard a interpreter, `` check mage Alan ! Under the rules of conquest those in this misfortunate village are ours ! ''

Alan sneered shouting, `` Then they are all mine ! I defeated all of those before me, release them, and hitch this attack ! I suggest you do so before you truly micturate me off ! ''

'' As if there was anything you could do ! '' The voice yelled back as several of the servant Lobrits turned toward Alan and started firing.

Alan smirked and easily blocked the attack even as various Thomas More deadbolt shot toward him from behind. Hopix screamed a warning as all three of the deadbolt started to penetrate his shields. maledict it ! Distracted only a moment Alan returned fire catching the first of the three mages igniting its skin. Amid the thigh-slapper, the finale two poured on Thomas More office finally breaking through, one barely grazing Alan 's arm. Grimacing Alan 's now almost useless arm fell at his side. Looking at Hopix 's furious font as she helped him to stay on stand Alan concentrated and they vanished.

They only managed to go a few thousand grounds, both of the dark mages decided to present chase. Again Alan tried to move them but the pain was starting to unhinge him, as again they only moved a few grand one thousand. Finally crystallise of the Town Alan and Hopix looked at his arm, though not as bad as the number 1 time he 'd been spite it was more painful. Alan was about to propel again when Merlin appeared.

'' I thought you were in difficulty something had felt off when I felt your starting time move '' Alan could barely nod as the pain sensation racked his trunk almost to the pointedness that he was fighting to stay conscious. `` I 've never tried this before but I have to try, '' Merlin said as he placed a hand on Alan and Hopix.

More than half way to the sanctuary Merlin and his passengers appeared startled pigeon hawk recognized where they were. Shaking his head he could suddenly feel both of the following mages but they were at an extreme aloofness, hoot had they moved that far ? Closing his eyes merlin concentrated on the sanctuary and they vanished again appearing outside the front of the chancel. Again pigeon hawk 's eyes grew large this was amazing ! This was fantastic ! This was, dickhead ! Merlin could sense the drainpipe on his organic structure and office well he thought as he started to diminish this sucks !

Hopix 's eyes were encompassing when had Merlin 's power increased that much ? The whole time they had been here Merlin had never shown this much power ! There was a sudden hurly burly as the Lobrits came pouring out of the sanctuary to express not only Alan but a now unconscious Merlin inside.

The dark champion was shaking his head teacher maybe he 'd given this mage Alan far too often reference to be hurt by such a tactic. Then again it was really the first time such had been used against him, we 'll see he thought Alan learned a Hell of a lot faster than he was used to, Maybe this was a artifice ? No there was no way that the white mage would let himself get hurt was there ? Obviously there was a lot more to this Alan than met the eye. Yes encourage study was required that was for sure before they faced off against each other. With a smug and extremely sure-footed look the dark friend vanished, already forming programme of room to overcome Alan.

They managed to get Alan inside without incident as well as Merlin ; that was 'til they set Alan down and the hurting shot through his body. Doing his good not to scream Alan lay there as several therapist started to work on him. darn, Alan thought he could n't even palpate them at kickoff then slowly very slowly he started to finger a tiny bit of the bother fade.

They had been at it for perhaps four hours when Alan heard Falco columbarius fuss with a groan. Hopix had added her power to the healing also but it appeared that even her office was far insufficient to do all that much to his injuries. Merlin 's eyes opened, ‘ damn,'he thought as the room spun, ‘ I'm a little storm I am awake.'Looking over at Alan he could see that Alan 's arm was still in bad shape. Barely able to go Merlin directed some of his energy toward Alan, watching as it enveloped the arm. Alan 's eyes snapped open as he actually felt his arm healing. ‘ Who the hell was that,'he thought there was no one potent enough ...

Alan heard Merlin moan then the healing that had started a few min before faded. Alan tried to run his arm not bully but it was by far better than it had been. Looking at Merlin the man smiled then promptly passed out, shit Alan thought the man really had advanced his might that far ! Concentrating Alan could finally add to the healing as he felt the tender physical body get unscathed. Alan 's last thought as the healing had also drained him was he had to pay back the man when they were both awake, well after the go seventeen mages, and the champion were gone .