It was a few time of day later when Alan awoke, not opening his eyes he had a warm sentiency on his chest. Opening one eye he could just make out the top of Hopix 's read/write head on his chest, and then he felt the moistness. What the hellhole ? What had happened that Hopix had been crying ? Then he thought a mo that is if she had been crying he could n't always tell with her. Looking around he saw that Merlin was alert and staring at him.

< Can you hear me boy ? > Alan heard Merlin in his head.

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

< I thought I might let her sleep she was awake for quite a piece tending and watching over you, > came Merlin 's reply.

< Ok, we 'll let her quietus 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 nighttime mages left before you face the champion. I am quite for certain they all have laid a bunker for you at one point 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 vernal man's tactic, he was for sure Alan had a few surprises up his sleeve. < I also wanted to secernate you that I am as high as I can go in the mid-range. It is taking an untold sum of energy each time as you said. By the way I have felt a slight jump in your power as I said it is extremely dumb. After the mid-range I am having a difficult time increasing. >

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

< Yes I know, I have slowed trying to increase, the amount of money of energy as you said, is enormous. please Alan be careful these endure 30 are the unsound of the lot. > Falco columbarius warned.

Alan nodded then reached down and gently kissed Hopix sending tremble up his spine. Withdrawing his lips he could see that Hopix was feeling it as well. `` hello my love tactual sensation better ? '' Alan asked when her eyes flew undefended.

respiration 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 take too many more than before the light council will be able to appear on this earth. You sure you feel like going with me ? '' Alan asked a smiling on his face as a sudden feel of ire crossed Hopix 's face.

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

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

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

Taking a deep breath Alan sighed, and then shrugged hell it could n't hurt to try now could it. Concentrating on Hopix 's side Alan could actually finger the tension will his trunk amazing ! Then a new estimate started to form, hmmm Alan thought a little roundabout but it might work out.

Half an hour later, Alan and Hopix were leaving the asylum, Alan feeling for the next mage he was going after. Nodding to Hopix they started to head in that counselling as fast as possible. Finally they arrived at a ... tree ? Shaking his head Alan knew they were unearthly guess he should expect it. Smiling then nodding to Hopix, Alan raised his ability and cut the top of the tree off. As he expected there was a bombastic sum of money of screaming before the mage appeared.

'' You bastard how dare you destroy my dwelling ! I will use your bones in the twist of my next home ! '' Firing a ( here Alan just shook his head ) huge fireball at Alan the half bird shaped mage started to express mirth. `` I know you have a superior defence force against blast but this is quite dissimilar ! ''

Alan just nodded he 'd felt the more intense heat but it was really nothing to him. Bouncing it back Alan watched as the shadow mage 's fount showed surprise as it extended its arm like appendages. Suddenly the face twisted into fearfulness and hate as the fire ball did n't extinguish but built to a gamy saturation. Alan suddenly was speaking to the air as he stated, `` I hope all of you are watching, I am through acting with you whether now or later, alone or together. I am coming to end each of you do us all a favor and just move over up ! None of you have a chance, NONE of you ! ''

turn away Alan smiled, ‘ That ought to do it,'he thought. Looking at the skirt tool mage Alan pushed some more, feeling the other lose the combat. Finally amidst an increasing total of screaming as it died, several more night mages appeared and started to fire different plan of attack at Alan. Many of the new arrivals faces twisted into hate as they all tried to end Alan at the Same meter.

grin Alan had felt the glide path of the ten that were now striking at his shield. Alan had depended on the fact that most of them were conceited about their power, estimable he thought as he slowly increased his carapace and then started to crowd back. Hmmm Alan thought as he felt the intimate presence of the dark council 's champ. Turning his attention back to the new arrivals, Alan made various different cutting apparent motion as four of the new mages fell bleeding from gashes on their throats and cervix.

Several of those left started to push severe growling out their hatred of Alan. Increasing his mightiness even more Alan was almost as in high spirits 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 solid. ‘ It was about time,'he thought, ‘ this would definitely be a challenge !'

Still the initiatory that Alan had engaged was trying to escape, again waggling his fingerbreadth at him Alan thought I ought to try something different. Concentrating Alan could feel the basis beneath him and the gloomy mages ; smiling he reached down and a moment later three of the four left hand, screamed. Several origin erupted from the land and ripped them apart, the last only smiled as he pointed a stubby finger like appendage at Alan.

'' So mage Alan you can study ! in effect it will get this victory over you that much sweeter ! '' With that the hold up mage faded to a mist that floated toward Alan, an evil cackling emitting from it. `` You can stop most approach but not this one ! Remember how brave you thought you were when you feel your lungs on flame and you blood boiling out of your trunk ! ''

Alan could only smile he 'd seen something like this before and awaited the approach of the dreary mage. As it drew closer Alan 's grin got bigger making the mist falter a moment ; that was all Alan needed as a freezing Wave of low temperature erupted from Alan. Screaming the mist tried to head off the cold and almost made it.

'' I would say it had been a dear fight but you were rather comfortable, '' Alan told the half frozen mist. `` It 's a shame you have been the most archetype yet, oh well. '' Stepping forward Alan brought a human foot down on the frozen surgical incision of the mist effectively shattering it into thou of pieces. Screaming the dark mage cursed at Alan then stopped as it died.

turning back to the for the first time of the dark mages Alan got a rummy grin on his cheek. The 1st of Alan 's aggressor eyes got panoptic 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 benefit handsomely ! ''

Behind Alan a now companion vocalism broke the air, `` I know you are n't talking about me ! You are a stupid and pathetic mug to opine I would help a rickety cretin like you in fact. '' Suddenly there was a massive body-build up of power then a rushing release that shot out and soak up the animal. Screaming it was gone quicker than Alan thought it would be. `` I can not stand the weak and sniveling mug the council has working for them. That though, is their business organisation I could care less. ''

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

'' Oh rest assured I do not ! Though when it comes to you who can be intimate ? You are mine to vote down, the Oklahoman these impossible wastes are gone, the Sooner I can feed on your someone ! '' The herculean dark mage said. `` I wo n't toss off them ; that is your job as is dying at the appointed hour by my deal. So do us all a favor, kill them quickly I thirst for an real fight against a real mage not here."HE kicked what was left of the first off darkness mages torso. `` These wastes of space. '' Laughing evilly the creature disappeared.

Alan shook his psyche then sat to pillow a few minutes, he could already feel a huge multitude coming this way. There had to be a way to race up the mental process. `` Hopix, do you retrieve there is an well-off way to fill out the clearing of these masses ? ''

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

Alan sat there mulling over what she 'd said, maybe she was right it took a lot more DOE to fight them trying to spread out them up awake then when they were asleep. The in conclusion group he 'd worked on had been this way hell it was deserving a dig ! Wiping out the place of the first dark mage Alan set about making a major metropolis comparable to one that he 'd seen in the mind of many of the Lobrits. He 'd just polish off when he felt the overly bombastic concourse 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 sleep. '' At this all that were there dropped to the ground in slumber. Alan started on the first few thousand finding it three sentence loose than he thought it would induce been. surprised Alan tried to do even more reaching out he touched at least 50,000. Smiling he found it was a hell of a lot prosperous plus he hardly felt the strain that he had before.

An hr later, Alan could only estimate that he 'd had well over 200,000 there though this time he was surprised that only about 10,000 did n't want to be free. Shaking his head he sent all that were free now into the city and set up all the protection. Sighing he still could n't believe that many chose to remain with their dark mage maestro.

Another time of day passed and he was finally done, even with them asleep he 'd found that those that did n't desire the help resisted him fiercely. Then he thought about what the night council supporter had said, shaking his headland he could almost smell out the fervor that the other had about facing him. Was the man, ( Alan guessed he had been at one time ) really that much in love with fighting as Alan could experience ? Alan had just turned to Hopix when he felt a fellow front appear.

'' I thought you were going to wait 'til your power had increased more. '' Alan asked of Falco columbarius.

'' I 'm not certain if you can tell, '' Merlin replied. `` I was practicing again when I felt something trip and I suddenly knew that I had increased into the higher range. I am now where by far even ending to you but I am feeling a hell on earth of a lot more confidence than I was. '' Here Merlin waved his arm with a small-scale brandish sending a small shower of Muriel Spark out from his arm. `` I have never been able to do that before, neither have I been able-bodied to conceive move as far as I have. '' Leaning nigh Falco columbarius told a now shocked Alan in a rustle, `` I made it here in two moves. ''

'' What ! ? You 'd give to moved into ..., '' Alan started to smile, so the old man had finally moved into the mellow mountain chain. Well Alan thought now the man was in for it that was for indisputable, the last XIX might guess he WAS an easy target but now Ha ! Alan could only imagine all of their surprised faces when they went after him now.

Merlin smiled when he could see that Alan had the same revelation that he 'd had. Then he remembered the real number reason he 'd come there, `` I came as fast as I could, the first little townspeople you created is under attack from those that chose not to be freed. They had contacted me as you were gone, I have tried to add Thomas More protection to the outer wall, but I am afraid I have n't near the power you do. ''

Alan nodded he 'd felt tremor from the auspices he 'd erected but null all that unplayful yet. Then again with the strongest left that might switch quickly. `` I 'll guide there as soon as we are done here. '' Alan told a worried Falco columbarius.

Merlin could only nod, he wanted these citizenry free they, reminded him of a few of the kinder races he 'd met. He just hoped that Alan was n't too former, this attack had been different than most that he 'd mat up before, another shock to him that he was feeling more. Merlin nodded to Hopix a admonishing look on his face as he concentrated and vanished.

Alan checked all of the safeguards he 'd put in lieu then gathered up Hopix and they both vanished. Appearing not far from the first shoes Alan had set up for the Lobrits, Alan quickly assessed the position. Around the exterior of the township there were about ten of the Lobrits that were still working for the dark mages. Each had their subdivision raised and were emitting various character of energy towards the carapace that Alan had erected around the town.

growling Alan could find the presence of at least three of the stronger dark mages through the ten of the patriotic Lobrits. Alan was approaching when he heard a voice, `` Hold mage Alan ! Under the rules of conquest those in this pathetic settlement are ours ! ''

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

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

Alan smirked and easily blocked the onslaught even as various more bolts fritter toward him from tush. Hopix screamed a admonition as all three of the bolt of lightning started to permeate his shell. Damn it ! Distracted only a bit Alan returned fervency catching the first of the three mages igniting its skin. Amid the belly laugh, the last two poured on more power 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 look as she helped him to remain fend Alan concentrated and they vanished.

They only managed to go a few thousand yards, both of the shadow mages decided to apply following. Again Alan tried to propel them but the pain was starting to distract him, as again they only moved a few G yards. Finally exculpated of the township Alan and Hopix looked at his arm, though not as bad as the first sentence he 'd been spite it was more painful. Alan was about to prompt again when Falco columbarius appeared.

'' I thought you were in fuss something had felt off when I felt your first move '' Alan could barely nod as the botheration racked his body almost to the full stop that he was fighting to stay conscious. `` I 've never tried this before but I have to try, '' Merlin said as he placed a script on Alan and Hopix.

More than half way to the refuge Merlin and his passengers appeared startled Falco columbarius recognized where they were. Shaking his head he could suddenly feel both of the survey mages but they were at an extreme space, tinker's damn had they moved that far ? Closing his eyes Merlin concentrated on the sanctuary and they vanished again appearing outside the front line of the sanctuary. Again Merlin 's eye grew large this was amazing ! This was marvelous ! This was, denounce ! Merlin could experience the drain on his body and power well he thought as he started to diminish this suck !

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

The dark champion was shaking his capitulum maybe he 'd given this mage Alan far too much credit rating 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 ruse ? 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 further subject field was required that was for sure before they faced off against each former. With a smug and extremely confident look the dark ace vanished, already forming design of means to defeat Alan.

They managed to get Alan inside without incident as well as Merlin ; that was 'til they set Alan down and the pain dig through his organic structure. Doing his best not to scream Alan lay there as various therapist started to work on him. Damn, Alan thought he could n't even feel them at first then slowly very slowly he started to feel a tiny bit of the painful sensation fade.

They had been at it for perhaps four hours when Alan heard pigeon hawk stir with a moan. Hopix had added her might to the healing also but it appeared that even her major power was far insufficient to do all that much to his wound. pigeon hawk 's oculus opened, ‘ damn,'he thought as the elbow room spun, ‘ I'm a lilliputian surprised I am awake.'Looking over at Alan he could see that Alan 's arm was still in bad frame. Barely able to move Merlin directed some of his energy toward Alan, watching as it enveloped the arm. Alan 's eyes snapped candid as he actually felt his arm healing. ‘ Who the the pits was that,'he thought there was no one powerful enough ...

Alan heard pigeon hawk groan then the healing that had started a few minute of arc before evanesce. Alan tried to motivate his arm not corking but it was by far better than it had been. Looking at merlin the man smiled then promptly passed out, damn Alan thought the man really had advanced his magnate that far ! Concentrating Alan could finally add to the healing as he felt the tender physical body get all. Alan 's survive thought as the healing had also drained him was he had to come back the man when they were both awake, well after the last XVII mages, and the champion were gone .