It was a few hours later when Alan awoke, not opening his eyes he had a warm genius on his bureau. Opening one eye he could just puddle out the top of Hopix 's head on his chest, and then he felt the damp. What the hell ? 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 distinguish with her. Looking around he saw that merlin was awake and staring at him.

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

< Yes, but why are you thought talking ? > Alan asked a trivial rum.

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

< Ok, we 'll let her nap for now, thank you for your consideration. > Alan told Merlin.

< I wanted to ask what you are planning on doing ? There are only 30 of the dark mages left before you face the star. I am quite sure as shooting they all have laid a sand trap for you at one point or another. > Falco columbarius advised Alan.

< Yes, I am well aware 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 enough Alan had a few surprises up his sleeve. < I also wanted to enjoin you that I am as eminent as I can go in the mid-range. It is taking an untold amount of vigor each clock time as you said. By the way I have felt a rebuff startle in your might as I said it is extremely retard. After the mid-range I am having a difficult clock time increasing. >

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

< Yes I know, I have slowed trying to increase, the amount of muscularity as you said, is enormous. Please Alan be careful these last 30 are the tough of the lot. > Falco columbarius warned.

Alan nodded then reached down and gently kissed Hopix sending shivers up his spine. Withdrawing his brim he could see that Hopix was feeling it as well. `` Hello my dear feeling better ? '' Alan asked when her oculus flew surface.

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

'' We need to get started ; I feel it wo n't ingest too many more before the light council will be able to appear on this world. You sure you feel like going with me ? '' Alan asked a grinning on his face as a sudden spirit of angriness crossed Hopix 's face.

'' You would n't dare guess 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 endure 30 are counting on me being heady. ''

'' I believe you are right hand, maybe a cool it meditation, '' 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 bass breather Alan sighed, and then shrugged inferno it could n't suffer to try now could it. Concentrating on Hopix 's facial expression Alan could actually sense 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 head in that direction as fast as possible. Finally they arrived at a ... tree ? Shaking his head Alan knew they were weird speculation he should expect it. Smiling then nodding to Hopix, Alan raised his mogul and cut the top of the tree off. As he expected there was a large amount of screaming before the mage appeared.

'' You bastard how dare you destroy my home ! I will use your bone in the structure of my succeeding home ! '' Firing a ( here Alan just shook his head ) huge fireball at Alan the half bird shaped mage started to laugh. `` I know you have a superior defense against fire but this is quite unlike ! ''

Alan just nodded he 'd feel the more than intense heating but it was really aught to him. Bouncing it back Alan watched as the dark mage 's side showed surprise as it extended its arm like outgrowth. Suddenly the cheek twisted into reverence and hate as the fire ball did n't carry off but built to a higher strength. 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 commit up ! None of you have a fortune, NONE of you ! ''

turn away Alan smiled, ‘ That ought to do it,'he thought. Looking at the snort beast mage Alan pushed some more, feeling the other lose the fighting. Finally amidst an increasing measure of screaming as it died, several more disconsolate mages appeared and started to give notice dissimilar attacks at Alan. Many of the new arrivals faces twisted into hatred as they all tried to end Alan at the same time.

smiling Alan had felt the glide slope of the ten that were now striking at his shields. Alan had depended on the fact that most of them were conceited about their power, dependable he thought as he slowly increased his cuticle and then started to campaign back. Hmmm Alan thought as he felt the associate presence of the dark council 's champion. Turning his attending back to the new arriver, Alan made respective different cutting apparent motion as four of the new mages fell bleeding from slash on their pharynx and neck.

Several of those left started to push grueling growling out their hatred of Alan. Increasing his power even more Alan was almost as heights 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 inviolable. ‘ It was about fourth dimension,'he thought, ‘ this would definitely be a challenge !'

Still the first-class honours degree that Alan had engaged was trying to get off, again waggling his finger at him Alan thought I ought to try something dissimilar. Concentrating Alan could feel the ground beneath him and the dark mages ; smiling he reached down and a present moment later three of the four left, screamed. Several roots erupted from the ground and ripped them apart, the cobbler's last only smiled as he pointed a stubby finger like appendage at Alan.

'' So mage Alan you can discover ! thoroughly it will reach this victory over you that often sweeter ! '' With that the net mage faded to a mist that floated toward Alan, an malevolent cackling emitting from it. `` You can stop most attacks but not this one ! Remember how brave you thought you were when you feel your lungs on fire and you blood boiling out of your soundbox ! ''

Alan could only smile he 'd seen something like this before and awaited the approach of the sullen mage. As it drew closer Alan 's grin got heavy making the mist falter a mo ; that was all Alan needed as a freezing wave of moth-eaten erupted from Alan. Screaming the mist tried to deflect the cold and almost made it.

'' I would say it had been a good fight but you were rather easy, '' Alan told the half frigid mist. `` It 's a shame you have been the most pilot yet, oh well. '' Stepping forward Alan brought a foot down on the frozen incision of the mist effectively shattering it into 1000 of slice. Screaming the dark mage cursed at Alan then stopped as it died.

Turning back to the initiatory of the dark mages Alan got a peculiar grin on his face. The first of Alan 's attacker heart got wide then it looked behind Alan and started to grin.

'' I see that my true assistant is here ! '' Quite confident the first of all dark mage started to express joy at Alan. `` Soon you will be dead and we all will profit handsomely ! ''

Behind Alan a now companion interpreter broke the air, `` I know you are n't talking about me ! You are a stupid and pathetic gull to intend I would help a fallible imbecile like you in fact. '' Suddenly there was a massive build up of power then a rush spill that shot out and steep the animal. Screaming it was gone faster than Alan thought it would be. `` I can not stand the weak and sniveling fools the council has working for them. That though, is their business I could care less. ''

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

'' Oh quietus assured I do not ! Though when it comes to you who can know ? You are mine to kill, the sooner these unacceptable wastes are gone, the sooner I can feast on your mortal ! '' The powerful blue mage said. `` I wo n't vote out them ; that is your job as is dying at the appointed hour by my handwriting. So do us all a favor, kill them quickly I thirst for an actual fight against a real number mage not here."HE kicked what was left of the first dark mages body. `` These wastes of space. '' Laughing evilly the tool disappeared.

Alan shook his brain then sat to catch one's breath a few minutes, he could already feel a huge large number coming this way. There had to be a way to speed up the process. `` Hopix, do you guess there is an easier way to dispatch the clarification of these people ? ''

Sitting next to him her chin on her hand she also started to think, a few proceedings 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 Thomas More get-up-and-go 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 energy to struggle them trying to open them up awake then when they were asleep. The terminal group he 'd worked on had been this way hell it was worth a shot ! Wiping out the home of the low sorry mage Alan set about making a John Major city comparable to one that he 'd seen in the minds of many of the Lobrits. He 'd just finished 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 urban center for you, but first I need you to slumber. '' At this all that were there dropped to the primer coat in slumber. Alan started on the 1st few thousand finding it three times easier than he thought it would have been. Surprised Alan tried to do even more reaching out he touched at least 50,000. Smiling he found it was a hell on earth of a lot easier plus he hardly felt the strain that he had before.

An minute later, Alan could only think 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 gratis. Shaking his head he sent all that were innocent now into the city and set up all the protection. Sighing he still could n't conceive that many chose to stay on with their coloured mage professional.

Another hour passed and he was finally done, even with them asleep he 'd found that those that did n't want the help resisted him fiercely. Then he thought about what the wickedness council paladin had said, shaking his head word he could almost feel the agitation 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 palpate ? Alan had just turned to Hopix when he felt a intimate front appear.

'' I thought you were going to wait 'til your powerfulness had increased more. '' Alan asked of Merlin.

'' I 'm not sure if you can secern, '' 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 close to you but I am feeling a hell of a lot more confidence than I was. '' Here Merlin waved his arm with a modest flourish sending a small shower of sparks out from his arm. `` I have never been able-bodied to do that before, neither have I been able-bodied to conceive move as far as I have. '' Leaning tight Merlin told a now shocked Alan in a whispering, `` I made it here in two moves. ''

'' What ! ? You 'd have to moved into ..., '' Alan started to smile, so the old man had finally moved into the higher mountain chain. wellspring Alan thought now the man was in for it that was for trusted, the last XIX might think he WAS an promiscuous target but now Ha ! Alan could only imagine all of their storm faces when they went after him now.

pigeon hawk smiled when he could see that Alan had the Lapp Revelation that he 'd had. Then he remembered the material reason he 'd come there, `` I came as fast as I could, the inaugural small town 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 more protection to the outer paries, but I am afraid I have n't near the power you do. ''

Alan nodded he 'd palpate tremor from the protective cover he 'd erected but nothing all that severe yet. Then again with the substantial left that might alter quickly. `` I 'll head there as soon as we are done here. '' Alan told a worry Falco columbarius.

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 attack had been different than most that he 'd felt before, another shock to him that he was feeling more. Merlin nodded to Hopix a reproachful look on his face as he concentrated and vanished.

Alan checked all of the guard he 'd put in place then gathered up Hopix and they both vanished. Appearing not far from the first place 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 coat of arms raised and were emitting various types of energy towards the shields that Alan had erected around the township.

Growling Alan could feel the presence of at least three of the inviolable sour mages through the ten of the truehearted Lobrits. Alan was approaching when he heard a voice, `` Hold mage Alan ! Under the formula of subjection those in this pathetic village are ours ! ''

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

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

Alan smirked and easily blocked the attack even as several more bolts shot toward him from behind. Hopix screamed a word of advice as all three of the bolts started to penetrate his shields. damn it ! Distracted only a moment Alan returned fire catching the first off of the three mages igniting its hide. Amid the riot, the last two poured on Sir Thomas More big businessman finally breaking through, one barely grazing Alan 's arm. Grimacing Alan 's now almost useless arm fell at his face. Looking at Hopix 's furious face as she helped him to stay put up Alan concentrated and they vanished.

They only managed to go a few grand 1000, both of the dark mages decided to open chase. Again Alan tried to move them but the painful sensation was starting to distract him, as again they only moved a few chiliad yards. Finally clear of the town Alan and Hopix looked at his arm, though not as bad as the foremost time he 'd been injured it was more painful. Alan was about to move again when merlin appeared.

'' I thought you were in trouble something had felt off when I felt your start move '' Alan could barely nod as the pain racked his torso almost to the power point that he was fighting to rest conscious. `` I 've never tried this before but I have to try, '' Falco columbarius said as he placed a hand on Alan and Hopix.

More than half way to the sanctuary Merlin and his rider appeared galvanise Merlin recognized where they were. Shaking his head he could suddenly finger both of the following mages but they were at an extreme point distance, darn had they moved that far ? Closing his heart Merlin concentrated on the bema and they vanished again appearing outside the front of the sanctuary. Again pigeon hawk 's heart grew gravid this was amazing ! This was fantastic ! This was, shit ! merlin could feel the drain on his eubstance and superpower well he thought as he started to fall this suck !

Hopix 's optic were wide-cut when had merlin 's power increased that much ? The wholly sentence they had been here Merlin had never shown this much power ! There was a sudden commotion as the Lobrits came pouring out of the sanctuary to carry not only Alan but a now unconscious Falco columbarius inside.

The dark champ was shaking his head word maybe he 'd given this mage Alan far too much course credit to be hurt by such a tactics. Then again it was really the 1st clip such had been used against him, we 'll see he thought Alan learned a blaze 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 further study was required that was for sure enough before they faced off against each other. With a smug and extremely confident look the dark champion vanished, already forming plans of ways to defeat Alan.

They managed to get Alan inside without incident as well as merlin ; that was 'til they set Alan down and the painful sensation shot through his body. Doing his best not to scream Alan lay there as several healers started to work on him. Damn, Alan thought he could n't even sense them at foremost then slowly very slowly he started to feel a flyspeck bit of the pain fade.

They had been at it for perhaps four hours when Alan heard merlin stir with a moan. Hopix had added her power to the healing also but it appeared that even her power was far insufficient to do all that much to his accidental injury. Merlin 's optic opened, ‘ damn,'he thought as the room spun, ‘ I'm a trivial surprised I am awake.'Looking over at Alan he could see that Alan 's arm was still in bad shape. Barely capable to strike merlin directed some of his free 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 herculean enough ...

Alan heard Merlin groan then the healing that had started a few minutes before attenuate. Alan tried to motivate his arm not neat 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 power that far ! Concentrating Alan could finally add to the healing as he felt the attender flesh turn whole. Alan 's last view as the healing had also drained him was he had to repay the man when they were both awake, well after the live on seventeen mages, and the champion were gone .