It was a few hours later when Alan awoke, not opening his eyes he had a warm sensation on his thorax. Opening one eye he could just make out the top of Hopix 's promontory 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 tell with her. Looking around he saw that Merlin was awake and staring at him.

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

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

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

< Ok, we 'll let her quietus 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 champion. I am quite sure they all have laid a trap for you at one point or another. > Merlin advised Alan.

< Yes, I am well aware of that ; then again I am betting that they think I will just take the air 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 tactic, he was surely Alan had a few surprises up his sleeve. < I also wanted to tell you that I am as high as I can go in the mid-range. It is taking an untold quantity of energy each sentence as you said. By the way I have felt a cold-shoulder jump in your business leader as I said it is extremely retard. After the mid-range I am having a hard fourth dimension increasing. >

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

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

Alan nodded then reached down and gently kissed Hopix sending shivers up his spur. Withdrawing his lips he could see that Hopix was feeling it as well. `` howdy my honey intuitive feeling 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 take too many more before the light council will be able-bodied to look on this world. You sure you feel like going with me ? '' Alan asked a smile on his face as a sudden feeling of anger crossed Hopix 's face.

'' You would n't dare call back 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 foolhardy. ''

'' I believe you are right on, maybe a calming 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 mysterious intimation Alan sighed, and then shrugged hellhole it could n't hurt to try now could it. Concentrating on Hopix 's face Alan could actually feel the tautness leave his body amazing ! Then a new musical theme started to form, hmmm Alan thought a little devious but it might work.

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

'' You bastard how dare you destroy my home ! I will use your bones in the expression of my next house ! '' Firing a ( here Alan just shook his fountainhead ) huge bolide at Alan the half doll shaped mage started to express mirth. `` I know you have a victor defense against fire but this is quite unlike ! ''

Alan just nodded he 'd matte up the more intense estrus but it was really nothing to him. Bouncing it back Alan watched as the dark mage 's face showed surprise as it extended its arm like appendages. Suddenly the face twisted into fear and hate as the fire ballock did n't extinguish but built to a higher volume. 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 reach up ! None of you have a prospect, NONE of you ! ''

Turning away Alan smiled, ‘ That ought to do it,'he thought. Looking at the shuttle creature mage Alan pushed some more, feeling the other lose the fight. Finally amidst an increasing sum of screaming as it died, various Thomas More benighted mages appeared and started to fire different attacks at Alan. Many of the new arrivals faces twisted into hate as they all tried to end Alan at the like sentence.

smiling Alan had felt the coming of the ten that were now striking at his carapace. Alan had depended on the fact that most of them were conceited about their ability, secure he thought as he slowly increased his shields and then started to labour back. Hmmm Alan thought as he felt the familiar presence of the dark council 's champion. Turning his attention back to the new arrivals, Alan made various different cutting motions as four of the new mages fell bleeding from gashes on their pharynx and cervix.

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

Still the first that Alan had engaged was trying to escape, again waggling his digit at him Alan thought I ought to try something dissimilar. Concentrating Alan could palpate the land beneath him and the non-white mages ; smiling he reached down and a moment later three of the four left, screamed. Several base erupted from the ground and ripped them apart, the last only smiled as he pointed a stubby finger like appendage at Alan.

'' So mage Alan you can determine ! Good it will make this victory over you that much sweeter ! '' With that the last mage faded to a mist that floated toward Alan, an evil cackling emitting from it. `` You can barricade most plan of attack but not this one ! Remember how brave you thought you were when you feel your lungs on attack and you blood boiling out of your torso ! ''

Alan could only smile he 'd seen something like this before and awaited the approach of the dark mage. As it drew closer Alan 's smiling got prominent 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 avoid the cold and almost made it.

'' I would say it had been a good fight but you were rather easily, '' Alan told the half fixed mist. `` It 's a shame you have been the most original yet, oh well. '' Stepping forward Alan brought a foot down on the frozen section of the mist effectively shattering it into yard of musical composition. Screaming the dark mage cursed at Alan then stopped as it died.

turning back to the inaugural of the nighttime mages Alan got a curious grin on his aspect. The first of Alan 's assaulter eyes got wide then it looked behind Alan and started to grin.

'' I see that my rightful help is here ! '' Quite confident the start dark mage started to laugh at Alan. `` Soon you will be stagnant and we all will profit handsomely ! ''

nates Alan a now familiar vocalisation broke the air, `` I know you are n't talking about me ! You are a stupid and pathetic chump to think I would help a weak half-wit like you in fact. '' Suddenly there was a massive shape up of ability then a haste dismission that shot out and engulfed the creature. Screaming it was gone quicker than Alan thought it would be. `` I can not place upright the imperfect and sniveling muggins the council has working for them. That though, is their business I could care less. ''

'' Huh and here I thought you had no honor. '' Alan told the darkness council 's title-holder.

'' Oh sleep assured I do not ! Though when it comes to you who can have a go at it ? You are mine to shoot down, the Oklahoman these unacceptable wastes are gone, the sooner I can feed on your soul ! '' The powerful dark mage said. `` I wo n't kill them ; that is your job as is dying at the appointed minute by my helping hand. So do us all a favor, kill them quickly I thirst for an genuine battle against a real mage not here."HE kicked what was left of the first nighttime mages body. `` These waste product of infinite. '' Laughing evilly the creature disappeared.

Alan shook his head then sat to rest a few bit, he could already feel a immense masses coming this way. There had to be a way to speed up the process. `` Hopix, do you guess there is an easier way to nail the glade of these people ? ''

Sitting next to him her chin on her hand she also started to think, a few minutes 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 bar 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 right it took a lot More free energy to contend them trying to open up them up awake then when they were asleep. The utmost group he 'd worked on had been this way infernal region it was worth a shot ! Wiping out the home of the beginning 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 finished when he felt the overly expectant concourse 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 sleep. '' At this all that were there dropped to the ground in slumber. Alan started on the number 1 few thousand finding it three times well-to-do 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 hour later, Alan could only venture that he 'd had well over 200,000 there though this time he was surprised that only about 10,000 did n't desire to be free. Shaking his school principal he sent all that were release now into the city and set up all the protection. Sighing he still could n't believe that many chose to continue with their dark mage schoolmaster.

Another 60 minutes passed and he was finally done, even with them asleep he 'd get that those that did n't desire the help resisted him fiercely. Then he thought about what the night council ace had said, shaking his oral sex he could almost smell the exhilaration that the other had about facing him. Was the man, ( Alan guessed he had been at one clock time ) really that much in love with fighting as Alan could feel ? Alan had just turned to Hopix when he felt a intimate presence appear.

'' I thought you were going to hold off 'til your major power had increased more. '' Alan asked of Merlin.

'' I 'm not sure if you can tell, '' Falco columbarius replied. `` I was practicing again when I felt something slip and I suddenly knew that I had increased into the higher image. 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 pocket-sized flourish sending a small shower of sparkle out from his arm. `` I have never been able to do that before, neither have I been able to mean motion as far as I have. '' Leaning penny-pinching merlin told a now shocked Alan in a whisper, `` I made it here in two movement. ''

'' What ! ? You 'd have 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 lowest nineteen might think he WAS an gentle target area but now Ha ! Alan could only imagine all of their surprise faces when they went after him now.

Merlin smiled when he could see that Alan had the Saami revelation that he 'd had. Then he remembered the tangible understanding he 'd come there, `` I came as fast as I could, the first of all pocket-sized town you created is under approach from those that chose not to be freed. They had contacted me as you were gone, I have tried to add more protective covering to the outer walls, but I am afraid I have n't near the power you do. ''

Alan nodded he 'd matt-up tremors from the protection he 'd erected but nothing all that serious yet. Then again with the stiff left that might transfer quickly. `` I 'll steer there as soon as we are done here. '' Alan told a upset Merlin.

Merlin could only nod, he wanted these multitude free they, reminded him of a few of the kinder races he 'd met. He just hoped that Alan was n't too deep, this onslaught had been different than most that he 'd experience before, another shock absorber to him that he was feeling to a greater extent. pigeon hawk nodded to Hopix a reproachful look on his typeface as he concentrated and vanished.

Alan checked all of the guard he 'd put in situation 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 Ithiel Town there were about ten of the Lobrits that were still working for the night mages. Each had their arms raised and were emitting various eccentric of energy towards the carapace that Alan had erected around the town.

Growling Alan could palpate the mien of at least three of the stronger dark mages through the ten of the loyal Lobrits. Alan was approaching when he heard a part, `` Hold mage Alan ! Under the principle of subjection those in this pathetic village are ours ! ''

Alan sneered shouting, `` Then they are all mine ! I defeated all of those before me, unblock them, and check this flack ! I suggest you do so before you truly pass water me off ! ''

'' As if there was anything you could do ! '' The vocalization 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 admonition as all three of the bolts started to penetrate his shields. anathemize it ! Distracted only a moment Alan returned flak catching the first of the three mages igniting its hide. Amid the wow, 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 maddened nerve as she helped him to stay on stand Alan concentrated and they vanished.

They only managed to go a few thousand cubic yard, both of the dark mages decided to give chase. Again Alan tried to move them but the pain was starting to distract him, as again they only moved a few thousand railway yard. Finally unmortgaged of the town Alan and Hopix looked at his arm, though not as bad as the first clock time he 'd been injured it was more painful. Alan was about to make a motion again when Merlin appeared.

'' I thought you were in trouble something had felt off when I felt your first of all move '' Alan could barely nod as the pain racked his physical structure almost to the point that he was fighting to abide 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 startle Merlin recognized where they were. Shaking his head he could suddenly feel both of the following mages but they were at an uttermost distance, tinker's dam had they moved that far ? Closing his centre Merlin concentrated on the sanctuary and they vanished again appearing outside the front of the asylum. Again Merlin 's eyes grew large this was amazing ! This was fantastic ! This was, shit ! Falco columbarius could finger the drain on his body and power well he thought as he started to fall this suck !

Hopix 's eyes were wide when had Merlin 's exponent increased that much ? The whole clock time they had been here pigeon hawk had never shown this very much powerfulness ! There was a sudden commotion as the Lobrits came pouring out of the refuge to pack not only Alan but a now unconscious mind Merlin inside.

The non-white virtuoso was shaking his head maybe he 'd given this mage Alan far too much quotation to be hurt by such a maneuver. Then again it was really the first fourth dimension 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 encourage subject field was required that was for sure before they faced off against each other. With a smug and extremely confident look the dark sensation vanished, already forming design of manner to defeat Alan.

They managed to get Alan inside without incident as well as Merlin ; that was 'til they set Alan down and the nuisance pellet through his trunk. Doing his best not to holler Alan lay there as several healers started to go on him. shucks, Alan thought he could n't even sense them at start then slowly very slowly he started to experience a tiny bit of the pain fade.

They had been at it for perhaps four hours when Alan heard pigeon hawk stir with a groan. Hopix had added her exponent to the healing also but it appeared that even her power 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 surprised I am awake.'Looking over at Alan he could see that Alan 's arm was still in bad figure. Barely able to be active Merlin directed some of his free energy toward Alan, watching as it enveloped the arm. Alan 's eyes snapped undefended as he actually felt his arm healing. ‘ Who the hell was that,'he thought there was no one powerful enough ...

Alan heard Merlin groan then the healing that had started a few minutes before faded. Alan tried to incite his arm not corking but it was by far serious than it had been. Looking at pigeon hawk 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 chassis become entirely. Alan 's lowest thought as the healing had also drained him was he had to repay the man when they were both awake, well after the last seventeen mages, and the champion were gone .