Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

The military forces of Frostbate make it the strongest clan of the three. The spear of humanity and the kingdom that has seen several wars in the past.

The reason Alex devised the plan to attack the base at night is that the main forces of Frostbate remain all spread around Frostbate's territory, and returning to the main capital at this hour would have been difficult.

Although Edric and Celestria were strong, Alex knew it would be quite difficult for them to face the main force of Frostbate all by themselves.

....however, upon reaching the capital and gazing at the main palace, they knew that their plans were ruined Stay tuned for updates on empire

"There is no doubt...Eryndor has gathered all the forces here...." Edric muttered as a droplet of sweat trickled down his forehead as he looked at the number of soldiers stationed around the main castle.

Soldiers were everywhere, their formations tight and disciplined. Rows of armored guards lined the main gates, their spears pointed skyward, glittering under the moonlight.

Watchtowers around the palace were manned by archers, their arrows ready to be drawn at a moment's notice. Groups of knights patrolled the streets, their heavy boots echoing through the silence, while battalions rested in the open courtyards, their campfires dotting the night like scattered embers.

There weren't many soldiers around the city, but around the palace, there was not a single blind spot to exploit.

Alex clenched his fists; Eryndor was hell-bent on capturing him, huh?

'Should I retreat...' There was a chance that he might never get the opportunity again since the tournament was drawing closer, and once the Decree descended, the Union Council of Ministers wouldn't let him get involved with other nations.

He might get the authority to demand his mother's freedom in the future, but considering Eryndor's twisted nature, he might...

"Alex, we are saving her. Today." Edric spoke, as he squeezed Alex's shoulder.

Alex glanced at Rebecca and Celestria and found them nodding in assurance as well,

"Not like this is completely unexpected. When we departed we all knew that we might have to face Eryndor's true army." Rebecca voiced.

"And considering there is no evidence of Grimland's soldiers means Eryndor hasn't involved other nations in this. He is taking this as a challenge." Celestria added, "We might never get another chance, Alex."

The silverhead nodded, "Yeah...we need to do this."

He took a deep breath and collected his thoughts.

Looking at the formations and the soldiers stationed at higher ground, he muttered, "Now, Rebecca has to support Edric as well. Only I will go inside."

The Vampire Princess assented, "Normally I would have argued to come along, but looking at the numbers, I think I should stay outside and distract them."

Celestria asked, "Do I follow my original role?"

Alex nodded, "Yes; remain hidden, from the archers especially, and keep distracting them."

Turning his gaze toward Edric, Alex stated, "Don't hold back, Ed, or this will be your end."

"I know, bud." With his eyes affixed to the main entrance of the palace, he relayed, "I will give you the perfect opening."

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The soldiers of Frostbate were, once again, patrolling around the premises to search for any unwanted presence.

They were brought back from their respective stations since there was a far greater danger approaching. However, until now, they haven't received any clear answer as to who this dangerous entity could be.

"Even Captain Get hasn't received anything from the higher-ups." One of the soldiers spoke as he along with a few others, were gathered around the campfire and were enjoying alcohol.

"It is the first time in years that Captain Get is so close to the Capital. Considering his strength and experience he always remains around border areas." Another one spoke.

The Captain in question was a Six-star warrior who had received several gallantry awards for his brave act and success in war.

That's why such a significant military asset always remains stationed at the border that separates the humans from the vampires.

"Hey...what is that..." One of the soldiers pointed at a figure in the distance, advancing toward the entrance of the palace.

"Shit!"

**BOOOOOM**

The human barrier, which the soldier somehow formed by joining their shields, was broken with a single strike as Edric stepped back after the strike.

"Capture him!" a commander bellowed.

Edric's eyes narrowed as a net hurtled toward him. With a fierce growl, he leaped back, his form twisting mid-air as his body morphed. In an instant, fur replaced skin, claws replaced nails, and he became a massive wolf. His powerful legs launched him onto a nearby tree, the branches shaking under his weight just as the soldiers lunged to attack.

From a distance, he caught the sharp twang of bows releasing. Arrows screamed through the air like deadly vipers, their deadly points glinting.

"GRRR!" Edric snarled, his muscles coiling to leap away—when suddenly, the world vibrated with an unearthly screech.

*GAAAAAAAA!*

A funnel of ultrasonic waves ripped through the night, freezing the arrows mid-flight. Their deadly speed vanished, and one by one, they clattered harmlessly to the ground, leaving the soldiers wide-eyed and shocked in stunned silence.

Edric smirked, his sharp fangs glinting in the moonlight. Without hesitation, he launched himself from the tree, his powerful legs slamming into the nearest soldier's chest with a sickening crack. The man was hurled backward, crashing into the ground like a broken doll.

Before the others could react, Edric's clawed hands shot out, seizing two soldiers by their armor. With a feral growl, he spun them in opposite directions, their bodies twisting like leaves caught in a storm, before hurling them away with bone-jarring force.

The soldiers scrambled to regain their footing, but Edric was already in motion. His claws dug into the dirt as he charged, a blur of fur and rage. With a roar, he plowed through the next wave of enemies, his massive frame knocking them aside like children's toys.

One soldier raised his sword in desperation, but Edric's sharp eyes locked onto him. In a flash, he was there, his jaws closing around the soldier's weapon arm with a bone-crushing snap. The man screamed, his sword falling uselessly to the ground before Edric flung him aside with ease.

The feral beast froze for a split second as the deafening roar of the cannon echoed behind him, a sharp chill crawling down his spine. He barely had time to react, muscles tensed and heart pounding, when—

**BOOOOM**!

A wall of pure crimson erected behind his back, and a funnel of soundwaves erupted the canonball mid-air.

Edric's heart raced in relief, and he silently thanked the two ladies who had shielded him from certain doom. With a low growl, he shifted back into his Taurus form, his massive frame rippling with power.

Without hesitation, he charged toward the group of armed soldiers, his hooves pounding the ground like thunder. They barely had time to raise their weapons before Edric collided with them, his horns skewering through the first soldier with brutal precision. The rest scattered in panic, but there was no escape.

He was unstoppable, a force of nature driven by a single purpose.

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Alex has enough time to enter the castle using his Quick Silver and advance into the inner area.

All the soldiers were outside, and those who were inside, thanks to Edric's incredible performance, were also advancing out.

Alex was like a shadow, treading silently and at a nearly untraceable pace. He kept moving his eyes and his ears were focused on his surroundings.

He had no clue of where to search, but from Beatrice's note, he knew who could help him.

'It will take too much time to search for the prison so let's ask someone who definitely knows about it...' Taking the next left, he advanced towards a specific room.

He received the directions and the map to reach that place from Beatrice.

He never stopped nor tried to fight anyone. His feet continued to run until he reached a certain room.

*Slide*

Without hesitation, Alex parted the door and tilted his head to the left to dodge the incoming dagger.

"Y-You!" Inside the room was a dark-haired woman standing opposite Alex and quivering slightly, despite the angered expression she withheld.

Alex stepped forward and closed the door behind his back, "You must be Mace, right? Eryndor's mistress?"

The woman's eyes narrowed, "So Beatrice told you about me..."

"You betrayed her first so it's natural."

Mace scoffed, "She was betraying her clan and people...endangering their lives, so surely I had to tell the Patriarch."

Alex didn't stop until he was inches away from the lady, as Mace continued to back off until she was pressed against the wall.

With his eyes turning icy cold, Alex simply stated, "If you want to live, take me where my Mother is. And before denying, remember that the Curse implanted on me eats humans alive. So if you don't want to go through the same fate-"

"I-I-I will take you there!"

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A/N:- Another chapter to conclude this arc. Drop a comment.