Chapter 42

"This is bad!"

Alice and the others were shocked to see King Charles and Queen Amber arriving at the battle as well. They had brought such a large army to attack the Vestinel region. Fires were spreading everywhere. Alice used wind magic to extinguish the flames.

King Charles was attacking Sandy, her husband. Meanwhile, Queen Amber was attacking Chiki. As Alice tried to help them, Amora suddenly appeared with a sword to block her.

"Fight me, Alice," Amora said, pointing the sword at Alice.

Alice had no choice but to continue the fight against Amora. Amora was incredibly skilled with a sword, and Alice was injured by a cut.

"You didn't expect this, did you? That I could master a sword?" Amora asked proudly.

"I don't care at all." Alice immediately unleashed her poisonous ice crystal power at Amora.

However, all her attacks were blocked. Amora was now much stronger than Alice had anticipated. Suddenly, Prince Maxwell approached Amora. They combined their powers to attack Alice. Alice tried to dodge.

Prince Maxwell wielded a sword with deadly firepower. The sword emitted heat waves that could melt the ice shield Alice had created.

"Alice, be careful," Sandy shouted to Alice.

The situation in Vestinel was becoming more chaotic. Alice saw many casualties from the attack. Many innocent healer clan members were also suffering.

Why did it have to be such a great war? Alice recalled the past when the Kingdom of Estonia attacked her kingdom. Losing a bit of focus, Alice was struck by a lightning attack from Amora from a distance, causing her to fall.

"Alice, you must die today!" Amora darted forward quickly with a long sword.

However, unexpectedly, it was Chiki who got pierced by Amora's sword as she tried to protect Alice. Amora immediately withdrew her blade. Alice was in shock, crying silently.

"Chiki, why are you protecting her?" Amora asked angrily.

"Because she is my friend," Chiki said, trying to smile despite the blood flowing from her wounds.

Sandy, Elena, and the others were shocked to see Chiki's condition and rushed to her side. Alice, still in shock, quickly embraced Chiki. Her gaze was sharp as she looked at Amora.

"Chiki, so you would rather die just to protect Alice?" Amora picked up her fallen sword again.

"They are not at fault; I am the one who brought this disaster upon them. If someone must die, then it should be me," Alice answered without hesitation.

Alice continued to gaze at Chiki. Elena, Sandy, and a few members of the healing clan tried to stabilize Chiki’s condition, but it kept deteriorating. Elena, with trembling hands, continued to channel her healing energy into Chiki.

"Chiki, please hold on," Elena pleaded.

Amora took a few steps back, feeling guilty for injuring Chiki. Then Prince Maxwell tried to provoke her.

"What are you doing, Amora?" Prince Maxwell asked.

"I didn't mean to hurt Chiki."

"That’s good. Have you forgotten that she supported Sandy and Alice's relationship to this extent? Chiki, whom you consider a friend, chose to protect Alice instead." Prince Maxwell held Amora’s waist tightly and whispered softly in her ear.

Amora thought for a moment. There was some truth to what Prince Maxwell had said.

"You’re right. I shouldn’t feel guilty at all for hurting Chiki." Amora's resolve returned.

"How can you be so heartless, Amora?" Sandy was furious with Amora.

"You think I’m heartless? Alice should be the one to blame!"

Amora continued to accuse Alice. Alice had been patient enough. Suddenly, Chiki’s breathing grew heavier, and panic spread among them all. Elena had managed to stop the bleeding but now wore a sad expression. Chiki then clasped Alice’s hand tightly.

"Alice, you must be able to defeat them; save all the people in the Vestinel region. I can't hold on any longer," Chiki said, her pulse gradually weakening.

"Chiki, you can still be saved."

"Alice, don’t let my sacrifice be in vain."

Alice begged Elena and the others to save Chiki's life. However, they were no longer able to help, as Amora’s sword was too powerful. Slowly, Chiki’s breath faded away. They were all in a panic state.

"Everyone around you will die, Alice!" King Charles shouted.

Chiki was gone, now lying in Alice’s arms. They all wept for Chiki’s loss. Alice was enraged with Amora for taking her friend away. She would not forgive her.

"Alice, stop crying. Chiki sacrificed her life to protect you. Don’t let her sacrifice be in vain," Elena encouraged Alice.

"You’re right, Elena. Chiki did not die in vain. I will make Amora and the others pay for this." Alice wiped away her tears and looked at Elena with determined eyes.

She directed her gaze at King Charles, who still stood with a face full of hatred. The King of the Kingdom of Estonia and his enemy forces had to die. Alice vowed to defeat them all, and nothing would stop her.

Alice clenched her fists with all her might. She felt an immense flow of energy coursing through her body—power the likes of which she had never felt before. Alice took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She would avenge Chiki and her suffering family.

"You all must face the consequences." Alice extended her arms, and her ice power grew even stronger.

She darted rapidly towards Amora. Her hands were now charged with immense ice power. Amora’s sword was now useless. Amora could feel the powerful ice energy surrounding her.

Alice struck Amora’s chest with an ice attack. Instantly, Amora was hurled backward and crashed violently to the ground. Suddenly, Amora's body began to slowly freeze, encased in a layer of intense and frigid ice.

King Charles, Queen Amber, and Prince Maxwell could not believe what they were seeing. Prince Maxwell was furious at how Alice was treating Amora. As Prince Maxwell tried to help Amora, Sandy suddenly ensnared him with magical power.

"You can't go anywhere," Sandy said to Prince Maxwell.

Prince Maxwell struggled to free himself. Meanwhile, King Charles was unable to assist Amora, as he was surrounded by the powerful forces of the healing clan. Queen Amber and Doran were engaged in a battle with Elena.

Alice walked toward Amora. Her aura was so cold that everything she stepped over turned to ice.

"You’re powerless now, Amora! Soon, it will be you who dies!" Alice glared at Amora with a sharp gaze. Only Amora's neck and head were not frozen.

"You can't dream of killing me, Alice. It's you I have to kill!" Amora was already very nervous as she saw Alice carrying a sword towards her.

"Let's see about that!" Alice raised her sword towards Amora.

"Amoraaa!"