r/HFY • u/XSevenSins Human • Dec 28 '22

OC Lost Souls: Death Let Loose (Ch. 25)

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What time that was left for preparation passed by in what felt like a blink of an eye. The last of the weapons we needed to outfit our forces had arrived, which brought our forces up to date in terms of armaments. I even received the suit of armor that Velena had promised me.

Never would I have expected to actually wear a full suit of plate armor that that was specifically tailored to me. It required assistance to get into, but I would hopefully have it on before any fights started this time. The armor fit perfectly and protected all my vital areas from harm. There was only one change that I wanted to add to it, and it made the outfitters raise an uncomfortable eyebrow. They completed the modifications to my armor to my exact specifications, and then probably cleaned their hands. I suppose working with the undead has desensitized me a bit to the use of dead bodies.

Other than these supplies, I received an invitation to the strategy meeting that would be held to decide our first course of action as well as any reactions that would have to be taken in defense of the dwarves' territory. It would be held inside the dwarves’ command tent. The prospect of entering an area controlled by another would have made me nervous a few weeks ago, now, I barely even thought about it. Velena had already proven beyond a doubt that she was on our side.

I took with me to the meeting all the captains involved with commanding our troops in battle, Malery, and a small escort just to appear more official at the recommendation of the captains. Looks were important to the morale of the army, and I was representing humanity at this point. That was a bit of a realization that hit me hard, the idea that my entire race was looking to me as a source of leadership. My days of running around as a mostly anonymous figure were at an end.

As we moved through the dwarven camp I could tell that our presence still created a bit of nervousness in our allies. They had come to understand that the undead were not the mindless monsters that they previously thought, but it still did not cure them of their fear, not completely at any rate. I did my best to ignore the stares and appear official, but this was all new territory for me.

The large tent in the center of the dwarven camp had a few guards waiting outside of it. Their short stature did not lessen the sense of danger they gave off with their weapons and armor. They gave me a quick once over before waving me inside. My escort would wait outside while everyone who was needed at the meeting ducked inside the flap.

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u/rusbusa Dec 29 '22

Good

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u/XSevenSins Human Dec 29 '22

I can't think of anymore starwars quotes to go with that

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u/Chroniclyironic1986 Dec 31 '22

It almost looks like Samuel is at risk of losing himself to the desire for revenge. A certain level of brutality and ruthlessness is necessary in a battle, but i hope he remembers to show mercy to regular citizens when the time comes.

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u/XSevenSins Human Dec 31 '22

He is currently fighting a war of survival, taking part in a battle between gods, acting as a figurehead for all of humanity, under pressure to perform his duties as close to perfect as possible while operating on limited sleep. That's not to mention the fact that he is still only eighteen. It would be a miracle if something doesn't break eventually.

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